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 2011 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that on several occasions, while driving or parked, the vehicle overheated. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights illuminated on and off. The contact also stated that the vehicle was constantly leaking an unknown fluid. The vehicle was taken to be inspected where the mechanic informed the contact that the electrical and PCV valve heater needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was contacted and was unable to confirm when parts would be available. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
The contact owns a 2001 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 dealer (BMW of el paso, 6318 Montana ave, el paso, tx 79925, (915) 778-9381) 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.
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. While the vehicle was stationary or while driving various speeds, the engine emitted a burning odor. The contact stated that the odor entered the cabin of the vehicle and continued even after the vehicle was turned off. The dealer (BMW of mountain view, 150 el camino real, mountain view, California 94043) was made aware of the failure and stated that the parts for NHTSA campaign number: 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling) were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the remedy was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
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 contact called sterling BMW at 949-200-8722 (located at 3000 West coast hwy, newport beach, ca 92663) and was informed that the parts were not available. 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.
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V683000 (engine and cooling) and 17V676000 (electrical system); however the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs as the recall notice was received over nine months ago. The dealer (taylor BMW, 4180 Washington rd, evans, ga 30809) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedies. The manufacturer was contacted several times and was unable to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Aiken, SC, USA
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The contact owns a 2011 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 dealer (international BMW, 2400 S 108th St, West allis, wi 53227, (414) 543-3000) 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.
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called BMW of rockville at (301) 476-0126 (1300 rockville pike, md 20852) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact received recall notifications for NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V676000 (electrical system) and 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. The dealer (I. G. burton imports, 509 bay road, milford, Delaware 19963) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2011 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 repair. The local dealer was contacted and provided no additional information. The manufacturer confirmed that parts were unavailable and was not able to confirm when they would arrive. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
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- Roanoke, VA, USA