10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 11
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,950 miles

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problem #78

Dec 012017

328

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 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 repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Perillo BMW (1035 N clark St, Chicago, il) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. 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.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #77

Aug 182018

328

  • miles
It has been 10 months and remedies are still not available for the PCV valve heater recall (17V-683) nor blower motor wiring (17V-676).

- Pasadena, CA, USA

problem #76

Aug 032018

328

  • 95,000 miles
Positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve heater. I have had the car repaired out of my own pocket when this part failed because the remedy is still not available. BMW will not even look at my car in order to issue a reimbursement because they said the remedy must be available first. It has almost been a year since the recall was first recognized.

- Bloomingdale, IL, USA

problem #75

Jul 232018

328

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 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 recall repairs were unavailable. The dealer (competition BMW of smithtown, 599 middle country rd, St james, NY 11780, 1-888-861-6280) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were unavailable for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Sayville, NY, USA

problem #74

Oct 012017

328

  • miles
7 recall items on my vehicle :-( caling BMW constantly to get an update on the parts needed so I can take my car in and it's not happening... it's been over a year and a half nd nothing. Blower motor wiring: This recall involves the wiring for the system, known as the blower-motor, that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system. Over time, the connection between the wiring and this system could deteriorate and, in rare cases, could lead to overheating. Positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve heater : this recall involves an engine component known as the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve heater. The PCV valve heater may not have been produced to specifications. Over time, it could deteriorate and, in rare cases, could lead to overheating.F overheating occurs, then in rare cases, this could lead to melting of the PCV valve. In extremely rare cases, this could lead to a fire. Recall 17V676000- electrical system wiring -may cause fire even when vehicle is off. Recall 16V071000- airbag frontal drivar side inflator module-in crash the inflator could rupture with metal fragments. Recall 11V476000: Power train driveline driveshaft- if bolts loosen could lease to loss of power to front wheel and vehicle breakdown/crash. Recall 17V683000 -component engine and cooling, emission control crank case, electricl short will cause parts within PCV valve to melt increasing risk of fire. Recall 12E029000 -engine and cooling system fan-fa motor can become inoperative or circutitboard to overheat cauing engine in engine compartment to catch fire. Recall 13V044000 - electrical system -loss of electrical system power fail -vehicle can stall unexpectedly increasing risk of crash. Recall 14V176000 - engine and engine cooling engine- if the bolts lossen or break, the engine may have reduced power or stall increasing risk of crash

- Mission Viejo, CA, USA

problem #73

May 212018

328

  • 95,000 miles
Car started loosing power a month vehicle stalled on the road when I was driving almost creating an accident

- Huntsville, AL, USA

problem #72

Oct 252017

328

  • miles
Two NHTSA recall numbers: 17V676 and 17V683 since October 2017 for defective parts in engine block and blower connection that can cause overheating that may lead to fire. Since then, manufacturer has not made any sincere effort to give due remedy and ignore consumers' request for the necessary fix to prevent danger and to protect consumers from bodily injury including death.

- Azusa, CA, USA

problem #71

Apr 022018

328

  • miles
Engine oil leaking onto the road. Oil leaking from oil pan and oil filter housing dripping down onto my garage floor. BMW said due to aged and its my responsibility to repair them. But it has only 76K miles and shouldn't be leaking any dangerous oil onto to public roads. This is just poor quality coming from BMW and they are passing on the expensive repair costs onto me.

- Orange, CA, USA

problem #70

Dec 022017

328

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 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 for the recall repairs. BMW of North haven (610 Washington ave, North haven, ct 06473) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Meriden, CT, USA

problem #69

May 152018

328

  • 35 miles
Overheating

- Hallandale Beach, FL, USA

problem #68

Aug 152017

328

  • 73,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. While driving on several occasions, there was an abnormal smoke odor entering the cabin of the vehicle. Upon inspecting the engine compartment, ashes were found on several components of the engine. The vehicle was taken to BMW of san francisco (1675 howard St, san francisco, ca 94103, (415) 863-9000) where it was diagnosed that there was an oil pan gasket leak and an oil filter housing gasket leak that needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.

- San Mateo, CA, USA

problem #67

Oct 162017

328

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V676000 (electrical system) and 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact called a local dealer (BMW of rockville, 1300 rockville pike, rockville, md 20852) and was informed that parts were not available. The dealer stated that the contact would receive another notification when parts became available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

- Gaithersburg, MD, USA

problem #66

Jan 052011

328

  • 0 miles
BMW has sent recalls but after calling, they said don't have the parts and its not clear when parts will be available! air bags &blower motor wiring

- Moraga, CA, USA

problem #65

Dec 012017

328

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 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. Tom hesser BMW (1001 N Washington ave, scranton, pa) 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.

- Jefferson Township, PA, USA

problem #64

Dec 312017

328

  • miles
Two active recalls (no. 17V-683, no. 17V-676) with letters from Dec.2017 and Jan.2018 unresolved to date. Manufacturer taking too long to remedy safety recalls. No repair date available.

- Babylon, NY, USA

problem #63

Apr 022018

328

  • 117,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled three times. The contact stated that the "car on the rock" icon illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.

- Dallas, GA, USA

problem #62

Mar 082018

328

  • 83,600 miles
While looking up the recall for the takata recall, I noticed there was an open recall on my car for the vanos housing bolts, I had not received a notice in the mail even though I had updated my account with BMW at first notice of the tanaka recall. I had my car serviced for the vano housing repair which they removed the valve cover to inspect the bolts and found a broken bolt on the vanos housing and replaced the exhaust, removed and inspected the oil pan to remove the fragments. I paid for an oil change that day. Less than 7300 miles and 2 quarts of oil later I was experiencing an oil leak that was caused by an improperly seated valve cover not seating to the cylinder head. They offered to repair a broken cylinder head bolt for $500 I declined as my mechanic said it didn't make sense and they should repair a bolt if they are already in there. I'd also like to note that the recall listed the repair was to take 4 hours but they had my car 3 days. No loaner was given until the end of the 2nd day. They are now refusing to reimburse me for the valve cover $1000 repair. I noticed online that several dealers replaced the valve cover as a part of this service to avoid this problem, though bert smith BMW St. Petersburg, fl did not. I also have 2 other open recalls on my car that have been listed as a remedy not available since December 2017.

- St. Petersburg, FL, USA

problem #61

Dec 012017

328

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 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. BMW of devon, Pennsylvania was made aware the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Wynnewood, PA, USA

problem #60

Oct 172017

328

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17V676000 (electrical system). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. BMW of bayside (247-21 northern blvd, douglaston, NY) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. 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. The VIN was not provided.

- Hempstead, NY, USA

problem #59

Nov 032017

328

  • miles
On Nov. 3,2017, BMW announced fire danger due to blower motor wiring and a PCV heater. Neither of these repairs sounds complicated (replace wiring) but five months later, BMW on their website continues to say a "remedy not yet available". this delays suggests that BMW is not prioritizing or taking these dangers seriously. NHTSA needs to encourage BMW to expedite this recall for the safety and peace of mind of BMW owners.

- Golden, CO, USA

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