[NGT2]

Originally Posted by BlueSander

I thought our tank is too far out to leak into the injectors yea?

It might be farther than the M5 but I’ve read stories of the leaks getting into other engine parts and causing bigger problems in the M550, also.

[Kimd41]

Hello guys,
Im from Spain and the dealer asked me to bring the car to replace the tank due to this bulletin but I refused because its the same tank?? Anyone got a new reference??

[crypto]

Originally Posted by Kimd41

Hello guys,
Im from Spain and the dealer asked me to bring the car to replace the tank due to this bulletin but I refused because its the same tank?? Anyone got a new reference??

Interesting. The bulletin even mentions not working on cars with an existing problem where replacing it with the known parts numbers with issue is the solution. Maybe ask your dealer if they got new guidance and a new part or other fix. It seems like it would be odd for you dealer to proactively schedule work if it was in violation of the bulletin.

Maybe there’s a fix and it’s rolling out in Europe first? Logistics of doing this across the US and the 340+ dealers is prob a bit challenging but maybe under way? 🤷

[AHall]

Originally Posted by Kimd41

Hello guys,
Im from Spain and the dealer asked me to bring the car to replace the tank due to this bulletin but I refused because its the same tank?? Anyone got a new reference??

Are you driving the car? Have you had any signs of a problem with the tank?

[BlueSander]

Originally Posted by NGT2

It might be farther than the M5 but I’ve read stories of the leaks getting into other engine parts and causing bigger problems in the M550, also.

got you. I see dried coolant spots around my tank. I took picture and leaving it as is to see if the problem progress or if it was a one time thing.

[johnny5ive]

Just took my 19 M5 in for the 40k where I was going to do the spark plugs. My tech said he saw my tank in bad shape but unfortunately can't get a replacement now. We held off on doing the plugs because we didn't want to mess anything up when removing the tank.

Guess I just have to drive it until a recall and fix get put out. shit.

[FlipperMan]

Based in the UK. Went to collect my ‘22 plate M5C LCI…..within 20mins of the dealer….got the call. “Stop Sell” in the UK from 4th May. They pulled the tank, serial is on the list, needs replacing. Arrives tomorrow…..pity I was 160miles from home ! Dealer very good about it - lots of comp.

[johnny5ive]

Originally Posted by FlipperMan

Based in the UK. Went to collect my ‘22 plate M5C LCI…..within 20mins of the dealer….got the call. “Stop Sell” in the UK from 4th May. They pulled the tank, serial is on the list, needs replacing. Arrives tomorrow…..pity I was 160miles from home ! Dealer very good about it - lots of comp.

What arrives tmw? A new tank already?

[F90nTX]

Already replaced mine at BMW local dealer. Likely going with an aftermarket billet tank.

[FlipperMan]

Originally Posted by johnny5ive

What arrives tmw? A new tank already?

Yep. That’s the difference in Europe I guess

BMW dealers in the UK can order up to 5pm (from memory) and get the part the following day IF in UK satellite depot) +1day for Germany.

However….they’ve confirmed that it’s not affected the coils….but it’s been on the ramp ALL day and wont be off it until lunchtime tomorrow. I can’t believe it takes that long to replace a tank ?! Annoying now. They’ve given me a new M4 Comp Convertible for the time being.

[FSHNGRY]

Seems like every single F90 is plagued with this issue.

Had mine replaced last year. Caught it in time. But damn- now I see we all have had it.

[jfigueroa541]

Originally Posted by bmellion

Check this out! Looks like BMW is finally making moves to fix the expansion tank issues! About time!

A little backstory: I was in the middle of purchasing a 2020 M5 CPO at my local BMW dealership. I signed all the papers and had already emptied my current car as it would be traded in.

I was waiting for the keys to leave and enjoy the car. Just beforehand, they noticed the bulletin on their end and reverted the sale. I've contacted the dealership regarding the fix, but there is no news yet.

If anyone gets updated, please continue posting on the thread, as this is the only place where I've been getting updates on similar cases.

The deal is still valid for 60 days due to my approval, and I would love to get this car.

[Greer]

Originally Posted by FSHNGRY

Seems like every single F90 is plagued with this issue.

I owned a 2019 F90 M5 and now have a 2022 and I have not experienced this issue. I just checked this week at my dealer and all is good with my car.

[MarcoF90]

Originally Posted by jfigueroa541

A little backstory: I was in the middle of purchasing a 2020 M5 CPO at my local BMW dealership. I signed all the papers and had already emptied my current car as it would be traded in.

I was waiting for the keys to leave and enjoy the car. Just beforehand, they noticed the bulletin on their end and reverted the sale. I've contacted the dealership regarding the fix, but there is no news yet.

If anyone gets updated, please continue posting on the thread, as this is the only place where I've been getting updates on similar cases.

The deal is still valid for 60 days due to my approval, and I would love to get this car.

Had a similar experience except I wasn't going to buy, I went to a fairly local BMW dealer to truthfully examine my options and what not. They had only one M5 in their inventory (technically two M5s one was just returned off-lease but was being held from being advertised) that was advertised on the website.

I had saw it the ad page for it and ofcourse I was interested in taking a look and possibly test driving it. But the salesman told me straight up he wouldn't be able to sell it due to the recall. Come to find out I couldn't even look at it cause it was being worked on by a mechanic.

So it seems like the dealer is stuck with that car being in their inventory until BMW puts out the fixed part for it.

Was a nice M5 too LCI model with a individual color and Competition package.

[AHall]

Originally Posted by Greer

I owned a 2019 F90 M5 and now have a 2022 and I have not experienced this issue. I just checked this week at my dealer and all is good with my car.

I ordered a 2021 and still have it. I have not experienced any issues with the tank, and I check the tank regularly.

[ResIpsaLoquitur]

Originally Posted by Greer

I owned a 2019 F90 M5 and now have a 2022 and I have not experienced this issue. I just checked this week at my dealer and all is good with my car.

+1 ‘19 and ‘22, and have also been lucky enough so far to not be affected by this on either, but I’m always keeping an eye on it.

[logicators]

I was lucky not to run into it so far (2023 with 13K miles). Just noticed that it started leaking around the seams. Called the dealership and they confirmed there is a recall but no replacement part available yet. Hope it becomes available soon.

[JOHNBMWM5]

Got my new 2023 M5 Ultimate in July 2023, no signs of leaks yet.

[logicators]

Originally Posted by JOHNBMWM5

Got my new 2023 M5 Ultimate in July 2023, no signs of leaks yet.

Keep checking. There is no pattern. Mine is from Nov 2023.

[AHall]

Originally Posted by logicators

I was lucky not to run into it so far (2023 with 13K miles). Just noticed that it started leaking around the seams. Called the dealership and they confirmed there is a recall but no replacement part available yet. Hope it becomes available soon.

This is a bit crazy. I mean what are you supposed to do now, not drive the car? I am happy they have at least acknowledged the problem and assume they are working on a solution. Were you provided an estimate of when the solution will be available? I think I will go check my tank now!!!!

[logicators]

Originally Posted by AHall

This is a bit crazy. I mean what are you supposed to do now, not drive the car? I am happy they have at least acknowledged the problem and assume they are working on a solution. Were you provided an estimate of when the solution will be available? I think I will go check my tank now!!!!

I asked that exact question and the response was: “we can’t repair your car at this time”, which doesn’t answer what we are supposed to do. When I asked for an ETA: “we don’t have one at this time”.

[Jakerx]

Luckily I haven’t had this issue on my 2020 purchased in July 2019. It’s out of warranty now but I only have just over 10K miles. I have a billet tank on the shelf waiting to get installed when I have time.