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19V015000 Jan 14, 2019 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000-2003 525i Sedan, 530i Sedan, 540i Sedan, 2001-2003 525i Sports Wagon and 540i Sports Wagon vehicles, and 2000-2004 X5 SAV 3.0i, X5 ...

15V318000 May 28, 2015 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi Sedans, and 325xi and 325i Sportswagons, 2002-2006 330Ci, 325Ci, and M3 Convertibles and 325i, 33...

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Sep 11, 2018 Structure Fire 215,000 mi

THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE ON 9/4/18, AND CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE INSIDE THE ENGINE BAY. CAR WAS DRIVEN SEVERAL MILES TO A STORE. THE PASSENGERS WERE EXITING THE CAR WHEN THEY SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. THEN THEY NOTICED SMOKE AND FLAMES EXTENDING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR. THE FIRE STARTED IN THE...

Sep 11, 2018 Electrical System Fire 215,000 mi

THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE ON 9/4/18, AND CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE INSIDE THE ENGINE BAY. CAR WAS DRIVEN SEVERAL MILES TO A STORE. THE PASSENGERS WERE EXITING THE CAR WHEN THEY SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. THEN THEY NOTICED SMOKE AND FLAMES EXTENDING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR. THE FIRE STARTED IN THE...

Sep 11, 2018 Engine Fire 215,000 mi

THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE ON 9/4/18, AND CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE INSIDE THE ENGINE BAY. CAR WAS DRIVEN SEVERAL MILES TO A STORE. THE PASSENGERS WERE EXITING THE CAR WHEN THEY SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. THEN THEY NOTICED SMOKE AND FLAMES EXTENDING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR. THE FIRE STARTED IN THE...

Sep 11, 2018 Structure Fire 215,000 mi

THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE ON 9/4/18, AND CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE INSIDE THE ENGINE BAY. CAR WAS DRIVEN SEVERAL MILES TO A STORE. THE PASSENGERS WERE EXITING THE CAR WHEN THEY SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. THEN THEY NOTICED SMOKE AND FLAMES EXTENDING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR. THE FIRE STARTED IN THE...

Sep 11, 2018 Electrical System Fire 215,000 mi

THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE ON 9/4/18, AND CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE INSIDE THE ENGINE BAY. CAR WAS DRIVEN SEVERAL MILES TO A STORE. THE PASSENGERS WERE EXITING THE CAR WHEN THEY SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. THEN THEY NOTICED SMOKE AND FLAMES EXTENDING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR. THE FIRE STARTED IN THE...

Sep 11, 2018 Engine Fire 215,000 mi

THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE ON 9/4/18, AND CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE INSIDE THE ENGINE BAY. CAR WAS DRIVEN SEVERAL MILES TO A STORE. THE PASSENGERS WERE EXITING THE CAR WHEN THEY SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. THEN THEY NOTICED SMOKE AND FLAMES EXTENDING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR. THE FIRE STARTED IN THE...

Apr 1, 2017 Service Brakes 128,784 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY 210 IN THE SECOND LANE NEXT TO FAST LANE, GOING 70-72 MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP. CAUSING THE REAR TIRES TO SKID, IN TURN CAUSING IT TO START A CLOCKWISE SPIN TWO TIMES. BECAUSE I WAS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC I QUICKLY DESIDED NOT TO TRY TO CONTROL THE CAR IN THA...

Apr 1, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 128,784 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY 210 IN THE SECOND LANE NEXT TO FAST LANE, GOING 70-72 MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP. CAUSING THE REAR TIRES TO SKID, IN TURN CAUSING IT TO START A CLOCKWISE SPIN TWO TIMES. BECAUSE I WAS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC I QUICKLY DESIDED NOT TO TRY TO CONTROL THE CAR IN THA...

Apr 1, 2017 Suspension 128,784 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY 210 IN THE SECOND LANE NEXT TO FAST LANE, GOING 70-72 MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP. CAUSING THE REAR TIRES TO SKID, IN TURN CAUSING IT TO START A CLOCKWISE SPIN TWO TIMES. BECAUSE I WAS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC I QUICKLY DESIDED NOT TO TRY TO CONTROL THE CAR IN THA...

Apr 1, 2017 Service Brakes 128,784 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY 210 IN THE SECOND LANE NEXT TO FAST LANE, GOING 70-72 MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP. CAUSING THE REAR TIRES TO SKID, IN TURN CAUSING IT TO START A CLOCKWISE SPIN TWO TIMES. BECAUSE I WAS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC I QUICKLY DESIDED NOT TO TRY TO CONTROL THE CAR IN THA...

Apr 1, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 128,784 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY 210 IN THE SECOND LANE NEXT TO FAST LANE, GOING 70-72 MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP. CAUSING THE REAR TIRES TO SKID, IN TURN CAUSING IT TO START A CLOCKWISE SPIN TWO TIMES. BECAUSE I WAS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC I QUICKLY DESIDED NOT TO TRY TO CONTROL THE CAR IN THA...

Apr 1, 2017 Suspension 128,784 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY 210 IN THE SECOND LANE NEXT TO FAST LANE, GOING 70-72 MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP. CAUSING THE REAR TIRES TO SKID, IN TURN CAUSING IT TO START A CLOCKWISE SPIN TWO TIMES. BECAUSE I WAS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC I QUICKLY DESIDED NOT TO TRY TO CONTROL THE CAR IN THA...

Dec 23, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL..RECEIVED NOTIFICATION 6 MONTHS AGO. I HAVE CALLED BMW TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT AND HAVE BEEN TOLD I WILL BE NOTIFIED WHEN PARTS ARRIVE. THUS WAS 6 MONTHS AGO

Dec 23, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL..RECEIVED NOTIFICATION 6 MONTHS AGO. I HAVE CALLED BMW TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT AND HAVE BEEN TOLD I WILL BE NOTIFIED WHEN PARTS ARRIVE. THUS WAS 6 MONTHS AGO

Dec 10, 2016 Air Bags

NO COMMITMENT YET FROM DEALER TO REPLACE DEFECTED AIRBAG. NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: 15V318

Dec 10, 2016 Air Bags

NO COMMITMENT YET FROM DEALER TO REPLACE DEFECTED AIRBAG. NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: 15V318

Oct 4, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS 2003 BMW 530I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V318000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURE...

Oct 4, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS 2003 BMW 530I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V318000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURE...

Aug 31, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA INFLATORS NOTHING YET HAS HAPPENED BUT 15 MONTHS AFTER RECALL ISSUED STILL WAITING FOR REMEDY

Aug 31, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA INFLATORS NOTHING YET HAS HAPPENED BUT 15 MONTHS AFTER RECALL ISSUED STILL WAITING FOR REMEDY

Jul 12, 2016 Air Bags 70,000 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" - MY 2003 BMW DRIVER-SIDE FRONT AIR BAG MODULE (15V-318) WAS RECALLED IN JULY 2015 AND I CAN'T GET ANY INFO FROM BMW IF THEY WILL EVER FIX IT. I HAVE BEEN CALLING FOR ONE YEAR ON THIS, AS I WAS INSTRUCTED TO DO BY BMW, AND THEY STILL WILL PROVIDE ME WITH NO INFORMATION AS TO IF OR WH...

Jul 12, 2016 Air Bags 70,000 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" - MY 2003 BMW DRIVER-SIDE FRONT AIR BAG MODULE (15V-318) WAS RECALLED IN JULY 2015 AND I CAN'T GET ANY INFO FROM BMW IF THEY WILL EVER FIX IT. I HAVE BEEN CALLING FOR ONE YEAR ON THIS, AS I WAS INSTRUCTED TO DO BY BMW, AND THEY STILL WILL PROVIDE ME WITH NO INFORMATION AS TO IF OR WH...

Jun 29, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 530I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V318000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF...

Jun 29, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 530I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V318000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF...

May 29, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. ARE THE AIRBAGS SAFE? THE CAR IS ON THE RECALL LIST.

May 29, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. ARE THE AIRBAGS SAFE? THE CAR IS ON THE RECALL LIST.

Apr 8, 2016 Air Bags

MY CAR IS ON THE LIST OF CARS WITH DEFECTIVE AIRBAGS AND I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY KIND OF NOTIFICATION OR RECALL INFORMATION REGARDING MY VEHICLE. I WANT THIS TAKEN CARE OF IMMEDIATELY AND HAVE THE DEFECTIVE AIRBAGS REPLACED.

Apr 8, 2016 Air Bags

MY CAR IS ON THE LIST OF CARS WITH DEFECTIVE AIRBAGS AND I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY KIND OF NOTIFICATION OR RECALL INFORMATION REGARDING MY VEHICLE. I WANT THIS TAKEN CARE OF IMMEDIATELY AND HAVE THE DEFECTIVE AIRBAGS REPLACED.

Apr 1, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 530I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR THE AIR BAGS; HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWA...

Apr 1, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 530I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR THE AIR BAGS; HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWA...

Feb 18, 2016 Air Bags

I RECEIVED A LETTER IN JULY OF 2015 STATING THAT THERE IA A RECALL ON DRIVER-SIDE FRONT AIR BAG MODULE (RECALL CAMPAIGN NO.: 15V-318) AND HAVE YET TO RECEIVE ANOTHER NOTIFICATION WHEN THE DEALERSHIPS CAN FIX THIS DANGEROUS DEFECT. PLEASE ADVISE!

Feb 18, 2016 Air Bags

I RECEIVED A LETTER IN JULY OF 2015 STATING THAT THERE IA A RECALL ON DRIVER-SIDE FRONT AIR BAG MODULE (RECALL CAMPAIGN NO.: 15V-318) AND HAVE YET TO RECEIVE ANOTHER NOTIFICATION WHEN THE DEALERSHIPS CAN FIX THIS DANGEROUS DEFECT. PLEASE ADVISE!

Jan 27, 2016 Air Bags 80,000 mi

REC'D. RECALL NOTICE IN JULY 2015 REGARDING "RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 15V-318: DRIVER-SIDE FRONT AIR BAG MODULE". STILL HAVE NOT HEARD FROM BMW AS TO REMEDY.

Jan 27, 2016 Air Bags 80,000 mi

REC'D. RECALL NOTICE IN JULY 2015 REGARDING "RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 15V-318: DRIVER-SIDE FRONT AIR BAG MODULE". STILL HAVE NOT HEARD FROM BMW AS TO REMEDY.

Dec 24, 2015 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL WAS NOTIFIED IN MAY 2015 OF DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG RECALL. CURRENT STATUS FROM BMW IS NO REMEDY AVAILABLE YET. I WOULD THINK BY NOW THAT THE PLANS AND TIMELINES OF THIS RECALL WOULD BE WELL UNDERSTOOD AND ISSUED TO THE OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Dec 24, 2015 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL WAS NOTIFIED IN MAY 2015 OF DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG RECALL. CURRENT STATUS FROM BMW IS NO REMEDY AVAILABLE YET. I WOULD THINK BY NOW THAT THE PLANS AND TIMELINES OF THIS RECALL WOULD BE WELL UNDERSTOOD AND ISSUED TO THE OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Nov 13, 2015 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 530I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V318000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN JULY OF 2015. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE ST...

Nov 13, 2015 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 530I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V318000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN JULY OF 2015. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE ST...

Jul 20, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 530I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V318000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN JULY OF 2015. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE W...

Jul 20, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 530I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V318000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN JULY OF 2015. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE W...

Nov 19, 2014 Electrical System Fire 95,228 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2003 BMW 530I, WHILE I WAS DRIVING I USED THE VOLUME CONTROL ON THE STEERING WHEEL TO TURN THE RADIO DOWN, AFTER DEPRESSING THE BUTTON IMMEDIATELY I SMELLED AND RECOGNIZED THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. I PULLED OVER, AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES I ...

Nov 19, 2014 Engine Fire 95,228 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2003 BMW 530I, WHILE I WAS DRIVING I USED THE VOLUME CONTROL ON THE STEERING WHEEL TO TURN THE RADIO DOWN, AFTER DEPRESSING THE BUTTON IMMEDIATELY I SMELLED AND RECOGNIZED THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. I PULLED OVER, AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES I ...

Nov 19, 2014 Air Bags Fire 95,228 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2003 BMW 530I, WHILE I WAS DRIVING I USED THE VOLUME CONTROL ON THE STEERING WHEEL TO TURN THE RADIO DOWN, AFTER DEPRESSING THE BUTTON IMMEDIATELY I SMELLED AND RECOGNIZED THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. I PULLED OVER, AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES I ...

Nov 19, 2014 Electrical System Fire 95,228 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2003 BMW 530I, WHILE I WAS DRIVING I USED THE VOLUME CONTROL ON THE STEERING WHEEL TO TURN THE RADIO DOWN, AFTER DEPRESSING THE BUTTON IMMEDIATELY I SMELLED AND RECOGNIZED THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. I PULLED OVER, AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES I ...

Nov 19, 2014 Engine Fire 95,228 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2003 BMW 530I, WHILE I WAS DRIVING I USED THE VOLUME CONTROL ON THE STEERING WHEEL TO TURN THE RADIO DOWN, AFTER DEPRESSING THE BUTTON IMMEDIATELY I SMELLED AND RECOGNIZED THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. I PULLED OVER, AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES I ...

Nov 19, 2014 Air Bags Fire 95,228 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2003 BMW 530I, WHILE I WAS DRIVING I USED THE VOLUME CONTROL ON THE STEERING WHEEL TO TURN THE RADIO DOWN, AFTER DEPRESSING THE BUTTON IMMEDIATELY I SMELLED AND RECOGNIZED THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. I PULLED OVER, AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES I ...

Aug 28, 2014 Engine Fire 80,000 mi

YESTERDAY WEDNESDAY AUGUST 27TH 2014 MY SON CAME HOME AFTER SCHOOL (5 MIN DRIVE) THERE WAS NO SIGNS OF ANYTHING DIFFERENT DURING DRIVING. HE WENT INSIDE OUR HOUSE LESS THEN 1 MINUTE AFTER TURNING OFF CAR AND PARKING CAR AND WAS IN THE HOUSE HIS CAR ALARM WENT OFF. HE WENT OUTSIDE TO SEE WHAT WAS W...

Aug 28, 2014 Engine Fire 80,000 mi

YESTERDAY WEDNESDAY AUGUST 27TH 2014 MY SON CAME HOME AFTER SCHOOL (5 MIN DRIVE) THERE WAS NO SIGNS OF ANYTHING DIFFERENT DURING DRIVING. HE WENT INSIDE OUR HOUSE LESS THEN 1 MINUTE AFTER TURNING OFF CAR AND PARKING CAR AND WAS IN THE HOUSE HIS CAR ALARM WENT OFF. HE WENT OUTSIDE TO SEE WHAT WAS W...

May 7, 2014 Power Train 68,000 mi

WITHOUT ANY PREVIOUS PROBLEMS, THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR IS A 2003 BMW 530I WITH 68,000 MILES AT THE TIME. COMPUTER DIAGNOSIS RETURNED "FAULT 30", "TORQUE CONVERTER SLIPPING". RECOMMENDATION WAS REPLACEMENT OF TORQUE CONVERTER AT COST OF $2600. ONLINE RESEARCH OF THIS PROBLEM ...

May 7, 2014 Power Train 68,000 mi

WITHOUT ANY PREVIOUS PROBLEMS, THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR IS A 2003 BMW 530I WITH 68,000 MILES AT THE TIME. COMPUTER DIAGNOSIS RETURNED "FAULT 30", "TORQUE CONVERTER SLIPPING". RECOMMENDATION WAS REPLACEMENT OF TORQUE CONVERTER AT COST OF $2600. ONLINE RESEARCH OF THIS PROBLEM ...

Jan 6, 2013 Seats Fire 126,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON A VERY COLD DAY AT APPROXIMATELY 6AM. I TURNED THE DRIVER SEAT HEATER ON. AFTER 5-10 MINUTES, I STARTED TO NOTICE A STRONG BURNING SMELL. I ALSO FELT A STINGING ON THE BACK OF MY LEFT LEG. I PULLED OVER AND GOT OUT TO EXAMINE THE CAR, AND NOTICED A SMALL HOLE HAD BEEN BURNT ...

Jan 6, 2013 Seats Fire 126,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON A VERY COLD DAY AT APPROXIMATELY 6AM. I TURNED THE DRIVER SEAT HEATER ON. AFTER 5-10 MINUTES, I STARTED TO NOTICE A STRONG BURNING SMELL. I ALSO FELT A STINGING ON THE BACK OF MY LEFT LEG. I PULLED OVER AND GOT OUT TO EXAMINE THE CAR, AND NOTICED A SMALL HOLE HAD BEEN BURNT ...

Dec 30, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 124,012 mi

REGULAR DAY GOING TO WORK, NOTICE SMOKE COMING FROM OUTSIDE OF PASSENGER SIDE OF CAR, PULLED OVER CHECK UNDER HOOD, DIDN'T SEE ANY SMOKE, GOT BACK IN CAR AND SMOKE START COMING FROM GLOVE DEPARTMENT AREA, WITHIN A MINUTE CAR START GETTING FILLED WITH SMOKE, I GOT OUT TO CALL 911 AND GOT ABOUT 100 FE...

Dec 30, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 124,012 mi

REGULAR DAY GOING TO WORK, NOTICE SMOKE COMING FROM OUTSIDE OF PASSENGER SIDE OF CAR, PULLED OVER CHECK UNDER HOOD, DIDN'T SEE ANY SMOKE, GOT BACK IN CAR AND SMOKE START COMING FROM GLOVE DEPARTMENT AREA, WITHIN A MINUTE CAR START GETTING FILLED WITH SMOKE, I GOT OUT TO CALL 911 AND GOT ABOUT 100 FE...

Apr 2, 2012 Electrical System 1,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 530I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED YET THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE...

Apr 2, 2012 Electrical System 1,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 530I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED AT THAT TIME BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTE...

Apr 2, 2012 Electrical System 1,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 530I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED YET THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE...

Apr 2, 2012 Electrical System 1,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 530I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED AT THAT TIME BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTE...

Mar 8, 2012 Steering 81,305 mi

INCIDENTAL FINDING OF HUGE CRACK ON LEFT REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM DISCOVERED BY MECHANIC WHO WAS SERVICING THE VEHICLE. I HAVE PHOTOS AND THE PART IN QUESTION. *TR

Mar 8, 2012 Suspension 81,305 mi

INCIDENTAL FINDING OF HUGE CRACK ON LEFT REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM DISCOVERED BY MECHANIC WHO WAS SERVICING THE VEHICLE. I HAVE PHOTOS AND THE PART IN QUESTION. *TR

Mar 8, 2012 Steering 81,305 mi

INCIDENTAL FINDING OF HUGE CRACK ON LEFT REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM DISCOVERED BY MECHANIC WHO WAS SERVICING THE VEHICLE. I HAVE PHOTOS AND THE PART IN QUESTION. *TR

Mar 8, 2012 Suspension 81,305 mi

INCIDENTAL FINDING OF HUGE CRACK ON LEFT REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM DISCOVERED BY MECHANIC WHO WAS SERVICING THE VEHICLE. I HAVE PHOTOS AND THE PART IN QUESTION. *TR

Dec 14, 2011 Power Train 90,000 mi

IN JANUARY OF 2009, THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" (SES) LIGHT CAME ON. IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A FAULTY TORQUE CONVERTER WITH A REPLACEMENT COST OF ROUGHLY $2000. SINCE THE CAR WAS SHOWING NO SIGN OF ENGINE TROUBLE, WE HAVE CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE CAR FOR ALMOST 3 YEARS AND 50,000 WITH NO PROBLEMS BUT THE ...

Dec 14, 2011 Power Train 90,000 mi

IN JANUARY OF 2009, THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" (SES) LIGHT CAME ON. IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A FAULTY TORQUE CONVERTER WITH A REPLACEMENT COST OF ROUGHLY $2000. SINCE THE CAR WAS SHOWING NO SIGN OF ENGINE TROUBLE, WE HAVE CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE CAR FOR ALMOST 3 YEARS AND 50,000 WITH NO PROBLEMS BUT THE ...

Nov 28, 2011 Seats 92,400 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE HEATED SEAT BURNED HOLE ON LEFT SIDE OF SEAT WHEN ACTIVATED AND SINGED WIFE'S JACKET WHILE DRIVING. SMALL HOLE BURNED INTO SEAT. BMW REFUSES TO ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR DAMAGE AND CORRECT DEFECT DESPITE NUMEROUS INCIDENTS OVER A NUMBER OF YEARS WHICH THEY ARE WELL AWARE OF...

Nov 28, 2011 Seats 92,400 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE HEATED SEAT BURNED HOLE ON LEFT SIDE OF SEAT WHEN ACTIVATED AND SINGED WIFE'S JACKET WHILE DRIVING. SMALL HOLE BURNED INTO SEAT. BMW REFUSES TO ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR DAMAGE AND CORRECT DEFECT DESPITE NUMEROUS INCIDENTS OVER A NUMBER OF YEARS WHICH THEY ARE WELL AWARE OF...

Nov 28, 2011 Seats 92,400 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE HEATED SEAT BURNED HOLE ON LEFT SIDE OF SEAT WHEN ACTIVATED AND SINGED WIFE'S JACKET WHILE DRIVING. SMALL HOLE BURNED INTO SEAT. BMW REFUSES TO ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR DAMAGE AND CORRECT DEFECT DESPITE NUMEROUS INCIDENTS OVER A NUMBER OF YEARS WHICH THEY ARE WELL AWARE OF...

Nov 28, 2011 Seats 92,400 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE HEATED SEAT BURNED HOLE ON LEFT SIDE OF SEAT WHEN ACTIVATED AND SINGED WIFE'S JACKET WHILE DRIVING. SMALL HOLE BURNED INTO SEAT. BMW REFUSES TO ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR DAMAGE AND CORRECT DEFECT DESPITE NUMEROUS INCIDENTS OVER A NUMBER OF YEARS WHICH THEY ARE WELL AWARE OF...

Dec 31, 2010 Power Train 55,000 mi

WITHOUT ANY PREVIOUS PROBLEMS, THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR IS A 2003 BMW 530I WITH ONLY 55,000 MILES AT THE TIME. COMPUTER DIAGNOSIS RETURNED "FAULT 30", "TORQUE CONVERTER SLIPPING". RECOMMENDATION WAS REPLACEMENT OF TORQUE CONVERTER AT COST OF $2600. ONLINE RESEARCH OF THIS...

Dec 31, 2010 Power Train 55,000 mi

WITHOUT ANY PREVIOUS PROBLEMS, THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR IS A 2003 BMW 530I WITH ONLY 55,000 MILES AT THE TIME. COMPUTER DIAGNOSIS RETURNED "FAULT 30", "TORQUE CONVERTER SLIPPING". RECOMMENDATION WAS REPLACEMENT OF TORQUE CONVERTER AT COST OF $2600. ONLINE RESEARCH OF THIS...

Dec 24, 2010 Air Bags 105,452 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON A MOUNTAIN ROAD ON PINE MOUNTAIN IN KERN COUNTY, CA WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG ON THE DOOR AND HEADLINER DEPLOYED. THE REAR SEAT AIR BAG ALSO DEPLOYED. IT WAS COMPLETELY UNEXPECTED - I DID NOT HIT ANYTHING BEFORE THEY DEPLOYED. THE DEPLOYMENT CAUSED THE CAR TO STOP WHICH THEN S...

Dec 24, 2010 Air Bags 105,452 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON A MOUNTAIN ROAD ON PINE MOUNTAIN IN KERN COUNTY, CA WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG ON THE DOOR AND HEADLINER DEPLOYED. THE REAR SEAT AIR BAG ALSO DEPLOYED. IT WAS COMPLETELY UNEXPECTED - I DID NOT HIT ANYTHING BEFORE THEY DEPLOYED. THE DEPLOYMENT CAUSED THE CAR TO STOP WHICH THEN S...

Aug 18, 2010 Power Train 70,000 mi

TRANSMISSION CODE P0741 GOES ON, INDICATING SLIPPAGE IN THE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH. THIS RESULTS IN LOWERED GAS MILEAGE AND A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, RESULTING IN FAILURE TO PASS STATE AUTO INSPECTIONS. *TR

Aug 18, 2010 Power Train 70,000 mi

TRANSMISSION CODE P0741 GOES ON, INDICATING SLIPPAGE IN THE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH. THIS RESULTS IN LOWERED GAS MILEAGE AND A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, RESULTING IN FAILURE TO PASS STATE AUTO INSPECTIONS. *TR

Jul 30, 2010 Air Bags 51,000 mi

PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG SYSTEM HAS FAILED DUE TO FAULTY SEAT SENSOR. *TR

Jul 30, 2010 Air Bags 51,000 mi

PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG SYSTEM HAS FAILED DUE TO FAULTY SEAT SENSOR. *TR

Feb 15, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,000 mi

STARTED THE VEHICLE NORMALLY AFTER IT HAD BEEN IN A COLD OUTDOOR GARAGE FOR 3 DAYS. CAR RAN A BIT ROUGH. A HALF MILE DOWN THE ROAD IT BEGAN BILLOWING WHITE SMOKE OUT THE EXHAUST THEN STALLED AND WOULD NOT START. TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP - NOT THE BMW DEALER - WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE HAD SEIZED AND...

Feb 15, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,000 mi

STARTED THE VEHICLE NORMALLY AFTER IT HAD BEEN IN A COLD OUTDOOR GARAGE FOR 3 DAYS. CAR RAN A BIT ROUGH. A HALF MILE DOWN THE ROAD IT BEGAN BILLOWING WHITE SMOKE OUT THE EXHAUST THEN STALLED AND WOULD NOT START. TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP - NOT THE BMW DEALER - WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE HAD SEIZED AND...

Jan 25, 2010 Structure 103,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 530I BMW WITH 100K MILES ON IT THE HEATED SEAT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE HAS BURNED THOUGHT THE SEAT, THIS WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE 7 SERIES SEATS (WHICH ARE THE SAME SEATS AND THEY WERE RECALLED.) THE ISSUE HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLES. THERE WAS A VERY STRONG BURNING SMELL, RESEARCHED ...

Jan 25, 2010 Electrical System 103,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 530I BMW WITH 100K MILES ON IT THE HEATED SEAT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE HAS BURNED THOUGHT THE SEAT, THIS WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE 7 SERIES SEATS (WHICH ARE THE SAME SEATS AND THEY WERE RECALLED.) THE ISSUE HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLES. THERE WAS A VERY STRONG BURNING SMELL, RESEARCHED ...

Jan 25, 2010 Seats 103,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 530I BMW WITH 100K MILES ON IT THE HEATED SEAT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE HAS BURNED THOUGHT THE SEAT, THIS WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE 7 SERIES SEATS (WHICH ARE THE SAME SEATS AND THEY WERE RECALLED.) THE ISSUE HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLES. THERE WAS A VERY STRONG BURNING SMELL, RESEARCHED ...

Jan 25, 2010 Structure 103,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 530I BMW WITH 100K MILES ON IT THE HEATED SEAT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE HAS BURNED THOUGHT THE SEAT, THIS WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE 7 SERIES SEATS (WHICH ARE THE SAME SEATS AND THEY WERE RECALLED.) THE ISSUE HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLES. THERE WAS A VERY STRONG BURNING SMELL, RESEARCHED ...

Jan 25, 2010 Electrical System 103,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 530I BMW WITH 100K MILES ON IT THE HEATED SEAT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE HAS BURNED THOUGHT THE SEAT, THIS WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE 7 SERIES SEATS (WHICH ARE THE SAME SEATS AND THEY WERE RECALLED.) THE ISSUE HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLES. THERE WAS A VERY STRONG BURNING SMELL, RESEARCHED ...

Jan 25, 2010 Seats 103,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 530I BMW WITH 100K MILES ON IT THE HEATED SEAT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE HAS BURNED THOUGHT THE SEAT, THIS WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE 7 SERIES SEATS (WHICH ARE THE SAME SEATS AND THEY WERE RECALLED.) THE ISSUE HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLES. THERE WAS A VERY STRONG BURNING SMELL, RESEARCHED ...

May 28, 2009 Suspension 25,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 530I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD HAVE TO BE RELEASED THEN RE-APPLIED DUE TO THE FAILURE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIVE OVER NUMEROUS BUMPS AT ONE TIME AND THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE...

May 28, 2009 Suspension 25,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 530I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD HAVE TO BE RELEASED THEN RE-APPLIED DUE TO THE FAILURE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIVE OVER NUMEROUS BUMPS AT ONE TIME AND THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE...

Dec 22, 2008 Power Train

TRANSMISSION STARTED TO GO BAD. *TR

Dec 22, 2008 Power Train

TRANSMISSION STARTED TO GO BAD. *TR

Nov 3, 2008 Seats 98,000 mi

COLD MORNING, TURNED SEAT HEATERS ON. DRIVERS SIDE SEAT HEATER TURNED ON AND FAILED, BURNING THROUGH SEAT AND BURNED PANTS ON DRIVER. IT FAILED ONE TIME, HAD DISCONNECTED. BURNED HOLE IN SEAT. NOTHING DONE YET, TRYING TO GET BMW TO REPLACE, AS THIS WAS A PROBLEM WITH THERE 7 SERIES, EXACT SAME ...

Nov 3, 2008 Seats 98,000 mi

COLD MORNING, TURNED SEAT HEATERS ON. DRIVERS SIDE SEAT HEATER TURNED ON AND FAILED, BURNING THROUGH SEAT AND BURNED PANTS ON DRIVER. IT FAILED ONE TIME, HAD DISCONNECTED. BURNED HOLE IN SEAT. NOTHING DONE YET, TRYING TO GET BMW TO REPLACE, AS THIS WAS A PROBLEM WITH THERE 7 SERIES, EXACT SAME ...

May 20, 2008 Electrical System

PROBLEMS THROUGHOUT OWNERSHIP OF VEHICLE WITH PLASTIC PARTS AND WIRING OF VEHICLE, A 2003 BMW 530I. WIRING TO BRAKE LIGHTS WHICH WERE REPAIRED EARLY ON UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE NOW HAS APPROXIMATELY 97,000 MILES. MOST OF THESE ISSUES HAVE BEEN GOING ON SINCE THE 50,000 MILE MARK. I DRIVE 20,000 M...

May 20, 2008 Interior Lighting

PROBLEMS THROUGHOUT OWNERSHIP OF VEHICLE WITH PLASTIC PARTS AND WIRING OF VEHICLE, A 2003 BMW 530I. WIRING TO BRAKE LIGHTS WHICH WERE REPAIRED EARLY ON UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE NOW HAS APPROXIMATELY 97,000 MILES. MOST OF THESE ISSUES HAVE BEEN GOING ON SINCE THE 50,000 MILE MARK. I DRIVE 20,000 M...

May 20, 2008 Steering

PROBLEMS THROUGHOUT OWNERSHIP OF VEHICLE WITH PLASTIC PARTS AND WIRING OF VEHICLE, A 2003 BMW 530I. WIRING TO BRAKE LIGHTS WHICH WERE REPAIRED EARLY ON UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE NOW HAS APPROXIMATELY 97,000 MILES. MOST OF THESE ISSUES HAVE BEEN GOING ON SINCE THE 50,000 MILE MARK. I DRIVE 20,000 M...

May 20, 2008 Electrical System

PROBLEMS THROUGHOUT OWNERSHIP OF VEHICLE WITH PLASTIC PARTS AND WIRING OF VEHICLE, A 2003 BMW 530I. WIRING TO BRAKE LIGHTS WHICH WERE REPAIRED EARLY ON UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE NOW HAS APPROXIMATELY 97,000 MILES. MOST OF THESE ISSUES HAVE BEEN GOING ON SINCE THE 50,000 MILE MARK. I DRIVE 20,000 M...

May 20, 2008 Interior Lighting

PROBLEMS THROUGHOUT OWNERSHIP OF VEHICLE WITH PLASTIC PARTS AND WIRING OF VEHICLE, A 2003 BMW 530I. WIRING TO BRAKE LIGHTS WHICH WERE REPAIRED EARLY ON UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE NOW HAS APPROXIMATELY 97,000 MILES. MOST OF THESE ISSUES HAVE BEEN GOING ON SINCE THE 50,000 MILE MARK. I DRIVE 20,000 M...

May 20, 2008 Steering

PROBLEMS THROUGHOUT OWNERSHIP OF VEHICLE WITH PLASTIC PARTS AND WIRING OF VEHICLE, A 2003 BMW 530I. WIRING TO BRAKE LIGHTS WHICH WERE REPAIRED EARLY ON UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE NOW HAS APPROXIMATELY 97,000 MILES. MOST OF THESE ISSUES HAVE BEEN GOING ON SINCE THE 50,000 MILE MARK. I DRIVE 20,000 M...

Oct 18, 2004 Electrical System 3,500 mi

CAR HAS NEEDED TO BE JUMPSTARTED AT LEAST 6 TIMES THIS YEAR. I'VE TAKEN IT TO MY LOCAL DEALER SONNEN BMW AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE BATTERY BECAUSE THEY WERE ABLE TO GET IT TO TAKE A CHARGE. I'VE RECENTLY FOUND A RECALL (OPENING CAMPAIGN #610504) ON THE CONTROL MODULE WHICH I JUST REPORT...

Oct 18, 2004 Electrical System 3,500 mi

CAR HAS NEEDED TO BE JUMPSTARTED AT LEAST 6 TIMES THIS YEAR. I'VE TAKEN IT TO MY LOCAL DEALER SONNEN BMW AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE BATTERY BECAUSE THEY WERE ABLE TO GET IT TO TAKE A CHARGE. I'VE RECENTLY FOUND A RECALL (OPENING CAMPAIGN #610504) ON THE CONTROL MODULE WHICH I JUST REPORT...

Aug 30, 2004 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING AIR CONDITIONER SMELLED OF A STRONG ODOR COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, AND SMOKE STARTED TO COME THE FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

Aug 30, 2004 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING AIR CONDITIONER SMELLED OF A STRONG ODOR COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, AND SMOKE STARTED TO COME THE FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

Dec 25, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 8,720 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC ON SURFACE STREET, CAR IN FRONT SLOWED TO A STOP. I WAS UNABLE TO STOP MY CAR BECAUSE WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES THE CAR ACCELERATED UNTIL IMPACT WITH THE CAR IN FRONT. *LA

Dec 25, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 8,720 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC ON SURFACE STREET, CAR IN FRONT SLOWED TO A STOP. I WAS UNABLE TO STOP MY CAR BECAUSE WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES THE CAR ACCELERATED UNTIL IMPACT WITH THE CAR IN FRONT. *LA

Dec 25, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 8,850 mi

WHILE SLOWLY ENTERING MY GARAGE FROM DRIVEWAY, CAR ACCELERATED AND LUNGED FORWARD. I APPLIED BRAKES AS HARD AS POSSIBLE, BUT COULD NOT STOP CAR. CRASHED INTO REFRIGERATOR AT BACK OF GARAGE. SUBSEQUENTLY, TOOK VEHICLE TO BMW DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THE REPORT FROM SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAID, "COULD ...

Dec 25, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 8,850 mi

WHILE SLOWLY ENTERING MY GARAGE FROM DRIVEWAY, CAR ACCELERATED AND LUNGED FORWARD. I APPLIED BRAKES AS HARD AS POSSIBLE, BUT COULD NOT STOP CAR. CRASHED INTO REFRIGERATOR AT BACK OF GARAGE. SUBSEQUENTLY, TOOK VEHICLE TO BMW DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THE REPORT FROM SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAID, "COULD ...

Dec 25, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 8,720 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC ON SURFACE STREET, CAR IN FRONT SLOWED TO A STOP. I WAS UNABLE TO STOP MY CAR BECAUSE WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES THE CAR ACCELERATED UNTIL IMPACT WITH THE CAR IN FRONT. *LA

Dec 25, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 8,720 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC ON SURFACE STREET, CAR IN FRONT SLOWED TO A STOP. I WAS UNABLE TO STOP MY CAR BECAUSE WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES THE CAR ACCELERATED UNTIL IMPACT WITH THE CAR IN FRONT. *LA

Dec 25, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 8,850 mi

WHILE SLOWLY ENTERING MY GARAGE FROM DRIVEWAY, CAR ACCELERATED AND LUNGED FORWARD. I APPLIED BRAKES AS HARD AS POSSIBLE, BUT COULD NOT STOP CAR. CRASHED INTO REFRIGERATOR AT BACK OF GARAGE. SUBSEQUENTLY, TOOK VEHICLE TO BMW DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THE REPORT FROM SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAID, "COULD ...

Dec 25, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 8,850 mi

WHILE SLOWLY ENTERING MY GARAGE FROM DRIVEWAY, CAR ACCELERATED AND LUNGED FORWARD. I APPLIED BRAKES AS HARD AS POSSIBLE, BUT COULD NOT STOP CAR. CRASHED INTO REFRIGERATOR AT BACK OF GARAGE. SUBSEQUENTLY, TOOK VEHICLE TO BMW DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THE REPORT FROM SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAID, "COULD ...

Nov 19, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 11,200 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED. *AK AS THE CONSUMER BACKED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY WITH HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE LOST CONTROL ACCELERATED BACKWARDS INTO THE STREET. THE CONSUMER PRESSED HARDER ON THE BRAKE TO STOP THE ACCELERATION BUT IT DID NOT RE...

Nov 19, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 11,200 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED. *AK AS THE CONSUMER BACKED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY WITH HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE LOST CONTROL ACCELERATED BACKWARDS INTO THE STREET. THE CONSUMER PRESSED HARDER ON THE BRAKE TO STOP THE ACCELERATION BUT IT DID NOT RE...

Oct 22, 2003 Power Train 7,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY THE CLUTCH STOPPED RESPONDING, THE TACHOMETER SOARED AND THE CLUTCH BURNED, THE CAR WAS PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE CLUTCH CONTINUED TO SMOLDER. IT APPEARS LIKE IT ENGAGED AND WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. *LA

Oct 22, 2003 Power Train 7,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY THE CLUTCH STOPPED RESPONDING, THE TACHOMETER SOARED AND THE CLUTCH BURNED, THE CAR WAS PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE CLUTCH CONTINUED TO SMOLDER. IT APPEARS LIKE IT ENGAGED AND WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. *LA

Oct 2, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE ACCELERATES INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Oct 2, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE ACCELERATES INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Oct 2, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE ACCELERATES INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Oct 2, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE ACCELERATES INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Aug 15, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

2003 BMW 530I GAS PEDAL DESIGN.*MR THE GAS PEDAL FELL OFF WHILE THE CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS OPERATING THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WAS EXTREMELY CONCERNED ABOUT THE DESIGN OF THE GAS PEDAL. WHEN THE GAS PEDAL FELL OFF, THERE WAS NO METAL PIECE OF ANYTHING THAT BACKED THE PEDAL. THERE WAS ONLY A PIECE OF...

Aug 15, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

2003 BMW 530I GAS PEDAL DESIGN.*MR THE GAS PEDAL FELL OFF WHILE THE CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS OPERATING THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WAS EXTREMELY CONCERNED ABOUT THE DESIGN OF THE GAS PEDAL. WHEN THE GAS PEDAL FELL OFF, THERE WAS NO METAL PIECE OF ANYTHING THAT BACKED THE PEDAL. THERE WAS ONLY A PIECE OF...

Aug 11, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY LOW SPEED VEHICLE BEGINS TO RACE, THEN JUMPS FORWARD. DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 11, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY LOW SPEED VEHICLE BEGINS TO RACE, THEN JUMPS FORWARD. DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

May 12, 2003 Seat Belts

THE LATCH ANCHOR BARS IN THE 2003 BMW 530 WERE TOO FAR RECESSED INTO THE VEHICLES SEAT WHICH MADE INSTALLATION OF THE CHILD SEAT, USING THE LATCH SYSTEM, EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. (THE EVENFLO VANGUARD CHILD SAFETY SEAT, MANUFACTURED 03-25-03, CORPORAL JENNIFER S. ROSS - DECATUR POLICE DEPARTMENT, CHILD...

May 12, 2003 Seat Belts

THE LATCH ANCHOR BARS IN THE 2003 BMW 530 WERE TOO FAR RECESSED INTO THE VEHICLES SEAT WHICH MADE INSTALLATION OF THE CHILD SEAT, USING THE LATCH SYSTEM, EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. (THE EVENFLO VANGUARD CHILD SAFETY SEAT, MANUFACTURED 03-25-03, CORPORAL JENNIFER S. ROSS - DECATUR POLICE DEPARTMENT, CHILD...