10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 6
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
67,571 miles

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problem #49

Mar 022022

328

  • 0 miles
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.

- West Palm Beach, FL, USA

problem #48

Mar 062022

328

  • 100,000 miles
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 35 MPH, the vehicle overheated with an abnormal burning plastic odor coming from the vents on the dashboard. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. 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 100,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Meriden, CT, USA

problem #47

Mar 022022

328

  • miles
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.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #46

Apr 012022

328

  • miles
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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Lewistown, PA, USA

problem #45

Apr 012022

328

  • miles
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 contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Palos Park, IL, USA

problem #44

Apr 222022

328

  • 149,237 miles
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 contact stated while driving 35 mph, the Coolant Temperature warning light was illuminated, and he saw smoke existing from under the hood. The contact stated he continued driving to his residence. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where it was being diagnosed at the moment of the call. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was 149,237.

- Greenville, NC, USA

problem #43

Jun 282021

328 6-cyl

  • 153,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Coolant) 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 dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that prior to the recall notice being received, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights started to flicker and all the windows failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was informed that the PCV valve, footwell module, blower heater, and electrical harness need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the contact stated that while driving, he heard a sputtering noise when the check engine warning light illuminated and the Limp Mode warning light illuminated. The contact then stated that the engine started to misfire and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the spark plugs, throttle body, valve cover, oil filter housing gasket, coolant hose, belt tensioner, ignition coils and 02 sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to speak with the dealer for a loaner vehicle however, the contact was informed that no loaner vehicle was available. The failure mileage was approximately 153,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- North Little Rock, AR, USA

problem #42

Sep 092022

328

  • miles
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 made aware of the issue but provided no assistance. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Lufkin, TX, USA

problem #41

Mar 022022

328

  • 0 miles
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. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #40

Mar 022022

328

  • 0 miles
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.

- Yuma, AZ, USA

problem #39

Mar 022022

328

  • miles
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 contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Moorestown, NJ, USA

problem #38

Jan 012022

328

  • 75,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact stated he detected an abnormal plastic burning odor inside the vehicle. 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 made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Nichols Hill, OK, USA

problem #37

Mar 022022

328

  • 170,000 miles
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 exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that whenever driving after a while the vehicle seemed as though it may be overheating. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000. Vin tool confirms parts distribution disconnect.

- Tobyhanna, PA, USA

problem #36

Apr 012022

328 6-cyl

  • 0 miles
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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The consumer stated the dealer was contacted in June 2022, and informed the remedy would be available summer 2022 to date no fix available.

- San Luis Obispo, CA, USA

problem #35

Jun 212021

328 6-cyl

  • 170,465 miles
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 exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the vehicle would fail to start immediately and approximately 5 minutes after turning the vehicle on there was a burning plastic and rubber smell. While driving at highway speeds when there was smoke coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact had pulled over and turned off the vehicle. The smoked dissipated on its own in about half an hour. The contact then turned the vehicle back on and drove home. The vehicle's service engine light had illuminated approximately 5-6 days later. The vehicle had been inoperable since. The approximate failure mileage was 170,465. Vin tool confirms parts distribution disconnect. The consumer stated a burning smell comes from underneath the car and turns off. The car was taken to be repaired. The vehicle doesn't shutoff any longer but still exhibits smoking and burning smell.

- South Park, PA, USA

problem #34

Aug 112022

328

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328i. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine And Engine Cooling). However, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete 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.

- Nazareth, PA, USA

problem #33

Apr 082022

328

  • 95,000 miles
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 on several occasions, while driving or parked, the vehicle overheated. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights illuminated on and off. The contact also stated that the vehicle was constantly leaking an unknown fluid. The vehicle was taken to be inspected where the mechanic informed the contact that the electrical and PCV valve heater needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was contacted and was unable to confirm when parts would be available. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

- Roanoke, VA, USA

problem #32

Mar 022022

328

  • 70,000 miles
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 stated that underneath the steering wheel there was an excessive amount of heat as if the vehicle was overheating. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Bayonne, NJ, USA

problem #31

Jul 012022

328

  • 76,000 miles
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 and confirmed that the part 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. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, smoke was present coming from underneath the hood with a whining sound coming from the engine compartment. Additionally, there was a burning plastic odor coming from the vehicle. The failure mileage was 76,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Murrysville, PA, USA

problem #30

Mar 022022

328

  • 120,000 miles
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 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 stated that the vehicle experienced hard started and would vibrate abnormal while started. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated due to a failed O2 sensor. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Providence, RI, USA

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