Some of the BMW footwell module for the E7X to E9X models containing a defective microchip that upon jump-start of the vehicle when the battery level is low would corrupt its memory. When corruption occurs, the car will disable turning signal blinkers, power windows, internal lights, and more. Those affected function will render the vehicle unsafe to drive. BMW has issued an extended warranty to cover the part, but only for owners who run into the problem (ie: Jump-started) within that time frame is covered. I did not realize this infamous defect until recently and BMW failed to inform me of this issue proactively. I'm the original owner. After I read hundreds of articles online, this is a part that warrants a broder recall.

- Allen, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2010 BMW 328I. While driving approximately 65 mph in the dark, the headlights intermittently illuminated. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. Upon opening the trunk, the contact noticed that the trunk light was burned out and a strong burning odor was present. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V676000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 108,237.

- Bonita, CA, USA

When tire pressure management system begins to fail, its rdc module takes down the complete dashboard monitoring and operational systems. Upon failure, the rdc affects speedometer, tachometer, radio, blower, wipers, idrive systems. Driver has no indicators of turn signals or lighting (even if functional) within the cabin of the car. This occurred in driving sequence as first a series of flashes and idrive restarts, then complete blanking out of all dashboard systems. Upon advisement of repair tech, simple unplug of rdc clears all dashboard symptoms except TPMS malfunction indicator. A car should not simply have a complete electronic monitoring and operational (radio, blower, turn indicators, wipers) failure due to one monitoring system going down -- this is a design flaw and could have led to me having an accident easily due to no turn or speed indicators available.

- Milford, CT, USA

Passenger side rear turn signal ceased to function....updated 03/31/15 the consumer discovered there was nothing wrong with the tail light. It was just a loose connection.

- Lafayette, LA, USA

Noticed the passenger side blinker started to blink quickly. The brakes and tail lights use a bulb while the blinker has approximately 15 leds. Therefore the entire light assembly has to be replaced. Several of the leds do not light up and the ones that do are dim. Two weeks later the driver side blinker did the same thing. This concerns me as another driver may not be aware that I am turning until it is to late.

- Florence, SC, USA

The contact owns a 2010 BMW 328I. The contact stated the the tail-lights failed. The contact stated that the taillight harness was defective. The contact stated that the previous owner replaced the taillight harness but the repair did not remedy the issue. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test or repairs. The failure mileage was 34,000.

- Liver Pool, NY, USA

The driver side tail light is malfunctioning where not all the leds illuminate when braking or using the turn signal. The turning signal also operates very rapidly. I was informed that this was not covered under my extended warranty so I called BMW N.a. who offered no assistance at all. This is a critical safety component of the car that is known to be defective, its cost is expensive and should last longer than three years. Since it is an led type light, the entire light assembly needs to be replaced as there are no standard bulbs that can be replace by the owner.

- Old Bridge, NJ, USA

Rear right turn signal mulfunction turned on for a few min. Signal also started blinking extreamly fast. Head light malfunction alarm turned on for a few min.head lights wouldn't turn with stearing wheel. Pasanger restraint malfunction alarm turned on when car was started. After driving 20 miles and turning the car off it cleared.

- Kerman, CA, USA