The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled while starting during colder weather. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V676000 (Electrical System) and 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact made a local dealer aware of the failure and the recall notification; however, the contact was directed to contact the manufacturer for further assistance with towing the vehicle or driving out of state to be serviced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue but was unable to provide further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

- Cedar City, UT, USA

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I.The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Mico, TX, USA

The contact's son owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while her son was driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. The contact's son attempted to restart the vehicle numerous times, but the vehicle would not start. The contact stated that her son was not aware of any warning lights being illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the VANOS bolts and VANOS unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V176000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

- Port Monmouth, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was losing motive power with the check engine warning light and three other unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to restart after multiple attempts. The contact also stated that the vehicle felt hot inside despite not using the heater. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact made a local dealer aware of the issue and the failure; however, the dealer did not provide towing assistance for the vehicle to be taken for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 174,000.

- Grand Terrace, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds or while the vehicle was idling, the vehicle intermittently stalled. The contact then stated that previously, he was able to turn off and restart the vehicle however, the vehicle recently failed to restart. The check engine and service engine soon warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that he towed the vehicle himself to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the starter needed to be replaced; however, the failure recurred. The contact then stated that the vehicle remained at the independent mechanic and was diagnosed, and it was determined that the camshaft bolts failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V176000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall and advised the contact to call the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.

- Hastings, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked and hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over, called her husband, and he drove the vehicle to the residence. An independent mechanic was called to the residence and the mechanic discovered that bolts on the camshaft were loosened. Upon investigation, the failure was linked to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V176000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). Both the dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, and both informed her that the vehicle was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Bluffton, SC, USA

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was unable to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact stated he was able to diagnose the vehicle using an OBD reader. The contact diagnosed that the failure was related to the intake VANOS camshaft housing. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V176000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under the recall because the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. The contact stated that the defective parts and the vehicle make and model year are a part of the recall yet the manufacturer says it's not.

- Los Altos, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Oceanside, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V1190000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer was notified of the issue and confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Hollywood, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Wake Forest, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal burning plastic odor detected. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- San Diego, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount time for the recall repair. The contact stated that she noticed smoke outside of the vehicle and she smelled an abnormal burning odor. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. No warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was notified of the recall notification and confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unavailable. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Elysburg, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the heater was activated, and she smelled an odor of burning plastic inside the vehicle. The contact stated that once the weather turned colder, while using the heater, the odor was inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 69,500. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Dallas, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Vista, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available

- Irving, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Additionally, the contact had experienced a failure of the four VANOS housing bolts for both VANOS units (intake and exhaust) under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V176000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that his vehicle was not included in the recall; however, the vehicle exhibited the failure listed in the recall similar concerning the reduced engine power. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.

- Kalamazoo, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328XI. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted several times. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Mc Lean, VA, USA

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact then stated that he noticed that the front passenger-??s side interior door handle disintegrated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the door handle melted and needed to be replaced. Additionally, the local dealer was notified of the recall notice and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall repair however, the contact was advised to call the manufacturer. The contact was concerned that touching the door handle could cause harm to a passenger touching the door handle and could catch fire. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was informed that the repair was being developed and the contact was advised to call the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. Parts distributions disconnect.

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the vehicle. There was also smoke entering the cabin of the vehicle through the vents. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, but they were unable to diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact continued to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with needing the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve heater to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.

- Cottondale, AL, USA

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, there was white smoke coming through the HVAC vents. The contact pulled over, stopped, and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that after turning the vehicle on, smoke was coming from the vents. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was repaired; however, the vehicle failure had reoccurred. The contact stated that she smelled burning plastic inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 141,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Shelbyville, KY, USA