NHTSA — Electrical System: 12v/24v/48v Battery: Cables Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
36,512 miles

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2008 BMW 328 electrical problems

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2008 BMW 328 Owner Comments

problem #2

Mar 302021

328

  • miles

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2008 BMW 328I. Consumer writes in regards to rusted battery cables which resulted in vehicle fire.

- Auburn Hills, MI, USA

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problem #1

Apr 272015

328

  • 73,025 miles
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328I. While parked, the vehicle failed to start and the battery and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the battery and the positive connection cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The engine warning light illuminated and engine malfunction was displayed across the message board. The vehicle was towed to another independent mechanic who diagnosed that the valve coil, the spark plugs, and the valve gasket covers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 13V044000 (electrical system); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 73,025. The VIN was unavailable.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

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