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.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328I. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V676000 (electrical system) and 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was contacted and stated that parts were not available. The dealer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328xi. While driving at an unknown speed, an odor of burning plastic emitted through the air vents. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle overheated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V676000 (electrical system) and 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts needed for the repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The vehicle was taken to princeton BMW (3630 quakerbridge rd, hamilton township, NJ 08619, (609) 570-1520), but was not repaired because parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available for NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V676000 (electrical system) and 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling). - (recall related incident)
Received 2 recall notices from BMW usa 11/17 and 11/17 for issues with the blower motor wiring and the engine PCV valve heater. Contacted my local dealership to have them fixed. Was advised that they did not have authorization from the national office to perform the repairs. When questioned about having the parts the service representative admitted that they could get the parts but would not be reimbursed for the repair because the national office had not authorized their use. Repeatedly check with them over the next several months. Received the same answer again and again. Contacted BMW usa directly through their customer service and spoke with their representative who stated that they did not have the parts to repair the known safety issues and were hoping to have them fixed later this year. When I informed them that the local dealership said they could get the parts they finally admitted that yes they had them but not enough to cover all the recalled vehicles so they were not authorizing repairs yet.
About a month ago, my 2008 BMW 3 series engine stalled while driving at speed 45 mph. I received no warning before the engine stalled. It was a miracle that I was able to move over a lane and get off the road before an impact from other vehicles. This occurs every time I drive the vehicle, multiple times and at various speeds. It's very dangerous because I receive no warning before it happens. The vehicle is always in motion when it happens and at various speeds, on highways, streets, anywhere while driving straight, turning and any other maneuvers.
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328I. The contact received a recall letter from BMW in November of 2017 for NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V676000 (electrical system) and 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact called classic BMW (2571 som center rd, willoughby hills, oh 44094, (440) 585-9990) six months ago and was informed that the parts were not available to complete the recall repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328xi. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V676000 (electrical system), 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling), and 16V071000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Rallye BMW in westbury, New York was made aware of the recalls and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect for NHTSA campaign number: 16V071000 (air bags). VIN tool confirms parts not available for NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V676000 (electrical system) and 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling).
Takata air bag recall, PCV valve recall, blower motor recall, and constant electrical problems. Issues still not resolved by BMW. Issue keeps getting blown off by BMW.
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. Otto's BMW (1275 wilmington pike, West chester, pa 19382) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedies. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
While the car was travelling at a rate of about 45 mph, it did something I never experienced before. It started to shake, sputter and lose power while ascending a on a paved city street that had about a 20 degree uphill grade. The vehicle behind me didn't expect my sudden speed change and nearly rear ended me.. the engine icon appeared on the dash and I sputtered all the way home.
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328I. The contact stated that an abnormal burning odor was detected in the vehicle but was unable to determine the source. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The contact stated months later, received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17V676000 (electrical system), contacted the manufacturer to notify of the failure and inquiry of when the remedy parts would become available. The approximate failure mileage was not available. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
My vehicle has 2 active recalls (campaign #17V-676 and 17V-683) both of which affect the motor and can result in fire to the vehicle. We have already experienced melting parts making the vehicle inoperable
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328I. While driving approximately 30 mph, the windshield became foggy and a burning odor emitted through the vents in the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V676000 (electrical system) and 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling). The parts needed for the repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact called rallye BMW ((516) 393-0000 1 bush hollow rd, westbury, NY 11590) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not contacted and made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. - (recall related incident)
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328xi. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V676000 (electrical system) and 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328xi. The contact noticed a burning odor outside the vehicle that was seeping into the interior of the vehicle. In addition, there were more than two separate, undisclosed failures that the dealer was unable to diagnose. The dealer (open road BMW of Edison, 731 U.S. 1, Edison, NJ 08817, (732) 985-4575) did not know when the part would become available to service the vehicle for NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V676000 (electrical system) and 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact was uncertain if a loaner vehicle would be provided. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. * (recall related incident)
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328xi. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V676000 (electrical system) and 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to paul miller BMW (1515 NJ-23, wayne, NJ 07470, (973) 696-6060), but the parts were not available for the repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available for both recalls.
The recalls were reported in November of 2017 and there is still no remedy available. Both of these recalls (17V-676 and 17V-683) can cause a fire. It is not reasonable that there is no remedy available in more than 120 days.
I received recall notice for airbag, pcp valve heater, and blower motor wiring. In 2013-2015 my BMW was shaking heavily and scarily while driving and sitting at red lights. I spent $5,306 over 5 different bills from 4/1/2013 through 12/18/2015 which I will attach. As of today, 2/26/2018 the car is at the shop and a number of issues were presented including spark plug ignition, power steering in 3 points (reservoir suction hose, flush fluid), rear differential, pinion seal, both axle seals, needed reseal and rebuilt, motor valve covers, leak in suspension, and additional issues I could barely keep up with writing down as the mechanic was speaking them over the phone. He estimate $4,800 (this was midas, it would be more at the rockville BMW in rockville md).
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