The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V676000 (electrical system) and 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. While driving, the contact noticed a burning odor and smoke. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer because the recall notice stated that parts were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Ruston, LA, USA

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V676000 (electrical system) and 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Thompson BMW in doylestown, Pennsylvania was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Landsville, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. 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. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Herb chambers BMW of boston (1168 commonwealth ave, brighton, MA) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- East Boston, MA, USA

NHTSA recall number 17V683 positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve heater : this recall involves an engine component known as the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve heater. The PCV valve heater may not have been produced to specifications. Over time, it could deteriorate and, in rare cases, could lead to overheating.

- San Francisco, CA, USA

My son's BMW (2011 BMW 328I xdrive) spontaneously combusted on Sep 4 2017 while he was driving back from work at 4 am on sunrise highway NY. Luckily he noticed sparks and smoke and pulled over and got out. The car fully burnt within 30 minutes.

- Syosset, NY, USA

Takata recall: All began from purchase 09/2013 had engine bolt fixed on recall, but since several engine work performed due to loss of power when driving, had replaced coil/tune up done, several gaskets in the engine hasd to be replaced by BMW dealer, and dealer can't fix vehicle for "sputtering/back firing" when sitting at light or stationary it just stutters. Time to time driver window will not roll down when in car. Also, the seat belt light chimes to put seat belt on and no one is in passenger seat. Stereo lights pixels burning out & sound from time to time the speakers has muffled sound or poor quality sound. Brought car with 20,000 miles and now has 57,000 miles and issues with engine is way too much for low mileage.

- Chandler, AZ, USA

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13V044000 (electrical system). The vehicle was repaired by the dealer (little rock BMW in little rock, ar). After the repair, the vehicle began experiencing a loss of power. The contact called the dealer back, but the dealer did not take responsibility for the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer. Additionally, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V176000 (engine and engine cooling) and 16V071000 (air bags). The failure mileage was approximately 105,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Little Rock, AR, USA

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to start and was stranded on the center shoulder. The vehicle was towed to the Ontario BMW dealer (located on auto center dr in Ontario, ca) where it was diagnosed that the vanos bolt under the valve on the camshaft failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not serviced due to the repair fees. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V176000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer also stated that there was an extended warranty for ten years and they would need to contact the service manager at the local dealer to verify coverage. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 08/30/17 the consumer stated the vehicle was traded in.

- Apple Valley, CA, USA

"vanos system recall" I attempted to start my vehicle and it stalled while driving. I contacted a mechanic who stated after a diagnostic test it was discovered that my vanos bolts were damaged. I also did my research and discovered that BMW has an nationwide recall on a defect in the vanos unit housing group for the years 2010-2012. My vehicle falls under this but when I attempt to look for my vehicle recalls there is none. Please help me with this issue.

- Wesley Chapel, FL, USA

Known problem vanos bolts sheered off in to oil pad. BMW states my car in not in the recall when it appears it should be. The faulty item failed rendering my car useless. But BMW will not repair free of cost under the part extended warranty because it's not a recall.

- Apple Valley, CA, USA

I have owned it for almost 3 years and have had it in the shop 3 times. They changed the coils out, they changed the timing chain, they replaced oil pan gaskets, and head gaskets, and they replaced gasket around the oil filter. All engine related items. I have heard there are BMW engines that build up too much pressure in them which causes them to blow up. With all the items that I have had to deal with on this car and now the engine blew up with 79,000 miles on it, I am very upset. The extended warranty was for an additional 50K miles and 2 years from original warranty. The engine blows months after the 6 years runs out. This engine failed because of BMW quality and design not my driving. BMW needs to take action and reimburse me for the replacement engine. I could have been killed when the car lost power going down the highway.

- Brighton, MI, USA

2011 328I with 53,500 miles. Engine cold start hesitation with vibrations while idling stationary. Took vehicle in to dealership to diagnose issue, oil change. Was told that it was the eccentric shaft sensor/gaskets, battery tested low to include vvt sensors and left pad brake sensor due to wire cut. Total cost $2300 dollars. Next day, continued to have the same problem. Went back to dealer and stated they didn't find any further issues. Did research into the issue with other BMW owners which had the vehicles serviced for replacements of vanos, mass air flow sensors, etc. These codes weren't showing up on my vehicle. Decided to take a look at my engine myself and noticed oil leaking from the valve cover gasket area and could see oil that had leak on the bottom of the engine bay, now at 60K miles, took it in early for an oil change and diagnosis again due to possible fire if oil spills on mounting struts. This replacement will cost me another $2K+ for a valve cover gasket and oil pan gasket replacements, yet this wasn't made known when I had gotten my oil changed previously. The safety issue is the possibility of an engine fire and BMW's negligence in taking responsibility for the manufacturing flaws, especially when so many owners are having problems with these issues starting early at 40K miles.

- Westampton, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. After starting the vehicle, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact performed a check engine scan test that resulted in a code related to a camshaft housing bolt failure. The contact stated that there was a recall regarding the engine and engine cooling, but the VIN was excluded. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The NHTSA campaign number was not provided. The failure mileage was approximately 87,990.

- Salinas, CA, USA

My 2011 BMW 328I (I am original owner) has ~53000 miles but is showing symptoms such as engine misfiring, rough idle, loss in power and acceleration. Car almost stalled on the highway a couple of times. The diagnostic codes indicate ignition coil and spark plug issues but this is not usual for a car with only about 53000 miles. Please investigate if there's any known issues with these components.

- Round Rock, TX, USA

Aluminum headbolt sheared off causing internal damage resulting in car losing power and not being able to get off the roadway. This is an N52 engine and complaints are that this problem is solely caused by an over torque of the bolt during manufacturing.

- North Chesterfield, VA, USA

The engine of the vehicle didn't start with the sign saying "fuel pump malfunction." I had the fuel pump replaced at the nearest BMW dealership. After a few days, I got a call from the dealership that the "car is running as it should." 8 days later, the engine shut off on a sudden while driving on the local road. When the engine shut off, I completely lost a control over my vehicle. It was a Sunday morning, so there was no traffic. But it could have led to an accident, had there been more traffic on the road.

- Indiana, PA, USA

This vehicle has stalled numerous time when driven (in motion) at low speed on a city street. It has happened again 2 days ago when I was driving (in motion) and tried to make a right turn. The engine stopped and the steering wheel refused to turn. I would have been dead if another vehicle was coming from the other side of the road. This vehicle was taken to a BMW dealer's service numerous time for the exact same problem when it was under manufacturer warranty but the service and BMW usa always said that none of the other customers have ever reported this issue and they never heard of it from another customer.

- Katy, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. Approximately one year ago, the vehicle was repaired per a recall pertaining to the engine and engine cooling. Recently, the contact noticed a burning odor while driving at any speed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who performed the recall remedy. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure and stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The failure recurred, with light smoke emitting from the hood without warning. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was an oil leak on the engine gasket. The engine gasket was cleaned. The dealer explained that the oil leaked on a panel inside the engine compartment. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and ruled that the failure was a maintenance issue that needed to be remedied. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 30,751.

- Anchorage, AK, USA

Engine spun #3 rod to crank bearing @ 6400 RPM shift from 1st to 2nd. (red line is 6700) and computer controls should prevent engine from being damaged. Car had 135K on it when this happend, but I have owned it since new and have performed all required maintenance since new since new. I understated the car has high miles, but I still feel the engine should not have failed for running it hard one time. Engine was replaced from car with 21K in it. The repair cost over 5K with me doing the work.

- Apo Ae, AE, USA