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 vehicle while driving will shut off but with power at least two times. Once I restart the car and continue to drive the car then shuts off completely and loses all power. The vehicle then will not have any head lights, turn signals or hazard lights won't work either. To try and remedy the problem, the power adapter had been replaced only for the vehicle to have the same issues.
I had a blower motor replaced 2 to 3 years prior to recall at a shop other than BMW.BMW of North America said I would be paid for the part but I needed to bring it to BMW to verify a BMW part was used. I brought it to BMW of bayside and they verified it was a BMW part. I had a copy of my bill from the repair shop with the BMW part and labor cost. Now they say I can not be paid because I need a receipt from an authorized BMW part center. Repair was done 3 years ago and the shop no longer has the receipt. I am writing to you for your assistance in obtaining the refund that I am due for this repair. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
I received a recall letter telling me to stand by for another recall letter to then tell me to have the car fixed. The car blown up parked outside of my house it has not been used for 24 hours prior to the incident. I have just now recently recieved the second recall letter months later no. 17V-676
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328xi. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17V676000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair as the recall notice was received over a year ago. The dealer (hendrick BMW, 6950 E independence blvd, charlotte, nc 28227, (704)-321-4851) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not contacted to confirm if the parts were available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unknown.
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328I. Less than an hour after the contact parked and exited the vehicle, it caught fire under the hood. When the contact returned to the vehicle, the key fob failed to unlock the vehicle and the key had to be manually used to open the driver's side door. The interior of the vehicle was filled with white smoke. Upon further inspection, it was noticed that an extensive fire erupted from the driver's side near the engine. The fire department extinguished the flames and provided a fire inspection report. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. After the failure, the manufacturer did not send the recall notices concerning NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V676000 (electrical system) and 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the fire department mentioned that these models have recalls. The contact verified the recall information directly from the internet. The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328xi. The contact received recall notifications for NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V676000 (electrical system) and 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact detected a burning odor outside and inside the vehicle while waiting to receive the recall repairs. Orange county BMW (101 maher ln, harriman, NY 10926, 1-(845) 782-4269) stated that there were no available dates to schedule the recall repairs until mid February of 2019. The dealer did not mention if the parts were available. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V676000 (electrical system) and 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact called rick hill imports, Inc at 877-549-1572 (located at 861 E stone dr, kingsport, tn 37662) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was notified and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle overheated and a burning odor was detected. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. Parts distribution disconnect for both campaign numbers.
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328I. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 13V044000 (electrical system) in 2017. The dealer (BMW of meridian, 2000 ms-39, meridian, ms 39301) stated that the part was unavailable. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V676000 (electrical system) and 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, a strong electrical burning odor entered into the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that when the brakes were applied a fume-like odor intensified. Towne BMW (8215 main street, williamsville, New York, (716) 505-2100) was made aware of the recalls via a voicemail message but the contact stated that there was no response from the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. Parts distribution disconnects for NHTSA campaign number 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling) and VIN tool confirms parts not available for NHTSA campaign number: 17V676000 (electrical system).
The contact owned a 2008 BMW 328xit. While driving approximately 10 mph, smoke came out of the front passenger side air vent. The vehicle was pulled into the driveway and turned off. Within two minutes, the vehicle was engulfed in flames. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed. The driver suffered smoke inhalation, but did not require medical attention. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and admitted that the cause of the fire was related to NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V676000 (electrical system) and 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling), but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was totaled and towed to a tow yard. The contact did not receive notifications for the two recalls; however, he received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16V071000 (air bags). The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available for NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V676000 and 17V683000. Parts distribution disconnect for NHTSA campaign number: 16V071000.
I've looked up my VIN on my BMW 2008 328I it has a recall on the blower motor wiring, they have a wiring harness kit to fix the problem but when I call don jacobs BMW they say there is no recall showing for my car, I have no heat in my car the blower mother doesn't work, my car is one that is affected by this recall, I just want my car fixed
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V676000 (electrical system) and 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. BMW of South albany (617 us-9W, glenmont, New York 12077, (888) 542-9066) was made aware of the recalls and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact to NHTSA. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The wires on the inside of my headlights are cracked, and have a lot of bare copper showing. The plastic sheathing (cable jacket) has become brittle from the heat, and is falling apart, exposing the conductor. This is creating the risk of an electrical fire or damage to the electrical system. The right headlight and the angel lights of my car is not working it when off while the car was in motion - all it takes is to touch a cable with your fingers and the cooper will be expose. I'm requesting immediate recall from BMW - several cars are having the same electrical and fire hazard issues. Please fix this problem before somebody get's hurt.
Pulling into a parking space, smelled electrical burning. Stopped & getting out the car, saw flames coming from inside the car under the glove box. Had a fire extinguisher near by so we we're able to keep the flames from burning the entire car and the cars next to us. Insurance company says its the result of 10/25/17 blower motor wiring recall.
Driving my car for short distance makes engine hot and smell electrical wire burning. The same model and year with different VIN has recall of problem described. Attached photo describes same problem I have. Please provide a solution
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