Driving when the low oil pressure light came on due to timing chain guides failing. It was recommended by the dealership service department to replace the timing chain and guides. The timing chains have failed and is clogging the oil pump pick up causing the low oil pressure light to illuminate. This occurred on 11/14/2019 with 92,595 miles.

- Gaithersburg, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The vehicle was taken to crevier BMW (1500 auto mall dr, santa ana, ca 92705, (657) 213-3493) to have an extended warranty repair performed. The dealer discovered that the turbo coolant line was leaking. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 37,986. Consumer had a defective nvdl pressure switch which caused the check engine light to go on.

- San Clemente, CA, USA

Drivetrain malfunction light came on stating to drive moderately. Maximum drivetrain output not available. Consult service center. The codes was cda904 no message (status trailer 0X2E4) receiver engine ECU transmitter trailer. 130F20 exhaust camshaft offset angel to crankshaft outside tolerance; 120408 boost pressure control, cut off pressure rise block after paying $180 for diagnostic I was told today that I need to replace the timing chain/ guild. Replace oil pump chain module and replace the valve cover. The timing chain guide is broken. This is crazy my car has 88000 miles and is not paid for. The cost to get this repaired is approxmiately $6,000. There is a current class action lawsuit. BMW knows that this is a problem but refuses to do a recall. The plaintiffs take issue with two specific defects in the engine's chains. The first defect affects the primary chain, also known as the timing chain, which coordinates the action of the crankshaft, camshafts, and cylinder valves. According to the plaintiffs, the plastic guide assembly for the primary chain is made of a defective polycarbonate material that becomes brittle and breaks apart, creating debris that lodges in the crankshaft drive sprockets. The debris can cause the primary chain to skip, letting the camshafts and crankshaft fall out of sync and possibly damaging or destroying the engine. The second defect affects the secondary chain, which connects the oil pump and balance shaft assembly to the crankshaft. The materials in this assembly can't stand up to high-resistance wear, the plaintiffs say. This defect causes the chain to elongate prematurely, slip, and damage the chain sprocket.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

2013 BMW 328xi sulev. Consumer writes in regard to turbo failure. The consumer stated the vehicle started spewing grey smoke from the exhaust on some cold starts. The oil supply lines to the turbocharger needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired the failure recurred.

- Valley Forge, PA, USA

Replaced an about to blow timing shaft and timing belt for a N26 F30 BMW 328I. Will cause catastrophic failure of engine in case its blows up. I had it happen to me when I had 74K miles. BMW extended warranty until 70K but since my incident happened at 74K BMW refused to offer any help. This is a manufacturer defect as the composite material used to make the timing chain was brittle and was replaced in 2015.

- East Rutherford, NJ, USA

Without warning the oil pressure light came on, I stopped within 1/2 mile. Dealership has told me that it is catastrophic failure due to a broken pump chain.

- Katy, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. Also, the contact heard an abnormal bumping noise and the vehicle hesitated upon starting. When the vehicle was restarted, it resumed normal operation; however, the seat belt warning indicator illuminated. The contact called BMW of henderson (261 auto mall dr, henderson, nv 89014, (702) 570-0278) and BMW of las vegas (6900 w sahara ave, las vegas, nv 89117, (702) 570-0279) and was informed that the vehicle was not covered under a warranty. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 39,000.

- Henderson, NV, USA

Cam shaft and crank shaft sensors have failed causing timing chain to fail. The engine is not salvageable

- Bellbrook, OH, USA

Exhaust started emitting white smoke during a cold start. Took it in to service and the oil supply line is bad and sending oil through the exhaust. $1500 repair. Meanwhile a recall was issued a few years ago for this vehicle but our VIN doesn't fall under it. "?"

- Parkton, MD, USA

Whining of the engine timing chain. Visible marks on chain and rough idle on car and hard starts. Took to mechanic and cause was timing chain guides broken. Shiny marks can be seen on the chain. Can be heard while vehicle is in motion, namely when there isn't much wind

- Fenton, MO, USA

Purchased the vehicle in late March. We have already had to go to the repair shop more than 3 occasions. I believe they are using faulty pieces in vehicles. We spent 13K and put down 4K. Now working 2 months the repairs are costing close to 5K in 2 months. I understand buying used vehicles as my first car was used. However I have had no issues in 2 years. I believe this piece was broken and they didn't want to repair the issues with the car based on cost.

- Fairview Heights, IL, USA

I was driving from work and the car just instantly shut off on the highway. The car wouldn't go into neutral. After doing some research online I saw that it's a problem where a lot of BMW owners have encountered. What if I got my kids in the car that day

- Westport, CT, USA

Car involved in rear end collision and car caught fire and burned up. Air bags did not deploy. Car was in slow motion approaching a stop light when hit in rear. Road conditions sunny and dry. My car was pushed into car in front causing more damage. Accident occurred in Illinois 159 in glen carbon, ill.

- Collinsville, IL, USA

While driving on the fwy. The system in my car anounced for me to stop as it was detecting an error. I pulled aside turn off the engine, waited some time, turned engine back on and car would not start. Called towing services and taken to a mechanic. Per mechanic the motor engine died. Had no car since 12/20/2018. Please assist incident happen on 12/20/2019 near cerritos California. 605 S fwy around 6:30am

- Downey, CA, USA

**press BMW to issue recall** 2013 BMW 328I - xdrive has faulty turbo actuator design. BMW corrected the design of turbo actuator arm in subsequent models. BMW realized it was their design mistake. Turbo act arm breaks very easily. Lot of customers have been made to spend a fortune (>$3000) to fix this issue. 2013 was the launch model for this generation. BMW has corrected the design of arm in 2014 onwards model. Turbo is one of the most expensive part on these luxury cars. 2013 model owners were left to fix it on their own expense, even after they realized their design was faulty. Arms have broken in less than 4 years (less than 40K miles). BMW should be pressed to accept fault and pay back customers who were made to pay themselves. An inquiry should also be requested for how many cars did BMW fix for the same issue while the vehicle was under original warranty. BMW blogs are full of same actuator arm issue. I work in automotive field in detroit. Similar actions have been taken against other brands for similar issues. I know more than 2 people who faced the same issue, which pushed me to investigate this issue further. Thank you! god bless!

- Farmington Hills, MI, USA

A burn smell is coming thru the vent

- Murrieta, CA, USA

Unknown oil leak started around 75K. Noticed it in my garage. I've only had this car for 2 years.

- Missouri City, TX, USA

3 days after receiving an oil change and brake pad change, while driving on a city street at approximately 25mph my car spontaneously switched into neutral and I could no longer accelerate. My dashboard stated that I had a drivetrain malfunction and that maximum output was not available. I proceeded to take my car into BMW in order to get a diagnosis. When I received the diagnosis I was told that my engine was non operable and I would have to pay ten thousand to change engine. The technician stated it was because of an internal engine failure, and that the reason for the failure was unknown but it was more than likely a bad oil filter. My vehicle has had two recalls concerning oil and I am concerned that it is a manufacturing defect. Thank you

- Gaithersburg, MD, USA

Vehicle began not responding to gas input and turbo started going out. Diagnostic appeared to reveal waste gate operator malfunction, but further analysis showed complete turbo replacement required. Vehicle began making high pitched noise at various points (idle and acceleration). Less than 90K miles on vehicle.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

While driving on the highway at 65mph, the plastic timing chain guides break causing the engine oil pressure to drop and timing chain snaps and lead to severe engine damage while car is in motion. The engine stops working and loses power while moving which is dangerous. BMW issued a tsb for this issue as the part was defective from factory however, did not issue a recall.

- Torrington, CT, USA