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There is a Manufacturer Recall - NHTSA Recall Number22V119 this affects the PCV VALVE HEATER, which may not have been produced to specifications which could lead to a short circuit. I was advised a remedy was available to fix this defect, brought my car to the BMW dealership of Greenwich/Mamaroneck service department located at 110 Midland Avenue, Port Chester, on 8/4/2022 at 9:45 a.m. I was told this would be completed that same day. I was not given a loaner and have no other means of transportation, but to date, a full day plus later, my car has not been returned nor repaired and I have received no return phone calls from my assigned service person, Reinaldo Cruz regarding its status. i have emailed and called him both without success.
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..
Left rear door will not unlock from inside or outside use central system, remote system nor the manual pull handle inside nor the outside door handle. Stationary, have replaced fuses and manually engaged the actuator. This is dangerous as if a child or elderly adult in care during a wreck, fire etc.
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.
The side mirror defect or not working automatically fold forward at anytime. The spring not seat in place, it on top rail disk suspention and may pop out side place. The spring may not fit.
- Bradenton, FL, USA
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I am having a no start, no crank problem, new battery, remove starter, checked ok, fuses, ok. Repair cable but code sill appear, month later N start or crank. This week brought new cable it detonated. Had car towed and now at home. Owned this car since July 2018 and totally upset. This is my second BMW and I love it. I am no sure but I believe the car was in an accident before I brought it.
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
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.
There are two outstanding (for which I have received written notices) defects on the car. I got these in November of 2017. I have called BMW several times to get a status and they have, on each occasion, told me that they were not yet able to resolve the problems. It is now 10 months later. It seems that this is longer than one should have to wait for items that demand written notification of defects. So, I am writing to ask you to assist in getting these recall items addressed. Thank you.
The two recalls on my vehicla have been in interim phase since October of 2017. I personnaly know someone who has the same recalls and their parts have caught on fire. I want my vehicle repaired asap
Car had been parked in driveway for about 10 minutes after being driven for less than a mile. Then it went up in flames. Not totally sure what caused this, but I see that there are two safety recalls/alerts posted in Oct 2010 that could result in this. We were never notified. This car was very well maintained and we certainly would have taken care of the problem if we had known it existed.
Fuel regulator filter plastic housing cracking causing fuel -gas leaking in side the car, and gas smell inside the car, safety issue, there is recall for 333I 2007 for same fuel leaking defective plastic housing but no recall for 328I 2007.it si life or death issue. Best regards [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Regard of BMW safety recall of #17V-676 and #17V-683. We would like report that our car had happened: Air flow controller for the heating system doesn't blow hot air (just cold air) after about 40 mins drive in winter time but the area around and under selector, ashtray is very hot while keep driving on highway. This was happened 4 -5 years ago and never go away, always there!
I called the BMW errhard in farmington hills, mi and I was told they don't have the parts yet and it could be a year. I've had electrical problems for a year and hope this can be taken care of asap.
I'm having trouble with my sensor systems. Not able to pass smog. Also my door handles have melted from some heat when my car is extremely hot. These are some of the other problems I'm having.
The transmission of this vehicle stopped working in 2013. The car stopped in the middle of the highway on several occasions. We got the car checked and it was confirmed that it was the transmission. A car of this caliber should not have transmission issues after only 5-6 years from being purchased. The car also overheats.
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- Bronx, NY, USA