10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,000 miles

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problem #6

Mar 082022

328

  • 12,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328i. The contact stated upon turning off the vehicle after driving for approximately 2-3 hours, she smelled a burning plastic odor inside and outside of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 12,000.

- Alexandria, LA, USA

problem #5

Aug 072018

328

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328xi. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V676000 (electrical system) and 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts for the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer (cain BMW, 6461 whipple avenue nw, North canton, Ohio 44720, 330-494-5588) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedies. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Barderton, OH, USA

problem #4

Aug 032018

328

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V676000 (electrical system) and 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. Circle BMW (500 NJ-36, eatontown, NJ 07724, (732) 440-3640) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedies. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Tintonfall, NJ, USA

problem #3

Jun 262017

328

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V676000 (electrical system) and 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. The dealer (BMW of monterey, 1 geary plaza, seaside, California 93955) confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Hollister, CA, USA

problem #2

Oct 232017

328

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17V676000 (electrical system) and stated that the manufacturer failed to repair the vehicle within a reasonable amount of time. The dealer (BMW of peabody, 221 andover St., peabody, MA 01960, (978) 532-8300) confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Swampscott, MA, USA

problem #1

Nov 202017

328 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328I. The contact received notifications for NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17V676000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. The dealer (classic BMW, 6800 dallas parkway, plano, Texas 75024) confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not notified. In addition, the contact noticed a burning odor whenever the heater or air conditioner was activated. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Allen, TX, USA