Concern with Latest Recalls

TechE · 04-28-2023, 03:47 AM

My airbag recall appointment got taken care of yesterday, along with some new ones they brought to my attention upon arrival. Thought y'all would like to know about them.

First is a software update for the seats and fuel pump. Unsure what the issues were. Next is headlight alignment. Supposedly they had potential to make contact with and damage paint.

I'm not sure how I feel after the headlight adjustment. There is a good sized gap now, enough to put a finger in. I'll post a pic when it stops raining.

MontyB1 · 04-28-2023, 04:14 AM

I guess some of this is fairly normal in any car deliver to update modules and firmware etc. any new car also has its glitches that you don't find until thousands of people are driving them around.

Fingers crossed there aren't any new big ones that are going to appear. I think the biggest so far has been the rear motor change for those early cars, some waited months to get those sorted.

Tunners · 04-28-2023, 04:29 AM

Mine is booked in for Tuesday for a software update for the Combined Charger Unit. Will see if anything else crops up when they plug it in.

TechE · 04-28-2023, 04:37 AM

These may be massive pics. I'm on mobile, sorry.

MontyB1 · 04-28-2023, 04:45 AM

That seems a pretty big gap to the other cars. Take a look at the other photos thread for some comparisons.

Tunners · 04-28-2023, 11:35 AM

Pictures of mine to compare.

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Kromans1 · 04-28-2023, 06:31 PM

Dang, I'm still waiting for them to let me know the airbag remedy is available here in Massachusetts.

SpaceSilverX1 · 05-19-2023, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TechE

These may be massive pics. I'm on mobile, sorry.

did you ever get the gap adjusted again?

seems like the BMW X1 headlight gap recall is now coming to the US...

thanks!

jejupods · 05-19-2023, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SpaceSilverX1

did you ever get the gap adjusted again?

seems like the BMW X1 headlight gap recall is now coming to the US...

thanks!

Nothing when I was at the dealer picking mine up yesterday, and I forgot to check. Mine was mid April mfg. Maybe already fixed?

FloridaBMW1 · 05-19-2023, 05:58 PM

Hi, I wanted to know if you’re having problems with the side mirrors? I had an accident because I didn’t see someone on my side towards the back, and I got hit. I do have driver assist.

tex2670 · 05-19-2023, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by FloridaBMW1

Hi, I wanted to know if you’re having problems with the side mirrors? I had an accident because I didn’t see someone on my side towards the back, and I got hit. I do have driver assist.

How would this be the fault of the mirrors???

maxchi · 05-19-2023, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jejupods

Nothing when I was at the dealer picking mine up yesterday, and I forgot to check. Mine was mid April mfg. Maybe already fixed?

I picked up my X1 a couple days ago (Feb build?) and noticed that there is a significantly larger gap between the hood and headlight on the passenger side when compared to the driver side. I plan to contact the dealer and see what they say.

UPDATE: I tried to push down on the hood in the closed position and noticed the there is a lot of "give". So I opened the hood, then lowered it to the lowest portion before closing and took some measurements between the left and right side and all were spot on. I then closed the hood firmly and the gap went away! Operator error on my part!

BMWZ4 · 05-20-2023, 09:35 AM

I'm not bothered by recalls. In fact, I'd rather have a bunch of recalls vs. manufacturer (a) not addressing at all or (b) taking 2 or 3 years to address...new vehicle, new platform, $hit happens...don't care as long as they address

gqbriel · 05-20-2023, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by FloridaBMW1

Hi, I wanted to know if you’re having problems with the side mirrors? I had an accident because I didn’t see someone on my side towards the back, and I got hit. I do have driver assist.

Mate stop moaning about the fact that you made a mistake,are you for real?
You have problems with your vision the mirrors are mirros - surprise - they are adjustable

TechE
I dont think there is difference in the gap compared with mine - for all of them i think its the same,you need to look at alot of other angels to decide if its too much - based on pictures i think its ok.
Keep in mind that compare to previous models - bmw added a rubber seal which doesnt allow dust and water to enter engine bay compared to previous models - so just drive your car

Dont worry Mclarens have even wider gap and it costs just about 10 times more

SpaceSilverX1 · 05-20-2023, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by gqbriel

TechE
I dont think there is difference in the gap compared with mine - for all of them i think its the same,you need to look at alot of other angels to decide if its too much - based on pictures i think its ok.
Keep in mind that compare to previous models - bmw added a rubber seal which doesnt allow dust and water to enter engine bay compared to previous models - so just drive your car

Dont worry Mclarens have even wider gap and it costs just about 10 times more

that's one of the things I like about the U11 X1.

I was washing it a few days ago with a pressure washer at home. After I was done, I opened the hood(bonnet) and the engine bay was still completely dry.

jihong · 05-23-2023, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Kromans1

Dang, I'm still waiting for them to let me know the airbag remedy is available here in Massachusetts.

Same. Dealer in NY said there is no fix available yet. Hope I don't get in an airbag deploying accident anytime soon!

BMWZ4 · 05-23-2023, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jihong

Same. Dealer in NY said there is no fix available yet. Hope I don't get in an airbag deploying accident anytime soon!

The airbag will deploy but the trajectory may be off SLIGHTLY but will still offer adequate protection

50ShadesOfGrey · 05-23-2023, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jihong

Same. Dealer in NY said there is no fix available yet. Hope I don't get in an airbag deploying accident anytime soon!

Same here

SpaceSilverX1 · 05-23-2023, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWZ4

The airbag will deploy but the trajectory may be off SLIGHTLY but will still offer adequate protection

speaking of trajectory, I was actually amused that BMW had these thick metal plates bolted to the inside of the A pillars. Took the pick after I removed the A pillar cover. I imagine that they help direct the curtain airbags to deploy towards the door windows.

SpaceSilverX1 · 05-23-2023, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Tunners

Pictures of mine to compare.

I measured the gaps on both sides.(between headlights and bonnet metal) They basically had identical gaps... well maybe about 2mm difference at most) My X1 exited the factory on 3/30.

BMWZ4 · 05-23-2023, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SpaceSilverX1

speaking of trajectory, I was actually amused that BMW had these thick metal plates bolted to the inside of the A pillars. Took the pick after I removed the A pillar cover. I imagine that they help direct the curtain airbags to deploy towards the door windows.

That and perhaps adding some tensile strength in the event of a t-bone crash

Tunners · 05-24-2023, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SpaceSilverX1

I measured the gaps on both sides.(between headlights and bonnet metal) They basically had identical gaps... well maybe about 2mm difference at most) My X1 exited the factory on 3/30.

It concerns vehicles built from Nov-Feb. See attached.

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04-28-2023, 03:47 AM	#1
TechE Second Lieutenant 131 Rep 227 Posts Drives: E90 M3, U11 X1 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Concern with Latest Recalls My airbag recall appointment got taken care of yesterday, along with some new ones they brought to my attention upon arrival. Thought y'all would like to know about them. First is a software update for the seats and fuel pump. Unsure what the issues were. Next is headlight alignment. Supposedly they had potential to make contact with and damage paint. I'm not sure how I feel after the headlight adjustment. There is a good sized gap now, enough to put a finger in. I'll post a pic when it stops raining.
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MontyB1 Colonel 1667 Rep 2,010 Posts Drives: BMW X3 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I guess some of this is fairly normal in any car deliver to update modules and firmware etc. any new car also has its glitches that you don't find until thousands of people are driving them around. Fingers crossed there aren't any new big ones that are going to appear. I think the biggest so far has been the rear motor change for those early cars, some waited months to get those sorted.
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Tunners Captain 374 Rep 635 Posts Drives: BMW X1 (U11) 30e M Sport Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Manchester iTrader: (0)	Mine is booked in for Tuesday for a software update for the Combined Charger Unit. Will see if anything else crops up when they plug it in.
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Kromans1 First Lieutenant 185 Rep 338 Posts Drives: Chevy Equinox --> BMW X1? Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	Dang, I'm still waiting for them to let me know the airbag remedy is available here in Massachusetts.
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