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24V608000 Aug 13, 2024 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i...

20V017000 Jan 15, 2020 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDr...

15V520000 Aug 17, 2015 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, and ActiveHybrid3 vehicles manufactured October 20, 2011, to June 22, 2015, 2014-2015 328x...

14V627000 Oct 7, 2014 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, 2012-2014 BMW 320i Sedan, 328i Sedan, 320i xDrive Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 2012-2013 BMW 528i Sedan, ...

13V454000 Sep 26, 2013 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports Wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i ...

Complaints

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Dec 11, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,565 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328i. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated, and multiple warning lights were illuminated. The contact then stated that the vehicle lost power and would not restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it ...

Dec 11, 2025 Electrical System 89,565 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328i. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated, and multiple warning lights were illuminated. The contact then stated that the vehicle lost power and would not restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it ...

Dec 11, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,565 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328i. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated, and multiple warning lights were illuminated. The contact then stated that the vehicle lost power and would not restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it ...

Dec 11, 2025 Electrical System 89,565 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328i. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated, and multiple warning lights were illuminated. The contact then stated that the vehicle lost power and would not restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it ...

Nov 14, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

See attached document for complaint. I am writing in reference to the recall on my 2013 BMW-328xi. The vin number is. The recall is for the water pump electrical connector. My water pump failed May 2024. I went to an independent repair service center that specializes in BMW repair, which in turn wa...

Nov 14, 2025 Electrical System

See attached document for complaint. I am writing in reference to the recall on my 2013 BMW-328xi. The vin number is. The recall is for the water pump electrical connector. My water pump failed May 2024. I went to an independent repair service center that specializes in BMW repair, which in turn wa...

Nov 14, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

See attached document for complaint. I am writing in reference to the recall on my 2013 BMW-328xi. The vin number is. The recall is for the water pump electrical connector. My water pump failed May 2024. I went to an independent repair service center that specializes in BMW repair, which in turn wa...

Nov 14, 2025 Electrical System

See attached document for complaint. I am writing in reference to the recall on my 2013 BMW-328xi. The vin number is. The recall is for the water pump electrical connector. My water pump failed May 2024. I went to an independent repair service center that specializes in BMW repair, which in turn wa...

Sep 10, 2025 Seats

Passenger Restraint system malfunction for the front passenger seat. This may not trigger the airbag for a passenger sitting in the front if a collision occurs and can seriously injure someone. This problem appears to be very common with BMW models within this timeframe. All over car forums and yout...

Sep 10, 2025 Seat Belts

Passenger Restraint system malfunction for the front passenger seat. This may not trigger the airbag for a passenger sitting in the front if a collision occurs and can seriously injure someone. This problem appears to be very common with BMW models within this timeframe. All over car forums and yout...

Sep 10, 2025 Air Bags

Passenger Restraint system malfunction for the front passenger seat. This may not trigger the airbag for a passenger sitting in the front if a collision occurs and can seriously injure someone. This problem appears to be very common with BMW models within this timeframe. All over car forums and yout...

Sep 10, 2025 Seats

Passenger Restraint system malfunction for the front passenger seat. This may not trigger the airbag for a passenger sitting in the front if a collision occurs and can seriously injure someone. This problem appears to be very common with BMW models within this timeframe. All over car forums and yout...

Sep 10, 2025 Seat Belts

Passenger Restraint system malfunction for the front passenger seat. This may not trigger the airbag for a passenger sitting in the front if a collision occurs and can seriously injure someone. This problem appears to be very common with BMW models within this timeframe. All over car forums and yout...

Sep 10, 2025 Air Bags

Passenger Restraint system malfunction for the front passenger seat. This may not trigger the airbag for a passenger sitting in the front if a collision occurs and can seriously injure someone. This problem appears to be very common with BMW models within this timeframe. All over car forums and yout...

Jul 23, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling 123,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact’s daughter stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, ...

Jul 23, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling 123,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact’s daughter stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, ...

Jul 16, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

See attached document for complaint.

Jul 16, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

See attached document for complaint.

Jul 2, 2025 Electrical System

Recall was issued in August 2024 and there is yet to be a fix/remedy

Jul 2, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

See attached document for complaint.

Jul 2, 2025 Electrical System

See attached document for complaint.

Jul 2, 2025 Electrical System

Recall was issued in August 2024 and there is yet to be a fix/remedy

Jul 2, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

See attached document for complaint.

Jul 2, 2025 Electrical System

See attached document for complaint.

Jun 23, 2025 Engine

MY 2013 BMW 328 NON TURBO experienced an all of a sudden warning that the temperature was high even though the temp gauge did not show. Car was pulled over and towed to repair shop. Broken VANOS bolts were discovered and car made a load noise when run.

Jun 23, 2025 Engine

MY 2013 BMW 328 NON TURBO experienced an all of a sudden warning that the temperature was high even though the temp gauge did not show. Car was pulled over and towed to repair shop. Broken VANOS bolts were discovered and car made a load noise when run.

Jun 20, 2025 Electrical System

Dropped off my BMW on June 17 for a water pump recall 24V-608 for wiring harness connector issue and the dealer did indeed discover corrosion and damage to the water pump which could cause a thermal event or a fire. However, they repaired 1 single strand of wire by replacing a pin and not the entire...

Jun 20, 2025 Electrical System

Dropped off my BMW on June 17 for a water pump recall 24V-608 for wiring harness connector issue and the dealer did indeed discover corrosion and damage to the water pump which could cause a thermal event or a fire. However, they repaired 1 single strand of wire by replacing a pin and not the entire...

May 13, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

May 13, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

May 13, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

May 13, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

May 2, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

Fuel leak from factory fuel pump housing

May 2, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

Fuel leak from factory fuel pump housing

Apr 25, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceed...

Apr 25, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceed...

Apr 25, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceed...

Apr 25, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceed...

Apr 9, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time f...

Apr 9, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time f...

Apr 9, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet ...

Apr 9, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet ...

Apr 9, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time f...

Apr 9, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time f...

Apr 9, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet ...

Apr 9, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet ...

Apr 7, 2025 Electrical System

It has been over a year since I received the first recall notice for my vehicle, and I am continuing to receive notices from BMW that state there is no remedy available. This recall has the potential to create premature depreciating damage to my financial asset as well as serious safety risks myself...

Apr 7, 2025 Unknown Or Other

It has been over a year since I received the first recall notice for my vehicle, and I am continuing to receive notices from BMW that state there is no remedy available. This recall has the potential to create premature depreciating damage to my financial asset as well as serious safety risks myself...

Apr 7, 2025 Electrical System

BMW has not provided a timely solution for the latest recall dated 8/2024.

Apr 7, 2025 Electrical System

It has been over a year since I received the first recall notice for my vehicle, and I am continuing to receive notices from BMW that state there is no remedy available. This recall has the potential to create premature depreciating damage to my financial asset as well as serious safety risks myself...

Apr 7, 2025 Unknown Or Other

It has been over a year since I received the first recall notice for my vehicle, and I am continuing to receive notices from BMW that state there is no remedy available. This recall has the potential to create premature depreciating damage to my financial asset as well as serious safety risks myself...

Apr 7, 2025 Electrical System

BMW has not provided a timely solution for the latest recall dated 8/2024.

Apr 2, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceed...

Apr 2, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceed...

Apr 2, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceed...

Apr 2, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceed...

Mar 28, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling 201,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the water pump and water pump connector. The contact was advised to discontinue ...

Mar 28, 2025 Electrical System 201,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the water pump and water pump connector. The contact was advised to discontinue ...

Mar 28, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling 201,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the water pump and water pump connector. The contact was advised to discontinue ...

Mar 28, 2025 Electrical System 201,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the water pump and water pump connector. The contact was advised to discontinue ...

Mar 26, 2025 Electrical System

Dear NHTSA, I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious safety issue with my [Your BMW Model & Year]. My vehicle was recalled due to an issue with the engine coolant pump, which could lead to a short circuit and, in rare cases, a fire. •The recall was issued over a month ago, but BMW has n...

Mar 26, 2025 Engine

Dear NHTSA, I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious safety issue with my [Your BMW Model & Year]. My vehicle was recalled due to an issue with the engine coolant pump, which could lead to a short circuit and, in rare cases, a fire. •The recall was issued over a month ago, but BMW has n...

Mar 26, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

Dear NHTSA, I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious safety issue with my [Your BMW Model & Year]. My vehicle was recalled due to an issue with the engine coolant pump, which could lead to a short circuit and, in rare cases, a fire. •The recall was issued over a month ago, but BMW has n...

Mar 26, 2025 Electrical System

Dear NHTSA, I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious safety issue with my [Your BMW Model & Year]. My vehicle was recalled due to an issue with the engine coolant pump, which could lead to a short circuit and, in rare cases, a fire. •The recall was issued over a month ago, but BMW has n...

Mar 26, 2025 Engine

Dear NHTSA, I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious safety issue with my [Your BMW Model & Year]. My vehicle was recalled due to an issue with the engine coolant pump, which could lead to a short circuit and, in rare cases, a fire. •The recall was issued over a month ago, but BMW has n...

Mar 26, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

Dear NHTSA, I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious safety issue with my [Your BMW Model & Year]. My vehicle was recalled due to an issue with the engine coolant pump, which could lead to a short circuit and, in rare cases, a fire. •The recall was issued over a month ago, but BMW has n...

Mar 21, 2025 Engine

The vehicle's manufacturer (BMW) has failed to remedy a potentially lethal safety recall in a timely manner.

Mar 21, 2025 Electrical System

The vehicle's manufacturer (BMW) has failed to remedy a potentially lethal safety recall in a timely manner.

Mar 21, 2025 Engine

The vehicle's manufacturer (BMW) has failed to remedy a potentially lethal safety recall in a timely manner.

Mar 21, 2025 Electrical System

The vehicle's manufacturer (BMW) has failed to remedy a potentially lethal safety recall in a timely manner.

Mar 11, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling 129,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time...

Mar 11, 2025 Electrical System 129,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time...

Mar 11, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling 129,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time...

Mar 11, 2025 Electrical System 129,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time...

Mar 7, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceed...

Mar 7, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceed...

Mar 7, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceed...

Mar 7, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceed...

Mar 6, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,592 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was smoke and vapors emerging from underneath the hood and the engine became hot. The low oil warning light was illuminated. The oil level was extremely low. The contact added oil, but the oil dissip...

Mar 6, 2025 Electrical System 57,592 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was smoke and vapors emerging from underneath the hood and the engine became hot. The low oil warning light was illuminated. The oil level was extremely low. The contact added oil, but the oil dissip...

Mar 6, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,592 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was smoke and vapors emerging from underneath the hood and the engine became hot. The low oil warning light was illuminated. The oil level was extremely low. The contact added oil, but the oil dissip...

Mar 6, 2025 Electrical System 57,592 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was smoke and vapors emerging from underneath the hood and the engine became hot. The low oil warning light was illuminated. The oil level was extremely low. The contact added oil, but the oil dissip...

Mar 5, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated there was smoke entering the vehicle through the vents. In addition, the contact stated that smoke was coming from under the hood. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an indep...

Mar 5, 2025 Electrical System 110,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated there was smoke entering the vehicle through the vents. In addition, the contact stated that smoke was coming from under the hood. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an indep...

Mar 5, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated there was smoke entering the vehicle through the vents. In addition, the contact stated that smoke was coming from under the hood. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an indep...

Mar 5, 2025 Electrical System 110,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated there was smoke entering the vehicle through the vents. In addition, the contact stated that smoke was coming from under the hood. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an indep...

Feb 27, 2025 Engine

Car has been recalled since August for a fire risk and there is no ETA on any repairs

Feb 27, 2025 Electrical System

Car has been recalled since August for a fire risk and there is no ETA on any repairs

Feb 27, 2025 Engine

Car has been recalled since August for a fire risk and there is no ETA on any repairs

Feb 27, 2025 Electrical System

Car has been recalled since August for a fire risk and there is no ETA on any repairs

Feb 11, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

Feb 11, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

Feb 11, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

Feb 11, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

Feb 5, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling 206,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The...

Feb 5, 2025 Electrical System 206,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The...

Feb 5, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling 206,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The...

Feb 5, 2025 Electrical System 206,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The...

Feb 3, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact was notified of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer h...

Feb 3, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact was notified of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer h...

Feb 3, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact was notified of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer h...

Feb 3, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact was notified of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer h...

Jan 28, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available....

Jan 28, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available....

Jan 28, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available....

Jan 28, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available....

Jan 22, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling 170,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceed...

Jan 22, 2025 Electrical System 170,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceed...

Jan 22, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling 170,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceed...

Jan 22, 2025 Electrical System 170,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceed...

Jan 7, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

Jan 7, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

Jan 7, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

Jan 7, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

Jan 6, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceed...

Jan 6, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceed...

Jan 6, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceed...

Jan 6, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceed...

Jan 6, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceed...

Jan 6, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceed...

Jan 6, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceed...

Jan 6, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceed...

Jan 3, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

Jan 3, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

Jan 3, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

Jan 3, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

Jan 2, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

Jan 2, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

Jan 2, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

Jan 2, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

Dec 30, 2024 Engine Fire 150,000 mi

The contact owned a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact stated that upon parking the vehicle on the sidewalk in front of his driveway, it caught on fire. The vehicle was unoccupied during the fire. The origin of the fire was unknown. The location of the fire was the front engine compartment. The fire departm...

Dec 30, 2024 Engine Fire 150,000 mi

The contact owned a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact stated that upon parking the vehicle on the sidewalk in front of his driveway, it caught on fire. The vehicle was unoccupied during the fire. The origin of the fire was unknown. The location of the fire was the front engine compartment. The fire departm...

Dec 27, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repa...

Dec 27, 2024 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repa...

Dec 27, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repa...

Dec 27, 2024 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repa...

Dec 19, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMX 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

Dec 19, 2024 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMX 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

Dec 19, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMX 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

Dec 19, 2024 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMX 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

Dec 16, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

Dec 16, 2024 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

Dec 16, 2024 Engine

UNKNOWN/ my car came up with an engine code . Trouble accelerating, tends to runs hot ( drive train malfunction

Dec 16, 2024 Power Train

UNKNOWN/ my car came up with an engine code . Trouble accelerating, tends to runs hot ( drive train malfunction

Dec 16, 2024 Seats

UNKNOWN/ my car came up with an engine code . Trouble accelerating, tends to runs hot ( drive train malfunction

Dec 16, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

Dec 16, 2024 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

Dec 16, 2024 Engine

UNKNOWN/ my car came up with an engine code . Trouble accelerating, tends to runs hot ( drive train malfunction

Dec 16, 2024 Power Train

UNKNOWN/ my car came up with an engine code . Trouble accelerating, tends to runs hot ( drive train malfunction

Dec 16, 2024 Seats

UNKNOWN/ my car came up with an engine code . Trouble accelerating, tends to runs hot ( drive train malfunction

Dec 9, 2024 Electrical System

Unknown, Over time, this could lead to a short circuit and, in rare cases, a thermal event or a fire.

Dec 9, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

Unknown, Over time, this could lead to a short circuit and, in rare cases, a thermal event or a fire.

Dec 9, 2024 Engine

Unknown, Over time, this could lead to a short circuit and, in rare cases, a thermal event or a fire.

Dec 9, 2024 Electrical System

Unknown, Over time, this could lead to a short circuit and, in rare cases, a thermal event or a fire.

Dec 9, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

Unknown, Over time, this could lead to a short circuit and, in rare cases, a thermal event or a fire.

Dec 9, 2024 Engine

Unknown, Over time, this could lead to a short circuit and, in rare cases, a thermal event or a fire.

Nov 12, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owned a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had excee...

Nov 12, 2024 Electrical System

The contact owned a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had excee...

Nov 12, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owned a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had excee...

Nov 12, 2024 Electrical System

The contact owned a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had excee...

Nov 5, 2024 Fuel System, Gasoline 113,439 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328i. The contact stated while parking the vehicle, a parking lot attendant advised the contact that the vehicle could not be parked in the lot because fuel was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed fuel inje...

Nov 5, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal burning s...

Nov 5, 2024 Electrical System 98,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal burning s...

Nov 5, 2024 Fuel System, Gasoline 113,439 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328i. The contact stated while parking the vehicle, a parking lot attendant advised the contact that the vehicle could not be parked in the lot because fuel was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed fuel inje...

Nov 5, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal burning s...

Nov 5, 2024 Electrical System 98,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal burning s...

Nov 4, 2024 Unknown Or Other

Safety recall no fix. My car smokes and could catch on Fire. BMW refuses a loan vehicle until it can be fixed. They advise me to drive it and if catches fire call 911. This is unacceptable

Nov 4, 2024 Unknown Or Other

Safety recall no fix. My car smokes and could catch on Fire. BMW refuses a loan vehicle until it can be fixed. They advise me to drive it and if catches fire call 911. This is unacceptable

Oct 30, 2024 Electrical System

Water pump electrical connector

Oct 30, 2024 Electrical System

Water pump electrical connector

Oct 29, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. No further information was available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exce...

Oct 29, 2024 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. No further information was available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exce...

Oct 29, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling 106,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact stated while driving at various speeds for an extended period, the contact noticed that there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. Additionally, there was an abnormal odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mec...

Oct 29, 2024 Electrical System 106,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact stated while driving at various speeds for an extended period, the contact noticed that there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. Additionally, there was an abnormal odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mec...

Oct 29, 2024 Engine Fire 133,000 mi

The contact owned a 2013 BMW 328i. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied in a friend's driveway when a pop was heard and the contact noticed that the vehicle was on fire. The contact stated that the engine compartment was engulfed in flames. The contact stated that a polic...

Oct 29, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. No further information was available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exce...

Oct 29, 2024 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. No further information was available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exce...

Oct 29, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling 106,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact stated while driving at various speeds for an extended period, the contact noticed that there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. Additionally, there was an abnormal odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mec...

Oct 29, 2024 Electrical System 106,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact stated while driving at various speeds for an extended period, the contact noticed that there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. Additionally, there was an abnormal odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mec...

Oct 29, 2024 Engine Fire 133,000 mi

The contact owned a 2013 BMW 328i. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied in a friend's driveway when a pop was heard and the contact noticed that the vehicle was on fire. The contact stated that the engine compartment was engulfed in flames. The contact stated that a polic...

Oct 24, 2024 Engine

Engine Timing Chain and Oil pump drive chain modules failed. I found this from BMW website that Defect Code: SI B11 03 17: For this vehicle the timing chain and the oil pump drive chain modules (N20, N26 engines) limited Warranty for in defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 7 year...

Oct 24, 2024 Power Train

Engine Timing Chain and Oil pump drive chain modules failed. I found this from BMW website that Defect Code: SI B11 03 17: For this vehicle the timing chain and the oil pump drive chain modules (N20, N26 engines) limited Warranty for in defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 7 year...

Oct 24, 2024 Engine

Engine Timing Chain and Oil pump drive chain modules failed. I found this from BMW website that Defect Code: SI B11 03 17: For this vehicle the timing chain and the oil pump drive chain modules (N20, N26 engines) limited Warranty for in defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 7 year...

Oct 24, 2024 Power Train

Engine Timing Chain and Oil pump drive chain modules failed. I found this from BMW website that Defect Code: SI B11 03 17: For this vehicle the timing chain and the oil pump drive chain modules (N20, N26 engines) limited Warranty for in defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 7 year...

Oct 23, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

Oct 23, 2024 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

Oct 23, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

Oct 23, 2024 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

Oct 22, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

Oct 22, 2024 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

Oct 22, 2024 Power Train

CRASHNo FIRENo INJURIES0 DEATHS0 Driving to work and the engine oil pressure warning came up and the car began to decelerate and once completely stopped the power train malfunction warning popped up was told it’s the timing chain which has been common problem with this model

Oct 22, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

Oct 22, 2024 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

Oct 22, 2024 Power Train

CRASHNo FIRENo INJURIES0 DEATHS0 Driving to work and the engine oil pressure warning came up and the car began to decelerate and once completely stopped the power train malfunction warning popped up was told it’s the timing chain which has been common problem with this model

Oct 13, 2024 Engine

My name is [XXX] I have 2013 bmw 328i that has a safety recall Vin [XXX] CAMPAIGN ID: 24V608000 Engine coolant pump problem It’s been 4 months with no help from bmw .I contacted the dealer and they said there’s nothing they could do right now, but I believe its causing the part not to work...

Oct 13, 2024 Engine

My name is [XXX] I have 2013 bmw 328i that has a safety recall Vin [XXX] CAMPAIGN ID: 24V608000 Engine coolant pump problem It’s been 4 months with no help from bmw .I contacted the dealer and they said there’s nothing they could do right now, but I believe its causing the part not to work...

Oct 10, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

Oct 10, 2024 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

Oct 10, 2024 Engine

It’s been a few months with no remedy contacted the dealer and they said there’s nothing they could do right now, but I believe the connectors, causing the part not to work anymore and it’s causing other problems that’s related to this issue. I will have to hire an attorney because there�...

Oct 10, 2024 Electrical System

It’s been a few months with no remedy contacted the dealer and they said there’s nothing they could do right now, but I believe the connectors, causing the part not to work anymore and it’s causing other problems that’s related to this issue. I will have to hire an attorney because there�...

Oct 10, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

Oct 10, 2024 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

Oct 10, 2024 Engine

It’s been a few months with no remedy contacted the dealer and they said there’s nothing they could do right now, but I believe the connectors, causing the part not to work anymore and it’s causing other problems that’s related to this issue. I will have to hire an attorney because there�...

Oct 10, 2024 Electrical System

It’s been a few months with no remedy contacted the dealer and they said there’s nothing they could do right now, but I believe the connectors, causing the part not to work anymore and it’s causing other problems that’s related to this issue. I will have to hire an attorney because there�...

Oct 7, 2024 Engine

I was driving and my car began to lose power and Drivetrain Malfunction appeared on the screen. I had to pull over to a side street and turn the car off. I turned it back on but it was very sluggish and moved very slow. Once I parked it I turned it off and tried to start it back up but it wouldn’t...

Oct 7, 2024 Power Train

I was driving and my car began to lose power and Drivetrain Malfunction appeared on the screen. I had to pull over to a side street and turn the car off. I turned it back on but it was very sluggish and moved very slow. Once I parked it I turned it off and tried to start it back up but it wouldn’t...

Oct 7, 2024 Engine

I was driving and my car began to lose power and Drivetrain Malfunction appeared on the screen. I had to pull over to a side street and turn the car off. I turned it back on but it was very sluggish and moved very slow. Once I parked it I turned it off and tried to start it back up but it wouldn’t...

Oct 7, 2024 Power Train

I was driving and my car began to lose power and Drivetrain Malfunction appeared on the screen. I had to pull over to a side street and turn the car off. I turned it back on but it was very sluggish and moved very slow. Once I parked it I turned it off and tried to start it back up but it wouldn’t...

Oct 6, 2024 Engine

Check engine light came on and car began to slow down on the expressway going 45 mph. My car now does not start and will not turn over. Before all of this happened my car was misfiring and a warning came up saying Engine Oil pressure Low. I just received an oil change a week prior. Now my car doesn'...

Oct 6, 2024 Engine

Check engine light came on and car began to slow down on the expressway going 45 mph. My car now does not start and will not turn over. Before all of this happened my car was misfiring and a warning came up saying Engine Oil pressure Low. I just received an oil change a week prior. Now my car doesn'...

Oct 3, 2024 Engine 90,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly vibrated before losing motive power, after which the message "Drivetrain Malfunction" was displayed. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle fai...

Oct 3, 2024 Engine 90,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly vibrated before losing motive power, after which the message "Drivetrain Malfunction" was displayed. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle fai...

Sep 26, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

Sep 26, 2024 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

Sep 26, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

Sep 26, 2024 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...

Sep 25, 2024 Engine

There is a safety recall on my engine and it’s been out for 6 months and still no remedy and it’s causing problems with my car and safety .I would like bmw to pay for a loaner you’ll they fix the problem .

Sep 25, 2024 Engine

There is a safety recall on my engine and it’s been out for 6 months and still no remedy and it’s causing problems with my car and safety .I would like bmw to pay for a loaner you’ll they fix the problem .

Sep 23, 2024 Engine

When starting a cold engine, a large toxic “plume of blue smoke” can be seen emitting from the exhaust tailpipe for approximately 10-30 seconds. I have been complaining about this to the BMW dealer in Boise Idaho since 2019. This issue is describe in SI B11 11 16 Warranties "N20 ENGINE OIL FEE...

Sep 23, 2024 Engine

REDUCED ENGINE AND AIR CONDITIONING On hot days or long drives, the AC stops blowing air. I took to dealership and they said it had error FC 801228 and recommended 850W electric fan and program "as first step" at a cost of $2,505.85. I noticed on many online BMW sites, that many other people had t...

Sep 23, 2024 Engine

When starting a cold engine, a large toxic “plume of blue smoke” can be seen emitting from the exhaust tailpipe for approximately 10-30 seconds. I have been complaining about this to the BMW dealer in Boise Idaho since 2019. This issue is describe in SI B11 11 16 Warranties "N20 ENGINE OIL FEE...

Sep 23, 2024 Engine

REDUCED ENGINE AND AIR CONDITIONING On hot days or long drives, the AC stops blowing air. I took to dealership and they said it had error FC 801228 and recommended 850W electric fan and program "as first step" at a cost of $2,505.85. I noticed on many online BMW sites, that many other people had t...

Sep 5, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact stated that the message "Top Off Coolant" was displayed several times while there was sufficient coolant in the coolant reservoir. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the roadway. An unknown message...

Sep 5, 2024 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact stated that the message "Top Off Coolant" was displayed several times while there was sufficient coolant in the coolant reservoir. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the roadway. An unknown message...

Sep 5, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact stated that the message "Top Off Coolant" was displayed several times while there was sufficient coolant in the coolant reservoir. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the roadway. An unknown message...

Sep 5, 2024 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact stated that the message "Top Off Coolant" was displayed several times while there was sufficient coolant in the coolant reservoir. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the roadway. An unknown message...

Aug 21, 2024 Air Bags

I along with many others are getting a passenger restraint sensor error which prevents the airbag from deploying. This is very dangerous and the repair cost is $2000. This sensor determines if there is an occupant sitting in the front passenger seat and if they meet the weight limit for the airbag t...

Aug 21, 2024 Air Bags

I along with many others are getting a passenger restraint sensor error which prevents the airbag from deploying. This is very dangerous and the repair cost is $2000. This sensor determines if there is an occupant sitting in the front passenger seat and if they meet the weight limit for the airbag t...

Jul 30, 2024 Engine

The turbo charger electric waste gate actuator lever fell off the vehicle from rust. It disconnected at the two locations where it is installed. This caused an immediate loss of power at highway speeds. It is related to this issue where the the clip/link that holds the lever rusts off. [XXX] INFORM...

Jul 30, 2024 Engine

The turbo charger electric waste gate actuator lever fell off the vehicle from rust. It disconnected at the two locations where it is installed. This caused an immediate loss of power at highway speeds. It is related to this issue where the the clip/link that holds the lever rusts off. [XXX] INFORM...

Jun 8, 2024 Air Bags

Timing chain broken, sas light on, drivetrain malfunction…

Jun 8, 2024 Electrical System

Timing chain broken, sas light on, drivetrain malfunction…

Jun 8, 2024 Engine

Timing chain broken, sas light on, drivetrain malfunction…

Jun 8, 2024 Air Bags

Timing chain broken, sas light on, drivetrain malfunction…

Jun 8, 2024 Electrical System

Timing chain broken, sas light on, drivetrain malfunction…

Jun 8, 2024 Engine

Timing chain broken, sas light on, drivetrain malfunction…

May 13, 2024 Engine 165,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact stated that upon the start of the vehicle, there was a white plume of smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The "Drivetrain Malfunction Drive Moderately" message was displayed. The contact also stated that after driving for a while, there was white smoke c...

May 13, 2024 Engine 165,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact stated that upon the start of the vehicle, there was a white plume of smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The "Drivetrain Malfunction Drive Moderately" message was displayed. The contact also stated that after driving for a while, there was white smoke c...

May 11, 2024 Engine Crash

I bought the car new and since then, on four separate occasions with the engine running and the brake depressed, the engine begins to race at a high speed and on two of those conditions, the car lurched forward and I struck the vehicle in front of me. On the other two occasions, the car did not mov...

May 11, 2024 Engine Crash

I bought the car new and since then, on four separate occasions with the engine running and the brake depressed, the engine begins to race at a high speed and on two of those conditions, the car lurched forward and I struck the vehicle in front of me. On the other two occasions, the car did not mov...

Mar 23, 2024 Air Bags Crash

Passenger-restraint system This light has turned on and I see that certain BMW’s had recalls on this exact issue. Not sure why my 2013 328i was not included in the recall.

Mar 23, 2024 Seat Belts Crash

Passenger-restraint system This light has turned on and I see that certain BMW’s had recalls on this exact issue. Not sure why my 2013 328i was not included in the recall.

Mar 23, 2024 Air Bags Crash

Passenger-restraint system This light has turned on and I see that certain BMW’s had recalls on this exact issue. Not sure why my 2013 328i was not included in the recall.

Mar 23, 2024 Seat Belts Crash

Passenger-restraint system This light has turned on and I see that certain BMW’s had recalls on this exact issue. Not sure why my 2013 328i was not included in the recall.

Feb 19, 2024 Engine

Timing chain in engine failed while the vehicle was going 70 MPH on a busy highway. Vehicle had 96,054 miles. “Low oil pressure” warning came on and immediately the engine lost compression and car had to be pulled over to side of the highway. The spot the car stalled was in a dangerous curve of ...

Feb 19, 2024 Engine

Timing chain in engine failed while the vehicle was going 70 MPH on a busy highway. Vehicle had 96,054 miles. “Low oil pressure” warning came on and immediately the engine lost compression and car had to be pulled over to side of the highway. The spot the car stalled was in a dangerous curve of ...

Feb 9, 2024 Engine

BMW failed to inform customers about the class action lawsuit several years ago due to the premature failure of the primary and secondary timing chain assemblies for N20 & N26 engines. See SI B11 03 17. Owners of these vehicles were never notified of this documented and extremely hazardous problem. ...

Feb 9, 2024 Engine

BMW failed to inform customers about the class action lawsuit several years ago due to the premature failure of the primary and secondary timing chain assemblies for N20 & N26 engines. See SI B11 03 17. Owners of these vehicles were never notified of this documented and extremely hazardous problem. ...

Dec 29, 2023 Engine

The turbo valve outside of the turbo leaks back into the engine and creates a cloud of smoke at start up.They created a new one way valve to come out of turbo but it's not in the recall list. It's very expensive to fix you have to take the whole car apart. It's dangerous at startup I had a huge clo...

Dec 29, 2023 Engine

The turbo valve outside of the turbo leaks back into the engine and creates a cloud of smoke at start up.They created a new one way valve to come out of turbo but it's not in the recall list. It's very expensive to fix you have to take the whole car apart. It's dangerous at startup I had a huge clo...

Nov 15, 2023 Unknown Or Other

Front driver side door will not open from the outside and the inside. Mechanical issue- electrical opening will not make the door open on the driver side

Nov 15, 2023 Unknown Or Other

Front driver side door will not open from the outside and the inside. Mechanical issue- electrical opening will not make the door open on the driver side

Nov 3, 2023 Engine Fire

The engine component caught fire spontaneously when car was pulled into a parking lot. There was no warning sign. It did not show any service required notice like it usually does on the dashboard for example if oil is low. There were no recalls pending on this vehicle. The fire was big enough that ...

Nov 3, 2023 Unknown Or Other Fire

The engine component caught fire spontaneously when car was pulled into a parking lot. There was no warning sign. It did not show any service required notice like it usually does on the dashboard for example if oil is low. There were no recalls pending on this vehicle. The fire was big enough that ...

Nov 3, 2023 Engine Fire

The engine component caught fire spontaneously when car was pulled into a parking lot. There was no warning sign. It did not show any service required notice like it usually does on the dashboard for example if oil is low. There were no recalls pending on this vehicle. The fire was big enough that ...

Nov 3, 2023 Unknown Or Other Fire

The engine component caught fire spontaneously when car was pulled into a parking lot. There was no warning sign. It did not show any service required notice like it usually does on the dashboard for example if oil is low. There were no recalls pending on this vehicle. The fire was big enough that ...

Sep 8, 2023 Engine

Timing chain system failed. Inspection no longer possible due to being repaired in order to be used and not blow engine. Daughter driving on freeway to Phoenix, AZ in 115+ degree weather and left to sit on side of rode with no A/C until tow truck able to tow vehicle rest of way to Phoenix, AZ. Chan...

Sep 8, 2023 Engine

Timing chain system failed. Inspection no longer possible due to being repaired in order to be used and not blow engine. Daughter driving on freeway to Phoenix, AZ in 115+ degree weather and left to sit on side of rode with no A/C until tow truck able to tow vehicle rest of way to Phoenix, AZ. Chan...

Jul 12, 2023 Engine

Timing chain tensioner failed clogging the oil pump with plastic which in turn starved the engine for oil. We got a low oil pressure light in the Interstate at 70MPH. 10 seconds later trying to pull across 3 lanes of traffic the engine seized. Luckily we were able to coast across the 3rd lane onto t...

Jul 12, 2023 Engine

Timing chain tensioner failed clogging the oil pump with plastic which in turn starved the engine for oil. We got a low oil pressure light in the Interstate at 70MPH. 10 seconds later trying to pull across 3 lanes of traffic the engine seized. Luckily we were able to coast across the 3rd lane onto t...

Jun 19, 2023 Air Bags Crash

Something from the passenger front wheel side must have messed up since after I went over a small bump in the road I lost control of my vehicle that resulted in my crashing into a bobbed wire fence and a pole that was holding up the fence. My car was completely totaled and no airbags deployed from a...

Jun 19, 2023 Unknown Or Other Crash

Something from the passenger front wheel side must have messed up since after I went over a small bump in the road I lost control of my vehicle that resulted in my crashing into a bobbed wire fence and a pole that was holding up the fence. My car was completely totaled and no airbags deployed from a...

Jun 19, 2023 Air Bags Crash

Something from the passenger front wheel side must have messed up since after I went over a small bump in the road I lost control of my vehicle that resulted in my crashing into a bobbed wire fence and a pole that was holding up the fence. My car was completely totaled and no airbags deployed from a...

Jun 19, 2023 Unknown Or Other Crash

Something from the passenger front wheel side must have messed up since after I went over a small bump in the road I lost control of my vehicle that resulted in my crashing into a bobbed wire fence and a pole that was holding up the fence. My car was completely totaled and no airbags deployed from a...

Jun 12, 2023 Engine

the car engine is dead and the car is 90k miles on it, this shouldn't happened to a BMW car and its going to coast a lot of money to fix even more than what I payed for the car, that's really sad. the car just suddenly stoped working.

Jun 12, 2023 Engine

the car engine is dead and the car is 90k miles on it, this shouldn't happened to a BMW car and its going to coast a lot of money to fix even more than what I payed for the car, that's really sad. the car just suddenly stoped working.

May 8, 2023 Air Bags Crash

I stated on another form about my other safety issue. My son was in an accident in 2013 328I xdrive this website states this vehicle does not have an open recall or any recalls on it. I say bull crap not only did my son lose break, accessibility and crash into a tree doing 54 miles an hour. He also ...

May 8, 2023 Service Brakes Crash

I stated on another form about my other safety issue. My son was in an accident in 2013 328I xdrive this website states this vehicle does not have an open recall or any recalls on it. I say bull crap not only did my son lose break, accessibility and crash into a tree doing 54 miles an hour. He also ...

May 8, 2023 Air Bags Crash

I stated on another form about my other safety issue. My son was in an accident in 2013 328I xdrive this website states this vehicle does not have an open recall or any recalls on it. I say bull crap not only did my son lose break, accessibility and crash into a tree doing 54 miles an hour. He also ...

May 8, 2023 Service Brakes Crash

I stated on another form about my other safety issue. My son was in an accident in 2013 328I xdrive this website states this vehicle does not have an open recall or any recalls on it. I say bull crap not only did my son lose break, accessibility and crash into a tree doing 54 miles an hour. He also ...

May 6, 2023 Service Brakes Crash

I was preparing to yurn road had a lip when I attempted to turn breaks locked up would not engage resulting in my accident

May 6, 2023 Air Bags Crash

I was preparing to yurn road had a lip when I attempted to turn breaks locked up would not engage resulting in my accident

May 6, 2023 Unknown Or Other Crash

I was preparing to yurn road had a lip when I attempted to turn breaks locked up would not engage resulting in my accident

May 6, 2023 Service Brakes Crash

Driver was driving on a clear road on a straight level Road went to go make a turn as he tried to break the car would not break, causing him to skid and slam into a culvert and hit a tree resulting in a concussion

May 6, 2023 Service Brakes Crash

I was preparing to yurn road had a lip when I attempted to turn breaks locked up would not engage resulting in my accident

May 6, 2023 Air Bags Crash

I was preparing to yurn road had a lip when I attempted to turn breaks locked up would not engage resulting in my accident

May 6, 2023 Unknown Or Other Crash

I was preparing to yurn road had a lip when I attempted to turn breaks locked up would not engage resulting in my accident

May 6, 2023 Service Brakes Crash

Driver was driving on a clear road on a straight level Road went to go make a turn as he tried to break the car would not break, causing him to skid and slam into a culvert and hit a tree resulting in a concussion

May 5, 2023 Service Brakes Crash

I was making a right hand turn my car started to lose breaking a ability and my car went in to a ditch and the air bags deployed the dust from the air bags practically disolved a hole in my jeans

May 5, 2023 Air Bags Crash

I was making a right hand turn my car started to lose breaking a ability and my car went in to a ditch and the air bags deployed the dust from the air bags practically disolved a hole in my jeans

May 5, 2023 Forward Collision Avoidance Crash

I was making a right hand turn my car started to lose breaking a ability and my car went in to a ditch and the air bags deployed the dust from the air bags practically disolved a hole in my jeans

May 5, 2023 Service Brakes Crash

I was making a right hand turn my car started to lose breaking a ability and my car went in to a ditch and the air bags deployed the dust from the air bags practically disolved a hole in my jeans

May 5, 2023 Air Bags Crash

I was making a right hand turn my car started to lose breaking a ability and my car went in to a ditch and the air bags deployed the dust from the air bags practically disolved a hole in my jeans

May 5, 2023 Forward Collision Avoidance Crash

I was making a right hand turn my car started to lose breaking a ability and my car went in to a ditch and the air bags deployed the dust from the air bags practically disolved a hole in my jeans

Apr 22, 2023 Engine

Timing chain guides broke while driving, so timing chain jumped a tooth and now car will not start because incorrect timing Car has only 92,000 miles

Apr 22, 2023 Power Train

Timing chain guides broke while driving, so timing chain jumped a tooth and now car will not start because incorrect timing Car has only 92,000 miles

Apr 22, 2023 Engine

Timing chain guides broke while driving, so timing chain jumped a tooth and now car will not start because incorrect timing Car has only 92,000 miles

Apr 22, 2023 Power Train

Timing chain guides broke while driving, so timing chain jumped a tooth and now car will not start because incorrect timing Car has only 92,000 miles

Apr 6, 2023 Seat Belts

Passenger side seat belt work on and off and passenger side in the back seat belt does not work at all

Apr 6, 2023 Seat Belts

Passenger side seat belt work on and off and passenger side in the back seat belt does not work at all

Mar 20, 2023 Engine

I checked the car history report for this car, it said that it had all of the scheduled maintenance. I have not driven this car hard, I used the best gas I could. I had this car for only 4 months - I took it in to Carmax to get checked out about 2 weeks after I got it back in October. They ran tests...

Mar 20, 2023 Power Train

I checked the car history report for this car, it said that it had all of the scheduled maintenance. I have not driven this car hard, I used the best gas I could. I had this car for only 4 months - I took it in to Carmax to get checked out about 2 weeks after I got it back in October. They ran tests...

Mar 20, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

I checked the car history report for this car, it said that it had all of the scheduled maintenance. I have not driven this car hard, I used the best gas I could. I had this car for only 4 months - I took it in to Carmax to get checked out about 2 weeks after I got it back in October. They ran tests...

Mar 20, 2023 Engine

I checked the car history report for this car, it said that it had all of the scheduled maintenance. I have not driven this car hard, I used the best gas I could. I had this car for only 4 months - I took it in to Carmax to get checked out about 2 weeks after I got it back in October. They ran tests...

Mar 20, 2023 Power Train

I checked the car history report for this car, it said that it had all of the scheduled maintenance. I have not driven this car hard, I used the best gas I could. I had this car for only 4 months - I took it in to Carmax to get checked out about 2 weeks after I got it back in October. They ran tests...

Mar 20, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

I checked the car history report for this car, it said that it had all of the scheduled maintenance. I have not driven this car hard, I used the best gas I could. I had this car for only 4 months - I took it in to Carmax to get checked out about 2 weeks after I got it back in October. They ran tests...

Feb 25, 2023 Air Bags

Received display notification of "Passenter-restraint system: Fault in airbag, belt tensioner or belt fore limiter. Continue wearing safety belt. Consult nearest service center." Upon taking to service center, they mentioned there was no recall for airbag. Peace of mind placed at risk.

Feb 25, 2023 Seat Belts

Received display notification of "Passenter-restraint system: Fault in airbag, belt tensioner or belt fore limiter. Continue wearing safety belt. Consult nearest service center." Upon taking to service center, they mentioned there was no recall for airbag. Peace of mind placed at risk.

Feb 25, 2023 Air Bags

Received display notification of "Passenter-restraint system: Fault in airbag, belt tensioner or belt fore limiter. Continue wearing safety belt. Consult nearest service center." Upon taking to service center, they mentioned there was no recall for airbag. Peace of mind placed at risk.

Feb 25, 2023 Seat Belts

Received display notification of "Passenter-restraint system: Fault in airbag, belt tensioner or belt fore limiter. Continue wearing safety belt. Consult nearest service center." Upon taking to service center, they mentioned there was no recall for airbag. Peace of mind placed at risk.

Dec 5, 2022 Engine

The timing chain went out. Warranty was extended to 70,000 miles or 7 years, but this is outside the range of many of the incidences, including mine. I'm getting multiple misfires and you can hear the timing belt when the engine starts, if it starts.

Dec 5, 2022 Engine

The timing chain went out. Warranty was extended to 70,000 miles or 7 years, but this is outside the range of many of the incidences, including mine. I'm getting multiple misfires and you can hear the timing belt when the engine starts, if it starts.

Oct 29, 2022 Engine

2013 bmw 328ix 82k miles timing chain guide broke blowing the engine. This should not be happening on a bmw. I do not have the money for this!

Oct 29, 2022 Engine

2013 bmw 328ix 82k miles timing chain guide broke blowing the engine. This should not be happening on a bmw. I do not have the money for this!

Oct 12, 2022 Unknown Or Other

I have been unable to get my BMW dealer (BMW of Bellevue) to remedy the recall issue. I received notice of the recall in January, 2022 but was informed that no remedy was available yet. I then received a letter in July 2022 informing me that a remedy was now available and I should immediately cont...

Oct 12, 2022 Unknown Or Other

I have been unable to get my BMW dealer (BMW of Bellevue) to remedy the recall issue. I received notice of the recall in January, 2022 but was informed that no remedy was available yet. I then received a letter in July 2022 informing me that a remedy was now available and I should immediately cont...

Sep 30, 2022 Engine

Timing chain failure after 75k miles, costing a lot of money in repairs after engine starvation

Sep 30, 2022 Engine

Timing chain failure after 75k miles, costing a lot of money in repairs after engine starvation

Aug 29, 2022 Engine Fire 83,000 mi

The contact owned a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked outside of a friend's home, her friend received a call from a neighbor that a vehicle outside the home had caught fire. The fire department was called and the fire was extinguished. A fire report was filed and n...

Aug 29, 2022 Engine Fire 83,000 mi

The contact owned a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked outside of a friend's home, her friend received a call from a neighbor that a vehicle outside the home had caught fire. The fire department was called and the fire was extinguished. A fire report was filed and n...

Aug 19, 2022 Engine 121,360 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact stated while driving 40-45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The drivetrain malfunction message was displayed. The contact was able to pull into a driveway. The vehicle failed to restart after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic an...

Aug 19, 2022 Engine And Engine Cooling 121,360 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact stated while driving 40-45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The drivetrain malfunction message was displayed. The contact was able to pull into a driveway. The vehicle failed to restart after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic an...

Aug 19, 2022 Engine 121,360 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact stated while driving 40-45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The drivetrain malfunction message was displayed. The contact was able to pull into a driveway. The vehicle failed to restart after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic an...

Aug 19, 2022 Engine And Engine Cooling 121,360 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact stated while driving 40-45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The drivetrain malfunction message was displayed. The contact was able to pull into a driveway. The vehicle failed to restart after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic an...

Aug 2, 2022 Engine

My timing chain is showing symptoms of failing, engine is backfiring while braking or pulling off, I know the was a recall for the N20 engine timing chains. That’s what I have

Aug 2, 2022 Engine

My timing chain is showing symptoms of failing, engine is backfiring while braking or pulling off, I know the was a recall for the N20 engine timing chains. That’s what I have

Aug 1, 2022 Power Train 172,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the...

Aug 1, 2022 Power Train 172,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the...

Jul 5, 2022 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 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 dealer was notified of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had be...

Jul 5, 2022 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 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 dealer was notified of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had be...

Jun 23, 2022 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328i. The contact stated that while the daughter was driving approximately 60 mph the vehicle suddenly began to lose automotive power and stalled. During the incident, the warning message "battery discharge and start engine had displayed. After replacing the battery the e...

Jun 23, 2022 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328i. The contact stated that while the daughter was driving approximately 60 mph the vehicle suddenly began to lose automotive power and stalled. During the incident, the warning message "battery discharge and start engine had displayed. After replacing the battery the e...

Jun 15, 2022 Engine 124,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact stated the vehicle was overheating. The contact stated that the high engine temperature warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was undrivable. The contact had the vehicle towed to the residence. Th...

Jun 15, 2022 Engine

2013 BMW 328I X Drive. A drive train warning light came on at approx 11300 miles. After dealer inspection the timing chain guides may have caused/or the chain my be loose and is now dropping metal into the engine oil. Repair requires a new engine. Inspection also revealed a waste gate control mal...

Jun 15, 2022 Engine 124,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact stated the vehicle was overheating. The contact stated that the high engine temperature warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was undrivable. The contact had the vehicle towed to the residence. Th...

Jun 15, 2022 Engine

2013 BMW 328I X Drive. A drive train warning light came on at approx 11300 miles. After dealer inspection the timing chain guides may have caused/or the chain my be loose and is now dropping metal into the engine oil. Repair requires a new engine. Inspection also revealed a waste gate control mal...

May 16, 2022 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 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 the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The ...

May 16, 2022 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2013 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 the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The ...

May 5, 2022 Firerelated Fire 103,000 mi

The contact owned a 2013 BMW 328i. The contact stated that after her boyfriend parked the vehicle, it caught fire. No injury was sustained and no medical attention was received. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and de...

May 5, 2022 Firerelated Fire 103,000 mi

The contact owned a 2013 BMW 328i. The contact stated that after her boyfriend parked the vehicle, it caught fire. No injury was sustained and no medical attention was received. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and de...

Mar 29, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

I filled tank up with gas and developed a gas leak with strong gas odor and gas dripping onto the roadway. My safety was put at risk because gasoline was dripping past my hot exhaust piping which has the potential to catch on fire. My independent service center has confirmed this issue. The man...

Mar 29, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

I filled tank up with gas and developed a gas leak with strong gas odor and gas dripping onto the roadway. My safety was put at risk because gasoline was dripping past my hot exhaust piping which has the potential to catch on fire. My independent service center has confirmed this issue. The man...

Mar 21, 2022 Structure

Passenger door lock failed and does not allow the door to be opened in an emergency. The door is designed to be unlocked by the first pull of the door handle then unlatched with the second pull of the handle, however after the first handle pull the lock immediately locks again preventing the second...

Mar 21, 2022 Structure

Passenger door lock failed and does not allow the door to be opened in an emergency. The door is designed to be unlocked by the first pull of the door handle then unlatched with the second pull of the handle, however after the first handle pull the lock immediately locks again preventing the second...

Mar 16, 2022 Electrical System

I started smelling burning oil from my engine and brought it to the mechanic. He confirmed that my car has a valve cover leak and a electrical issue. The Car dies after being left off for more then 12 hours. The car miss fire and have ruff idle. Warning lights power train came on after I had the mis...

Mar 16, 2022 Engine

I started smelling burning oil from my engine and brought it to the mechanic. He confirmed that my car has a valve cover leak and a electrical issue. The Car dies after being left off for more then 12 hours. The car miss fire and have ruff idle. Warning lights power train came on after I had the mis...

Mar 16, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

I started smelling burning oil from my engine and brought it to the mechanic. He confirmed that my car has a valve cover leak and a electrical issue. The Car dies after being left off for more then 12 hours. The car miss fire and have ruff idle. Warning lights power train came on after I had the mis...

Mar 16, 2022 Electrical System

I started smelling burning oil from my engine and brought it to the mechanic. He confirmed that my car has a valve cover leak and a electrical issue. The Car dies after being left off for more then 12 hours. The car miss fire and have ruff idle. Warning lights power train came on after I had the mis...

Mar 16, 2022 Engine

I started smelling burning oil from my engine and brought it to the mechanic. He confirmed that my car has a valve cover leak and a electrical issue. The Car dies after being left off for more then 12 hours. The car miss fire and have ruff idle. Warning lights power train came on after I had the mis...

Mar 16, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

I started smelling burning oil from my engine and brought it to the mechanic. He confirmed that my car has a valve cover leak and a electrical issue. The Car dies after being left off for more then 12 hours. The car miss fire and have ruff idle. Warning lights power train came on after I had the mis...

Mar 15, 2022 Power Train

the transfer case crack while driving at a 35 mph street thank god it didn't happen in the highway how do I know I herd a grinding noise and stop look under car and oil was driping got home jack it up and Sure enough I saw a hole in the transfer case

Mar 15, 2022 Power Train

the transfer case crack while driving at a 35 mph street thank god it didn't happen in the highway how do I know I herd a grinding noise and stop look under car and oil was driping got home jack it up and Sure enough I saw a hole in the transfer case

Mar 14, 2022 Engine

I recently had my car serviced and the oil changed over the summer, so there were no warning indicators or service issues prior to this incident. I left for work and had no indications of any problems. I drove for about 10-15 minutes when a warning notification popped up stating engine oil pressure ...

Mar 14, 2022 Power Train

I recently had my car serviced and the oil changed over the summer, so there were no warning indicators or service issues prior to this incident. I left for work and had no indications of any problems. I drove for about 10-15 minutes when a warning notification popped up stating engine oil pressure ...

Mar 14, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

I recently had my car serviced and the oil changed over the summer, so there were no warning indicators or service issues prior to this incident. I left for work and had no indications of any problems. I drove for about 10-15 minutes when a warning notification popped up stating engine oil pressure ...

Mar 14, 2022 Engine

I recently had my car serviced and the oil changed over the summer, so there were no warning indicators or service issues prior to this incident. I left for work and had no indications of any problems. I drove for about 10-15 minutes when a warning notification popped up stating engine oil pressure ...

Mar 14, 2022 Power Train

I recently had my car serviced and the oil changed over the summer, so there were no warning indicators or service issues prior to this incident. I left for work and had no indications of any problems. I drove for about 10-15 minutes when a warning notification popped up stating engine oil pressure ...

Mar 14, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

I recently had my car serviced and the oil changed over the summer, so there were no warning indicators or service issues prior to this incident. I left for work and had no indications of any problems. I drove for about 10-15 minutes when a warning notification popped up stating engine oil pressure ...

Jan 23, 2022 Engine

The thermostat is not closing so the engine stays cold. I checked with my mechanic and he says it is a faulty thermostat. BMW owners retort this issue a lot. Only 75k miles on my car

Jan 23, 2022 Engine

The thermostat is not closing so the engine stays cold. I checked with my mechanic and he says it is a faulty thermostat. BMW owners retort this issue a lot. Only 75k miles on my car

Jan 20, 2022 Suspension

My front axle support has extensively rusted, even though the vehicle is only approximately nine (9) years old. During installation of my Winter tires, a dealership technician found this component rusted through on the passenger side of the vehicle. The technician described this as severe damage t...

Jan 20, 2022 Suspension

My front axle support has extensively rusted, even though the vehicle is only approximately nine (9) years old. During installation of my Winter tires, a dealership technician found this component rusted through on the passenger side of the vehicle. The technician described this as severe damage t...

Oct 17, 2021 Engine

i was told by couple shops the my timing chain as a problem. Car will not start.....stalled out on a major intersection while my son was driving.... the car just stop working had to get it towed back to the house another expense...the car has been parked for four months and still paying the car note...

Oct 17, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

i was told by couple shops the my timing chain as a problem. Car will not start.....stalled out on a major intersection while my son was driving.... the car just stop working had to get it towed back to the house another expense...the car has been parked for four months and still paying the car note...

Oct 17, 2021 Electrical System

i was told by couple shops the my timing chain as a problem. Car will not start.....stalled out on a major intersection while my son was driving.... the car just stop working had to get it towed back to the house another expense...the car has been parked for four months and still paying the car note...

Oct 17, 2021 Engine

i was told by couple shops the my timing chain as a problem. Car will not start.....stalled out on a major intersection while my son was driving.... the car just stop working had to get it towed back to the house another expense...the car has been parked for four months and still paying the car note...

Oct 17, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

i was told by couple shops the my timing chain as a problem. Car will not start.....stalled out on a major intersection while my son was driving.... the car just stop working had to get it towed back to the house another expense...the car has been parked for four months and still paying the car note...

Oct 17, 2021 Electrical System

i was told by couple shops the my timing chain as a problem. Car will not start.....stalled out on a major intersection while my son was driving.... the car just stop working had to get it towed back to the house another expense...the car has been parked for four months and still paying the car note...

Sep 21, 2021 Air Bags Crash

We were in a small fender bender and the air bag in this BMW F30 deployed - with some kind of powder and material coming out and BURNING the driver. Burns all over legs and on sensitive areas, burned all the way through his pants. The driver was lucky to have escaped with their life. These were conf...

Sep 21, 2021 Air Bags Crash

We were in a small fender bender and the air bag in this BMW F30 deployed - with some kind of powder and material coming out and BURNING the driver. Burns all over legs and on sensitive areas, burned all the way through his pants. The driver was lucky to have escaped with their life. These were conf...

Sep 4, 2021 Air Bags

930A1B Permanent Front passenger seat occupancy detection malfunction 930A1C Permanent Front passenger seat occupancy detection malfunction 930AC9 Intermittent Front passenger seat occupancy detection malfunction Theres a recall out for it but my vehicles vin wasn't included. Its been killing peo...

Sep 4, 2021 Air Bags

930A1B Permanent Front passenger seat occupancy detection malfunction 930A1C Permanent Front passenger seat occupancy detection malfunction 930AC9 Intermittent Front passenger seat occupancy detection malfunction Theres a recall out for it but my vehicles vin wasn't included. Its been killing peo...

Aug 26, 2021 Air Bags Crash 63,373 mi

The contact's mother owned a 2013 BMW 328i. The contact stated while driving 5 mph and approaching a traffic light when another vehicle impacted the rear driver side door.The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated she sustained a mild concussion, has neck, back, and shoulder pains, and stated s...

Aug 26, 2021 Air Bags Crash 63,373 mi

The contact's mother owned a 2013 BMW 328i. The contact stated while driving 5 mph and approaching a traffic light when another vehicle impacted the rear driver side door.The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated she sustained a mild concussion, has neck, back, and shoulder pains, and stated s...

Jul 19, 2021 Power Train

Car stalled while driving on highway due to drivetrain error code. Once stopped, oil pressure loss light came up. No warning lights prior to issue presenting itself at highway speeds. Initial technician belief is timing belt guide failure per other similar reports.

Jul 19, 2021 Engine

Car stalled while driving on highway due to drivetrain error code. Once stopped, oil pressure loss light came up. No warning lights prior to issue presenting itself at highway speeds. Initial technician belief is timing belt guide failure per other similar reports.

Jul 19, 2021 Power Train

Car stalled while driving on highway due to drivetrain error code. Once stopped, oil pressure loss light came up. No warning lights prior to issue presenting itself at highway speeds. Initial technician belief is timing belt guide failure per other similar reports.

Jul 19, 2021 Engine

Car stalled while driving on highway due to drivetrain error code. Once stopped, oil pressure loss light came up. No warning lights prior to issue presenting itself at highway speeds. Initial technician belief is timing belt guide failure per other similar reports.

Jul 16, 2021 Air Bags

When driving, get this error message on the screen when no passenger is sitting in the passenger seat - Passenger restraint system: Malfunction. Continue wearing safety belt. Seems like a big safety issue.

Jul 16, 2021 Air Bags

When driving, get this error message on the screen when no passenger is sitting in the passenger seat - Passenger restraint system: Malfunction. Continue wearing safety belt. Seems like a big safety issue.

Jul 1, 2021 Engine 121,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328i. The contact stated while driving 5 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact also stated that the vehicle would not shift gears correctly. The contact stated that the ignition start malfunction warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer but w...

Jul 1, 2021 Engine 121,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328i. The contact stated while driving 5 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact also stated that the vehicle would not shift gears correctly. The contact stated that the ignition start malfunction warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer but w...

Jun 29, 2021 Engine 101,947 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328i. The contact stated that at start-up there was white smoke coming from the exhaust. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed but not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the Vin was not under r...

Jun 29, 2021 Engine 101,947 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328i. The contact stated that at start-up there was white smoke coming from the exhaust. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed but not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the Vin was not under r...

Jun 12, 2021 Electrical System

Always get the message: right break light. I have changed the lightbulb several times and the break light fails to work. Sometimes it works and sometimes it stops working. I believe this is common problem based on you tube videos and postings on the internet. How can it be fixed?

Jun 12, 2021 Electrical System

Always get the message: right break light. I have changed the lightbulb several times and the break light fails to work. Sometimes it works and sometimes it stops working. I believe this is common problem based on you tube videos and postings on the internet. How can it be fixed?

Jun 2, 2021 Engine 117,500 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328i. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the drive train malfunction warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer wher...

Jun 2, 2021 Engine 117,500 mi

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328i. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the drive train malfunction warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer wher...

Apr 30, 2021 Engine 100,700 mi

TIMING CHAIN GUIDE FAILURE. COULD'VE BEEN PREVENTED HAD WE BEEN PROPERLY NOTIFIED THAT THERE WAS A CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT AND THAT THIS PART HAD BEEN RE-ENGINEERED IN 2013 DUE TO KNOWN FAILURE. LIMITED WARRANTY LETTER SENT 12/2017 DID NOT ADEQUATELY INFORM US OF THE NEED TO HAVE THIS PART CHECKED A...

Apr 30, 2021 Engine 100,700 mi

TIMING CHAIN GUIDE FAILURE. COULD'VE BEEN PREVENTED HAD WE BEEN PROPERLY NOTIFIED THAT THERE WAS A CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT AND THAT THIS PART HAD BEEN RE-ENGINEERED IN 2013 DUE TO KNOWN FAILURE. LIMITED WARRANTY LETTER SENT 12/2017 DID NOT ADEQUATELY INFORM US OF THE NEED TO HAVE THIS PART CHECKED A...

Apr 16, 2021 Air Bags 90,000 mi

THE CAR IS A 2013 BMW 328I SEDAN. THE PROBLEM HAPPENED WHILE THE CAR WAS IN PARK. I HAD A PASSENGER GET IN THE CAR AND A WARNING APPEARS SAYING "PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION". I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THE ISSUE WAS THE PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT SENSOR. THERE ARE KNOWN R...

Apr 16, 2021 Air Bags 90,000 mi

THE CAR IS A 2013 BMW 328I SEDAN. THE PROBLEM HAPPENED WHILE THE CAR WAS IN PARK. I HAD A PASSENGER GET IN THE CAR AND A WARNING APPEARS SAYING "PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION". I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THE ISSUE WAS THE PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT SENSOR. THERE ARE KNOWN R...

Feb 19, 2021 Engine 71,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT'S SISTER OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT START-UP, THERE WAS A HEAVY WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT'S SISTER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO ARROWHEAD BMW (19250 N, AZ-101 LOOP, GLENDALE, AZ 85308) WHERE SHE WAS INFO...

Feb 19, 2021 Engine 71,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT'S SISTER OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT START-UP, THERE WAS A HEAVY WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT'S SISTER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO ARROWHEAD BMW (19250 N, AZ-101 LOOP, GLENDALE, AZ 85308) WHERE SHE WAS INFO...

Dec 17, 2020 Engine 10 mi

THE LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING CAME ON WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY ASKING ME TO PULL OVER AND DON'T DRIVE THE CAR ANYMORE. TOOK CAR TO INDEPENDENT BMW REPAIR SHOP THAT RECENTLY CHANGED MY OIL WHO FOUND OIL PRESSURE FAULTS BUT NO DEFINITE FAILURES BUT SUSPECT AN OIL PUMP TIMING CHAIN ISSUE THAT IS C...

Dec 17, 2020 Engine 10 mi

THE LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING CAME ON WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY ASKING ME TO PULL OVER AND DON'T DRIVE THE CAR ANYMORE. TOOK CAR TO INDEPENDENT BMW REPAIR SHOP THAT RECENTLY CHANGED MY OIL WHO FOUND OIL PRESSURE FAULTS BUT NO DEFINITE FAILURES BUT SUSPECT AN OIL PUMP TIMING CHAIN ISSUE THAT IS C...

Dec 16, 2020 Steering 102,000 mi

AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR ABOUT TWO HOURS I DROVE ONTO A HIGHWAY. AS THE VEHICLE APPROACHED SPEEDS OVER 65 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME "NOTCHY" ALMOST AS IF IT WAS JUMPING FROM 15-20 DEGREES BUT NOT SMOOTH. IT BECAME INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE AND CHANGE LANES. IT SEEMED ALMOST LIK...

Dec 16, 2020 Steering 102,000 mi

AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR ABOUT TWO HOURS I DROVE ONTO A HIGHWAY. AS THE VEHICLE APPROACHED SPEEDS OVER 65 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME "NOTCHY" ALMOST AS IF IT WAS JUMPING FROM 15-20 DEGREES BUT NOT SMOOTH. IT BECAME INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE AND CHANGE LANES. IT SEEMED ALMOST LIK...

Nov 30, 2020 Engine 86,000 mi

PURCHASED THE CAR THIS MONTH AND ALREADY MAKING TIMING CHAIN NOISE I WENT TO INSPECT IT AND THE CHAIN IS REALLY LOOSE

Nov 30, 2020 Engine 86,000 mi

PURCHASED THE CAR THIS MONTH AND ALREADY MAKING TIMING CHAIN NOISE I WENT TO INSPECT IT AND THE CHAIN IS REALLY LOOSE

Nov 23, 2020 Engine 62,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST TIP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OIL HAD ENTERED THE TURBO CHARGER CAUSING THE FAILURE. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR...

Nov 23, 2020 Engine 62,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST TIP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OIL HAD ENTERED THE TURBO CHARGER CAUSING THE FAILURE. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR...

Oct 9, 2020 Exterior Lighting

TAIL LIGHT CARRIER BURNED. I HAD CHANGED TAIL LIGHT BULBS SEVERAL TIMES. BUT THEY KEEP BURNING OUT. I EVEN GOT A TICKET FOR BROKEN TAIL LIGHT. I BELIEVE THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH THE CAR AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A DEFECT AND RECALLED/REPAIRED.

Oct 9, 2020 Exterior Lighting

TAIL LIGHT CARRIER BURNED. I HAD CHANGED TAIL LIGHT BULBS SEVERAL TIMES. BUT THEY KEEP BURNING OUT. I EVEN GOT A TICKET FOR BROKEN TAIL LIGHT. I BELIEVE THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH THE CAR AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A DEFECT AND RECALLED/REPAIRED.

Sep 28, 2020 Power Train 109,500 mi

WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN COLUMBUS, OHIO WHEN AN ERROR APPEARED ON MY SCREEN FOR POWERTRAIN MALFUNCTION, PLEASE CONTINUE TO DRIVE MODERATELY. SMOKE CAME FROM MY EXHAUST WHEN GOING OVER 50 MPH SO I PULLED OVER. TURNED THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON. ERROR MESSAGE WENT AWAY. DROVE 20 MPH HOME ON SIDE ...

Sep 28, 2020 Power Train 109,500 mi

WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN COLUMBUS, OHIO WHEN AN ERROR APPEARED ON MY SCREEN FOR POWERTRAIN MALFUNCTION, PLEASE CONTINUE TO DRIVE MODERATELY. SMOKE CAME FROM MY EXHAUST WHEN GOING OVER 50 MPH SO I PULLED OVER. TURNED THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON. ERROR MESSAGE WENT AWAY. DROVE 20 MPH HOME ON SIDE ...

Sep 23, 2020 Structure 45,000 mi

INTERMITTENT ISSUE WHERE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WON'T UNLOCK FROM THE INTERIOR USING THE DOOR HANDLE. DOOR WILL NOT OPEN UNTIL IT'S UNLOCKED. DOOR CAN BE UNLOCKED USING THE ELECTRIC CENTRAL LOCKING, AND THEN OPENED USING THE HANDLE.

Sep 23, 2020 Structure 45,000 mi

INTERMITTENT ISSUE WHERE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WON'T UNLOCK FROM THE INTERIOR USING THE DOOR HANDLE. DOOR WILL NOT OPEN UNTIL IT'S UNLOCKED. DOOR CAN BE UNLOCKED USING THE ELECTRIC CENTRAL LOCKING, AND THEN OPENED USING THE HANDLE.

Aug 25, 2020 Engine Fire 82,000 mi

PREMATURE TIMING CHAIN FALIURE, HAD BMW LOOK AT IT AND SAID IT SEEMED FINE AND WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO KNOW UNLESS THEY OPEN THE MOTOR $500 TO CHECK? A FEW WEEKS LATER TIMING CHAIN BROKE AT 82,000 MILES.

Aug 25, 2020 Engine Fire 82,000 mi

PREMATURE TIMING CHAIN FALIURE, HAD BMW LOOK AT IT AND SAID IT SEEMED FINE AND WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO KNOW UNLESS THEY OPEN THE MOTOR $500 TO CHECK? A FEW WEEKS LATER TIMING CHAIN BROKE AT 82,000 MILES.

Jul 18, 2020 Engine 78,700 mi

MY CAR IS A 2013 AND WAS PURCHASED IN 2016; WITH MILAGE AT 78,700. ON A COLD START, A HUGE CLOUD OF WHITE SMOKE COMES OUT OF THE RIGHT EXHAUST PIPE. I TOOK IT TO BMW FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE SMOKE. I WAS TOLD IT IS A TURBO FEED LINE AND IF THAT IS NOT IT THEN IT IS THE TURBO CH...

Jul 18, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 78,700 mi

MY CAR IS A 2013 AND WAS PURCHASED IN 2016; WITH MILAGE AT 78,700. ON A COLD START, A HUGE CLOUD OF WHITE SMOKE COMES OUT OF THE RIGHT EXHAUST PIPE. I TOOK IT TO BMW FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE SMOKE. I WAS TOLD IT IS A TURBO FEED LINE AND IF THAT IS NOT IT THEN IT IS THE TURBO CH...

Jul 18, 2020 Engine 78,700 mi

MY CAR IS A 2013 AND WAS PURCHASED IN 2016; WITH MILAGE AT 78,700. ON A COLD START, A HUGE CLOUD OF WHITE SMOKE COMES OUT OF THE RIGHT EXHAUST PIPE. I TOOK IT TO BMW FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE SMOKE. I WAS TOLD IT IS A TURBO FEED LINE AND IF THAT IS NOT IT THEN IT IS THE TURBO CH...

Jul 18, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 78,700 mi

MY CAR IS A 2013 AND WAS PURCHASED IN 2016; WITH MILAGE AT 78,700. ON A COLD START, A HUGE CLOUD OF WHITE SMOKE COMES OUT OF THE RIGHT EXHAUST PIPE. I TOOK IT TO BMW FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE SMOKE. I WAS TOLD IT IS A TURBO FEED LINE AND IF THAT IS NOT IT THEN IT IS THE TURBO CH...

Jul 4, 2020 Engine 75,000 mi

AFTER ABOUT 75K MILES, THE ENGINE HAS STARTED TO MAKE A "WHINING" NOISE AT AROUND 3-4 THOUSAND RPM. DIAGNOSED AS A TIMING CHAIN TENSION ISSUE THAT MANY SIMILAR CARS WITH THIS ENGINE (N20) HAVE. THIS APPARENT DEFECT SEEMS TO BE QUITE COMMON AMONG OWNERS OF CARS WITH THIS ENGINE. CURRENT COURSE O...

Jul 4, 2020 Engine 75,000 mi

AFTER ABOUT 75K MILES, THE ENGINE HAS STARTED TO MAKE A "WHINING" NOISE AT AROUND 3-4 THOUSAND RPM. DIAGNOSED AS A TIMING CHAIN TENSION ISSUE THAT MANY SIMILAR CARS WITH THIS ENGINE (N20) HAVE. THIS APPARENT DEFECT SEEMS TO BE QUITE COMMON AMONG OWNERS OF CARS WITH THIS ENGINE. CURRENT COURSE O...

Jun 17, 2020 Engine 82,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE 2013 BMW 328XI BRAND NEW IN 2012. LAST YEAR, I SPENT $2,000 REPLACING THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AFTER MY CAR STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING. WHEN I WAS GOING IN FOR A ROUTINE INSPECTION, MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND THE COST IS VERY EXPENS...

Jun 17, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 82,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE 2013 BMW 328XI BRAND NEW IN 2012. LAST YEAR, I SPENT $2,000 REPLACING THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AFTER MY CAR STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING. WHEN I WAS GOING IN FOR A ROUTINE INSPECTION, MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND THE COST IS VERY EXPENS...

Jun 17, 2020 Engine 82,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE 2013 BMW 328XI BRAND NEW IN 2012. LAST YEAR, I SPENT $2,000 REPLACING THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AFTER MY CAR STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING. WHEN I WAS GOING IN FOR A ROUTINE INSPECTION, MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND THE COST IS VERY EXPENS...

Jun 17, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 82,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE 2013 BMW 328XI BRAND NEW IN 2012. LAST YEAR, I SPENT $2,000 REPLACING THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AFTER MY CAR STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING. WHEN I WAS GOING IN FOR A ROUTINE INSPECTION, MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND THE COST IS VERY EXPENS...

May 6, 2020 Unknown Or Other 68,000 mi

LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER COMES THROUGH CEILING OF PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHEN IT RAINS. SEAT BELT WARNING INDICATOR SOUNDS CONTINUOUSLY PROBABLY DUE TO SHORT. ONCE THE CAR DRIES OUT, THE INDICATOR STOPS SOUNDING. THIS OCCURS BOTH STATIONARY AND WHILE DRIVING. *TR

May 6, 2020 Unknown Or Other 68,000 mi

LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER COMES THROUGH CEILING OF PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHEN IT RAINS. SEAT BELT WARNING INDICATOR SOUNDS CONTINUOUSLY PROBABLY DUE TO SHORT. ONCE THE CAR DRIES OUT, THE INDICATOR STOPS SOUNDING. THIS OCCURS BOTH STATIONARY AND WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Apr 27, 2020 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL ISSUES ,BRAKE LIGHTS , PARKING LIGHT , OIL LIGHTS , AND ETC , PURCHASED SEVERAL LIGHT HAD THEM INSTALLED , CONSTANTLY BLOWING OUT AND OTHER LIGHT CUTTING ON AND OFF . SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE HAS BEEN HAPPENING OVER A YEAR NOW OFF AND ON . NOW SURE IF THE RECALL IN 2015 WAS TAKING CARE . 2ND ...

Apr 27, 2020 Unknown Or Other

ELECTRICAL ISSUES ,BRAKE LIGHTS , PARKING LIGHT , OIL LIGHTS , AND ETC , PURCHASED SEVERAL LIGHT HAD THEM INSTALLED , CONSTANTLY BLOWING OUT AND OTHER LIGHT CUTTING ON AND OFF . SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE HAS BEEN HAPPENING OVER A YEAR NOW OFF AND ON . NOW SURE IF THE RECALL IN 2015 WAS TAKING CARE . 2ND ...

Apr 27, 2020 Exterior Lighting

ELECTRICAL ISSUES ,BRAKE LIGHTS , PARKING LIGHT , OIL LIGHTS , AND ETC , PURCHASED SEVERAL LIGHT HAD THEM INSTALLED , CONSTANTLY BLOWING OUT AND OTHER LIGHT CUTTING ON AND OFF . SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE HAS BEEN HAPPENING OVER A YEAR NOW OFF AND ON . NOW SURE IF THE RECALL IN 2015 WAS TAKING CARE . 2ND ...

Apr 27, 2020 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL ISSUES ,BRAKE LIGHTS , PARKING LIGHT , OIL LIGHTS , AND ETC , PURCHASED SEVERAL LIGHT HAD THEM INSTALLED , CONSTANTLY BLOWING OUT AND OTHER LIGHT CUTTING ON AND OFF . SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE HAS BEEN HAPPENING OVER A YEAR NOW OFF AND ON . NOW SURE IF THE RECALL IN 2015 WAS TAKING CARE . 2ND ...

Apr 27, 2020 Unknown Or Other

ELECTRICAL ISSUES ,BRAKE LIGHTS , PARKING LIGHT , OIL LIGHTS , AND ETC , PURCHASED SEVERAL LIGHT HAD THEM INSTALLED , CONSTANTLY BLOWING OUT AND OTHER LIGHT CUTTING ON AND OFF . SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE HAS BEEN HAPPENING OVER A YEAR NOW OFF AND ON . NOW SURE IF THE RECALL IN 2015 WAS TAKING CARE . 2ND ...

Apr 27, 2020 Exterior Lighting

ELECTRICAL ISSUES ,BRAKE LIGHTS , PARKING LIGHT , OIL LIGHTS , AND ETC , PURCHASED SEVERAL LIGHT HAD THEM INSTALLED , CONSTANTLY BLOWING OUT AND OTHER LIGHT CUTTING ON AND OFF . SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE HAS BEEN HAPPENING OVER A YEAR NOW OFF AND ON . NOW SURE IF THE RECALL IN 2015 WAS TAKING CARE . 2ND ...

Apr 4, 2020 Electrical System

BRAKE LIGHT , , FLUID LIGHT , PARKING LIGHT ETC . KEEPS COMING ON , LIGHTS KEEP BLOWING OUT WHEN FIXED . SEEMS TO BE AN ELECTRIC ISSUE FROM THE LAST RECALL

Apr 4, 2020 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHT , , FLUID LIGHT , PARKING LIGHT ETC . KEEPS COMING ON , LIGHTS KEEP BLOWING OUT WHEN FIXED . SEEMS TO BE AN ELECTRIC ISSUE FROM THE LAST RECALL

Apr 4, 2020 Electrical System

BRAKE LIGHT , , FLUID LIGHT , PARKING LIGHT ETC . KEEPS COMING ON , LIGHTS KEEP BLOWING OUT WHEN FIXED . SEEMS TO BE AN ELECTRIC ISSUE FROM THE LAST RECALL

Apr 4, 2020 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHT , , FLUID LIGHT , PARKING LIGHT ETC . KEEPS COMING ON , LIGHTS KEEP BLOWING OUT WHEN FIXED . SEEMS TO BE AN ELECTRIC ISSUE FROM THE LAST RECALL

Mar 31, 2020 Engine 108,000 mi

WAS DRIVING MY BMW 328I ON A HIGHWAY WHEN A 'CHECK OIL' LIGHT CAME ON. A FEW MINUTES LATER, A 'DRIVETRAIN FAILURE' LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK THE NEXT EXIT AND WITHIN 3 MINUTES THE ENGINE FAILED. I WAS ABLE TO COAST OVER TO THE BREAKDOWN LANE. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE NEAREST BMW DEALERSHIP. THEY CHECK...

Mar 31, 2020 Engine 108,000 mi

WAS DRIVING MY BMW 328I ON A HIGHWAY WHEN A 'CHECK OIL' LIGHT CAME ON. A FEW MINUTES LATER, A 'DRIVETRAIN FAILURE' LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK THE NEXT EXIT AND WITHIN 3 MINUTES THE ENGINE FAILED. I WAS ABLE TO COAST OVER TO THE BREAKDOWN LANE. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE NEAREST BMW DEALERSHIP. THEY CHECK...

Mar 25, 2020 Exterior Lighting 75,456 mi

THE RIGHT DRIVERS SIDE TURN SIGNAL WAS BLINKING AT TWICE THE NORMAL RATE WHILE DRIVING.THE WAS ALSO A WARNING LIGHT THAT CAME ON OCCASIONALLY WHEN STARTING THE CAR. I TOOK IT IN TO OUR MECHANIC WHO SPECIALIZES IN GERMAN MADE CARS AND HE FOUND THAT THE WIRING TO THE LIGHT BULB SOCKET WAS MELTED. HE ...

Mar 25, 2020 Exterior Lighting 75,456 mi

THE RIGHT DRIVERS SIDE TURN SIGNAL WAS BLINKING AT TWICE THE NORMAL RATE WHILE DRIVING.THE WAS ALSO A WARNING LIGHT THAT CAME ON OCCASIONALLY WHEN STARTING THE CAR. I TOOK IT IN TO OUR MECHANIC WHO SPECIALIZES IN GERMAN MADE CARS AND HE FOUND THAT THE WIRING TO THE LIGHT BULB SOCKET WAS MELTED. HE ...

Mar 18, 2020 Steering 62,000 mi

POWER STEERING FAILURE RESULTED IN SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN ADDRESSED BY BMW BUT MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALL OR SERVICE NOTICE. UPON RESEARCH, THIS IS A COMMON SAFETY ISSUE THAT COULD CAUSE CRASH AND INJURY. BMW HAS ADMITTED ISSUES WITH BOLTS THAT SUPPORT THE POW...

Mar 18, 2020 Steering 62,000 mi

POWER STEERING FAILURE RESULTED IN SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN ADDRESSED BY BMW BUT MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALL OR SERVICE NOTICE. UPON RESEARCH, THIS IS A COMMON SAFETY ISSUE THAT COULD CAUSE CRASH AND INJURY. BMW HAS ADMITTED ISSUES WITH BOLTS THAT SUPPORT THE POW...

Mar 12, 2020 Engine 83,000 mi

LAST FEB, MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON MID-DRIVE, I LOST POWER, ENGINE BEGAN MAKING A STRANGE NOISE HIGH-PITCHED NOISE, ETC. I GET IT TOWED TO P&W BMW IN N. OAKLAND (PITTSBURGH, PA). ALL THAT WEEK, 2 OR 3 TESTS & INSPECTIONS TO TROUBLESHOOT EACH COSTING ABOUT $160/EA AND I WAS TOLD THERE WAS A RECALLED P...

Mar 12, 2020 Engine 83,000 mi

LAST FEB, MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON MID-DRIVE, I LOST POWER, ENGINE BEGAN MAKING A STRANGE NOISE HIGH-PITCHED NOISE, ETC. I GET IT TOWED TO P&W BMW IN N. OAKLAND (PITTSBURGH, PA). ALL THAT WEEK, 2 OR 3 TESTS & INSPECTIONS TO TROUBLESHOOT EACH COSTING ABOUT $160/EA AND I WAS TOLD THERE WAS A RECALLED P...

Jan 31, 2020 Engine 34,000 mi

NOTED LOUD WHIRLING/WHINY SOUND FROM ENGINE. BROUGHT TO MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD TIMING/OIL MECHANISM IS MALFUNCTIONING. IF DRIVEN FURTHER ENGINE MIGHT SEIZE. VALVE COVER WAS REMOVED AND TIMING CHAIN FOUND WITH UNACCEPTABLE SLACK. UPON INVESTIGATION I DISCOVERED BMW NA SENT LETTERS ON EXTENDED WARRANTY...

Jan 31, 2020 Engine 34,000 mi

NOTED LOUD WHIRLING/WHINY SOUND FROM ENGINE. BROUGHT TO MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD TIMING/OIL MECHANISM IS MALFUNCTIONING. IF DRIVEN FURTHER ENGINE MIGHT SEIZE. VALVE COVER WAS REMOVED AND TIMING CHAIN FOUND WITH UNACCEPTABLE SLACK. UPON INVESTIGATION I DISCOVERED BMW NA SENT LETTERS ON EXTENDED WARRANTY...

Jan 17, 2020 Power Train 75,000 mi

TIMING CHAIN BROKE WHILE DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITION. HAD TO REPLACE ENTIRE ENGINE WITH USED ENGINE

Jan 17, 2020 Power Train 75,000 mi

TIMING CHAIN BROKE WHILE DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITION. HAD TO REPLACE ENTIRE ENGINE WITH USED ENGINE

Jan 14, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 62,000 mi

SMELLING FUEL WHEN I FILL MY TANK AND ALSO NOTICED FUEL ON THE GROUND IF PARKED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD. TOOK MY CAR IN AND THEY STATED THE FUEL TANK HAS A HAIRLINE CRACK AND BMW HAS SINCE REINFORCED THE PART. SEEMS LIKE THEY KNOW IT IS PRONE TO CRACKING AND HAVE MADE THE FIX BUT NOT ISSUED A RECAL...

Jan 14, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 62,000 mi

SMELLING FUEL WHEN I FILL MY TANK AND ALSO NOTICED FUEL ON THE GROUND IF PARKED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD. TOOK MY CAR IN AND THEY STATED THE FUEL TANK HAS A HAIRLINE CRACK AND BMW HAS SINCE REINFORCED THE PART. SEEMS LIKE THEY KNOW IT IS PRONE TO CRACKING AND HAVE MADE THE FIX BUT NOT ISSUED A RECAL...

Dec 18, 2019 Steering 49,100 mi

THE CAR NOW HAS APPROXIMATELY 50,000 MILES ON IT. THE STEERING WHEEL HAS INCREASINGLY DETERIORATED, BECOMING VERY SLOPPY AND EVENTUALLY LED TO A KNOCK IN THE STEERING WHEEL RACK. IT IS WELL DOCUMENTED IN HUNDREDS OF ONLINE CHATS, VIDEOS AND FORUMS, THAT BMW HAS BEEN CHANGING THE ENTIRE RACK. THEY HA...

Dec 18, 2019 Steering 49,100 mi

THE CAR NOW HAS APPROXIMATELY 50,000 MILES ON IT. THE STEERING WHEEL HAS INCREASINGLY DETERIORATED, BECOMING VERY SLOPPY AND EVENTUALLY LED TO A KNOCK IN THE STEERING WHEEL RACK. IT IS WELL DOCUMENTED IN HUNDREDS OF ONLINE CHATS, VIDEOS AND FORUMS, THAT BMW HAS BEEN CHANGING THE ENTIRE RACK. THEY HA...

Dec 16, 2019 Air Bags

THE PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM SENSOR DINGS REALLY LOUD WHEN A PASSAGE OR OBJECT IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE SENSORS IN THE SEAT THAT TELL THE AIR BAG TO BE ON OR OFF IS MESSED UP.

Dec 16, 2019 Air Bags

THE PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM SENSOR DINGS REALLY LOUD WHEN A PASSAGE OR OBJECT IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE SENSORS IN THE SEAT THAT TELL THE AIR BAG TO BE ON OR OFF IS MESSED UP.

Dec 16, 2019 Air Bags

THE PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM SENSOR DINGS REALLY LOUD WHEN A PASSAGE OR OBJECT IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE SENSORS IN THE SEAT THAT TELL THE AIR BAG TO BE ON OR OFF IS MESSED UP.

Dec 16, 2019 Air Bags

THE PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM SENSOR DINGS REALLY LOUD WHEN A PASSAGE OR OBJECT IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE SENSORS IN THE SEAT THAT TELL THE AIR BAG TO BE ON OR OFF IS MESSED UP.

Dec 16, 2019 Air Bags

THE PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM SENSOR DINGS REALLY LOUD WHEN A PASSAGE OR OBJECT IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE SENSORS IN THE SEAT THAT TELL THE AIR BAG TO BE ON OR OFF IS MESSED UP.

Dec 16, 2019 Air Bags

THE PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM SENSOR DINGS REALLY LOUD WHEN A PASSAGE OR OBJECT IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE SENSORS IN THE SEAT THAT TELL THE AIR BAG TO BE ON OR OFF IS MESSED UP.

Dec 11, 2019 Steering 89,500 mi

FAILURE OF ELECTRICAL ASSIST POWER STEERING (EPS) WHILE VEHICLE STATIONARY - 2013 BMW 328I, 89,500 MILES UPON STARTUP, WHILE TURNING STEERING WHELL TOMOVE CAR, STEERING SYSTEM EMITTED WHINING NOISE, BANGS AND THUMPS, THEN HIGH PITCHED WHINE. ALL POWER STEERING WAS LOST, AND CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO ...

Dec 11, 2019 Steering 89,500 mi

FAILURE OF ELECTRICAL ASSIST POWER STEERING (EPS) WHILE VEHICLE STATIONARY - 2013 BMW 328I, 89,500 MILES UPON STARTUP, WHILE TURNING STEERING WHELL TOMOVE CAR, STEERING SYSTEM EMITTED WHINING NOISE, BANGS AND THUMPS, THEN HIGH PITCHED WHINE. ALL POWER STEERING WAS LOST, AND CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO ...

Dec 4, 2019 Structure

FRONT/DRIVER DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK FROM TIME TO TIME WHEN I PULL THE HANDLE

Dec 4, 2019 Structure

FRONT/DRIVER DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK FROM TIME TO TIME WHEN I PULL THE HANDLE

Nov 20, 2019 Engine 92,595 mi

DRIVING WHEN THE LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON DUE TO TIMING CHAIN GUIDES FAILING. IT WAS RECOMMENDED BY THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO REPLACE THE TIMING CHAIN AND GUIDES. THE TIMING CHAINS HAVE FAILED AND IS CLOGGING THE OIL PUMP PICK UP CAUSING THE LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THI...

Nov 20, 2019 Engine 92,595 mi

DRIVING WHEN THE LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON DUE TO TIMING CHAIN GUIDES FAILING. IT WAS RECOMMENDED BY THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO REPLACE THE TIMING CHAIN AND GUIDES. THE TIMING CHAINS HAVE FAILED AND IS CLOGGING THE OIL PUMP PICK UP CAUSING THE LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THI...

Nov 5, 2019 Engine 37,986 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CREVIER BMW (1500 AUTO MALL DR, SANTA ANA, CA 92705, (657) 213-3493) TO HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY REPAIR PERFORMED. THE DEALER DISCOVERED THAT THE TURBO COOLANT LINE WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE ...

Nov 5, 2019 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,986 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CREVIER BMW (1500 AUTO MALL DR, SANTA ANA, CA 92705, (657) 213-3493) TO HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY REPAIR PERFORMED. THE DEALER DISCOVERED THAT THE TURBO COOLANT LINE WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE ...

Nov 5, 2019 Electrical System 37,986 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CREVIER BMW (1500 AUTO MALL DR, SANTA ANA, CA 92705, (657) 213-3493) TO HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY REPAIR PERFORMED. THE DEALER DISCOVERED THAT THE TURBO COOLANT LINE WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE ...

Nov 5, 2019 Engine 37,986 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CREVIER BMW (1500 AUTO MALL DR, SANTA ANA, CA 92705, (657) 213-3493) TO HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY REPAIR PERFORMED. THE DEALER DISCOVERED THAT THE TURBO COOLANT LINE WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE ...

Nov 5, 2019 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,986 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CREVIER BMW (1500 AUTO MALL DR, SANTA ANA, CA 92705, (657) 213-3493) TO HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY REPAIR PERFORMED. THE DEALER DISCOVERED THAT THE TURBO COOLANT LINE WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE ...

Nov 5, 2019 Electrical System 37,986 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CREVIER BMW (1500 AUTO MALL DR, SANTA ANA, CA 92705, (657) 213-3493) TO HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY REPAIR PERFORMED. THE DEALER DISCOVERED THAT THE TURBO COOLANT LINE WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE ...

Oct 24, 2019 Engine 88,000 mi

DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON STATING TO DRIVE MODERATELY. MAXIMUM DRIVETRAIN OUTPUT NOT AVAILABLE. CONSULT SERVICE CENTER. THE CODES WAS CDA904 NO MESSAGE (STATUS TRAILER 0X2E4) RECEIVER ENGINE ECU TRANSMITTER TRAILER. 130F20 EXHAUST CAMSHAFT OFFSET ANGEL TO CRANKSHAFT OUTSIDE TOLERANCE; ...

Oct 24, 2019 Engine And Engine Cooling 88,000 mi

DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON STATING TO DRIVE MODERATELY. MAXIMUM DRIVETRAIN OUTPUT NOT AVAILABLE. CONSULT SERVICE CENTER. THE CODES WAS CDA904 NO MESSAGE (STATUS TRAILER 0X2E4) RECEIVER ENGINE ECU TRANSMITTER TRAILER. 130F20 EXHAUST CAMSHAFT OFFSET ANGEL TO CRANKSHAFT OUTSIDE TOLERANCE; ...

Oct 24, 2019 Electrical System 88,000 mi

DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON STATING TO DRIVE MODERATELY. MAXIMUM DRIVETRAIN OUTPUT NOT AVAILABLE. CONSULT SERVICE CENTER. THE CODES WAS CDA904 NO MESSAGE (STATUS TRAILER 0X2E4) RECEIVER ENGINE ECU TRANSMITTER TRAILER. 130F20 EXHAUST CAMSHAFT OFFSET ANGEL TO CRANKSHAFT OUTSIDE TOLERANCE; ...

Oct 24, 2019 Exterior Lighting 88,000 mi

DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON STATING TO DRIVE MODERATELY. MAXIMUM DRIVETRAIN OUTPUT NOT AVAILABLE. CONSULT SERVICE CENTER. THE CODES WAS CDA904 NO MESSAGE (STATUS TRAILER 0X2E4) RECEIVER ENGINE ECU TRANSMITTER TRAILER. 130F20 EXHAUST CAMSHAFT OFFSET ANGEL TO CRANKSHAFT OUTSIDE TOLERANCE; ...

Oct 24, 2019 Power Train 88,000 mi

DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON STATING TO DRIVE MODERATELY. MAXIMUM DRIVETRAIN OUTPUT NOT AVAILABLE. CONSULT SERVICE CENTER. THE CODES WAS CDA904 NO MESSAGE (STATUS TRAILER 0X2E4) RECEIVER ENGINE ECU TRANSMITTER TRAILER. 130F20 EXHAUST CAMSHAFT OFFSET ANGEL TO CRANKSHAFT OUTSIDE TOLERANCE; ...

Oct 24, 2019 Engine 88,000 mi

DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON STATING TO DRIVE MODERATELY. MAXIMUM DRIVETRAIN OUTPUT NOT AVAILABLE. CONSULT SERVICE CENTER. THE CODES WAS CDA904 NO MESSAGE (STATUS TRAILER 0X2E4) RECEIVER ENGINE ECU TRANSMITTER TRAILER. 130F20 EXHAUST CAMSHAFT OFFSET ANGEL TO CRANKSHAFT OUTSIDE TOLERANCE; ...

Oct 24, 2019 Engine And Engine Cooling 88,000 mi

DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON STATING TO DRIVE MODERATELY. MAXIMUM DRIVETRAIN OUTPUT NOT AVAILABLE. CONSULT SERVICE CENTER. THE CODES WAS CDA904 NO MESSAGE (STATUS TRAILER 0X2E4) RECEIVER ENGINE ECU TRANSMITTER TRAILER. 130F20 EXHAUST CAMSHAFT OFFSET ANGEL TO CRANKSHAFT OUTSIDE TOLERANCE; ...

Oct 24, 2019 Electrical System 88,000 mi

DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON STATING TO DRIVE MODERATELY. MAXIMUM DRIVETRAIN OUTPUT NOT AVAILABLE. CONSULT SERVICE CENTER. THE CODES WAS CDA904 NO MESSAGE (STATUS TRAILER 0X2E4) RECEIVER ENGINE ECU TRANSMITTER TRAILER. 130F20 EXHAUST CAMSHAFT OFFSET ANGEL TO CRANKSHAFT OUTSIDE TOLERANCE; ...

Oct 24, 2019 Exterior Lighting 88,000 mi

DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON STATING TO DRIVE MODERATELY. MAXIMUM DRIVETRAIN OUTPUT NOT AVAILABLE. CONSULT SERVICE CENTER. THE CODES WAS CDA904 NO MESSAGE (STATUS TRAILER 0X2E4) RECEIVER ENGINE ECU TRANSMITTER TRAILER. 130F20 EXHAUST CAMSHAFT OFFSET ANGEL TO CRANKSHAFT OUTSIDE TOLERANCE; ...

Oct 24, 2019 Power Train 88,000 mi

DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON STATING TO DRIVE MODERATELY. MAXIMUM DRIVETRAIN OUTPUT NOT AVAILABLE. CONSULT SERVICE CENTER. THE CODES WAS CDA904 NO MESSAGE (STATUS TRAILER 0X2E4) RECEIVER ENGINE ECU TRANSMITTER TRAILER. 130F20 EXHAUST CAMSHAFT OFFSET ANGEL TO CRANKSHAFT OUTSIDE TOLERANCE; ...

Oct 19, 2019 Engine 74,000 mi

REPLACED AN ABOUT TO BLOW TIMING SHAFT AND TIMING BELT FOR A N26 F30 BMW 328I. WILL CAUSE CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF ENGINE IN CASE ITS BLOWS UP. I HAD IT HAPPEN TO ME WHEN I HAD 74K MILES. BMW EXTENDED WARRANTY UNTIL 70K BUT SINCE MY INCIDENT HAPPENED AT 74K BMW REFUSED TO OFFER ANY HELP. THIS IS A M...

Oct 19, 2019 Engine 74,000 mi

REPLACED AN ABOUT TO BLOW TIMING SHAFT AND TIMING BELT FOR A N26 F30 BMW 328I. WILL CAUSE CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF ENGINE IN CASE ITS BLOWS UP. I HAD IT HAPPEN TO ME WHEN I HAD 74K MILES. BMW EXTENDED WARRANTY UNTIL 70K BUT SINCE MY INCIDENT HAPPENED AT 74K BMW REFUSED TO OFFER ANY HELP. THIS IS A M...

Oct 6, 2019 Unknown Or Other 105,000 mi

WHENEVER I ACCELERATE FROM A STOP SOMETIMES ON MY SCREEN A CHASSIS MESSAGE AND A SERVICE BREAK MESSAGE WILL POP UP ON MY MAIN SCREEN. AFTER THAT, THE TRACTION CONTROL, BRAKE, AND ABS LIGHT ALL POP UP ON MY DASH AND WILL NOT GO OFF UNTIL I SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND START IT BACK AGAIN. ONCE I RESTART ...

Oct 6, 2019 Unknown Or Other 105,000 mi

WHENEVER I ACCELERATE FROM A STOP SOMETIMES ON MY SCREEN A CHASSIS MESSAGE AND A SERVICE BREAK MESSAGE WILL POP UP ON MY MAIN SCREEN. AFTER THAT, THE TRACTION CONTROL, BRAKE, AND ABS LIGHT ALL POP UP ON MY DASH AND WILL NOT GO OFF UNTIL I SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND START IT BACK AGAIN. ONCE I RESTART ...

Sep 17, 2019 Power Train 80,000 mi

WORRIED ABOUT BMW TIMING CHAIN IN THE N20 ENGINE. I'VE HEARD SO MANY STORY OF ENGINES GETTING BLOWN AND NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. MY SON DRIVES TO SCHOOL AND I'M WORRIED HE'S GONNA GET STRANDED. HE'S ONLY 16 I WANT HIM TO BE IN A SAFE VEHICLE. BMW NEEDS TO DO A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE MANY PEOPLE ARE HAV...

Sep 17, 2019 Engine 85,000 mi

WITHOUT WARNING THE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON, I STOPPED WITHIN 1/2 MILE. DEALERSHIP HAS TOLD ME THAT IT IS CATASTROPHIC FAILURE DUE TO A BROKEN PUMP CHAIN.

Sep 17, 2019 Power Train 80,000 mi

WORRIED ABOUT BMW TIMING CHAIN IN THE N20 ENGINE. I'VE HEARD SO MANY STORY OF ENGINES GETTING BLOWN AND NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. MY SON DRIVES TO SCHOOL AND I'M WORRIED HE'S GONNA GET STRANDED. HE'S ONLY 16 I WANT HIM TO BE IN A SAFE VEHICLE. BMW NEEDS TO DO A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE MANY PEOPLE ARE HAV...

Sep 17, 2019 Engine 85,000 mi

WITHOUT WARNING THE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON, I STOPPED WITHIN 1/2 MILE. DEALERSHIP HAS TOLD ME THAT IT IS CATASTROPHIC FAILURE DUE TO A BROKEN PUMP CHAIN.

Aug 30, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System

WHITE SMOKE COME OUT FROM TAILPIPE AFTER THE COLD STARTS. AFTER RESEARCH, I FOUND IT IS WILL KNOWN ISSUE FOR THIS YEAR'S MODEL. IT IS DEFECTED TURBOCHARGE OIL SUPPLY LINE.THEY HAVE TO DO EMISSION RECALL

Aug 30, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System

WHITE SMOKE COME OUT FROM TAILPIPE AFTER THE COLD STARTS. AFTER RESEARCH, I FOUND IT IS WILL KNOWN ISSUE FOR THIS YEAR'S MODEL. IT IS DEFECTED TURBOCHARGE OIL SUPPLY LINE.THEY HAVE TO DO EMISSION RECALL

Aug 29, 2019 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELTS ON THE BACK SEATS STOP WORKING AFTER I REACH 6500 MILES

Aug 29, 2019 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELTS ON THE BACK SEATS STOP WORKING AFTER I REACH 6500 MILES

Aug 14, 2019 Service Brakes 39,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. ALSO, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL BUMPING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED UPON STARTING. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, IT RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION; HOWEVER, THE SEAT BELT W...

Aug 14, 2019 Engine 39,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. ALSO, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL BUMPING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED UPON STARTING. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, IT RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION; HOWEVER, THE SEAT BELT W...

Aug 14, 2019 Seat Belts 39,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. ALSO, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL BUMPING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED UPON STARTING. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, IT RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION; HOWEVER, THE SEAT BELT W...

Aug 14, 2019 Service Brakes 39,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. ALSO, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL BUMPING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED UPON STARTING. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, IT RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION; HOWEVER, THE SEAT BELT W...

Aug 14, 2019 Engine 39,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. ALSO, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL BUMPING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED UPON STARTING. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, IT RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION; HOWEVER, THE SEAT BELT W...

Aug 14, 2019 Seat Belts 39,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. ALSO, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL BUMPING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED UPON STARTING. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, IT RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION; HOWEVER, THE SEAT BELT W...

Aug 9, 2019 Engine 82,000 mi

CAM SHAFT AND CRANK SHAFT SENSORS HAVE FAILED CAUSING TIMING CHAIN TO FAIL. THE ENGINE IS NOT SALVAGEABLE

Aug 9, 2019 Engine 82,000 mi

CAM SHAFT AND CRANK SHAFT SENSORS HAVE FAILED CAUSING TIMING CHAIN TO FAIL. THE ENGINE IS NOT SALVAGEABLE

Aug 8, 2019 Engine 70,000 mi

EXHAUST STARTED EMITTING WHITE SMOKE DURING A COLD START. TOOK IT IN TO SERVICE AND THE OIL SUPPLY LINE IS BAD AND SENDING OIL THROUGH THE EXHAUST. $1500 REPAIR. MEANWHILE A RECALL WAS ISSUED A FEW YEARS AGO FOR THIS VEHICLE BUT OUR VIN DOESN'T FALL UNDER IT. ???

Aug 8, 2019 Engine 70,000 mi

EXHAUST STARTED EMITTING WHITE SMOKE DURING A COLD START. TOOK IT IN TO SERVICE AND THE OIL SUPPLY LINE IS BAD AND SENDING OIL THROUGH THE EXHAUST. $1500 REPAIR. MEANWHILE A RECALL WAS ISSUED A FEW YEARS AGO FOR THIS VEHICLE BUT OUR VIN DOESN'T FALL UNDER IT. ???

Jul 22, 2019 Air Bags

THE PASSENGER AIRBAG RESTRAINT MALFUNCTION SENSOR KEEPS POPPING UP. I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE APART OF THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH THE SENOR IN THE SEAT MALFUNCTIONING

Jul 22, 2019 Air Bags

THE PASSENGER AIRBAG RESTRAINT MALFUNCTION SENSOR KEEPS POPPING UP. I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE APART OF THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH THE SENOR IN THE SEAT MALFUNCTIONING

Jul 5, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

SUSPENSION FAULT WHEN DRIVE FEELS LIKE THE CAR ITS LOWERED AND FEEEL EVERITHYNG WITH NO REASON AND THE STAVILITY ITS WEAR I ALMOST KILL MYSELF BMW HAVE TO CHECK THIS ERROR ON SUSPENSION OXNARD CALIFORNIA 93033

Jul 5, 2019 Steering

SUSPENSION FAULT WHEN DRIVE FEELS LIKE THE CAR ITS LOWERED AND FEEEL EVERITHYNG WITH NO REASON AND THE STAVILITY ITS WEAR I ALMOST KILL MYSELF BMW HAVE TO CHECK THIS ERROR ON SUSPENSION OXNARD CALIFORNIA 93033

Jul 5, 2019 Suspension

SUSPENSION FAULT WHEN DRIVE FEELS LIKE THE CAR ITS LOWERED AND FEEEL EVERITHYNG WITH NO REASON AND THE STAVILITY ITS WEAR I ALMOST KILL MYSELF BMW HAVE TO CHECK THIS ERROR ON SUSPENSION OXNARD CALIFORNIA 93033

Jul 5, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

SUSPENSION FAULT WHEN DRIVE FEELS LIKE THE CAR ITS LOWERED AND FEEEL EVERITHYNG WITH NO REASON AND THE STAVILITY ITS WEAR I ALMOST KILL MYSELF BMW HAVE TO CHECK THIS ERROR ON SUSPENSION OXNARD CALIFORNIA 93033

Jul 5, 2019 Steering

SUSPENSION FAULT WHEN DRIVE FEELS LIKE THE CAR ITS LOWERED AND FEEEL EVERITHYNG WITH NO REASON AND THE STAVILITY ITS WEAR I ALMOST KILL MYSELF BMW HAVE TO CHECK THIS ERROR ON SUSPENSION OXNARD CALIFORNIA 93033

Jul 5, 2019 Suspension

SUSPENSION FAULT WHEN DRIVE FEELS LIKE THE CAR ITS LOWERED AND FEEEL EVERITHYNG WITH NO REASON AND THE STAVILITY ITS WEAR I ALMOST KILL MYSELF BMW HAVE TO CHECK THIS ERROR ON SUSPENSION OXNARD CALIFORNIA 93033

Jun 17, 2019 Engine 59,000 mi

WHINING OF THE ENGINE TIMING CHAIN. VISIBLE MARKS ON CHAIN AND ROUGH IDLE ON CAR AND HARD STARTS. TOOK TO MECHANIC AND CAUSE WAS TIMING CHAIN GUIDES BROKEN. SHINY MARKS CAN BE SEEN ON THE CHAIN. CAN BE HEARD WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, NAMELY WHEN THERE ISN'T MUCH WIND

Jun 17, 2019 Engine 59,000 mi

WHINING OF THE ENGINE TIMING CHAIN. VISIBLE MARKS ON CHAIN AND ROUGH IDLE ON CAR AND HARD STARTS. TOOK TO MECHANIC AND CAUSE WAS TIMING CHAIN GUIDES BROKEN. SHINY MARKS CAN BE SEEN ON THE CHAIN. CAN BE HEARD WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, NAMELY WHEN THERE ISN'T MUCH WIND

Jun 3, 2019 Service Brakes 76,149 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. WHEN THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK, SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT CALLED SEWELL BMW OF GRAPEVINE (LOCATED AT 1111 E STATE HWY 114, GRAPEVINE, TX 76051) AND WAS INFOR...

Jun 3, 2019 Service Brakes 76,149 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. WHEN THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK, SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT CALLED SEWELL BMW OF GRAPEVINE (LOCATED AT 1111 E STATE HWY 114, GRAPEVINE, TX 76051) AND WAS INFOR...

Jun 1, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN LATE MARCH. WE HAVE ALREADY HAD TO GO TO THE REPAIR SHOP MORE THAN 3 OCCASIONS. I BELIEVE THEY ARE USING FAULTY PIECES IN VEHICLES. WE SPENT 13K AND PUT DOWN 4K. NOW WORKING 2 MONTHS THE REPAIRS ARE COSTING CLOSE TO 5K IN 2 MONTHS. I UNDERSTAND BUYING USED VEHICLES AS MY FIR...

Jun 1, 2019 Electrical System

PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN LATE MARCH. WE HAVE ALREADY HAD TO GO TO THE REPAIR SHOP MORE THAN 3 OCCASIONS. I BELIEVE THEY ARE USING FAULTY PIECES IN VEHICLES. WE SPENT 13K AND PUT DOWN 4K. NOW WORKING 2 MONTHS THE REPAIRS ARE COSTING CLOSE TO 5K IN 2 MONTHS. I UNDERSTAND BUYING USED VEHICLES AS MY FIR...

Jun 1, 2019 Engine

PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN LATE MARCH. WE HAVE ALREADY HAD TO GO TO THE REPAIR SHOP MORE THAN 3 OCCASIONS. I BELIEVE THEY ARE USING FAULTY PIECES IN VEHICLES. WE SPENT 13K AND PUT DOWN 4K. NOW WORKING 2 MONTHS THE REPAIRS ARE COSTING CLOSE TO 5K IN 2 MONTHS. I UNDERSTAND BUYING USED VEHICLES AS MY FIR...

Jun 1, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN LATE MARCH. WE HAVE ALREADY HAD TO GO TO THE REPAIR SHOP MORE THAN 3 OCCASIONS. I BELIEVE THEY ARE USING FAULTY PIECES IN VEHICLES. WE SPENT 13K AND PUT DOWN 4K. NOW WORKING 2 MONTHS THE REPAIRS ARE COSTING CLOSE TO 5K IN 2 MONTHS. I UNDERSTAND BUYING USED VEHICLES AS MY FIR...

Jun 1, 2019 Electrical System

PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN LATE MARCH. WE HAVE ALREADY HAD TO GO TO THE REPAIR SHOP MORE THAN 3 OCCASIONS. I BELIEVE THEY ARE USING FAULTY PIECES IN VEHICLES. WE SPENT 13K AND PUT DOWN 4K. NOW WORKING 2 MONTHS THE REPAIRS ARE COSTING CLOSE TO 5K IN 2 MONTHS. I UNDERSTAND BUYING USED VEHICLES AS MY FIR...

Jun 1, 2019 Engine

PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN LATE MARCH. WE HAVE ALREADY HAD TO GO TO THE REPAIR SHOP MORE THAN 3 OCCASIONS. I BELIEVE THEY ARE USING FAULTY PIECES IN VEHICLES. WE SPENT 13K AND PUT DOWN 4K. NOW WORKING 2 MONTHS THE REPAIRS ARE COSTING CLOSE TO 5K IN 2 MONTHS. I UNDERSTAND BUYING USED VEHICLES AS MY FIR...

Apr 22, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 104,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING FROM WORK AND THE CAR JUST INSTANTLY SHUT OFF ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CAR WOULDN'T GO INTO NEUTRAL. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ONLINE I SAW THAT IT'S A PROBLEM WHERE A LOT OF BMW OWNERS HAVE ENCOUNTERED. WHAT IF I GOT MY KIDS IN THE CAR THAT DAY

Apr 22, 2019 Engine 104,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING FROM WORK AND THE CAR JUST INSTANTLY SHUT OFF ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CAR WOULDN'T GO INTO NEUTRAL. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ONLINE I SAW THAT IT'S A PROBLEM WHERE A LOT OF BMW OWNERS HAVE ENCOUNTERED. WHAT IF I GOT MY KIDS IN THE CAR THAT DAY

Apr 22, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 104,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING FROM WORK AND THE CAR JUST INSTANTLY SHUT OFF ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CAR WOULDN'T GO INTO NEUTRAL. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ONLINE I SAW THAT IT'S A PROBLEM WHERE A LOT OF BMW OWNERS HAVE ENCOUNTERED. WHAT IF I GOT MY KIDS IN THE CAR THAT DAY

Apr 22, 2019 Engine 104,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING FROM WORK AND THE CAR JUST INSTANTLY SHUT OFF ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CAR WOULDN'T GO INTO NEUTRAL. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ONLINE I SAW THAT IT'S A PROBLEM WHERE A LOT OF BMW OWNERS HAVE ENCOUNTERED. WHAT IF I GOT MY KIDS IN THE CAR THAT DAY

Apr 21, 2019 Electrical System 34,996 mi

DOOR LOCKING MECHANISM I STARTING TO FAIL. AT TIMES IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN A DOOR FROM THE INSIDE BECAUSE OF THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR WHEN THE REST OF THE CAR IS UNLOCKED. CURRENTLY, THE ONLY METHOD TO UNLOCK IT WOULD BE FROM THE KEY OR THE DOOR UNLOCK BUTTON IN THE CENTER OF THE VEHICLE. THIS COULD...

Apr 21, 2019 Electrical System 34,996 mi

DOOR LOCKING MECHANISM I STARTING TO FAIL. AT TIMES IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN A DOOR FROM THE INSIDE BECAUSE OF THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR WHEN THE REST OF THE CAR IS UNLOCKED. CURRENTLY, THE ONLY METHOD TO UNLOCK IT WOULD BE FROM THE KEY OR THE DOOR UNLOCK BUTTON IN THE CENTER OF THE VEHICLE. THIS COULD...

Apr 7, 2019 Service Brakes

DRIVER SIDE BRAKE LIGHT AND SIGNAL LIGHT CONNECTOR MALFUNCTION

Apr 7, 2019 Air Bags Crash Fire 48,000 mi

CAR INVOLVED IN REAR END COLLISION AND CAR CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED UP. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CAR WAS IN SLOW MOTION APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT WHEN HIT IN REAR . ROAD CONDITIONS SUNNY AND DRY. MY CAR WAS PUSHED INTO CAR IN FRONT CAUSING MORE DAMAGE. ACCIDENT OCCURRED IN ILLINOIS 159 IN GLEN CARBON...

Apr 7, 2019 Structure Crash Fire 48,000 mi

CAR INVOLVED IN REAR END COLLISION AND CAR CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED UP. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CAR WAS IN SLOW MOTION APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT WHEN HIT IN REAR . ROAD CONDITIONS SUNNY AND DRY. MY CAR WAS PUSHED INTO CAR IN FRONT CAUSING MORE DAMAGE. ACCIDENT OCCURRED IN ILLINOIS 159 IN GLEN CARBON...

Apr 7, 2019 Engine Crash Fire 48,000 mi

CAR INVOLVED IN REAR END COLLISION AND CAR CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED UP. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CAR WAS IN SLOW MOTION APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT WHEN HIT IN REAR . ROAD CONDITIONS SUNNY AND DRY. MY CAR WAS PUSHED INTO CAR IN FRONT CAUSING MORE DAMAGE. ACCIDENT OCCURRED IN ILLINOIS 159 IN GLEN CARBON...

Apr 7, 2019 Service Brakes

DRIVER SIDE BRAKE LIGHT AND SIGNAL LIGHT CONNECTOR MALFUNCTION

Apr 7, 2019 Air Bags Crash Fire 48,000 mi

CAR INVOLVED IN REAR END COLLISION AND CAR CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED UP. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CAR WAS IN SLOW MOTION APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT WHEN HIT IN REAR . ROAD CONDITIONS SUNNY AND DRY. MY CAR WAS PUSHED INTO CAR IN FRONT CAUSING MORE DAMAGE. ACCIDENT OCCURRED IN ILLINOIS 159 IN GLEN CARBON...

Apr 7, 2019 Structure Crash Fire 48,000 mi

CAR INVOLVED IN REAR END COLLISION AND CAR CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED UP. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CAR WAS IN SLOW MOTION APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT WHEN HIT IN REAR . ROAD CONDITIONS SUNNY AND DRY. MY CAR WAS PUSHED INTO CAR IN FRONT CAUSING MORE DAMAGE. ACCIDENT OCCURRED IN ILLINOIS 159 IN GLEN CARBON...

Apr 7, 2019 Engine Crash Fire 48,000 mi

CAR INVOLVED IN REAR END COLLISION AND CAR CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED UP. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CAR WAS IN SLOW MOTION APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT WHEN HIT IN REAR . ROAD CONDITIONS SUNNY AND DRY. MY CAR WAS PUSHED INTO CAR IN FRONT CAUSING MORE DAMAGE. ACCIDENT OCCURRED IN ILLINOIS 159 IN GLEN CARBON...

Apr 1, 2019 Air Bags 67,000 mi

AN AIRBAG FAULT APPEARS AS 'PASSENGER RESTRAINING MALFUNCTION. KEEP WEARING SEATBELT AND CONTACT NEAREST DEALER. ' THIS CODE CAME UP OVER A YEAR AGO AND THE DEALER CLEARED THE CODE. NOW IT'S BACK AFTER BEING ON AND OFF FOR OVER 6MONTHS. THIS TIME IT'S CONSTANT AND THE DEALER TODAY SAID THAT THE SEN...

Apr 1, 2019 Air Bags 67,000 mi

AN AIRBAG FAULT APPEARS AS 'PASSENGER RESTRAINING MALFUNCTION. KEEP WEARING SEATBELT AND CONTACT NEAREST DEALER. ' THIS CODE CAME UP OVER A YEAR AGO AND THE DEALER CLEARED THE CODE. NOW IT'S BACK AFTER BEING ON AND OFF FOR OVER 6MONTHS. THIS TIME IT'S CONSTANT AND THE DEALER TODAY SAID THAT THE SEN...

Apr 1, 2019 Air Bags 67,000 mi

AN AIRBAG FAULT APPEARS AS 'PASSENGER RESTRAINING MALFUNCTION. KEEP WEARING SEATBELT AND CONTACT NEAREST DEALER. ' THIS CODE CAME UP OVER A YEAR AGO AND THE DEALER CLEARED THE CODE. NOW IT'S BACK AFTER BEING ON AND OFF FOR OVER 6MONTHS. THIS TIME IT'S CONSTANT AND THE DEALER TODAY SAID THAT THE SEN...

Apr 1, 2019 Air Bags 67,000 mi

AN AIRBAG FAULT APPEARS AS 'PASSENGER RESTRAINING MALFUNCTION. KEEP WEARING SEATBELT AND CONTACT NEAREST DEALER. ' THIS CODE CAME UP OVER A YEAR AGO AND THE DEALER CLEARED THE CODE. NOW IT'S BACK AFTER BEING ON AND OFF FOR OVER 6MONTHS. THIS TIME IT'S CONSTANT AND THE DEALER TODAY SAID THAT THE SEN...

Mar 12, 2019 Electrical System 72,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FWY. THE SYSTEM IN MY CAR ANOUNCED FOR ME TO STOP AS IT WAS DETECTING AN ERROR. I PULLED ASIDE TURN OFF THE ENGINE, WAITED SOME TIME, TURNED ENGINE BACK ON AND CAR WOULD NOT START. CALLED TOWING SERVICES AND TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. PER MECHANIC THE MOTOR ENGINE DIED. HAD NO CAR SIN...

Mar 12, 2019 Engine 72,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FWY. THE SYSTEM IN MY CAR ANOUNCED FOR ME TO STOP AS IT WAS DETECTING AN ERROR. I PULLED ASIDE TURN OFF THE ENGINE, WAITED SOME TIME, TURNED ENGINE BACK ON AND CAR WOULD NOT START. CALLED TOWING SERVICES AND TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. PER MECHANIC THE MOTOR ENGINE DIED. HAD NO CAR SIN...

Mar 12, 2019 Electrical System 72,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FWY. THE SYSTEM IN MY CAR ANOUNCED FOR ME TO STOP AS IT WAS DETECTING AN ERROR. I PULLED ASIDE TURN OFF THE ENGINE, WAITED SOME TIME, TURNED ENGINE BACK ON AND CAR WOULD NOT START. CALLED TOWING SERVICES AND TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. PER MECHANIC THE MOTOR ENGINE DIED. HAD NO CAR SIN...

Mar 12, 2019 Engine 72,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FWY. THE SYSTEM IN MY CAR ANOUNCED FOR ME TO STOP AS IT WAS DETECTING AN ERROR. I PULLED ASIDE TURN OFF THE ENGINE, WAITED SOME TIME, TURNED ENGINE BACK ON AND CAR WOULD NOT START. CALLED TOWING SERVICES AND TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. PER MECHANIC THE MOTOR ENGINE DIED. HAD NO CAR SIN...

Feb 8, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 60,800 mi

AT STOP LIGHT, WARNING ON THE DASHBOARD "DRIVE MODERATELY, INCREASED STEERING EFFORT REQUIRED. CONSULT SERVICE CENTER." THE STEERING WAS VERY TOUGH TO ROTATE AND IT CREATED PANIC. AFTER A COUPLE OF HOURS, RESTARTED CAR AND THE STEERING WAS MORE MANAGEABLE. DEALER CAME BACK SUGGESTING THE CAR NEEDS...

Feb 8, 2019 Steering 60,800 mi

AT STOP LIGHT, WARNING ON THE DASHBOARD "DRIVE MODERATELY, INCREASED STEERING EFFORT REQUIRED. CONSULT SERVICE CENTER." THE STEERING WAS VERY TOUGH TO ROTATE AND IT CREATED PANIC. AFTER A COUPLE OF HOURS, RESTARTED CAR AND THE STEERING WAS MORE MANAGEABLE. DEALER CAME BACK SUGGESTING THE CAR NEEDS...

Feb 8, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 60,800 mi

AT STOP LIGHT, WARNING ON THE DASHBOARD "DRIVE MODERATELY, INCREASED STEERING EFFORT REQUIRED. CONSULT SERVICE CENTER." THE STEERING WAS VERY TOUGH TO ROTATE AND IT CREATED PANIC. AFTER A COUPLE OF HOURS, RESTARTED CAR AND THE STEERING WAS MORE MANAGEABLE. DEALER CAME BACK SUGGESTING THE CAR NEEDS...

Feb 8, 2019 Steering 60,800 mi

AT STOP LIGHT, WARNING ON THE DASHBOARD "DRIVE MODERATELY, INCREASED STEERING EFFORT REQUIRED. CONSULT SERVICE CENTER." THE STEERING WAS VERY TOUGH TO ROTATE AND IT CREATED PANIC. AFTER A COUPLE OF HOURS, RESTARTED CAR AND THE STEERING WAS MORE MANAGEABLE. DEALER CAME BACK SUGGESTING THE CAR NEEDS...

Jan 24, 2019 Unknown Or Other 66,321 mi

THERE IS A TURBO PROBLEM. MY CAR IS SHAKING WHEN I TURN IT ON. WHEN I REVERSE, THE CAR SHUTS DOWN.

Jan 24, 2019 Unknown Or Other 66,321 mi

THERE IS A TURBO PROBLEM. MY CAR IS SHAKING WHEN I TURN IT ON. WHEN I REVERSE, THE CAR SHUTS DOWN.

Jan 23, 2019 Service Brakes Crash 65 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS GOING DOWN A HILL (STRAIGHT FORWARD) ON A CA CITY STREET WHEN THE DRIVER SHIFTED FROM AUTO TO MANUAL GEAR. INSTEAD OF WORKING AS EXPECTED, THE CAR UNDERWENT A SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND BRAKING PROVED INEFFECTIVE. THROUGH A COUPLE SECONDS OF ATTEMPTED BRAKING WITH NO RESPONSE, THE CAR K...

Jan 23, 2019 Electrical System Crash 65 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS GOING DOWN A HILL (STRAIGHT FORWARD) ON A CA CITY STREET WHEN THE DRIVER SHIFTED FROM AUTO TO MANUAL GEAR. INSTEAD OF WORKING AS EXPECTED, THE CAR UNDERWENT A SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND BRAKING PROVED INEFFECTIVE. THROUGH A COUPLE SECONDS OF ATTEMPTED BRAKING WITH NO RESPONSE, THE CAR K...

Jan 23, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 65 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS GOING DOWN A HILL (STRAIGHT FORWARD) ON A CA CITY STREET WHEN THE DRIVER SHIFTED FROM AUTO TO MANUAL GEAR. INSTEAD OF WORKING AS EXPECTED, THE CAR UNDERWENT A SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND BRAKING PROVED INEFFECTIVE. THROUGH A COUPLE SECONDS OF ATTEMPTED BRAKING WITH NO RESPONSE, THE CAR K...

Jan 23, 2019 Service Brakes Crash 65 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS GOING DOWN A HILL (STRAIGHT FORWARD) ON A CA CITY STREET WHEN THE DRIVER SHIFTED FROM AUTO TO MANUAL GEAR. INSTEAD OF WORKING AS EXPECTED, THE CAR UNDERWENT A SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND BRAKING PROVED INEFFECTIVE. THROUGH A COUPLE SECONDS OF ATTEMPTED BRAKING WITH NO RESPONSE, THE CAR K...

Jan 23, 2019 Electrical System Crash 65 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS GOING DOWN A HILL (STRAIGHT FORWARD) ON A CA CITY STREET WHEN THE DRIVER SHIFTED FROM AUTO TO MANUAL GEAR. INSTEAD OF WORKING AS EXPECTED, THE CAR UNDERWENT A SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND BRAKING PROVED INEFFECTIVE. THROUGH A COUPLE SECONDS OF ATTEMPTED BRAKING WITH NO RESPONSE, THE CAR K...

Jan 23, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 65 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS GOING DOWN A HILL (STRAIGHT FORWARD) ON A CA CITY STREET WHEN THE DRIVER SHIFTED FROM AUTO TO MANUAL GEAR. INSTEAD OF WORKING AS EXPECTED, THE CAR UNDERWENT A SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND BRAKING PROVED INEFFECTIVE. THROUGH A COUPLE SECONDS OF ATTEMPTED BRAKING WITH NO RESPONSE, THE CAR K...

Dec 25, 2018 Engine

A BURN SMELL IS COMING THRU THE VENT

Dec 25, 2018 Engine

A BURN SMELL IS COMING THRU THE VENT

Dec 10, 2018 Unknown Or Other 134,000 mi

DRIVING WEST ON I-70 FROM INDIANAPOLIS, IN TOWARDS TERRE HAUTE, IN SUNROOF EXPLODED OUTWARD. EXTREMELY LOUD NOISE LIKE GUN SHOT. VERY LITTLE TRAFFIC AND NOTHING HIT MY CAR. GOING 70 IN 70MPH ZONE. TEMP APPROX. 38 DEGREES. GLASS FELL IN TO VEHICLE AND ON ME AND IN HAIR.

Dec 10, 2018 Unknown Or Other 134,000 mi

DRIVING WEST ON I-70 FROM INDIANAPOLIS, IN TOWARDS TERRE HAUTE, IN SUNROOF EXPLODED OUTWARD. EXTREMELY LOUD NOISE LIKE GUN SHOT. VERY LITTLE TRAFFIC AND NOTHING HIT MY CAR. GOING 70 IN 70MPH ZONE. TEMP APPROX. 38 DEGREES. GLASS FELL IN TO VEHICLE AND ON ME AND IN HAIR.

Nov 26, 2018 Structure 26,000 mi

WHEN IN PARK OR WITH ENGINE "OFF" THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS FAIL TO OPEN WHEN INTERNAL HANDLE IS PULLED. THE PIN RISES WHEN HANDLED IS PULLED AND RETRACTS BACK WHEN HANDLE IS RELEASED FAILING TO "UNLOCK" THE DOOR. VEHICLE CANNOT BE EXITED IN A CASE WHEN FAST EGGRES IS NEEDED OR WHEN THERE IS NO...

Nov 26, 2018 Structure 26,000 mi

WHEN IN PARK OR WITH ENGINE "OFF" THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS FAIL TO OPEN WHEN INTERNAL HANDLE IS PULLED. THE PIN RISES WHEN HANDLED IS PULLED AND RETRACTS BACK WHEN HANDLE IS RELEASED FAILING TO "UNLOCK" THE DOOR. VEHICLE CANNOT BE EXITED IN A CASE WHEN FAST EGGRES IS NEEDED OR WHEN THERE IS NO...

Oct 27, 2018 Air Bags 46,000 mi

PASSENGER AIRBAG RESTRAINT ERROR OCCURS SECONDARY TO A FAULTY BATTERY CABLE.

Oct 27, 2018 Air Bags 46,000 mi

PASSENGER AIRBAG RESTRAINT ERROR OCCURS SECONDARY TO A FAULTY BATTERY CABLE.

Oct 27, 2018 Air Bags 46,000 mi

PASSENGER AIRBAG RESTRAINT ERROR OCCURS SECONDARY TO A FAULTY BATTERY CABLE.

Oct 27, 2018 Air Bags 46,000 mi

PASSENGER AIRBAG RESTRAINT ERROR OCCURS SECONDARY TO A FAULTY BATTERY CABLE.

Oct 18, 2018 Electrical System 125,573 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COOLANT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ADDED COOLANT, BUT THE INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SENSOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. ...

Oct 18, 2018 Electrical System 125,573 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COOLANT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ADDED COOLANT, BUT THE INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SENSOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. ...

Aug 11, 2018 Engine 80,000 mi

VEHICLE BEGAN NOT RESPONDING TO GAS INPUT AND TURBO STARTED GOING OUT. DIAGNOSTIC APPEARED TO REVEAL WASTE GATE OPERATOR MALFUNCTION, BUT FURTHER ANALYSIS SHOWED COMPLETE TURBO REPLACEMENT REQUIRED. VEHICLE BEGAN MAKING HIGH PITCHED NOISE AT VARIOUS POINTS (IDLE AND ACCELERATION). LESS THAN 90K MILE...

Aug 11, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

VEHICLE BEGAN NOT RESPONDING TO GAS INPUT AND TURBO STARTED GOING OUT. DIAGNOSTIC APPEARED TO REVEAL WASTE GATE OPERATOR MALFUNCTION, BUT FURTHER ANALYSIS SHOWED COMPLETE TURBO REPLACEMENT REQUIRED. VEHICLE BEGAN MAKING HIGH PITCHED NOISE AT VARIOUS POINTS (IDLE AND ACCELERATION). LESS THAN 90K MILE...

Aug 11, 2018 Engine 80,000 mi

VEHICLE BEGAN NOT RESPONDING TO GAS INPUT AND TURBO STARTED GOING OUT. DIAGNOSTIC APPEARED TO REVEAL WASTE GATE OPERATOR MALFUNCTION, BUT FURTHER ANALYSIS SHOWED COMPLETE TURBO REPLACEMENT REQUIRED. VEHICLE BEGAN MAKING HIGH PITCHED NOISE AT VARIOUS POINTS (IDLE AND ACCELERATION). LESS THAN 90K MILE...

Aug 11, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

VEHICLE BEGAN NOT RESPONDING TO GAS INPUT AND TURBO STARTED GOING OUT. DIAGNOSTIC APPEARED TO REVEAL WASTE GATE OPERATOR MALFUNCTION, BUT FURTHER ANALYSIS SHOWED COMPLETE TURBO REPLACEMENT REQUIRED. VEHICLE BEGAN MAKING HIGH PITCHED NOISE AT VARIOUS POINTS (IDLE AND ACCELERATION). LESS THAN 90K MILE...

Aug 6, 2018 Unknown Or Other 40,000 mi

HAVE A 2013 BMW 328I WITH MELTING INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES. I SEE THAT THERE IS A KNOW PROBLEM. WHY ISN'T A RECALL. THIS BLACK GOO GETS ALL OVER YOUR HANDS

Aug 6, 2018 Unknown Or Other 40,000 mi

HAVE A 2013 BMW 328I WITH MELTING INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES. I SEE THAT THERE IS A KNOW PROBLEM. WHY ISN'T A RECALL. THIS BLACK GOO GETS ALL OVER YOUR HANDS

Jul 13, 2018 Air Bags 67,000 mi

GETTING AN INTERMITTENT PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. IT STATES THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL BE DEACTIVATED. THE ERROR IS OCCURRING WHEN A PASSENGER IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, AND ALSO NOW WHEN THE SEAT IS EMPTY. AFTER SEARCHING THIS ERROR MESSAGE, THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH DIFFER...

Jul 13, 2018 Air Bags 67,000 mi

GETTING AN INTERMITTENT PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. IT STATES THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL BE DEACTIVATED. THE ERROR IS OCCURRING WHEN A PASSENGER IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, AND ALSO NOW WHEN THE SEAT IS EMPTY. AFTER SEARCHING THIS ERROR MESSAGE, THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH DIFFER...

Jul 13, 2018 Seat Belts 67,000 mi

GETTING AN INTERMITTENT PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. IT STATES THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL BE DEACTIVATED. THE ERROR IS OCCURRING WHEN A PASSENGER IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, AND ALSO NOW WHEN THE SEAT IS EMPTY. AFTER SEARCHING THIS ERROR MESSAGE, THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH DIFFER...

Jul 13, 2018 Seats 67,000 mi

GETTING AN INTERMITTENT PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. IT STATES THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL BE DEACTIVATED. THE ERROR IS OCCURRING WHEN A PASSENGER IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, AND ALSO NOW WHEN THE SEAT IS EMPTY. AFTER SEARCHING THIS ERROR MESSAGE, THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH DIFFER...

Jul 13, 2018 Air Bags 67,000 mi

GETTING AN INTERMITTENT PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. IT STATES THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL BE DEACTIVATED. THE ERROR IS OCCURRING WHEN A PASSENGER IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, AND ALSO NOW WHEN THE SEAT IS EMPTY. AFTER SEARCHING THIS ERROR MESSAGE, THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH DIFFER...

Jul 13, 2018 Air Bags 67,000 mi

GETTING AN INTERMITTENT PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. IT STATES THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL BE DEACTIVATED. THE ERROR IS OCCURRING WHEN A PASSENGER IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, AND ALSO NOW WHEN THE SEAT IS EMPTY. AFTER SEARCHING THIS ERROR MESSAGE, THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH DIFFER...

Jul 13, 2018 Seat Belts 67,000 mi

GETTING AN INTERMITTENT PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. IT STATES THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL BE DEACTIVATED. THE ERROR IS OCCURRING WHEN A PASSENGER IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, AND ALSO NOW WHEN THE SEAT IS EMPTY. AFTER SEARCHING THIS ERROR MESSAGE, THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH DIFFER...

Jul 13, 2018 Seats 67,000 mi

GETTING AN INTERMITTENT PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. IT STATES THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL BE DEACTIVATED. THE ERROR IS OCCURRING WHEN A PASSENGER IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, AND ALSO NOW WHEN THE SEAT IS EMPTY. AFTER SEARCHING THIS ERROR MESSAGE, THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH DIFFER...

Jul 11, 2018 Engine 99,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65MPH, THE PLASTIC TIMING CHAIN GUIDES BREAK CAUSING THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE TO DROP AND TIMING CHAIN SNAPS AND LEAD TO SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE WHILE CAR IS IN MOTION. THE ENGINE STOPS WORKING AND LOSES POWER WHILE MOVING WHICH IS DANGEROUS. BMW ISSUED A TSB FOR THIS ISS...

Jul 11, 2018 Engine 99,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65MPH, THE PLASTIC TIMING CHAIN GUIDES BREAK CAUSING THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE TO DROP AND TIMING CHAIN SNAPS AND LEAD TO SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE WHILE CAR IS IN MOTION. THE ENGINE STOPS WORKING AND LOSES POWER WHILE MOVING WHICH IS DANGEROUS. BMW ISSUED A TSB FOR THIS ISS...

Jun 19, 2018 Power Train 67,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE OIL PUMP AND DRIVETRAIN WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY JERKED AND STALLED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE BREAST, BUT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. ...

Jun 19, 2018 Engine 67,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE OIL PUMP AND DRIVETRAIN WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY JERKED AND STALLED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE BREAST, BUT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. ...

Jun 19, 2018 Power Train 67,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE OIL PUMP AND DRIVETRAIN WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY JERKED AND STALLED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE BREAST, BUT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. ...

Jun 19, 2018 Engine 67,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE OIL PUMP AND DRIVETRAIN WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY JERKED AND STALLED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE BREAST, BUT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. ...

Jun 18, 2018 Engine 70,000 mi

ON 2016 I WAS DRIVING ON A VERY BUSY PARKWAY IN THE AFTERNOON AT ABOUT 45 MPH (WHICH IS A LEGAL SPEED LIMIT) WHEN MY CAR STARTED SHUDDERING, SHAKING AND SLOWING DOWN AND A MESSAGE CAME ON SAYING "DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION." I IMMEDIATELY CALLED MY HUSBAND WHO TOLD ME TO PULL OVER AND SHUT OFF THE CAR ...

Jun 18, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 70,000 mi

ON 2016 I WAS DRIVING ON A VERY BUSY PARKWAY IN THE AFTERNOON AT ABOUT 45 MPH (WHICH IS A LEGAL SPEED LIMIT) WHEN MY CAR STARTED SHUDDERING, SHAKING AND SLOWING DOWN AND A MESSAGE CAME ON SAYING "DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION." I IMMEDIATELY CALLED MY HUSBAND WHO TOLD ME TO PULL OVER AND SHUT OFF THE CAR ...

Jun 18, 2018 Power Train 70,000 mi

ON 2016 I WAS DRIVING ON A VERY BUSY PARKWAY IN THE AFTERNOON AT ABOUT 45 MPH (WHICH IS A LEGAL SPEED LIMIT) WHEN MY CAR STARTED SHUDDERING, SHAKING AND SLOWING DOWN AND A MESSAGE CAME ON SAYING "DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION." I IMMEDIATELY CALLED MY HUSBAND WHO TOLD ME TO PULL OVER AND SHUT OFF THE CAR ...

Jun 18, 2018 Engine 70,000 mi

ON 2016 I WAS DRIVING ON A VERY BUSY PARKWAY IN THE AFTERNOON AT ABOUT 45 MPH (WHICH IS A LEGAL SPEED LIMIT) WHEN MY CAR STARTED SHUDDERING, SHAKING AND SLOWING DOWN AND A MESSAGE CAME ON SAYING "DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION." I IMMEDIATELY CALLED MY HUSBAND WHO TOLD ME TO PULL OVER AND SHUT OFF THE CAR ...

Jun 18, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 70,000 mi

ON 2016 I WAS DRIVING ON A VERY BUSY PARKWAY IN THE AFTERNOON AT ABOUT 45 MPH (WHICH IS A LEGAL SPEED LIMIT) WHEN MY CAR STARTED SHUDDERING, SHAKING AND SLOWING DOWN AND A MESSAGE CAME ON SAYING "DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION." I IMMEDIATELY CALLED MY HUSBAND WHO TOLD ME TO PULL OVER AND SHUT OFF THE CAR ...

Jun 18, 2018 Power Train 70,000 mi

ON 2016 I WAS DRIVING ON A VERY BUSY PARKWAY IN THE AFTERNOON AT ABOUT 45 MPH (WHICH IS A LEGAL SPEED LIMIT) WHEN MY CAR STARTED SHUDDERING, SHAKING AND SLOWING DOWN AND A MESSAGE CAME ON SAYING "DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION." I IMMEDIATELY CALLED MY HUSBAND WHO TOLD ME TO PULL OVER AND SHUT OFF THE CAR ...

Jun 14, 2018 Engine 96,000 mi

THERE'S A LEAKING COMING FROM THE ENGINE BAY AREA I REPLACE THE VALVE COVER GASKET BUT THAT HASN'T STOP THE SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE CAR I'VE SEEN IN SEVERAL BMW FORUMS THAT OWNERS OF 3 SERIES HAVE COMPLAIN ABOUT THESE AND THE TWO MAJOR PROBLEMS THAT CAUSE THIS IS 1. THE VALVE COVER GASKET OR THE T...

Jun 14, 2018 Engine 96,000 mi

THERE'S A LEAKING COMING FROM THE ENGINE BAY AREA I REPLACE THE VALVE COVER GASKET BUT THAT HASN'T STOP THE SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE CAR I'VE SEEN IN SEVERAL BMW FORUMS THAT OWNERS OF 3 SERIES HAVE COMPLAIN ABOUT THESE AND THE TWO MAJOR PROBLEMS THAT CAUSE THIS IS 1. THE VALVE COVER GASKET OR THE T...

May 12, 2018 Electrical System 55,000 mi

REAR LEFT BRAKE LIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL STOPPED WORKING. I HAVE CHECKED AND FOUND OUT THAT THE GROUND WIRE ON THE CONNECTOR HAS OVER HEATED AND BROKEN.

May 12, 2018 Exterior Lighting 55,000 mi

REAR LEFT BRAKE LIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL STOPPED WORKING. I HAVE CHECKED AND FOUND OUT THAT THE GROUND WIRE ON THE CONNECTOR HAS OVER HEATED AND BROKEN.

May 12, 2018 Electrical System 55,000 mi

REAR LEFT BRAKE LIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL STOPPED WORKING. I HAVE CHECKED AND FOUND OUT THAT THE GROUND WIRE ON THE CONNECTOR HAS OVER HEATED AND BROKEN.

May 12, 2018 Exterior Lighting 55,000 mi

REAR LEFT BRAKE LIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL STOPPED WORKING. I HAVE CHECKED AND FOUND OUT THAT THE GROUND WIRE ON THE CONNECTOR HAS OVER HEATED AND BROKEN.

Apr 25, 2018 Engine Crash 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND FAILED TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL. ADDITIONALLY, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK AND BACK, A HEAD CONCUSSION, RUPTURED BLOOD VESSEL...

Apr 25, 2018 Air Bags Crash 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND FAILED TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL. ADDITIONALLY, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK AND BACK, A HEAD CONCUSSION, RUPTURED BLOOD VESSEL...

Apr 25, 2018 Engine Crash 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND FAILED TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL. ADDITIONALLY, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK AND BACK, A HEAD CONCUSSION, RUPTURED BLOOD VESSEL...

Apr 25, 2018 Air Bags Crash 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND FAILED TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL. ADDITIONALLY, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK AND BACK, A HEAD CONCUSSION, RUPTURED BLOOD VESSEL...

Mar 29, 2018 Visibility/wiper 55,000 mi

MY SUNROOF SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE TO WORK WHICH CAUSED A LOUD NOISE AND SHARDS OF GLASS TO ENTER MY CAR. I DID NOT SEE ANYTHING THAT WOULD HAVE HIT THE SUNROOF TO CAUSE IT TO SHATTER. I HAVE SEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT EXPLODING SUNROOFS AND I WANTED TO SHARE MY STORY AS WELL. ...

Mar 29, 2018 Visibility 55,000 mi

MY SUNROOF SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE TO WORK WHICH CAUSED A LOUD NOISE AND SHARDS OF GLASS TO ENTER MY CAR. I DID NOT SEE ANYTHING THAT WOULD HAVE HIT THE SUNROOF TO CAUSE IT TO SHATTER. I HAVE SEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT EXPLODING SUNROOFS AND I WANTED TO SHARE MY STORY AS WELL. ...

Mar 29, 2018 Visibility/wiper 55,000 mi

MY SUNROOF SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE TO WORK WHICH CAUSED A LOUD NOISE AND SHARDS OF GLASS TO ENTER MY CAR. I DID NOT SEE ANYTHING THAT WOULD HAVE HIT THE SUNROOF TO CAUSE IT TO SHATTER. I HAVE SEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT EXPLODING SUNROOFS AND I WANTED TO SHARE MY STORY AS WELL. ...

Mar 29, 2018 Visibility 55,000 mi

MY SUNROOF SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE TO WORK WHICH CAUSED A LOUD NOISE AND SHARDS OF GLASS TO ENTER MY CAR. I DID NOT SEE ANYTHING THAT WOULD HAVE HIT THE SUNROOF TO CAUSE IT TO SHATTER. I HAVE SEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT EXPLODING SUNROOFS AND I WANTED TO SHARE MY STORY AS WELL. ...

Feb 24, 2018 Engine 53,000 mi

ARRIVED AT HOME, TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM HOOD AND SMELL OF SOMETHING BURNING. OPENED THE HOOD, AND SAW THAT THE SMOKE WAS DUE TO OIL DRIPPING ONTO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THERE WAS NO FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO DEALER DUE TO RISK OF FIRE. VIDEO IS AVAILABLE IF ...

Feb 24, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 53,000 mi

ARRIVED AT HOME, TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM HOOD AND SMELL OF SOMETHING BURNING. OPENED THE HOOD, AND SAW THAT THE SMOKE WAS DUE TO OIL DRIPPING ONTO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THERE WAS NO FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO DEALER DUE TO RISK OF FIRE. VIDEO IS AVAILABLE IF ...

Feb 24, 2018 Power Train 53,000 mi

ARRIVED AT HOME, TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM HOOD AND SMELL OF SOMETHING BURNING. OPENED THE HOOD, AND SAW THAT THE SMOKE WAS DUE TO OIL DRIPPING ONTO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THERE WAS NO FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO DEALER DUE TO RISK OF FIRE. VIDEO IS AVAILABLE IF ...

Feb 24, 2018 Engine 53,000 mi

ARRIVED AT HOME, TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM HOOD AND SMELL OF SOMETHING BURNING. OPENED THE HOOD, AND SAW THAT THE SMOKE WAS DUE TO OIL DRIPPING ONTO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THERE WAS NO FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO DEALER DUE TO RISK OF FIRE. VIDEO IS AVAILABLE IF ...

Feb 24, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 53,000 mi

ARRIVED AT HOME, TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM HOOD AND SMELL OF SOMETHING BURNING. OPENED THE HOOD, AND SAW THAT THE SMOKE WAS DUE TO OIL DRIPPING ONTO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THERE WAS NO FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO DEALER DUE TO RISK OF FIRE. VIDEO IS AVAILABLE IF ...

Feb 24, 2018 Power Train 53,000 mi

ARRIVED AT HOME, TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM HOOD AND SMELL OF SOMETHING BURNING. OPENED THE HOOD, AND SAW THAT THE SMOKE WAS DUE TO OIL DRIPPING ONTO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THERE WAS NO FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO DEALER DUE TO RISK OF FIRE. VIDEO IS AVAILABLE IF ...

Feb 6, 2018 Steering

WHILE DRIVING ON A FREEWAY, I GET THIS WARNING ON THE DASHBOARD "DRIVE MODERATELY, INCREASED STEERING EFFORT REQUIRED. CONSULT SERVICE CENTER." THE STEERING WAS VERY TOUGH TO ROTATE AND IT CREATED PANIC. I PULLED TO THE NEAREST PARKING LOT AND STOPPED. AFTER A COUPLE OF HOURS, THE STEERING WAS MORE...

Feb 6, 2018 Steering

WHILE DRIVING ON A FREEWAY, I GET THIS WARNING ON THE DASHBOARD "DRIVE MODERATELY, INCREASED STEERING EFFORT REQUIRED. CONSULT SERVICE CENTER." THE STEERING WAS VERY TOUGH TO ROTATE AND IT CREATED PANIC. I PULLED TO THE NEAREST PARKING LOT AND STOPPED. AFTER A COUPLE OF HOURS, THE STEERING WAS MORE...

Jan 3, 2018 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - CONTACTED DEALERSHIP A WHILE AGO BUT NO ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN YET TO REMEDY THE POTENTIALLY FATAL SITUATION.

Jan 3, 2018 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - CONTACTED DEALERSHIP A WHILE AGO BUT NO ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN YET TO REMEDY THE POTENTIALLY FATAL SITUATION.

Jan 1, 2018 Structure 19,000 mi

DOOR OPENING AND CLOSING- DR/SIDE, WHEN EXITING INNER DOOR HANDLE LOSES SPRING TENSION BECOMES LOOSE, AFTER EXITING DOOR WON'T CLOSE OR SOMETIMES WHEN INNER HANDLE BECOMES LOOSE INNER OR OUTER HANDLE WON'T OPEN DR/SIDE DOOR FORCING YOU TOEXIT ON THE PASSANGER SIDE WHILE VEHICLE IS STANDING

Jan 1, 2018 Structure 19,000 mi

DOOR OPENING AND CLOSING- DR/SIDE, WHEN EXITING INNER DOOR HANDLE LOSES SPRING TENSION BECOMES LOOSE, AFTER EXITING DOOR WON'T CLOSE OR SOMETIMES WHEN INNER HANDLE BECOMES LOOSE INNER OR OUTER HANDLE WON'T OPEN DR/SIDE DOOR FORCING YOU TOEXIT ON THE PASSANGER SIDE WHILE VEHICLE IS STANDING

Dec 13, 2017 Unknown Or Other 22,500 mi

DRIVER SUN VISOR/VANITY MIRROR FALLS OUT AT SWING ARM PERIODICALLY WHEN GOING OVER BUMP OR ROUGH ROAD. THIS HAPPENS WHEN IT IS PULLED OUT AT AN ANGLE TO SHIELD FROM SUN COMING IN FROM SIDE. IT FALLS ON YOUR HEAD. THERE IS A WIRE THAT RETAINS IT SO IT DOESN'T FALL TO THE FLOOR BUT SWINGS IN THE AIR....

Dec 13, 2017 Unknown Or Other 22,500 mi

DRIVER SUN VISOR/VANITY MIRROR FALLS OUT AT SWING ARM PERIODICALLY WHEN GOING OVER BUMP OR ROUGH ROAD. THIS HAPPENS WHEN IT IS PULLED OUT AT AN ANGLE TO SHIELD FROM SUN COMING IN FROM SIDE. IT FALLS ON YOUR HEAD. THERE IS A WIRE THAT RETAINS IT SO IT DOESN'T FALL TO THE FLOOR BUT SWINGS IN THE AIR....

Dec 3, 2017 Engine 49,451 mi

I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE WITH $7000 DOWN AND THE FIRST WEEK THE "DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION" WARNING CAME ON AS I WAS ENTERING THE FREEWAY. THEY SAID IT HAD TO DO WITH THE TURBO. IT HAS BEEN LESS THAN 2 YEARS AND MY CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 7 TIMES FOR A "DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION". I HAVE HAD TO PULL OVER I...

Dec 3, 2017 Engine 49,451 mi

I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE WITH $7000 DOWN AND THE FIRST WEEK THE "DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION" WARNING CAME ON AS I WAS ENTERING THE FREEWAY. THEY SAID IT HAD TO DO WITH THE TURBO. IT HAS BEEN LESS THAN 2 YEARS AND MY CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 7 TIMES FOR A "DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION". I HAVE HAD TO PULL OVER I...

Nov 13, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL ; MY CAR IS ON THE RECALL LIST BUT KNOW ONE AT THE DEULER KNOW ANYTHING OF A RECALL FOR BMW

Nov 13, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL ; MY CAR IS ON THE RECALL LIST BUT KNOW ONE AT THE DEULER KNOW ANYTHING OF A RECALL FOR BMW

Sep 20, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTA...

Sep 20, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTA...

Sep 6, 2017 Engine 80,000 mi

TRAVELLING AT 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY I GOT A MESSAGE "DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION". BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO STOP, THE CAR SHUT DOWN. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THE PLASTIC TIMING CHAIN COVER BROKE OFF AND PERMANENTLY DAMAGED THE ENGINE. IT WILL COST ME $8300 TO REPAIR. AFTER SOME RESEARCH, I...

Sep 6, 2017 Engine 80,000 mi

TRAVELLING AT 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY I GOT A MESSAGE "DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION". BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO STOP, THE CAR SHUT DOWN. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THE PLASTIC TIMING CHAIN COVER BROKE OFF AND PERMANENTLY DAMAGED THE ENGINE. IT WILL COST ME $8300 TO REPAIR. AFTER SOME RESEARCH, I...

Sep 2, 2017 Structure

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO OPEN BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FRONT DOORS, PULLING ON THE HANDLE TWICE WOULD NOT UNLOCK AND OPEN THE DOOR. THE ONLY WAY TO EXIT THE VEHICLE IS BY PRESSING THE ELECTRICAL UNLOCK BUTTON. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY, THE DATE BELOW IS ONLY ONE OF THE MANY OCCURRENCES....

Sep 2, 2017 Structure

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO OPEN BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FRONT DOORS, PULLING ON THE HANDLE TWICE WOULD NOT UNLOCK AND OPEN THE DOOR. THE ONLY WAY TO EXIT THE VEHICLE IS BY PRESSING THE ELECTRICAL UNLOCK BUTTON. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY, THE DATE BELOW IS ONLY ONE OF THE MANY OCCURRENCES....

Aug 14, 2017 Engine 29,600 mi

ON 6/5/2017 I WAS DRIVING ON A VERY BUSY GARDEN STATE PARKWAY IN THE AFTERNOON AT ABOUT 65 MPH (WHICH IS A LEGAL SPEED LIMIT) WHEN MY CAR STARTED SHUDDERING, SHAKING AND SLOWING DOWN AND A MESSAGE CAME ON SAYING "DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION." I IMMEDIATELY CALLED MY HUSBAND WHO TOLD ME TO PULL OVER AN...

Aug 14, 2017 Engine 29,600 mi

ON 6/5/2017 I WAS DRIVING ON A VERY BUSY GARDEN STATE PARKWAY IN THE AFTERNOON AT ABOUT 65 MPH (WHICH IS A LEGAL SPEED LIMIT) WHEN MY CAR STARTED SHUDDERING, SHAKING AND SLOWING DOWN AND A MESSAGE CAME ON SAYING "DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION." I IMMEDIATELY CALLED MY HUSBAND WHO TOLD ME TO PULL OVER AN...

Jul 12, 2017 Seat Belts 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED AN ISSUE WITH THE SEAT BELT LATCHING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NALLEY BMW OF DECATUR WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF ...

Jul 12, 2017 Seat Belts 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED AN ISSUE WITH THE SEAT BELT LATCHING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NALLEY BMW OF DECATUR WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF ...

Jul 11, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (BRIAN HARRIS ...

Jul 11, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (BRIAN HARRIS ...

May 25, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, IT INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE BACK WALL OF THE GARAGE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO INJURIES WERE SUS...

May 25, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, IT INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE BACK WALL OF THE GARAGE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO INJURIES WERE SUS...

May 23, 2017 Engine 71,000 mi

TIMING CHAIN IS MAKING A WHINE AND A RATTLE SOUND WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING. THE N20 ENGINE (TWIN TURBO 4 CYLINDER) IN THIS CAR ANY MANY OTHER BMW VEHICLES TIMING CHAINS ARE KNOWN TO STRETCH AND BREAK ALONG WITH THE ORIGINAL BROWN/DARK ORANGE COLOR PLASTIC TIMING CHAIN GUARD RAIL. THE TIMING CHAIN GUA...

May 23, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 57,943 mi

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE CAUSED CAR TO CEASE OPERATING. CAR SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY WHILE IN MOTION. I WAS DRIVING THROUGH A PARKING STRUCTURE AT THE TIME. ULTIMATELY, THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR REPAIR.

May 23, 2017 Engine 71,000 mi

TIMING CHAIN IS MAKING A WHINE AND A RATTLE SOUND WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING. THE N20 ENGINE (TWIN TURBO 4 CYLINDER) IN THIS CAR ANY MANY OTHER BMW VEHICLES TIMING CHAINS ARE KNOWN TO STRETCH AND BREAK ALONG WITH THE ORIGINAL BROWN/DARK ORANGE COLOR PLASTIC TIMING CHAIN GUARD RAIL. THE TIMING CHAIN GUA...

May 23, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 57,943 mi

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE CAUSED CAR TO CEASE OPERATING. CAR SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY WHILE IN MOTION. I WAS DRIVING THROUGH A PARKING STRUCTURE AT THE TIME. ULTIMATELY, THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR REPAIR.

May 19, 2017 Air Bags 50,150 mi

PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR MAT HAS FAILED DISABLING AIR BAGS IN VEHICLE

May 19, 2017 Air Bags 50,150 mi

PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR MAT HAS FAILED DISABLING AIR BAGS IN VEHICLE

May 18, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE LOCAL DEAL...

May 18, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE LOCAL DEAL...

May 12, 2017 Engine Fire 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY DRIFTED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WHEELS NEEDED TO BE ALIGNED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMI...

May 12, 2017 Wheels Fire 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY DRIFTED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WHEELS NEEDED TO BE ALIGNED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMI...

May 12, 2017 Engine Fire 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY DRIFTED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WHEELS NEEDED TO BE ALIGNED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMI...

May 12, 2017 Wheels Fire 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY DRIFTED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WHEELS NEEDED TO BE ALIGNED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMI...

Apr 28, 2017 Electrical System 22,000 mi

I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND ASKED FOR THIS LOCK ISSUE TO BE REPAIRED AT LEAST 6 TIMES DURING THE PAST FIVE YEARS. OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS THE ISSUE HAPPENS MORE FREQUENTLY. AT TIMES I AM IN THE CAR WITHOUT IT RUNNING, THEN I GO TO OPEN THE DOOR AND I AM LOCKED INSIDE. THE HANDLE ACT...

Apr 28, 2017 Unknown Or Other 22,000 mi

I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND ASKED FOR THIS LOCK ISSUE TO BE REPAIRED AT LEAST 6 TIMES DURING THE PAST FIVE YEARS. OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS THE ISSUE HAPPENS MORE FREQUENTLY. AT TIMES I AM IN THE CAR WITHOUT IT RUNNING, THEN I GO TO OPEN THE DOOR AND I AM LOCKED INSIDE. THE HANDLE ACT...

Apr 28, 2017 Electrical System 22,000 mi

I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND ASKED FOR THIS LOCK ISSUE TO BE REPAIRED AT LEAST 6 TIMES DURING THE PAST FIVE YEARS. OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS THE ISSUE HAPPENS MORE FREQUENTLY. AT TIMES I AM IN THE CAR WITHOUT IT RUNNING, THEN I GO TO OPEN THE DOOR AND I AM LOCKED INSIDE. THE HANDLE ACT...

Apr 28, 2017 Unknown Or Other 22,000 mi

I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND ASKED FOR THIS LOCK ISSUE TO BE REPAIRED AT LEAST 6 TIMES DURING THE PAST FIVE YEARS. OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS THE ISSUE HAPPENS MORE FREQUENTLY. AT TIMES I AM IN THE CAR WITHOUT IT RUNNING, THEN I GO TO OPEN THE DOOR AND I AM LOCKED INSIDE. THE HANDLE ACT...

Apr 27, 2017 Engine 38,980 mi

WHILE DRIVING CAR COMPLETELY STALLED OUT FOR NO SPECIFIC REASON. THIS OCCURRED ON FREEWAY WITH CARS ALL AROUND I WAS LUCKY TO BE ABLE TO COAST TO SHOULDER. CHECKED ON BOARD VEHICLE STATUS ALL CHECKED "OK". AFTER A SHORT TIME CAR STARTED RIGHT UP DROVE IT HOME AND NEXT MORNING IT STALLED OUT AGAIN ...

Apr 27, 2017 Engine 38,980 mi

WHILE DRIVING CAR COMPLETELY STALLED OUT FOR NO SPECIFIC REASON. THIS OCCURRED ON FREEWAY WITH CARS ALL AROUND I WAS LUCKY TO BE ABLE TO COAST TO SHOULDER. CHECKED ON BOARD VEHICLE STATUS ALL CHECKED "OK". AFTER A SHORT TIME CAR STARTED RIGHT UP DROVE IT HOME AND NEXT MORNING IT STALLED OUT AGAIN ...

Apr 14, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 44,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT SMELLED STRONG FUEL ODORS IN THE VEHICLE. THE ODOR WAS ALSO PRESENT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING FUELED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRE...

Apr 14, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 44,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT SMELLED STRONG FUEL ODORS IN THE VEHICLE. THE ODOR WAS ALSO PRESENT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING FUELED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRE...

Feb 16, 2017 Structure

LIGHT CRACKS, CHIPS, DEFECTS INSIDE OF HEADLIGHT HOUSING. VEHICLES ARE NOT THAT OLD AND THE DEFECT TENDS TO APPEAR ON ALL F30 BMW 3 SERIES MODELS. COULD WORSEN OVER TIME AND CREATE VISIBILITY ISSUES.

Feb 16, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

LIGHT CRACKS, CHIPS, DEFECTS INSIDE OF HEADLIGHT HOUSING. VEHICLES ARE NOT THAT OLD AND THE DEFECT TENDS TO APPEAR ON ALL F30 BMW 3 SERIES MODELS. COULD WORSEN OVER TIME AND CREATE VISIBILITY ISSUES.

Feb 16, 2017 Electrical System

LIGHT CRACKS, CHIPS, DEFECTS INSIDE OF HEADLIGHT HOUSING. VEHICLES ARE NOT THAT OLD AND THE DEFECT TENDS TO APPEAR ON ALL F30 BMW 3 SERIES MODELS. COULD WORSEN OVER TIME AND CREATE VISIBILITY ISSUES.

Feb 16, 2017 Structure

LIGHT CRACKS, CHIPS, DEFECTS INSIDE OF HEADLIGHT HOUSING. VEHICLES ARE NOT THAT OLD AND THE DEFECT TENDS TO APPEAR ON ALL F30 BMW 3 SERIES MODELS. COULD WORSEN OVER TIME AND CREATE VISIBILITY ISSUES.

Feb 16, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

LIGHT CRACKS, CHIPS, DEFECTS INSIDE OF HEADLIGHT HOUSING. VEHICLES ARE NOT THAT OLD AND THE DEFECT TENDS TO APPEAR ON ALL F30 BMW 3 SERIES MODELS. COULD WORSEN OVER TIME AND CREATE VISIBILITY ISSUES.

Feb 16, 2017 Electrical System

LIGHT CRACKS, CHIPS, DEFECTS INSIDE OF HEADLIGHT HOUSING. VEHICLES ARE NOT THAT OLD AND THE DEFECT TENDS TO APPEAR ON ALL F30 BMW 3 SERIES MODELS. COULD WORSEN OVER TIME AND CREATE VISIBILITY ISSUES.

Feb 13, 2017 Engine 47,500 mi

WHILE I WAS ON STANBY WAITING FOR SOMEBODY TO MOVE OUT OF SPOT SO I CAN PARK AND MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES THE ENGINE REVED UP ABOVE THE 6000 RPM ON ITS OWN.

Feb 13, 2017 Engine 47,500 mi

WHILE I WAS ON STANBY WAITING FOR SOMEBODY TO MOVE OUT OF SPOT SO I CAN PARK AND MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES THE ENGINE REVED UP ABOVE THE 6000 RPM ON ITS OWN.

Feb 7, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL REPAIR FROM THE DEALER CONCERNING THE AIR BAGS. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE REMEDY WAS AN INTERIM FINAL REPAIR, BUT NOT A PERMANENT REPAIR SOLUTION. THE MANUFACTURER FAILED TO PROVIDE THE PARTS FOR THE AIR BAG RECALL WITHIN A REAS...

Feb 7, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL REPAIR FROM THE DEALER CONCERNING THE AIR BAGS. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE REMEDY WAS AN INTERIM FINAL REPAIR, BUT NOT A PERMANENT REPAIR SOLUTION. THE MANUFACTURER FAILED TO PROVIDE THE PARTS FOR THE AIR BAG RECALL WITHIN A REAS...

Jan 24, 2017 Air Bags

I GOT A LETTER FROM BMW ON MARCH 2016 ABOUT THE DRIVERS FRONT AIR BAG MODULE NEED TO BE REPLACED WHEN PARTS COME AVAILABLE, AND TODAY JANUARY 23 2017 I WENT TO THE DEALER ASKING ABOUT ANY UPDATES AND THEY TOLD ME THAT PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE YET. I ASKED THE ADVISOR IF THIS RECALL ABOUT MY SAFETY B...

Jan 24, 2017 Air Bags

I GOT A LETTER FROM BMW ON MARCH 2016 ABOUT THE DRIVERS FRONT AIR BAG MODULE NEED TO BE REPLACED WHEN PARTS COME AVAILABLE, AND TODAY JANUARY 23 2017 I WENT TO THE DEALER ASKING ABOUT ANY UPDATES AND THEY TOLD ME THAT PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE YET. I ASKED THE ADVISOR IF THIS RECALL ABOUT MY SAFETY B...

Dec 19, 2016 Service Brakes Crash 37,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT FAILED TO OPERATE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CURB AND THE BRAKES ENGAGED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NO...

Dec 19, 2016 Service Brakes Crash 37,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT FAILED TO OPERATE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CURB AND THE BRAKES ENGAGED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NO...

Oct 27, 2016 Air Bags

IT SEEMS THAT I HAVE DAMAGE TO MY VALVE CAM, WELL JUST LOOKED UP AND THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THAT WAS NEVER REPORTED TO ME AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE - I AM LOOKING AT PAYING OVER 1700 FOR A VALVE COVER (LABOR AND MATERIAL). MY AIR BAG LIGHTS CAME ON IN JULY AND I AM TOLD THAT MY VIN I...

Oct 27, 2016 Engine

IT SEEMS THAT I HAVE DAMAGE TO MY VALVE CAM, WELL JUST LOOKED UP AND THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THAT WAS NEVER REPORTED TO ME AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE - I AM LOOKING AT PAYING OVER 1700 FOR A VALVE COVER (LABOR AND MATERIAL). MY AIR BAG LIGHTS CAME ON IN JULY AND I AM TOLD THAT MY VIN I...

Oct 27, 2016 Air Bags

IT SEEMS THAT I HAVE DAMAGE TO MY VALVE CAM, WELL JUST LOOKED UP AND THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THAT WAS NEVER REPORTED TO ME AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE - I AM LOOKING AT PAYING OVER 1700 FOR A VALVE COVER (LABOR AND MATERIAL). MY AIR BAG LIGHTS CAME ON IN JULY AND I AM TOLD THAT MY VIN I...

Oct 27, 2016 Engine

IT SEEMS THAT I HAVE DAMAGE TO MY VALVE CAM, WELL JUST LOOKED UP AND THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THAT WAS NEVER REPORTED TO ME AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE - I AM LOOKING AT PAYING OVER 1700 FOR A VALVE COVER (LABOR AND MATERIAL). MY AIR BAG LIGHTS CAME ON IN JULY AND I AM TOLD THAT MY VIN I...

Oct 19, 2016 Power Train 56,800 mi

I HAVE HAD TWO DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION MESSAGES SINCE BUYING THE CAR FOUR MONTHS AGO. THE FIRST MESSAGE CAUSED MY CAR TO STALL, AND I WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE POLICE, IN ST.LOUIS. THIS SECOND TIME I HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED INTO THE DEALERSHIP (IN TACOMA WA) ...

Oct 19, 2016 Power Train 56,800 mi

I HAVE HAD TWO DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION MESSAGES SINCE BUYING THE CAR FOUR MONTHS AGO. THE FIRST MESSAGE CAUSED MY CAR TO STALL, AND I WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE POLICE, IN ST.LOUIS. THIS SECOND TIME I HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED INTO THE DEALERSHIP (IN TACOMA WA) ...

Sep 25, 2016 Air Bags 32,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL - I TOOK MY CAR IN TO BMW FOR RECALL AND WAS TOLD THEY DON'T HAVE THE PART TO REPLACE THE RECALL DUE TO A BACKOERDER. I HAVE CALLED SEVERAL TIMES TO FIND OUT IF THEY HAVE THEM YET AND HAVE BEEN TOLD NO EACH TIME. MY BMW DISPLAYED A "RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUCTION" LIGHT TODAY. I AM WORRIE...

Sep 25, 2016 Air Bags 32,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL - I TOOK MY CAR IN TO BMW FOR RECALL AND WAS TOLD THEY DON'T HAVE THE PART TO REPLACE THE RECALL DUE TO A BACKOERDER. I HAVE CALLED SEVERAL TIMES TO FIND OUT IF THEY HAVE THEM YET AND HAVE BEEN TOLD NO EACH TIME. MY BMW DISPLAYED A "RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUCTION" LIGHT TODAY. I AM WORRIE...

Sep 21, 2016 Air Bags Crash

ON 04/21/2015 I WAS DRIVING AND MY 2013 328I BMW WAS OUT OF CONTROL MY CAR SPED UP WHICH HAS TO DO WITH SPEED CONTROL AND POWER TERRAIN. I TRIED TO STOP, BRAKE AND WAS UNSUCCESSFUL MY CAR WOULD NOT STOP, MY WHEEL STIFFENED UP, I COULDN'T STEER LEFT OR RIGHT,,, I ENDED IN A CAR ACCIDENT... MY SEATBEL...

Sep 21, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash

ON 04/21/2015 I WAS DRIVING AND MY 2013 328I BMW WAS OUT OF CONTROL MY CAR SPED UP WHICH HAS TO DO WITH SPEED CONTROL AND POWER TERRAIN. I TRIED TO STOP, BRAKE AND WAS UNSUCCESSFUL MY CAR WOULD NOT STOP, MY WHEEL STIFFENED UP, I COULDN'T STEER LEFT OR RIGHT,,, I ENDED IN A CAR ACCIDENT... MY SEATBEL...

Sep 21, 2016 Seat Belts Crash

ON 04/21/2015 I WAS DRIVING AND MY 2013 328I BMW WAS OUT OF CONTROL MY CAR SPED UP WHICH HAS TO DO WITH SPEED CONTROL AND POWER TERRAIN. I TRIED TO STOP, BRAKE AND WAS UNSUCCESSFUL MY CAR WOULD NOT STOP, MY WHEEL STIFFENED UP, I COULDN'T STEER LEFT OR RIGHT,,, I ENDED IN A CAR ACCIDENT... MY SEATBEL...

Sep 21, 2016 Air Bags Crash 10,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN TO 40-50 MPH. ALL THE WARNING INDICATOR SENSORS BLINKED ON AND OFF. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL; HOWEVER, THE BRAKES FAILED AND LOCKED UP. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE DROVE OVE...

Sep 21, 2016 Service Brakes Crash 10,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN TO 40-50 MPH. ALL THE WARNING INDICATOR SENSORS BLINKED ON AND OFF. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL; HOWEVER, THE BRAKES FAILED AND LOCKED UP. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE DROVE OVE...

Sep 21, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 10,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN TO 40-50 MPH. ALL THE WARNING INDICATOR SENSORS BLINKED ON AND OFF. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL; HOWEVER, THE BRAKES FAILED AND LOCKED UP. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE DROVE OVE...

Sep 21, 2016 Steering Crash 10,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN TO 40-50 MPH. ALL THE WARNING INDICATOR SENSORS BLINKED ON AND OFF. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL; HOWEVER, THE BRAKES FAILED AND LOCKED UP. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE DROVE OVE...

Sep 21, 2016 Air Bags Crash

ON 04/21/2015 I WAS DRIVING AND MY 2013 328I BMW WAS OUT OF CONTROL MY CAR SPED UP WHICH HAS TO DO WITH SPEED CONTROL AND POWER TERRAIN. I TRIED TO STOP, BRAKE AND WAS UNSUCCESSFUL MY CAR WOULD NOT STOP, MY WHEEL STIFFENED UP, I COULDN'T STEER LEFT OR RIGHT,,, I ENDED IN A CAR ACCIDENT... MY SEATBEL...

Sep 21, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash

ON 04/21/2015 I WAS DRIVING AND MY 2013 328I BMW WAS OUT OF CONTROL MY CAR SPED UP WHICH HAS TO DO WITH SPEED CONTROL AND POWER TERRAIN. I TRIED TO STOP, BRAKE AND WAS UNSUCCESSFUL MY CAR WOULD NOT STOP, MY WHEEL STIFFENED UP, I COULDN'T STEER LEFT OR RIGHT,,, I ENDED IN A CAR ACCIDENT... MY SEATBEL...

Sep 21, 2016 Seat Belts Crash

ON 04/21/2015 I WAS DRIVING AND MY 2013 328I BMW WAS OUT OF CONTROL MY CAR SPED UP WHICH HAS TO DO WITH SPEED CONTROL AND POWER TERRAIN. I TRIED TO STOP, BRAKE AND WAS UNSUCCESSFUL MY CAR WOULD NOT STOP, MY WHEEL STIFFENED UP, I COULDN'T STEER LEFT OR RIGHT,,, I ENDED IN A CAR ACCIDENT... MY SEATBEL...

Sep 21, 2016 Air Bags Crash 10,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN TO 40-50 MPH. ALL THE WARNING INDICATOR SENSORS BLINKED ON AND OFF. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL; HOWEVER, THE BRAKES FAILED AND LOCKED UP. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE DROVE OVE...

Sep 21, 2016 Service Brakes Crash 10,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN TO 40-50 MPH. ALL THE WARNING INDICATOR SENSORS BLINKED ON AND OFF. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL; HOWEVER, THE BRAKES FAILED AND LOCKED UP. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE DROVE OVE...

Sep 21, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 10,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN TO 40-50 MPH. ALL THE WARNING INDICATOR SENSORS BLINKED ON AND OFF. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL; HOWEVER, THE BRAKES FAILED AND LOCKED UP. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE DROVE OVE...

Sep 21, 2016 Steering Crash 10,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN TO 40-50 MPH. ALL THE WARNING INDICATOR SENSORS BLINKED ON AND OFF. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL; HOWEVER, THE BRAKES FAILED AND LOCKED UP. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE DROVE OVE...

Sep 13, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT FILLED THE VEHICLE WITH FUEL AND PARKED THE VEHICLE IN HER GARAGE OVERNIGHT. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL ODOR AND A FUEL LEAK ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAL ABOVE THE FUEL TANK F...

Sep 13, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT FILLED THE VEHICLE WITH FUEL AND PARKED THE VEHICLE IN HER GARAGE OVERNIGHT. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL ODOR AND A FUEL LEAK ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAL ABOVE THE FUEL TANK F...

Sep 12, 2016 Air Bags

MY CAR WAS SUBJECTED TO THE TAKATA AIRBAG RECALLED ACCORDING TO THE VIN. I TRIED TO CONTACT BMW LOCAL IRVINE DEALER OFFICE AND BMW NORTH AMERICA, I WAS TOLD THE "PROMOTIONAL OFFER" FOR ME TO TURN THE LEASED CAR EARLY HAD EXPIRED, AND IT WAS A "LOW RISK" THING FOR ME TO KEEP DRIVING THE CAR UNTIL MY ...

Sep 12, 2016 Air Bags

MY CAR WAS SUBJECTED TO THE TAKATA AIRBAG RECALLED ACCORDING TO THE VIN. I TRIED TO CONTACT BMW LOCAL IRVINE DEALER OFFICE AND BMW NORTH AMERICA, I WAS TOLD THE "PROMOTIONAL OFFER" FOR ME TO TURN THE LEASED CAR EARLY HAD EXPIRED, AND IT WAS A "LOW RISK" THING FOR ME TO KEEP DRIVING THE CAR UNTIL MY ...

Aug 3, 2016 Seats 75,000 mi

MY 2013 BMW 3 SERIES SEAT HEATER BURNED MY BACK. THE SEAT HEATER WOULD COME ON AUTOMATIC WHILE I WERE DRIVING CAUSING A BURN ON MY BACK . HAPPEN IN THE MONTH OF JULY WHICH SEAT HEATER SHOULDN'T BE ON. INFORMATION WERE GIVEN TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND ALSO TO BMW OF NORTH AMERICA. I STATED THAT I H...

Aug 3, 2016 Seats 75,000 mi

MY 2013 BMW 3 SERIES SEAT HEATER BURNED MY BACK. THE SEAT HEATER WOULD COME ON AUTOMATIC WHILE I WERE DRIVING CAUSING A BURN ON MY BACK . HAPPEN IN THE MONTH OF JULY WHICH SEAT HEATER SHOULDN'T BE ON. INFORMATION WERE GIVEN TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND ALSO TO BMW OF NORTH AMERICA. I STATED THAT I H...

Jun 29, 2016 Air Bags 42,794 mi

DRIVER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION KEEPS COMING ON SINCE I PURCHASED VEHICLE AND HENDRICK BMW HAS TRIED TO REPAIR MY CAR MULTIPLE TIMES BUT ISSUE STILL CONTINUES AFTER MULTIPLE PARTS OF SEAT AND WIRING HAS BEEN REPLACED AND AIR BAGS REMOVED AND REINSTALLED.

Jun 29, 2016 Seat Belts 42,794 mi

DRIVER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION KEEPS COMING ON SINCE I PURCHASED VEHICLE AND HENDRICK BMW HAS TRIED TO REPAIR MY CAR MULTIPLE TIMES BUT ISSUE STILL CONTINUES AFTER MULTIPLE PARTS OF SEAT AND WIRING HAS BEEN REPLACED AND AIR BAGS REMOVED AND REINSTALLED.

Jun 29, 2016 Seats 42,794 mi

DRIVER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION KEEPS COMING ON SINCE I PURCHASED VEHICLE AND HENDRICK BMW HAS TRIED TO REPAIR MY CAR MULTIPLE TIMES BUT ISSUE STILL CONTINUES AFTER MULTIPLE PARTS OF SEAT AND WIRING HAS BEEN REPLACED AND AIR BAGS REMOVED AND REINSTALLED.

Jun 29, 2016 Air Bags 42,794 mi

DRIVER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION KEEPS COMING ON SINCE I PURCHASED VEHICLE AND HENDRICK BMW HAS TRIED TO REPAIR MY CAR MULTIPLE TIMES BUT ISSUE STILL CONTINUES AFTER MULTIPLE PARTS OF SEAT AND WIRING HAS BEEN REPLACED AND AIR BAGS REMOVED AND REINSTALLED.

Jun 29, 2016 Seat Belts 42,794 mi

DRIVER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION KEEPS COMING ON SINCE I PURCHASED VEHICLE AND HENDRICK BMW HAS TRIED TO REPAIR MY CAR MULTIPLE TIMES BUT ISSUE STILL CONTINUES AFTER MULTIPLE PARTS OF SEAT AND WIRING HAS BEEN REPLACED AND AIR BAGS REMOVED AND REINSTALLED.

Jun 29, 2016 Seats 42,794 mi

DRIVER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION KEEPS COMING ON SINCE I PURCHASED VEHICLE AND HENDRICK BMW HAS TRIED TO REPAIR MY CAR MULTIPLE TIMES BUT ISSUE STILL CONTINUES AFTER MULTIPLE PARTS OF SEAT AND WIRING HAS BEEN REPLACED AND AIR BAGS REMOVED AND REINSTALLED.

Apr 13, 2016 Unknown Or Other 62,785 mi

MY BMW 328I 2013 HAS A DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION SECOND TIME IN LESS THAN A MONTH. AFTER READING BMW THREADS ON THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM IT'S A FACT THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE FOR 2013 BMW OWNERS AND A RECALL SHOULD BE SENT OUT IMMEDIATELY TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE.

Apr 13, 2016 Unknown Or Other 62,785 mi

MY BMW 328I 2013 HAS A DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION SECOND TIME IN LESS THAN A MONTH. AFTER READING BMW THREADS ON THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM IT'S A FACT THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE FOR 2013 BMW OWNERS AND A RECALL SHOULD BE SENT OUT IMMEDIATELY TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE.

Mar 28, 2016 Air Bags 7,600 mi

TRAE IN VALUE $5000 LESS DUE TO RECALL AIR BAG

Mar 28, 2016 Air Bags 7,600 mi

TRAE IN VALUE $5000 LESS DUE TO RECALL AIR BAG

Aug 13, 2015 Service Brakes 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE DEPRESSED WITH FORCE IN ORDER TO SLOW DOWN AND STOP THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIM...

Aug 13, 2015 Service Brakes 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE DEPRESSED WITH FORCE IN ORDER TO SLOW DOWN AND STOP THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIM...

May 21, 2015 Engine 64,523 mi

OIL SEEPING INTO THE TURBO SYSTEM CAUSING MODERATE TO HEAVY WHITE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST AT COLD START UP ONLY.

May 21, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 64,523 mi

OIL SEEPING INTO THE TURBO SYSTEM CAUSING MODERATE TO HEAVY WHITE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST AT COLD START UP ONLY.

May 21, 2015 Unknown Or Other 64,523 mi

OIL SEEPING INTO THE TURBO SYSTEM CAUSING MODERATE TO HEAVY WHITE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST AT COLD START UP ONLY.

May 21, 2015 Engine 64,523 mi

OIL SEEPING INTO THE TURBO SYSTEM CAUSING MODERATE TO HEAVY WHITE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST AT COLD START UP ONLY.

May 21, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 64,523 mi

OIL SEEPING INTO THE TURBO SYSTEM CAUSING MODERATE TO HEAVY WHITE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST AT COLD START UP ONLY.

May 21, 2015 Unknown Or Other 64,523 mi

OIL SEEPING INTO THE TURBO SYSTEM CAUSING MODERATE TO HEAVY WHITE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST AT COLD START UP ONLY.

Mar 26, 2015 Service Brakes 14,767 mi

WHEN APPROACHING A RED LIGHT AND ATTEMPTING TO APPLY BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME VERY FIRM AND NORMAL BRAKING FUNCTION WAS LOST. THE ONLY WAY TO BRING THE CAR TO A STOP AND AVOID AN ACCIDENT WAS TO DEPLOY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THIS OCCURED ON 2/20/15, AND BMW SERVICE ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE IS...

Mar 26, 2015 Service Brakes 14,767 mi

WHEN APPROACHING A RED LIGHT AND ATTEMPTING TO APPLY BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME VERY FIRM AND NORMAL BRAKING FUNCTION WAS LOST. THE ONLY WAY TO BRING THE CAR TO A STOP AND AVOID AN ACCIDENT WAS TO DEPLOY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THIS OCCURED ON 2/20/15, AND BMW SERVICE ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE IS...

Dec 10, 2014 Air Bags Crash 8,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING 63 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. IN ADDITION, NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS EXPLODED, EJECTING METAL FRAGMENTS. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED L...

Dec 10, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 8,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING 63 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. IN ADDITION, NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS EXPLODED, EJECTING METAL FRAGMENTS. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED L...

Dec 10, 2014 Air Bags Crash 8,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING 63 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. IN ADDITION, NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS EXPLODED, EJECTING METAL FRAGMENTS. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED L...

Dec 10, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 8,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING 63 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. IN ADDITION, NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS EXPLODED, EJECTING METAL FRAGMENTS. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED L...

Nov 26, 2014 Wheels 56,000 mi

AT 32K MILES I HAD A CRACKED RIM AFTER A TIRE ROTATION. AT 56K MILES I HAVE ANOTHER CRACKED RIM AFTER TIRE ROTATION. I HAVE READ UP AND MANY PEOPLE ARE SAYING THEY HAVE CRACKED RIMS EVEN WITH PEOPLE UP TO 10K MILES ARE SEEING THIS. I DRIVE NORMAL AND HAVE NOT HIT POT HOLES OR CURBS. THE COST IS ...

Nov 26, 2014 Wheels 56,000 mi

AT 32K MILES I HAD A CRACKED RIM AFTER A TIRE ROTATION. AT 56K MILES I HAVE ANOTHER CRACKED RIM AFTER TIRE ROTATION. I HAVE READ UP AND MANY PEOPLE ARE SAYING THEY HAVE CRACKED RIMS EVEN WITH PEOPLE UP TO 10K MILES ARE SEEING THIS. I DRIVE NORMAL AND HAVE NOT HIT POT HOLES OR CURBS. THE COST IS ...

Sep 29, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 12,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS FULLY APPLIED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO POLICE REPORT OR INJURIES. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE F...

Sep 29, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 12,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS FULLY APPLIED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO POLICE REPORT OR INJURIES. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE F...

Aug 25, 2014 Service Brakes 8,000 mi

ON AUGUST 18, 2014, MY 2013 BMW 328I WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, SUDDENLY AND UNINTENTIONALLY ACCELERATED AS I SLOWLY PULLED INTO A PARKING SPOT AT WORK. IT HAPPENED AS I PREPARED TO STOP. ( MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE.) IT FAILED TO STOP OR SLOW DOWN IN RESPONSE TO BRAKE PRESSURE. PUMPING THE BR...

Aug 25, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 8,000 mi

ON AUGUST 18, 2014, MY 2013 BMW 328I WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, SUDDENLY AND UNINTENTIONALLY ACCELERATED AS I SLOWLY PULLED INTO A PARKING SPOT AT WORK. IT HAPPENED AS I PREPARED TO STOP. ( MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE.) IT FAILED TO STOP OR SLOW DOWN IN RESPONSE TO BRAKE PRESSURE. PUMPING THE BR...

Aug 25, 2014 Service Brakes 8,000 mi

ON AUGUST 18, 2014, MY 2013 BMW 328I WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, SUDDENLY AND UNINTENTIONALLY ACCELERATED AS I SLOWLY PULLED INTO A PARKING SPOT AT WORK. IT HAPPENED AS I PREPARED TO STOP. ( MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE.) IT FAILED TO STOP OR SLOW DOWN IN RESPONSE TO BRAKE PRESSURE. PUMPING THE BR...

Aug 25, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 8,000 mi

ON AUGUST 18, 2014, MY 2013 BMW 328I WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, SUDDENLY AND UNINTENTIONALLY ACCELERATED AS I SLOWLY PULLED INTO A PARKING SPOT AT WORK. IT HAPPENED AS I PREPARED TO STOP. ( MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE.) IT FAILED TO STOP OR SLOW DOWN IN RESPONSE TO BRAKE PRESSURE. PUMPING THE BR...

Jul 7, 2014 Service Brakes 10,547 mi

THE CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN BACK 3X IN THE PAST 3 MONTHS FOR THE SAME ISSUE THE CAR TURNS OFF BY ITSELF WHEN STOPPED. BMW DEALERSHIP COULD NOT FIND ANY MECHANICAL PROBLEMS OR REASONS FOR ENGINE SHUTTING OFF.. THEY SHUT OFF THE FEATURE AND THE CAR CONTINUES TO SHUT OFF... ON THE MORNING OF JULY 3, 2014, A...

Jul 7, 2014 Engine 10,547 mi

THE CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN BACK 3X IN THE PAST 3 MONTHS FOR THE SAME ISSUE THE CAR TURNS OFF BY ITSELF WHEN STOPPED. BMW DEALERSHIP COULD NOT FIND ANY MECHANICAL PROBLEMS OR REASONS FOR ENGINE SHUTTING OFF.. THEY SHUT OFF THE FEATURE AND THE CAR CONTINUES TO SHUT OFF... ON THE MORNING OF JULY 3, 2014, A...

Jul 7, 2014 Service Brakes 10,547 mi

THE CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN BACK 3X IN THE PAST 3 MONTHS FOR THE SAME ISSUE THE CAR TURNS OFF BY ITSELF WHEN STOPPED. BMW DEALERSHIP COULD NOT FIND ANY MECHANICAL PROBLEMS OR REASONS FOR ENGINE SHUTTING OFF.. THEY SHUT OFF THE FEATURE AND THE CAR CONTINUES TO SHUT OFF... ON THE MORNING OF JULY 3, 2014, A...

Jul 7, 2014 Engine 10,547 mi

THE CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN BACK 3X IN THE PAST 3 MONTHS FOR THE SAME ISSUE THE CAR TURNS OFF BY ITSELF WHEN STOPPED. BMW DEALERSHIP COULD NOT FIND ANY MECHANICAL PROBLEMS OR REASONS FOR ENGINE SHUTTING OFF.. THEY SHUT OFF THE FEATURE AND THE CAR CONTINUES TO SHUT OFF... ON THE MORNING OF JULY 3, 2014, A...

May 1, 2014 Visibility/wiper 21,000 mi

THE CAR WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND WENT IS TO SLEEP MODE. IT WAS A VERY HEAVY AND STEADY RAIN. WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OF THE BRAKE THE CAR STARTED UP AGAIN BUT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE IN MID STROKE ACROSS THE GLASS. THEY FROZE. I ATTEMPTED TO TURN THEM OFF AND ON AGAIN. I PULLED OVER INTO ...

May 1, 2014 Visibility/wiper 21,000 mi

THE CAR WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND WENT IS TO SLEEP MODE. IT WAS A VERY HEAVY AND STEADY RAIN. WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OF THE BRAKE THE CAR STARTED UP AGAIN BUT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE IN MID STROKE ACROSS THE GLASS. THEY FROZE. I ATTEMPTED TO TURN THEM OFF AND ON AGAIN. I PULLED OVER INTO ...

Mar 13, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 11,400 mi

STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAY, LOST BRAKING POWER, COULDN'T STOP AND REAR-ENDED CAR IN FRONT. *TR

Mar 13, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 11,400 mi

STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAY, LOST BRAKING POWER, COULDN'T STOP AND REAR-ENDED CAR IN FRONT. *TR

Mar 5, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 6,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS LATER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICL...

Mar 5, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 6,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS LATER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICL...

Jan 21, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 3,500 mi

WHILE PARKING CAR ACCELERATED - WOULD NOT STOP. WENT THROUGH PARKING LOT, OVER RAILROAD TIES AND WENT ACROSS STREET - BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ONLY THING THAT STOPPED THE CAR WAS THE GATE THAT IT CRASHED INTO - 2 DAYS PRIOR TO THIS, CAR SHUT OFF WHILE AT A RED LIGHT - TOTALL...

Jan 21, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 3,500 mi

WHILE PARKING CAR ACCELERATED - WOULD NOT STOP. WENT THROUGH PARKING LOT, OVER RAILROAD TIES AND WENT ACROSS STREET - BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ONLY THING THAT STOPPED THE CAR WAS THE GATE THAT IT CRASHED INTO - 2 DAYS PRIOR TO THIS, CAR SHUT OFF WHILE AT A RED LIGHT - TOTALL...

Jan 15, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 11,000 mi

INTERMITTANT LOSS OF BRAKE ASSIST RESULTING IN REAR END COLLISION. *TR

Jan 15, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 11,000 mi

INTERMITTANT LOSS OF BRAKE ASSIST RESULTING IN REAR END COLLISION. *TR

Dec 25, 2013 Power Train 6,120 mi

I HAD A POWERTRAIN MALFUNCTION LIGHT COME UP THE FIRST WEEKEND AFTER I LEASED THE CAR, WITH BARELY 250 MILES ON THE ODOMETER! REPAIRS WERE DONE AT A BMW AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER, THE CAR NOW HAS 6000 MILES, AND THE ISSUE IS BACK! THIS IS THE 2ND TIME WITHIN THE LAST 6 MONTHS THIS CAR HAS HAD PO...

Dec 25, 2013 Power Train 6,120 mi

I HAD A POWERTRAIN MALFUNCTION LIGHT COME UP THE FIRST WEEKEND AFTER I LEASED THE CAR, WITH BARELY 250 MILES ON THE ODOMETER! REPAIRS WERE DONE AT A BMW AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER, THE CAR NOW HAS 6000 MILES, AND THE ISSUE IS BACK! THIS IS THE 2ND TIME WITHIN THE LAST 6 MONTHS THIS CAR HAS HAD PO...

Nov 12, 2013 Engine 6,000 mi

2013 BMW 328I X-DRIVE, DRIVING @ 40 MPH THE DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON, CAR WENT INTO REDUCED POWER MODE (NO HIGHER THAN 20 MPH) MAKING A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION IN TRAFFIC. LUCKILY I COULD PULL OVER TO A SAFE AREA. I CALLED BMW ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. WHEN TOW TRUCK ARRIVED, NO WARNING LIG...

Nov 12, 2013 Air Bags 6,000 mi

2013 BMW 328I X-DRIVE, DRIVING @ 40 MPH THE DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON, CAR WENT INTO REDUCED POWER MODE (NO HIGHER THAN 20 MPH) MAKING A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION IN TRAFFIC. LUCKILY I COULD PULL OVER TO A SAFE AREA. I CALLED BMW ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. WHEN TOW TRUCK ARRIVED, NO WARNING LIG...

Nov 12, 2013 Engine 6,000 mi

2013 BMW 328I X-DRIVE, DRIVING @ 40 MPH THE DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON, CAR WENT INTO REDUCED POWER MODE (NO HIGHER THAN 20 MPH) MAKING A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION IN TRAFFIC. LUCKILY I COULD PULL OVER TO A SAFE AREA. I CALLED BMW ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. WHEN TOW TRUCK ARRIVED, NO WARNING LIG...

Nov 12, 2013 Air Bags 6,000 mi

2013 BMW 328I X-DRIVE, DRIVING @ 40 MPH THE DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON, CAR WENT INTO REDUCED POWER MODE (NO HIGHER THAN 20 MPH) MAKING A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION IN TRAFFIC. LUCKILY I COULD PULL OVER TO A SAFE AREA. I CALLED BMW ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. WHEN TOW TRUCK ARRIVED, NO WARNING LIG...

Oct 23, 2013 Power Train 980 mi

DRIVETRAIN MALFUCTION WARNING LIGHT. THE CAR IS LESS THEN 2 MONTHS OLD UNDER MOSTLY LOCAL DRIVING CONDITION IN ECO OR COMFORT MODE. *TR

Oct 23, 2013 Power Train 980 mi

DRIVETRAIN MALFUCTION WARNING LIGHT. THE CAR IS LESS THEN 2 MONTHS OLD UNDER MOSTLY LOCAL DRIVING CONDITION IN ECO OR COMFORT MODE. *TR

Oct 2, 2013 Service Brakes 200 mi

WHY WOULD THIS INFORMATION BE ON THE INTERNET, WHILE NHTSA HAS NOT RELEASED ANY RECALL INFORMATION AT ALL? THIS IS NOT THE ONLY INFORMATION ABOUT A "BRAKE" RECALL, WHILE NHTSA'S ODI HAS INITIATED A BRAKE "INVESTIGATION." VARIOUS BMW INTERNET FORUMS HAVE INDICATED A "RECALL" IN DETAIL...BUT NH...

Oct 2, 2013 Service Brakes 200 mi

WHY WOULD THIS INFORMATION BE ON THE INTERNET, WHILE NHTSA HAS NOT RELEASED ANY RECALL INFORMATION AT ALL? THIS IS NOT THE ONLY INFORMATION ABOUT A "BRAKE" RECALL, WHILE NHTSA'S ODI HAS INITIATED A BRAKE "INVESTIGATION." VARIOUS BMW INTERNET FORUMS HAVE INDICATED A "RECALL" IN DETAIL...BUT NH...

Sep 27, 2013 Service Brakes 200 mi

WHILE DRIVING SOUTHBOUND ON A TWO LANE ROAD, I WENT TO APPLY MY BRAKES AS AN INTERSECTION WAS AHEAD. WHEN I PUSHED MY BRAKE PEDAL IN, IT RETURNED NO PRESSURE AND FELT LIKE MY BRAKES WERE OUT. I PUSHED THE BRAKE PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, WHILE USING THE E-BRAKE AS BACK-UP AND CAME TO A STOP. ...

Sep 27, 2013 Service Brakes 200 mi

WHILE DRIVING SOUTHBOUND ON A TWO LANE ROAD, I WENT TO APPLY MY BRAKES AS AN INTERSECTION WAS AHEAD. WHEN I PUSHED MY BRAKE PEDAL IN, IT RETURNED NO PRESSURE AND FELT LIKE MY BRAKES WERE OUT. I PUSHED THE BRAKE PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, WHILE USING THE E-BRAKE AS BACK-UP AND CAME TO A STOP. ...

Sep 13, 2013 Service Brakes Crash 3,100 mi

PURCHASED THE NEW BMW 328I 2013 IN MAY, 2013. AFTER ROUGHLY 3 MONTHS HAVING THE CAR, I WAS IN A PARKING LOT, PULLING INTO A SPOT AT A LOW SPEED. FOR NO REASONS, THE BRAKE SUDDENLY AND TOTALLY FAILED ON ME. I COULD NOT STOP THE CAR BEFORE THE CAR RUN OVER THE CURB AND THE FRONT END OF THE CAR COLLIDE...

Sep 13, 2013 Service Brakes Crash 3,100 mi

PURCHASED THE NEW BMW 328I 2013 IN MAY, 2013. AFTER ROUGHLY 3 MONTHS HAVING THE CAR, I WAS IN A PARKING LOT, PULLING INTO A SPOT AT A LOW SPEED. FOR NO REASONS, THE BRAKE SUDDENLY AND TOTALLY FAILED ON ME. I COULD NOT STOP THE CAR BEFORE THE CAR RUN OVER THE CURB AND THE FRONT END OF THE CAR COLLIDE...

Sep 12, 2013 Service Brakes 1,700 mi

BOUGHT A NEW BMW XI 328 ON APRIL 30. ON JUNE 16, WITH 1700 MILES ON CAR BRAKES FAILED. WHILE SLOWING FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE BRAKES SEEMED TO ENGAGE BUT FAILED TO STOP THE CAR--LIKE THEY WERE WORKING BUT DIDN'T. CAR WENT THROUGH A LIGHT AND I QUICKLY HIT PARK TO STOP IT IN THE INTERSECTION. ONCE...

Sep 12, 2013 Service Brakes 1,000 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCES BRAKING PROBLEMS IN MY BMW 328I SINCE I PURCHASED IT IN AUGUST OF 2012. SPECIFICALLY THE CAR WILL LOSE BRAKING PRESSURE AT LOW SPEEDS AS I AM COMING TO A STOP. THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT AND MY CAR DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE. IN DETAIL: I WILL ...

Sep 12, 2013 Service Brakes 1,700 mi

BOUGHT A NEW BMW XI 328 ON APRIL 30. ON JUNE 16, WITH 1700 MILES ON CAR BRAKES FAILED. WHILE SLOWING FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE BRAKES SEEMED TO ENGAGE BUT FAILED TO STOP THE CAR--LIKE THEY WERE WORKING BUT DIDN'T. CAR WENT THROUGH A LIGHT AND I QUICKLY HIT PARK TO STOP IT IN THE INTERSECTION. ONCE...

Sep 12, 2013 Service Brakes 1,000 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCES BRAKING PROBLEMS IN MY BMW 328I SINCE I PURCHASED IT IN AUGUST OF 2012. SPECIFICALLY THE CAR WILL LOSE BRAKING PRESSURE AT LOW SPEEDS AS I AM COMING TO A STOP. THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT AND MY CAR DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE. IN DETAIL: I WILL ...

Sep 11, 2013 Service Brakes 11,000 mi

I WAS MOVING VERY SLOWLY, LESS THAN 5MPH, IN A LINE OF CARS WAITING TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT. ALL OF A SUDDEN, BRAKE PEDAL BECAME ROCK HARD. I COULD NOT STOP THE CAR FROM ROLLING. I HAD TO SHIFT INTO PARK TO AVOID HITTING THE CAR AHEAD OF ME. RESTARTED THE CAR, BRAKES FELT NORMAL. THIS HAS NOT HAP...

Sep 11, 2013 Service Brakes 11,000 mi

I WAS MOVING VERY SLOWLY, LESS THAN 5MPH, IN A LINE OF CARS WAITING TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT. ALL OF A SUDDEN, BRAKE PEDAL BECAME ROCK HARD. I COULD NOT STOP THE CAR FROM ROLLING. I HAD TO SHIFT INTO PARK TO AVOID HITTING THE CAR AHEAD OF ME. RESTARTED THE CAR, BRAKES FELT NORMAL. THIS HAS NOT HAP...

Aug 29, 2013 Power Train 90 mi

I STARTED THE CAR AND REVERSED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, THEN PROCEEDED TO A VERY BUSY INTERSECTION WITHOUT STOP LIGHT. I ACCELERATED TO MERGE WITHF TRAFFIC AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN MY POWER WAS CUT DRAMATICALLY AND THE CAR DISPLAYED A DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION ERROR. THIS PREVENTED ME FROM ACCELERATING AT THE...

Aug 29, 2013 Power Train 90 mi

I STARTED THE CAR AND REVERSED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, THEN PROCEEDED TO A VERY BUSY INTERSECTION WITHOUT STOP LIGHT. I ACCELERATED TO MERGE WITHF TRAFFIC AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN MY POWER WAS CUT DRAMATICALLY AND THE CAR DISPLAYED A DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION ERROR. THIS PREVENTED ME FROM ACCELERATING AT THE...

Jul 25, 2013 Unknown Or Other 15 mi

THE BMW 328 2013 HAS A TECH DESIGN FLAW WHICH WILL LEAD TO A POSSIBLE FATAL ACCIDENT. THE SCREEN WHICH SHOWS TELEPHONE NUMBERS OR RADIO OR NAVIGATION DIRECTIONS IS PLACED IN SUCH A POSITION THAT THE DRIVER CANNOT READ THE SCRIPT ON THE SECONDARY AND TERTIARY WORDS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING IN ...

Jul 25, 2013 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 15 mi

THE BMW 328 2013 HAS A TECH DESIGN FLAW WHICH WILL LEAD TO A POSSIBLE FATAL ACCIDENT. THE SCREEN WHICH SHOWS TELEPHONE NUMBERS OR RADIO OR NAVIGATION DIRECTIONS IS PLACED IN SUCH A POSITION THAT THE DRIVER CANNOT READ THE SCRIPT ON THE SECONDARY AND TERTIARY WORDS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING IN ...

Jul 25, 2013 Unknown Or Other 15 mi

THE BMW 328 2013 HAS A TECH DESIGN FLAW WHICH WILL LEAD TO A POSSIBLE FATAL ACCIDENT. THE SCREEN WHICH SHOWS TELEPHONE NUMBERS OR RADIO OR NAVIGATION DIRECTIONS IS PLACED IN SUCH A POSITION THAT THE DRIVER CANNOT READ THE SCRIPT ON THE SECONDARY AND TERTIARY WORDS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING IN ...

Jul 25, 2013 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 15 mi

THE BMW 328 2013 HAS A TECH DESIGN FLAW WHICH WILL LEAD TO A POSSIBLE FATAL ACCIDENT. THE SCREEN WHICH SHOWS TELEPHONE NUMBERS OR RADIO OR NAVIGATION DIRECTIONS IS PLACED IN SUCH A POSITION THAT THE DRIVER CANNOT READ THE SCRIPT ON THE SECONDARY AND TERTIARY WORDS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING IN ...

Jul 18, 2013 Service Brakes 1,000 mi

ROUGHLY TWO MONTHS AFTER TAKING POSSESSION OF MY NEW BMW 328I, I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN MY CAR SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING LOST ALL BRAKING ABILITY. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS HARD AS A ROCK. FORTUNATELY, I AVOIDED AN ACCIDENT BY COASTING OFF OF THE FREEWAY AND INTO A HOTEL PARKING LOT. MY CAR...

Jul 18, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,000 mi

ROUGHLY TWO MONTHS AFTER TAKING POSSESSION OF MY NEW BMW 328I, I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN MY CAR SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING LOST ALL BRAKING ABILITY. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS HARD AS A ROCK. FORTUNATELY, I AVOIDED AN ACCIDENT BY COASTING OFF OF THE FREEWAY AND INTO A HOTEL PARKING LOT. MY CAR...

Jul 18, 2013 Service Brakes 1,000 mi

ROUGHLY TWO MONTHS AFTER TAKING POSSESSION OF MY NEW BMW 328I, I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN MY CAR SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING LOST ALL BRAKING ABILITY. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS HARD AS A ROCK. FORTUNATELY, I AVOIDED AN ACCIDENT BY COASTING OFF OF THE FREEWAY AND INTO A HOTEL PARKING LOT. MY CAR...

Jul 18, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,000 mi

ROUGHLY TWO MONTHS AFTER TAKING POSSESSION OF MY NEW BMW 328I, I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN MY CAR SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING LOST ALL BRAKING ABILITY. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS HARD AS A ROCK. FORTUNATELY, I AVOIDED AN ACCIDENT BY COASTING OFF OF THE FREEWAY AND INTO A HOTEL PARKING LOT. MY CAR...

Jul 15, 2013 Service Brakes 7,200 mi

WHILE SLOWLY COMING TO A STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME HARD YET THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP AND SEEMED TO GLIDE FOR 10-15 FEET BEFORE FINALLY STOPPING AT WHICH POINT THE ENGINE REVVED TO 6000 RPM, BUT DID NOT ACCELERATE. THE PEDAL BECAME SO HARD THAT I COULD NOT PRESS ANY HARDER, YET WAS STILL SLOWLY MOVI...

Jul 15, 2013 Engine 7,200 mi

WHILE SLOWLY COMING TO A STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME HARD YET THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP AND SEEMED TO GLIDE FOR 10-15 FEET BEFORE FINALLY STOPPING AT WHICH POINT THE ENGINE REVVED TO 6000 RPM, BUT DID NOT ACCELERATE. THE PEDAL BECAME SO HARD THAT I COULD NOT PRESS ANY HARDER, YET WAS STILL SLOWLY MOVI...

Jul 15, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 7,200 mi

WHILE SLOWLY COMING TO A STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME HARD YET THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP AND SEEMED TO GLIDE FOR 10-15 FEET BEFORE FINALLY STOPPING AT WHICH POINT THE ENGINE REVVED TO 6000 RPM, BUT DID NOT ACCELERATE. THE PEDAL BECAME SO HARD THAT I COULD NOT PRESS ANY HARDER, YET WAS STILL SLOWLY MOVI...

Jul 15, 2013 Service Brakes 7,200 mi

WHILE SLOWLY COMING TO A STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME HARD YET THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP AND SEEMED TO GLIDE FOR 10-15 FEET BEFORE FINALLY STOPPING AT WHICH POINT THE ENGINE REVVED TO 6000 RPM, BUT DID NOT ACCELERATE. THE PEDAL BECAME SO HARD THAT I COULD NOT PRESS ANY HARDER, YET WAS STILL SLOWLY MOVI...

Jul 15, 2013 Engine 7,200 mi

WHILE SLOWLY COMING TO A STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME HARD YET THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP AND SEEMED TO GLIDE FOR 10-15 FEET BEFORE FINALLY STOPPING AT WHICH POINT THE ENGINE REVVED TO 6000 RPM, BUT DID NOT ACCELERATE. THE PEDAL BECAME SO HARD THAT I COULD NOT PRESS ANY HARDER, YET WAS STILL SLOWLY MOVI...

Jul 15, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 7,200 mi

WHILE SLOWLY COMING TO A STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME HARD YET THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP AND SEEMED TO GLIDE FOR 10-15 FEET BEFORE FINALLY STOPPING AT WHICH POINT THE ENGINE REVVED TO 6000 RPM, BUT DID NOT ACCELERATE. THE PEDAL BECAME SO HARD THAT I COULD NOT PRESS ANY HARDER, YET WAS STILL SLOWLY MOVI...

Jun 25, 2013 Service Brakes Crash 1,020 mi

I PURCHASED A NEW 2013 BMW 328I IN LATE MAY. WITHIN A WEEK OF OWNERSHIP THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS THERE FOR THREE DAYS. THEN LESS THAN A MONTH LATER, LAST WEEK, THE BRAKES FAILED AGAIN. I ALMOST GOT IN A BAD ACCIDENT AND IN FACT DID SCRAPE THE CURB. I WAS TO...

Jun 25, 2013 Service Brakes Crash 1,020 mi

I PURCHASED A NEW 2013 BMW 328I IN LATE MAY. WITHIN A WEEK OF OWNERSHIP THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS THERE FOR THREE DAYS. THEN LESS THAN A MONTH LATER, LAST WEEK, THE BRAKES FAILED AGAIN. I ALMOST GOT IN A BAD ACCIDENT AND IN FACT DID SCRAPE THE CURB. I WAS TO...

May 31, 2013 Service Brakes 200 mi

AFTER PURCHASING THIS CAR NEW, THE POWER BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED ON MAY 23. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO BMW WHERE THEY REPLACED THE BRAKES VACUUM PUMP. THE CAR WAS RETURNED TO ME WHERE THE PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN, THE DAY IT WAS RETURNED, EXACTLY THE SAME WAY AS BEFORE. WHEN YOU PUSH ON THE BRAKE, THE PE...

May 31, 2013 Service Brakes 200 mi

AFTER PURCHASING THIS CAR NEW, THE POWER BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED ON MAY 23. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO BMW WHERE THEY REPLACED THE BRAKES VACUUM PUMP. THE CAR WAS RETURNED TO ME WHERE THE PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN, THE DAY IT WAS RETURNED, EXACTLY THE SAME WAY AS BEFORE. WHEN YOU PUSH ON THE BRAKE, THE PE...