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we have taken the car to the dealership for the recall and was told they do not have the parts and also wouldn't know how to fix it. every time the car turns on, you can smell the melting of the plastic. it smells bad and am worried every time im driving about a fire. before the recall came out, we had asked about the unknown smell of something burning and was told it was "normal"
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a burning odor coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact made a local dealer aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not yet taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328i. The contact stated while slowing down for traffic signals or signs, the vehicle started to idle roughly. After coming to a complete stop, the vehicle would then lose motive power and stall without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle however, the failure would soon recur. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Possible Class Action Law Suit knowingly neglect, mislead, purposely avoiding known recall & obvious risks of possible LIFE / PROPERTY LOST 08/2012, NYS Bear Mt Parks Camp ground Unknown reason Low battery resulted locked steering, stranded tow $450 /park+$450 tow truck to Shop E141st Bronx Friend a Westchester BMW dealer mechanic 1988~2019 (Will testify): official instruction to replace Steering column $2000-3000 job, replaced on the street, can't start w dealer computer+ $300 towed to Bronx BMW specialist & reset/ started for $450 2012 not much info online As my VIN isn-??t on the recall list, I was not aware of the other identical recalled issue til it happened again in 2015(?2016, can confirm w the NY Westchester BMW dealer parts receipt) Paid another $2000+ much nightmare only to realized the issue can easily be reset by any mechanic computer then restarted. BMW dealer still maintain its instruction to their dealer mechanic to replace knowingly HIDING the fact that it should have been recalled & avoided 2016 (have receipt) At 70k Miles Transmission rebuilt, specialist said broken fragments of gears resulting in irreparable damages 2017 Corroded Fuse box nr passenger side replaced $680 2019 After stopping, car barely cranks over & white smoke observed under hood in front of passenger waited 30 minute to start Days later car won-??t start, the wire leading to fuse burnt off, lost all power $300 tow home +$350 replace wire $4580 since 2020 low battery all year, car sluggish due to sudden lost of power. 2021 Engine shaking violently, drives shaky & unstable jerks, pulled over Towed $280 steering lock symbol shown Car on driveway realized my VIN was not included in this 2013 recall of 570,000 cars for the same defect numerous reported URGENT life/ Property threats to highway safety for years: sudden lost of power (No hazard light) on LEFT Lane of Highways Entire car engulfed in flames in minutes w toddlers inside car barely escaping Air bags popping while in motion..
- Rego Park, NY, USA
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The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328I. The contact stated while stationary at a drive thru, the engine overheated warning light was illuminated. The contact stated the red overheating warning light was illuminated and the vehicle seized. The contact stated he had to manually push the vehicle out to the parking lot with a bystander. The contact stated that he added coolant fluid and after 2 hours he was able restart the vehicle. The contact stated he experienced the failure an hour later. Additionally, the battery also failed. The contact stated he received an electrical shock while opening the trunk of the vehicle. The vehicle was not drivable. Upon investigation, the VIN was associated with NHTSA campaign number: 17V676000 (electrical system) and NHTSA campaign number: 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was towed to the local dealer BMW of riverside (3060 adams St, riverside, ca 92504, (951) 373-5000) and the contact was informed that the recall repair were completed. The contact stated the vehicle was still leaking coolant. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 142,580.
Shutters all the time even after coils replaced. Engine line comes on and misfires. Wiring all messed up especially headlights and seats. ABS light won't go off.
Just finished driving about 10 miles from home to work, about 70 degrees-F outside, sunny, good weather around 11am. Did not operate air conditioner, heater or vent fan. Car seemed to drive fine, no strange noises. Had no recent major repairs. We are second owners of certified pre-owned BMW, have had vehicle for the past 7 years and driven about 50K miles since purchase. After arriving at workplace, stopped at workplace parking lot with engine idling for a few seconds to wait for parking gate to open. However, began seeing white smoke coming out of driver's side of engine hood. Tried to reverse the vehicle out to the street and moved about 10ft before engine shut off and would not restart. Within 15-30 seconds a plume of fire erupted out of the front hood through the grill. Within 3 minutes entire car was engulfed in flames and its proximity to other cars in the lot caused fire damage to 4 other vehicles. Car was a total loss including all possessions within it. Electronic locks quit working as soon as fire started.
Car smokes heavy white smoke if you take off fast. Car then rattles, shakes, engine light comes on and engine shakes a lot. You shut off the car, wait 10 seconds restart and it is normal until next time you give it a little to much gas, while in motion. Car burns a quart of oil about every 3 thousand miles. Happens daily.
The contact owned a 2007 BMW 328xi. While the vehicle was parked with the engine running, the contact saw flames coming from under the hood. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. A fire report and a police report were filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was deemed a total loss. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V676000 (electrical system) and NHTSA campaign number: 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling). A local dealer and the manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 148,000.
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.
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.
The contact owned a 2007 BMW 328I. While driving, the odor of smoke was present inside the vehicle. The contact stopped and exited the vehicle as smoke and flames emerged from the engine compartment. The fire department arrived and extinguished the flames. A fire report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 134,000.
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
Recall for front passenger seat occupant detection mat & PCV valve heater not complete. Dealer has not been able to obtain parts to repair these recalls.
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- Tigard, OR, USA