10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
97,000 miles

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problem #3

Apr 092018

128

  • 147,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 128I. While driving approximately 5 mph and making a turn, the vehicle stalled and the "service engine soon" message appeared. The contact turned the vehicle off and attempted to restart the engine. A plastic burning odor permeated through the vents and smoke emerged from the engine compartment. After some time, the contact was finally able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The mechanic advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer (athens BMW, 3040 atlanta highway athens, Georgia 30606). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the PCV heater had a short circuit. The contact stated that she received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. - (recall related incident) ts the consumer stated the BMW falsely stated that the consumer's PCV valve was ok but the consumer stated it wasn't.

- Athens, GA, USA

problem #2

Jun 202014

128 6-cyl

  • 44,000 miles
Electric water pump failed with no warning, sending the car into "limp mode" with dramatically reduced power. Nearly caused a crash as this was on a major highway bridge with no shoulders.

- Menasha, WI, USA

problem #1

Dec 182013

128 6-cyl

  • 100,000 miles
Was driving on highway and engine lost all power.

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA