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.
On March 24, 2022 I bought a 2008 BMW 528XI vehicle from Mercedes WESTWOOD, MA. UNFORTUNATELY, this car is not drivable because it needs a new transmission. It hasn't even been a year yet. The check engine light came on after the second day of purchase. Now I needed a new engine. Mercedes of WESTWOOD MA sold me faulty car (LEMON).
Been smelling burning plastic/or oil thru air vents. as if the pvc valve was melting per recall description on probles, it fits the description, the only thing that happened to the car recently is one of the windows regulator anti trap functions it says antitrap function window disabled, then slowly started noticing burning smell for the first 10 minutes of everyday drive, my safety and many others could be very compromised, as I live on a mobile home community, and these properties have a high risk of fire hazard, and the fumes I am smelling, also I dont wanna get caught in a vehicle fire anywhere, much less on traffic, freeway or cause an accidents because of disabled vehicle, - the list goes on. thanks For allowing me to make a complaint and bring awareness for many other owners
The contact owned a 2008 BMW 528I. The contact stated that after parking, the vehicle flames were suddenly present coming from under the hood. The contact attempted to extinguish the flames but was unsuccessful and the vehicle was destroyed along with a second vehicle parked nearby. The fire department and police were called to the scene and reports were taken. During the incident the contact suffered smoke inhalation which required medical treatment. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact later received a recall noticed for NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 210,000.
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 528xi. The contact stated while approaching a stop sign, he started hearing an abnormal noise. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact drove to his destination. The contact stated he was an independent mechanic. While inspecting the vehicle, he became aware that the pvc hose needed to be replaced. The VIN was associated with NHTSA campaign number: 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was taken to local dealer critz BMW located at 7009 abercorn St, savannah, ga 31406, (912) 354-7000, and the dealer was made aware of the failure. The dealer declined to complete the recall repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 528I. The contact stated that there was an oil leak, the steering wheel seized, the battery and check engine indicators flashed, and the vehicle stalled. In addition, the contact noticed smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair facility for diagnostic testing, but the results were unknown. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling), but the contact did not receive a recall notification. The vehicle was unable to be driven due to the failures. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 528xi. The contact stated that the vehicle independently shifted into neutral at any rate of speed while the gear was in drive or reverse. In addition, the vehicle lost power. The failures occurred without warning. The dealer (BMW of towson, 700 kenilworth dr, towson, md 21204, (410) 317-2237) was notified, but could not determine the cause of the failure. The contact also noticed excessive smoke entering the vehicle through the air vents and thick, white smoke coming from the tailpipe. In addition, the vehicle stalled several times without warning. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive due to the failures. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 528ix. While driving at an unknown speed, smoke appeared under the hood. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not coasted over to the side of the road. The contact called BMW of the hudson valley at (844) 865-8595 (located at 2068 South rd, poughkeepsie, NY 12601) and was informed that an appointment for diagnostic testing would be available sometime in March of 2019. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 198,278.
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 528I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling). When the contact attempted to drive the vehicle, black smoke appeared from the engine compartment. The contact called BMW of valencia at (661) 200-9111 (located at 23435 valencia blvd, valencia, ca 91355) and was informed that parts were available and to bring the vehicle in for repair. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to have the vehicle towed to the BMW of valencia dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 528I. While driving 65 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from the hood and a loud cracking noise. The check engine indicator illuminated before and during the failure. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling) and was informed by BMW of bayside (266 E shore rd, great neck, NY 11023) that parts were not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. - (recall related incident)
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 5281. While driving 60 mph, the PCV valve heater ventilation overheated. The contact had to pull the vehicle over several times. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was towed to autohaus BMW (3015 South hanley road, St louis, mo 63143, 314-727-8870) where it was diagnosed that the part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 119,805.
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 528xi. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer (schomp BMW, 1190 plum valley ln, highlands ranch, co 80129, (303) 730-1300) was unable to determine when the manufacturer would provide the remedy and the part for the recall repair. The contact was uncertain as to when the recall repair would be scheduled. The manufacturer sent an interim recall notice, but with no specification of when the parts would be supplied and when the second letter would be sent, indicating the parts were available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
"takata recall" my expansion tank cracked, then it blew up. Something is wrong with my cooling system. My fan would make a loud noise every time I started the vehicle. My thermostat hose deteriorated and my check engine light has been on for about 5 months. In addition my electrical/battery is bad and my car is no longer functioning since 2 months ago. Please help!
Oil sensor light failed, indicating full oil fill and engine locked up on highway nearly causing serious accident. Shop says engine had no oil, yet gauge says full. There are no dipsticks on this model. The gauge actually shows the amount of oil and is the only way to rely on anything.
Two engine mount bolts sheared off. Noticed during routine oil change. There are a total of eight bolts holding the engine, four on each side. Based on research, this is a problem with this series and model and appears to be a factory defect and design flaw. There is a chance the other 6 bolts could shear if not replaced with stronger bolts. A mechanic replaced the two bolts and advised we should replace the other six.
While driving to work, through city streets, the engine stalled. I was nearly in an accident. I was able to restart the engine, but it stalled again in less than 3 miles.
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