This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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My car is losing power randomly, and has a burning smell. Inspected some of the wires and my main wire going into my fuse box looks a little burnt and has a color change to it.
Received a recall notice for a blower motor wiring issue (17V-676) and an extension in limited warranty for the supplemental restraint system. BMW North America said they could not see the vehicle in there system and could not initiate repairs until it was. I purchased the vehicle in Tennessee on 3/23/16, but saw in the carfax report that it was originally purchased overseas.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328I. While driving or when parking the vehicle, a strong burning odor of plastic emitted through the vents. The contact called classic BMW at (214) 778-2600 (located at 6800 dallas pkwy, plano, tx 75024) and was informed to schedule an appointment. The vehicle was not driven to the dealer due to the burning odor. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. Consumer stated vehicle was repaired.
My car burst into flames ahile driving down the highway. The electrical system went off immediately and I was trapped in car. A nearby passenger broke my window to me out. If it wasn't for the man I would have lost my life!!
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328I. While driving approximately 30 mph and approaching a stop sign, the vehicle lost power and the steering wheel seized. When the vehicle was restarted, the service engine soon indicator illuminated and the failure recurred. The contact called BMW of wilmington at 910-338-2149 (located at 4920 new centre dr, wilmington, nc 28403) and the technician recommended a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Jacksonville, NE, USA
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Takata recall.......driver's front air bag. NHTSA recall number16V071 blower motor wiring NHTSA recall number17V676 positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve heater NHTSA recall number17V683................. nothing has happened yet but alot are catching on fire due to these problems....and I dont just have 1 I have 2 fire issues and one major with the airbag...... ive contacted BMW serveral times but I havent got a email or contacted back from service to fix these issues.... the car is my livelyhood so I feel like just buying the parts myself and fixing them other than the airbag.
Takata recall - I have had two separate major issues with this vehicle since I purchased it in May 2018. Over a month ago, my car started to make a loud squealing noise while idled at stop light and would ease up when I would accelerate. My engine was shaking so badly that I could feel it with my foot on brake petal. My roommate heard the squealing noise from inside my house and came out to see what was wrong. Entire engine was shaking as if something was not on properly. Happened one other time since while coming back from work. Second major issue occurred while on the way to work Monday morning - I was making a semi sharp right turn off ruffin mill road in chester and my 'service engine soon' light immediate came on and the car went from 35mph to 0 - my car felt as if I couldn't turn the wheel and engine stopped. I cut the car off then back on - light went away and I was able to drive. Less than 5 minutes later, I was coming to a stop light, about to turn left and the same thing happened. Cut car off then back on and it was okay. I have had a lot of issues with this car and even had to get brand new starter two weeks after purchase. Attachment shows all issue with car given to me by mainentance.
Takata recall - I have had two separate major issues with this vehicle since I purchased it in May 2018. Over a month ago, my car started to make a loud squealing noise while idled at stop light and would ease up when I would accelerate. My engine was shaking so badly that I could feel it with my foot on brake petal. My roommate heard the squealing noise from inside my house and came out to see what was wrong. Entire engine was shaking as if something was not on properly. Happened one other time since while coming back from work. Second major issue occurred while on the way to work Monday morning - I was making a semi sharp right turn off ruffin mill road in chester and my 'service engine soon' light immediate came on and the car went from 35mph to 0 - my car felt as if I couldn't turn the wheel and engine stopped. I cut the car off then back on - light went away and I was able to drive. Less than 5 minutes later, I was coming to a stop light, about to turn left and the same thing happened. Cut car off then back on and it was okay. I have had a lot of issues with this car and even had to get brand new starter two weeks after purchase. Attachment shows all issue with car given to me by mainentance.
I was going between 30 and 35 mph through city streets at roughly 3am on my way back from my commute which is roughly 60 miles. I noticed it started to smell like burning plastic and immediately after smoke was visible coming from hood vents, I parked the car as soon as I could and popped the hood and the heat cover for the hood was on fire along with most other components in the engine bay. My friend immediately called 911 for assistance as I ran and tried to warn neighbors, within 7 minutes the car was completely chard. No maitnance lights were on and nothing seemed to be a problem. The two recalls I never received both would explan this incedent NHTSA campaign number: 17V683000 NHTSA campaign number: 17V676000
Dealer refused to make the repairs on my engine that was caused by the recall product the PCV valve. Dealer says their not required to make any repairs, their job is to replace the recall part
Recalls for valve heater and blower motor wiring cannot be fixed until March 6, 2019. This date is very far and there should be closer dates to remedy these problems.
Driver side light continue to go out...smoke coming from under the hood on start up periodically smell of burning plastic pulled over to turn turned the car off. Noticed white smoke coming from center console...random warning light indicated on display. Car keeps jumping into lag mode.
Stationary in parking lot. Front passenger door will not lock/unlock with any method attempted. Drivers door will only unlock using emergency key from exterior.
Despite repeated phone calls to BMW customer service, and stopping at the local dealership, no action has been taken by BMW for a recall regarding a spontaneous fire that can occur with my vehicle due to an electrical issue, even when the car is garaged and not in use. Customer service repeatedly tells me they don't have the parts to fix the issue. I learned about this problem a year and a half ago from the news. I have never received a recall letter from BMW, although I verified with them they have my VIN number and my car is part of the recall. I hesitate to even drive my car and have serious concerns about a spontaneous fire sparked by an electrical issue. It seems unacceptable as a consumer no action has been taken to remedy what could be a very serious issue (my house burning down for one). I am getting nowhere when I contact BMW.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328xi. The contact stated that the previous owner had not scheduled an appointment to have the vehicle repaired per NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17V676000 (electrical system) prior to selling the vehicle. The contact noticed an abnormal odor of fuel and the heater failed to work. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was not available.
Has been over a year and there is still no remedy for the blower motor wiring recall nor the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve heater. This is ridiculous. What if my vehicle is one of the ones that start on fire, then what" if there is a recall, there is obviously a serious potential problem, so why are manufacturers allowed to have an excessive amount of time to come up with the fix"
About a month ago, (today's date is 10/8/18) my drivers side reverse light went out. With it being a light that isn't really a necessity or safety hazard, I didn't have any urgency replacing. Last night I decided to peel the cover off the trunk to access my tail light, and once removed, the entire bulb housing falls out of the tail light. There is a lot of melted plastic (it was very very hot) in the tail light. I examine the bulbs, none being burnt out. No where on the part that the lights actually go into has any heat damage (burnt and cracked plastic). I then contact my mechanic with a video asking him what I need to resolve the issue now that I see my tail light is literally melted. He says he'll have to check it out and will come by in the morning. He was 'baffled' and said that it is entirely a manufactures defect, after inspecting the connector, as well as all the wiring. I then had him, (out of curiosity) check and see if the passenger side was also defected. I get on google and see that this is a common problem with my exact car, and numerous peoples vehicles have burst into flames but there isn't a recall"? even people's cars that are turned off??" I have two toddlers and just traveled 750 miles away 1500 miles from home and back. I am very angry at the fact that they as well as my own safety was in danger the entire time and we had no knowledge of. And I'm even more angry that I could have been taking my niece to an appointment tomorrow morning (I do have to find other means to get her there) and my car just combusts, had I not cared to replace the bulb, my car could catch on fire while typing this complaint. I have seen a lot of people say BMW is taking no responsibility for this issue.
On the way home yesterday a red warning light "steering wheel with a pad lock on the top left corner" came on, after parking at home I got the manual out and found that this is an electric steering-wheel lock fault and now the car will not start. This is an issue with most BMW's manufactured between years 2006 to 2007. I learned about the issue when I did a search in BMW forum's. both european and North american markets are effected with this fault.
The contact owned a 2007 BMW 328I. The contact was alerted by hospital staff that the vehicle was on fire. Upon leaving to confirm the failure, the contact noticed that the fire department had extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it was deemed destroyed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V676000(electrical system); 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. Grayson BMW (10671 parkside dr, knoxville, tn) 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 was not offered any additional assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 131,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
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- Marion, VA, USA