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22V119000 Mar 2, 2022 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i); 2008-2013 1 Series...

16V071000 Feb 5, 2016 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335...

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Aug 31, 2018 Air Bags

MY VEHICLE IS UNDER TWO RECALLS: 17V605 17V683 AS RECOMMENDED, I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN TO THE BMW DEALER FOR THE RECALLS. THE DEALER RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO ME STATING THAT THE REMEDY FOR THE RECALL WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. SINCE THAT TIME, I CONTINUE TO RECEIVE RECALL NOTICES FROM BMW FOR THE SAM...

Aug 31, 2018 Engine

MY VEHICLE IS UNDER TWO RECALLS: 17V605 17V683 AS RECOMMENDED, I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN TO THE BMW DEALER FOR THE RECALLS. THE DEALER RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO ME STATING THAT THE REMEDY FOR THE RECALL WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. SINCE THAT TIME, I CONTINUE TO RECEIVE RECALL NOTICES FROM BMW FOR THE SAM...

Aug 31, 2018 Air Bags

MY VEHICLE IS UNDER TWO RECALLS: 17V605 17V683 AS RECOMMENDED, I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN TO THE BMW DEALER FOR THE RECALLS. THE DEALER RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO ME STATING THAT THE REMEDY FOR THE RECALL WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. SINCE THAT TIME, I CONTINUE TO RECEIVE RECALL NOTICES FROM BMW FOR THE SAM...

Aug 31, 2018 Engine

MY VEHICLE IS UNDER TWO RECALLS: 17V605 17V683 AS RECOMMENDED, I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN TO THE BMW DEALER FOR THE RECALLS. THE DEALER RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO ME STATING THAT THE REMEDY FOR THE RECALL WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. SINCE THAT TIME, I CONTINUE TO RECEIVE RECALL NOTICES FROM BMW FOR THE SAM...

Apr 20, 2018 Engine

I RECIEVED A RECALL FOR PVC VALVE HEATER LAST YEAR DEC 2017 UNTIL NOW APRIL 20 2018 MY CAR IS NOT FIX AND I GET OVERHEAT WHEN MY CAR IS STUCK ON TRAFFIC.

Apr 20, 2018 Engine

I RECIEVED A RECALL FOR PVC VALVE HEATER LAST YEAR DEC 2017 UNTIL NOW APRIL 20 2018 MY CAR IS NOT FIX AND I GET OVERHEAT WHEN MY CAR IS STUCK ON TRAFFIC.

Mar 15, 2018 Engine Fire 110,000 mi

ALL FOUR ENGINE MOUNTING BOLTS ARE SHEARED AND COMPLETELY BROKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN ANY KIND OF ACCIDENT AND NO OTHER ISSUES I.E. ENGINE TAKEN OUT AND REUSAGE OF BOLTS, ETC. THE ENGINE WAS SITTING ON THE SURROUNDING CHASSIS. THIS CAUSED THE ENGINE HEAD TO CRACK AND OIL LEAKING ONTO THE EXHAUST

Mar 15, 2018 Engine Fire 110,000 mi

ALL FOUR ENGINE MOUNTING BOLTS ARE SHEARED AND COMPLETELY BROKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN ANY KIND OF ACCIDENT AND NO OTHER ISSUES I.E. ENGINE TAKEN OUT AND REUSAGE OF BOLTS, ETC. THE ENGINE WAS SITTING ON THE SURROUNDING CHASSIS. THIS CAUSED THE ENGINE HEAD TO CRACK AND OIL LEAKING ONTO THE EXHAUST

Feb 20, 2018 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - MY VEHICLE HAS A RECALL AND NO ONE HAS A REMEDY FOR IT. NOT THE DEALER, MANUFACTURER OR TAKATA. THE ISSUE IS THAT I NEED MY CAR AND THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. I HAVE RECEIVED DOCUMENTATION FROM TAKATA AND BMW THAT THERE CURRENTLY IS NO REMEDY....

Feb 20, 2018 Seats

TAKATA RECALL - MY VEHICLE HAS A RECALL AND NO ONE HAS A REMEDY FOR IT. NOT THE DEALER, MANUFACTURER OR TAKATA. THE ISSUE IS THAT I NEED MY CAR AND THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. I HAVE RECEIVED DOCUMENTATION FROM TAKATA AND BMW THAT THERE CURRENTLY IS NO REMEDY....

Feb 20, 2018 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - MY VEHICLE HAS A RECALL AND NO ONE HAS A REMEDY FOR IT. NOT THE DEALER, MANUFACTURER OR TAKATA. THE ISSUE IS THAT I NEED MY CAR AND THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. I HAVE RECEIVED DOCUMENTATION FROM TAKATA AND BMW THAT THERE CURRENTLY IS NO REMEDY....

Feb 20, 2018 Seats

TAKATA RECALL - MY VEHICLE HAS A RECALL AND NO ONE HAS A REMEDY FOR IT. NOT THE DEALER, MANUFACTURER OR TAKATA. THE ISSUE IS THAT I NEED MY CAR AND THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. I HAVE RECEIVED DOCUMENTATION FROM TAKATA AND BMW THAT THERE CURRENTLY IS NO REMEDY....

May 30, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. 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 CHATTANOOGA BMW DEALER ...

May 30, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. 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 CHATTANOOGA BMW DEALER ...

May 25, 2017 Air Bags

I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE OVER A YEAR NOW. AND I HAVE RECEIVED THE NOTICE IN REGARDS TO THE RECALL. BUT STILL NO ONE HAS CONTACTED ME IN REGARDS TO GET THIS ISSUE CORRECTED. WHEN I CALLED MY LOCAL BMW OF LAS VEGAS. STILL HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING AFTER COUPLE OF MONTHS.

May 25, 2017 Air Bags

I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE OVER A YEAR NOW. AND I HAVE RECEIVED THE NOTICE IN REGARDS TO THE RECALL. BUT STILL NO ONE HAS CONTACTED ME IN REGARDS TO GET THIS ISSUE CORRECTED. WHEN I CALLED MY LOCAL BMW OF LAS VEGAS. STILL HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING AFTER COUPLE OF MONTHS.

May 11, 2017 Seats Fire 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS WARMING UP, THE CONTACT STEPPED AWAY FOR A FEW MINUTES. UPON RETURNING, THE INTERIOR WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT WAS BURNING. THE CONTACT TURNED THE ENGINE OFF AND WAITED FOR THE SEAT TO COOL DOWN. THE...

May 11, 2017 Electrical System Fire 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS WARMING UP, THE CONTACT STEPPED AWAY FOR A FEW MINUTES. UPON RETURNING, THE INTERIOR WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT WAS BURNING. THE CONTACT TURNED THE ENGINE OFF AND WAITED FOR THE SEAT TO COOL DOWN. THE...

May 11, 2017 Seats Fire 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS WARMING UP, THE CONTACT STEPPED AWAY FOR A FEW MINUTES. UPON RETURNING, THE INTERIOR WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT WAS BURNING. THE CONTACT TURNED THE ENGINE OFF AND WAITED FOR THE SEAT TO COOL DOWN. THE...

May 11, 2017 Electrical System Fire 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS WARMING UP, THE CONTACT STEPPED AWAY FOR A FEW MINUTES. UPON RETURNING, THE INTERIOR WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT WAS BURNING. THE CONTACT TURNED THE ENGINE OFF AND WAITED FOR THE SEAT TO COOL DOWN. THE...

May 2, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (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 MANUFACTUR...

May 2, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (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 MANUFACTUR...

Apr 24, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL TAKATA RECALL DRYER AND REINBOLD BMW, GREENWOOD,IN WILL NOT REPAIR THE DEFECTIVE AIRBAG IN MY VEHICLE. THEY WILL GIVE ME NO TIMEFRAME FOR THE REPAIR OF MY VEHICLE. THEY HAVE NOT PROVIDED AN ADEQUATE RESPONSE WHEN ASKED WHY MY VEHICLE HAS A LOWER PRIORITY FOR REPAIR.

Apr 24, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL TAKATA RECALL DRYER AND REINBOLD BMW, GREENWOOD,IN WILL NOT REPAIR THE DEFECTIVE AIRBAG IN MY VEHICLE. THEY WILL GIVE ME NO TIMEFRAME FOR THE REPAIR OF MY VEHICLE. THEY HAVE NOT PROVIDED AN ADEQUATE RESPONSE WHEN ASKED WHY MY VEHICLE HAS A LOWER PRIORITY FOR REPAIR.

Apr 19, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3 SAV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIE...

Apr 19, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3 SAV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIE...

Feb 13, 2017 Seats 79,113 mi

2007 BMW X3 WITH JUST UNDER 80,000 MILES. THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BOTTOM BURNED THROUGH THE UPHOLSTERY AND BURNED THE THIGH OF THE DRIVER WHILE THE SEAT HEATER WAS IN USE APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES INTO THE DRIVE ON PAVED CITY STREETS. IT WAS IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF BEFORE THE UPHOLSTERY ACTUALLY CAUG...

Feb 13, 2017 Seats 79,113 mi

2007 BMW X3 WITH JUST UNDER 80,000 MILES. THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BOTTOM BURNED THROUGH THE UPHOLSTERY AND BURNED THE THIGH OF THE DRIVER WHILE THE SEAT HEATER WAS IN USE APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES INTO THE DRIVE ON PAVED CITY STREETS. IT WAS IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF BEFORE THE UPHOLSTERY ACTUALLY CAUG...

Feb 1, 2017 Electrical System Fire 111,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3 SAV. AFTER A SEAT WARMER WAS ACTIVATED, THE HEAT GENERATED BECAME SO INTENSE THAT IT BURNED A HOLE IN THE SEAT, AS WELL AS THE CONTACT'S JACKET AND JEANS. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT WAS ALTERED TO THE FAILURE DUE TO A BURNING ODOR. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WIT...

Feb 1, 2017 Seats Fire 111,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3 SAV. AFTER A SEAT WARMER WAS ACTIVATED, THE HEAT GENERATED BECAME SO INTENSE THAT IT BURNED A HOLE IN THE SEAT, AS WELL AS THE CONTACT'S JACKET AND JEANS. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT WAS ALTERED TO THE FAILURE DUE TO A BURNING ODOR. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WIT...

Feb 1, 2017 Electrical System Fire 111,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3 SAV. AFTER A SEAT WARMER WAS ACTIVATED, THE HEAT GENERATED BECAME SO INTENSE THAT IT BURNED A HOLE IN THE SEAT, AS WELL AS THE CONTACT'S JACKET AND JEANS. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT WAS ALTERED TO THE FAILURE DUE TO A BURNING ODOR. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WIT...

Feb 1, 2017 Seats Fire 111,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3 SAV. AFTER A SEAT WARMER WAS ACTIVATED, THE HEAT GENERATED BECAME SO INTENSE THAT IT BURNED A HOLE IN THE SEAT, AS WELL AS THE CONTACT'S JACKET AND JEANS. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT WAS ALTERED TO THE FAILURE DUE TO A BURNING ODOR. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WIT...

Jan 19, 2017 Air Bags

"TAKATA RECALL" RECALL # 16V071 ISSUED ON 2/5/16 PARTS ARE STILL NOT AVAILABLE TO BE REPLACED 16 DEATHS HAVE OCCURRED RESULTING FROM THE TAKATA INFLATORS MALFUNCTION IT IS AN EXTREME HAZARD TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE!

Jan 19, 2017 Air Bags

"TAKATA RECALL" RECALL # 16V071 ISSUED ON 2/5/16 PARTS ARE STILL NOT AVAILABLE TO BE REPLACED 16 DEATHS HAVE OCCURRED RESULTING FROM THE TAKATA INFLATORS MALFUNCTION IT IS AN EXTREME HAZARD TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE!

Dec 11, 2016 Air Bags

I HAVE NOT RECEIVE THE RECALL LETTER TO TAKE MY CAR TO THE DEALER FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE AIRBAG.

Dec 11, 2016 Air Bags

I HAVE NOT RECEIVE THE RECALL LETTER TO TAKE MY CAR TO THE DEALER FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE AIRBAG.

Dec 8, 2016 Engine 147,000 mi

RIGHT FRONT MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET BOLTS SHEARED OFF. 3 OF THE 4 BOLTS WERE SHEARED OFF, AND IF THE 4TH HAD SHEARED BEFORE WE GOT IT TO THE REPAIR SHOP THIS WOULD HAVE CAUSED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE. IF IT HAD HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING THIS WOULD HAVE ABSOLUTELY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Dec 8, 2016 Engine 147,000 mi

RIGHT FRONT MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET BOLTS SHEARED OFF. 3 OF THE 4 BOLTS WERE SHEARED OFF, AND IF THE 4TH HAD SHEARED BEFORE WE GOT IT TO THE REPAIR SHOP THIS WOULD HAVE CAUSED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE. IF IT HAD HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING THIS WOULD HAVE ABSOLUTELY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Dec 7, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3 SAV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT ...

Dec 7, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3 SAV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT ...

Nov 15, 2016 Electrical System 105,000 mi

IN COOL CLIMATE ON NOVEMBER 1, 2016. TURN ON MY HEAT SEAT, THEN I SMELLED SOMETHING BURNED, THEN I FELT SHARP BURN ON LEFT BUTT CHEEK. THEN I KNEW SOMETHING WRONG WITH HEAT I TURNED OFF, , ON NOVEMBER 7, 2016, I TRIED AGAIN,,, BURNING SMELL IS SO BAD, THE HEAT STILL BURNED ALMOST THROUGH OUT SI...

Nov 15, 2016 Seats 105,000 mi

IN COOL CLIMATE ON NOVEMBER 1, 2016. TURN ON MY HEAT SEAT, THEN I SMELLED SOMETHING BURNED, THEN I FELT SHARP BURN ON LEFT BUTT CHEEK. THEN I KNEW SOMETHING WRONG WITH HEAT I TURNED OFF, , ON NOVEMBER 7, 2016, I TRIED AGAIN,,, BURNING SMELL IS SO BAD, THE HEAT STILL BURNED ALMOST THROUGH OUT SI...

Nov 15, 2016 Electrical System 105,000 mi

IN COOL CLIMATE ON NOVEMBER 1, 2016. TURN ON MY HEAT SEAT, THEN I SMELLED SOMETHING BURNED, THEN I FELT SHARP BURN ON LEFT BUTT CHEEK. THEN I KNEW SOMETHING WRONG WITH HEAT I TURNED OFF, , ON NOVEMBER 7, 2016, I TRIED AGAIN,,, BURNING SMELL IS SO BAD, THE HEAT STILL BURNED ALMOST THROUGH OUT SI...

Nov 15, 2016 Seats 105,000 mi

IN COOL CLIMATE ON NOVEMBER 1, 2016. TURN ON MY HEAT SEAT, THEN I SMELLED SOMETHING BURNED, THEN I FELT SHARP BURN ON LEFT BUTT CHEEK. THEN I KNEW SOMETHING WRONG WITH HEAT I TURNED OFF, , ON NOVEMBER 7, 2016, I TRIED AGAIN,,, BURNING SMELL IS SO BAD, THE HEAT STILL BURNED ALMOST THROUGH OUT SI...

Nov 3, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3 SAV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVA...

Nov 3, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3 SAV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVA...

Oct 29, 2016 Air Bags

RECALL CAMPAIGN #16V-071 INITIATED IN MARCH 2016 STILL NOT ADDRESSED AND IT IS NOW NOVEMBER 2016.

Oct 29, 2016 Air Bags

RECALL CAMPAIGN #16V-071 INITIATED IN MARCH 2016 STILL NOT ADDRESSED AND IT IS NOW NOVEMBER 2016.

Oct 28, 2016 Seats 111,000 mi

HEATED DRIVERS SEAT STARTED TO BURN ME LEFT SIDE OF SEAT. BURNING SMELL. I SHUT IT OFF, BUT IT LOOKS LIKE IT WOULD HAVE CONTINUED TO BURN THROUGH SEAT IF I HAD NOT. CAN FEEL THE WIRE THROUGH THE LEATHER SEAT. CALLED BMW AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD "HELP" WITH THE COST OF REPAIR, BUT I HAVE TO PAY A DIA...

Oct 28, 2016 Seats 111,000 mi

HEATED DRIVERS SEAT STARTED TO BURN ME LEFT SIDE OF SEAT. BURNING SMELL. I SHUT IT OFF, BUT IT LOOKS LIKE IT WOULD HAVE CONTINUED TO BURN THROUGH SEAT IF I HAD NOT. CAN FEEL THE WIRE THROUGH THE LEATHER SEAT. CALLED BMW AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD "HELP" WITH THE COST OF REPAIR, BUT I HAVE TO PAY A DIA...

Oct 14, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3 SAV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIE...

Oct 14, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3 SAV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIE...

Oct 10, 2016 Air Bags

SAFETY RECALL 16V-071 STILL NOT REPAIRED. BMW TOLD ME THEY REPAIRED ALL OTHER MODELS SO FAR BUT DONT KNOW WHEN THEY ARE GOING TO GET THE PARTS FOR THE X3 MODELS. I HAVE BEEN WAITING SINCE MARCH 2016. IT IS NOW OCTOBER 2016, PLUS I AM IN FLORIDA WHICH MAKES THIS REPAIR A PRIORITY ACCORDING TO BMW BE...

Oct 10, 2016 Air Bags

SAFETY RECALL 16V-071 STILL NOT REPAIRED. BMW TOLD ME THEY REPAIRED ALL OTHER MODELS SO FAR BUT DONT KNOW WHEN THEY ARE GOING TO GET THE PARTS FOR THE X3 MODELS. I HAVE BEEN WAITING SINCE MARCH 2016. IT IS NOW OCTOBER 2016, PLUS I AM IN FLORIDA WHICH MAKES THIS REPAIR A PRIORITY ACCORDING TO BMW BE...

Oct 5, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF TH...

Oct 5, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF TH...

Sep 21, 2016 Air Bags 96,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. I WAS INFORMED BY BMW USA THAT THE INTERIM REPAIR IS THE SAME PARTS THAT ARE CURRENTLY BEING USED IN THE VEHICLE AND THAT DUE TO THE NEW (SAME) PARTS NOT HAVING BEEN EXPOSED TO ATMOSPHERIC ELEMENTS THEREBY "REDUCES THE RISK." THE COMPLAINT I HAVE IS THAT THE RISK SHOULD BE ELIMINATE...

Sep 21, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3 SAV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAI...

Sep 21, 2016 Air Bags 96,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. I WAS INFORMED BY BMW USA THAT THE INTERIM REPAIR IS THE SAME PARTS THAT ARE CURRENTLY BEING USED IN THE VEHICLE AND THAT DUE TO THE NEW (SAME) PARTS NOT HAVING BEEN EXPOSED TO ATMOSPHERIC ELEMENTS THEREBY "REDUCES THE RISK." THE COMPLAINT I HAVE IS THAT THE RISK SHOULD BE ELIMINATE...

Sep 21, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3 SAV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAI...

Sep 20, 2016 Air Bags

RECALL WAS ISSUED FEB 2016 AND NOTICE SENT BY BMW MARCH 2016; NEVER RECEIVED ANOTHER NOTIFICATION FROM THEM THAT PARTS WERE AVAILABLE AND ONLY FOUND OUT "INTERIM" PARTS WERE AVAILABLE BY PROACTIVELY SEARCHING; SEPTEMBER 2016 AND STILL ONLY "INTERIM" PARTS AVAILABLE AND NOT A COMPLETE FIX?? THIS IS ...

Sep 20, 2016 Air Bags

RECALL WAS ISSUED FEB 2016 AND NOTICE SENT BY BMW MARCH 2016; NEVER RECEIVED ANOTHER NOTIFICATION FROM THEM THAT PARTS WERE AVAILABLE AND ONLY FOUND OUT "INTERIM" PARTS WERE AVAILABLE BY PROACTIVELY SEARCHING; SEPTEMBER 2016 AND STILL ONLY "INTERIM" PARTS AVAILABLE AND NOT A COMPLETE FIX?? THIS IS ...

Sep 8, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3 SAV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (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 MANUFA...

Sep 8, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3 SAV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (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 MANUFA...

Aug 29, 2016 Seats Fire 146,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BWM X3 SAV. WHILE DRIVING, THE SEAT WARMER WAS ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT FELT A STING AND SMELLED AN ABNORMAL ODOR. THE CONTACT NOTICED A HOLE IN THE SEAT. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE SEAT WARMER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER...

Aug 29, 2016 Seats Fire 146,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BWM X3 SAV. WHILE DRIVING, THE SEAT WARMER WAS ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT FELT A STING AND SMELLED AN ABNORMAL ODOR. THE CONTACT NOTICED A HOLE IN THE SEAT. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE SEAT WARMER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER...

Aug 20, 2016 Engine 116,000 mi

MY 2007 BMW X3 (E83) FRONT PASSENGER SIDE, "ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET BOLTS" SNAPPED WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. AT LEAST 3 OF THE 4 ALUMINUM BOLTS SNAPPED DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION WHICH RESULTED IN MY ENGINE RESTING ON THE VEHICLES WATER PUMP AND EVENTUALLY CAUSING THE WATER PUMP TO FAIL. MY MECHANIC ...

Aug 20, 2016 Engine 116,000 mi

MY 2007 BMW X3 (E83) FRONT PASSENGER SIDE, "ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET BOLTS" SNAPPED WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. AT LEAST 3 OF THE 4 ALUMINUM BOLTS SNAPPED DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION WHICH RESULTED IN MY ENGINE RESTING ON THE VEHICLES WATER PUMP AND EVENTUALLY CAUSING THE WATER PUMP TO FAIL. MY MECHANIC ...

Aug 9, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3 SAV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ...

Aug 9, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3 SAV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ...

Aug 8, 2016 Air Bags

BMW SAYS THEY HAVE ON SHIP DATE ON AIRBAGS AND NOTHING IS BEING RUSHED OR DONE NOW' THIS WAS RECALLED IN FEB AND I AM NOT GETTING ANY INFO FROM THEM ON STATUS. THE DEALERSHIPS SAY BMW IS IN NO RUSH TO FIX THE ISSUE'. I HAVE CALLED MANY DEALERS AND THE MAIN COMPANY COMPLAINT NUMBER' PLEASE HELP.

Aug 8, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3 SAV. 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 MANUFACT...

Aug 8, 2016 Air Bags

BMW SAYS THEY HAVE ON SHIP DATE ON AIRBAGS AND NOTHING IS BEING RUSHED OR DONE NOW' THIS WAS RECALLED IN FEB AND I AM NOT GETTING ANY INFO FROM THEM ON STATUS. THE DEALERSHIPS SAY BMW IS IN NO RUSH TO FIX THE ISSUE'. I HAVE CALLED MANY DEALERS AND THE MAIN COMPANY COMPLAINT NUMBER' PLEASE HELP.

Aug 8, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3 SAV. 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 MANUFACT...

Aug 2, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3 SAV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART...

Aug 2, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3 SAV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART...

Jul 27, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3 SAV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR...

Jul 27, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3 SAV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR...

Jul 13, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3 SAV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR...

Jul 13, 2016 Air Bags

I HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH MY X3 EVERY SINCE I'VE HAD IT I AM CONVINCED THAT MY VEHICLE IS A LEMON. NOW MY AIRBAGS HAVE HAD A RECALL ON THEM FOR ALMOST 7 MONTHS AND NO ONE HAS CONTACTED ME ON FIXING THEM WHEN I CALL I GET THE RUN AROUND. I GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAGS DIDN'T EVEN DEPLOY,...

Jul 13, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3 SAV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR...

Jul 13, 2016 Air Bags

I HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH MY X3 EVERY SINCE I'VE HAD IT I AM CONVINCED THAT MY VEHICLE IS A LEMON. NOW MY AIRBAGS HAVE HAD A RECALL ON THEM FOR ALMOST 7 MONTHS AND NO ONE HAS CONTACTED ME ON FIXING THEM WHEN I CALL I GET THE RUN AROUND. I GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAGS DIDN'T EVEN DEPLOY,...

Jul 5, 2016 Structure 147,000 mi

THE BACK PASSENGER DOOR SUDDENLY STOPPED OPENING. UNABLE TO OPERATE THE LATCH FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS COULD TRAP AN OCCUPANT INSIDE OR PREVENT A RESCUER FROM GETTING A OCCUPANT OUT. THIS WAS NOTICED WHEN VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, IN PARK, ALL DOORS WERE UNLOCKED, WHEN A PASSENGER ATRE...

Jul 5, 2016 Structure 147,000 mi

THE BACK PASSENGER DOOR SUDDENLY STOPPED OPENING. UNABLE TO OPERATE THE LATCH FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS COULD TRAP AN OCCUPANT INSIDE OR PREVENT A RESCUER FROM GETTING A OCCUPANT OUT. THIS WAS NOTICED WHEN VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, IN PARK, ALL DOORS WERE UNLOCKED, WHEN A PASSENGER ATRE...

Jun 29, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3 SAV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR...

Jun 29, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3 SAV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR...

Jun 21, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL FOR OVER A MONTH (SINCE MAY 18TH) I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE CONVERSATIONS WITH BMW NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WEST GERMAN BMW IN FORT WASHINGTON, PA ABOUT THIS RECALL. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE HAVING MY WIFE AND 20 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER IN THIS (MY WIFE'S) VEHICLE. EVERYONE IS TELLING ME T...

Jun 21, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL FOR OVER A MONTH (SINCE MAY 18TH) I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE CONVERSATIONS WITH BMW NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WEST GERMAN BMW IN FORT WASHINGTON, PA ABOUT THIS RECALL. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE HAVING MY WIFE AND 20 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER IN THIS (MY WIFE'S) VEHICLE. EVERYONE IS TELLING ME T...

May 31, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3 SAV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR...

May 31, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3 SAV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR...

May 14, 2016 Engine 70,000 mi

WHEN I PULLED THE COVER PLATE OFF LEADING TO THE ENGINE MOUNT ON THE BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF THE ENGINE, A SHEARED BOLT FELL OUT. AS I SEARCH TO WHERE IT CAME FROM I NOTICED IT WAS ONE OF THE FOUR BOLTS HOLDING THE ENGINE MOUNT TO THE ENGINE. ONE THING TO MENTION ABOUT THE BOLT IS THAT IS MADE OF ALUMI...

May 14, 2016 Engine 70,000 mi

WHEN I PULLED THE COVER PLATE OFF LEADING TO THE ENGINE MOUNT ON THE BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF THE ENGINE, A SHEARED BOLT FELL OUT. AS I SEARCH TO WHERE IT CAME FROM I NOTICED IT WAS ONE OF THE FOUR BOLTS HOLDING THE ENGINE MOUNT TO THE ENGINE. ONE THING TO MENTION ABOUT THE BOLT IS THAT IS MADE OF ALUMI...

May 9, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3 SAV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS)WAS RECEIVED IN MARCH OF 2016. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE...

May 9, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3 SAV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS)WAS RECEIVED IN MARCH OF 2016. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE...

May 8, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM BMW. LOCAL DEALER (BMW OF SPOKANE 509-458-3288) SAID JUST DRIVE IT WITH NO REPAIR OPTIONS. CALLED BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AT 1-800-525-7417, WAS ADVISED JUST TO DRIVE IT. CONCERNED THE RECALL IS SO LARGE THAT REPAIRS WILL NOT BE WITHIN ANY REASONABLE TIM...

May 8, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM BMW. LOCAL DEALER (BMW OF SPOKANE 509-458-3288) SAID JUST DRIVE IT WITH NO REPAIR OPTIONS. CALLED BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AT 1-800-525-7417, WAS ADVISED JUST TO DRIVE IT. CONCERNED THE RECALL IS SO LARGE THAT REPAIRS WILL NOT BE WITHIN ANY REASONABLE TIM...

May 2, 2016 Air Bags Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 BMW X3 SAV. THE CONTACT WAS A PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CRASH SIDE SWIPED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THEN CROSSED OVER TO THE FAR RIGHT LANE STRIKING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS IN AND ROLLED OVER. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

May 2, 2016 Air Bags Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 BMW X3 SAV. THE CONTACT WAS A PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CRASH SIDE SWIPED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THEN CROSSED OVER TO THE FAR RIGHT LANE STRIKING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS IN AND ROLLED OVER. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Apr 6, 2016 Air Bags 95,000 mi

A WARNING CODE IS TRIGGERED THAT AFFECTS THE OPERATION OF THE AIRBAG. THE WARNING CODE IS PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR. THE AIRBAG LIGHT IN THE DASH FLASHES ON AND OFF RANDOMLY WHETHER THERE IS SOMEONE IN THE SEAT OR NOT. IT DOES NOT MATTER WHETHER THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT IS FASTENED OR N...

Apr 6, 2016 Seats 95,000 mi

A WARNING CODE IS TRIGGERED THAT AFFECTS THE OPERATION OF THE AIRBAG. THE WARNING CODE IS PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR. THE AIRBAG LIGHT IN THE DASH FLASHES ON AND OFF RANDOMLY WHETHER THERE IS SOMEONE IN THE SEAT OR NOT. IT DOES NOT MATTER WHETHER THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT IS FASTENED OR N...

Apr 6, 2016 Air Bags 95,000 mi

A WARNING CODE IS TRIGGERED THAT AFFECTS THE OPERATION OF THE AIRBAG. THE WARNING CODE IS PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR. THE AIRBAG LIGHT IN THE DASH FLASHES ON AND OFF RANDOMLY WHETHER THERE IS SOMEONE IN THE SEAT OR NOT. IT DOES NOT MATTER WHETHER THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT IS FASTENED OR N...

Apr 6, 2016 Seats 95,000 mi

A WARNING CODE IS TRIGGERED THAT AFFECTS THE OPERATION OF THE AIRBAG. THE WARNING CODE IS PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR. THE AIRBAG LIGHT IN THE DASH FLASHES ON AND OFF RANDOMLY WHETHER THERE IS SOMEONE IN THE SEAT OR NOT. IT DOES NOT MATTER WHETHER THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT IS FASTENED OR N...

Apr 3, 2016 Seats 119,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING I TURNED ON DRIVER SEAT HEATER. IT SMELLED LIKE IT WAS BURNING SO I TURNED IT OFF. I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP AND THEY SAID THAT SOMETIMES IT BURNS A HOLE IN THE SEAT. I TURNED MINE OFF BEFORE IT COULD DO THAT. THEY UNHOOKED IT SO THAT I CAN'T ACCIDENTALLY TURN IT ON.

Apr 3, 2016 Seats 119,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING I TURNED ON DRIVER SEAT HEATER. IT SMELLED LIKE IT WAS BURNING SO I TURNED IT OFF. I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP AND THEY SAID THAT SOMETIMES IT BURNS A HOLE IN THE SEAT. I TURNED MINE OFF BEFORE IT COULD DO THAT. THEY UNHOOKED IT SO THAT I CAN'T ACCIDENTALLY TURN IT ON.

Mar 30, 2016 Electrical System Fire 110,000 mi

BMW X3 HEATED SEAT BURNED HOLE THROUGH SEAT. IF HEATED SEAT IS TURNED ON, VISIBLE SPARKS OR FIRE WILL COME THROUGH HOLE. HOLE IS DIRECTLY BELOW DRIVER'S LEFT THIGH. BMW HAS ISSUED A RECALL FOR OTHER MODELS, BUT NOT THE X3. THE X3 IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE SAME ISSUE.

Mar 30, 2016 Seats Fire 110,000 mi

BMW X3 HEATED SEAT BURNED HOLE THROUGH SEAT. IF HEATED SEAT IS TURNED ON, VISIBLE SPARKS OR FIRE WILL COME THROUGH HOLE. HOLE IS DIRECTLY BELOW DRIVER'S LEFT THIGH. BMW HAS ISSUED A RECALL FOR OTHER MODELS, BUT NOT THE X3. THE X3 IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE SAME ISSUE.

Mar 30, 2016 Electrical System Fire 110,000 mi

BMW X3 HEATED SEAT BURNED HOLE THROUGH SEAT. IF HEATED SEAT IS TURNED ON, VISIBLE SPARKS OR FIRE WILL COME THROUGH HOLE. HOLE IS DIRECTLY BELOW DRIVER'S LEFT THIGH. BMW HAS ISSUED A RECALL FOR OTHER MODELS, BUT NOT THE X3. THE X3 IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE SAME ISSUE.

Mar 30, 2016 Seats Fire 110,000 mi

BMW X3 HEATED SEAT BURNED HOLE THROUGH SEAT. IF HEATED SEAT IS TURNED ON, VISIBLE SPARKS OR FIRE WILL COME THROUGH HOLE. HOLE IS DIRECTLY BELOW DRIVER'S LEFT THIGH. BMW HAS ISSUED A RECALL FOR OTHER MODELS, BUT NOT THE X3. THE X3 IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE SAME ISSUE.

Mar 29, 2016 Engine 85,000 mi

DRIVING WITH 85000 MILES ON IT AND IT JUST JUMPS WHEN YOU PUSH THE GAS. HOPS LIKE A BUNNY. THEN IT TAKES OFF LIKE A RACE CAR...WHICH IS DANGEROUS IF A CAR IS IN FRONT OF MY AND I SLAM INTO THEM. THIS PROBLEM HAS CAME AND WENT OVER WEEKS NOW. HAD CODES CHECKED. THERE ARE NO VACCUM LEAKS OR ANYTHING. ...

Mar 29, 2016 Seats 85,000 mi

MY PASSENGER SEATS SEATBELT LIGHT COMES ON AND AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THERE IS JUST A PURSE IN THE SEAT. IT BEEPS OVER AND OVER UNTIL YOU CLICK THE SEATBELT WHEN NO ONE IS IN IT. I KNOW THAT IT FEELS WEIGHT. BUT IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE AROUND 45 LBS. NOT 10LBS. I WILL KEEP A WATCH ON THIS TO SEE IF ...

Mar 29, 2016 Seats 85,000 mi

MY DRIVERS SIDE SEAT HAS MANY TIMES STARTED OVER HEATING AND YOU CAN SMELL THE ELECTRICAL BURNING. GETS REAL HOT. I HAVE HAD TO TURN IT OFF IT GETS SO HOT AND I ALWAYS AM LOOKING FOR ELECTRICAL FIRE WHEN I SMELL IT. ITS REAL STRONG. THIS IS DANGEROUS, COULD START A FIRE WHILE MY CAR IS WARMING UP IN...

Mar 29, 2016 Engine 85,000 mi

DRIVING WITH 85000 MILES ON IT AND IT JUST JUMPS WHEN YOU PUSH THE GAS. HOPS LIKE A BUNNY. THEN IT TAKES OFF LIKE A RACE CAR...WHICH IS DANGEROUS IF A CAR IS IN FRONT OF MY AND I SLAM INTO THEM. THIS PROBLEM HAS CAME AND WENT OVER WEEKS NOW. HAD CODES CHECKED. THERE ARE NO VACCUM LEAKS OR ANYTHING. ...

Mar 29, 2016 Seats 85,000 mi

MY PASSENGER SEATS SEATBELT LIGHT COMES ON AND AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THERE IS JUST A PURSE IN THE SEAT. IT BEEPS OVER AND OVER UNTIL YOU CLICK THE SEATBELT WHEN NO ONE IS IN IT. I KNOW THAT IT FEELS WEIGHT. BUT IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE AROUND 45 LBS. NOT 10LBS. I WILL KEEP A WATCH ON THIS TO SEE IF ...

Mar 29, 2016 Seats 85,000 mi

MY DRIVERS SIDE SEAT HAS MANY TIMES STARTED OVER HEATING AND YOU CAN SMELL THE ELECTRICAL BURNING. GETS REAL HOT. I HAVE HAD TO TURN IT OFF IT GETS SO HOT AND I ALWAYS AM LOOKING FOR ELECTRICAL FIRE WHEN I SMELL IT. ITS REAL STRONG. THIS IS DANGEROUS, COULD START A FIRE WHILE MY CAR IS WARMING UP IN...

Mar 23, 2016 Air Bags

2007 BMW X3. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FAULTY SEAT PASSENGER SENSOR MAT ISSUES CAUSING AIR BAG LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *SMD THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THERE WERE NO OPEN RECALL FOR THE AIR BAG ON HER VEHICLE. *JB

Mar 23, 2016 Air Bags

2007 BMW X3. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FAULTY SEAT PASSENGER SENSOR MAT ISSUES CAUSING AIR BAG LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *SMD THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THERE WERE NO OPEN RECALL FOR THE AIR BAG ON HER VEHICLE. *JB

Feb 14, 2016 Electrical System 107,000 mi

MY 2007 BMW X3'S DRIVER SIDE SEAT HEATER OVERHEATED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND BURNT MY THIGH. I REACTED TO THE BURN AND ALMOST RAN OFF THE ROAD. WHEN I STOPPED I FOUND A BLACK BURNED SPOT ON MY SEAT. FROM MY RESEARCH IT SEEMS THIS HAS BEEN A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL. I THINK THE COMPANY SHOULD H...

Feb 14, 2016 Electrical System 107,000 mi

MY 2007 BMW X3'S DRIVER SIDE SEAT HEATER OVERHEATED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND BURNT MY THIGH. I REACTED TO THE BURN AND ALMOST RAN OFF THE ROAD. WHEN I STOPPED I FOUND A BLACK BURNED SPOT ON MY SEAT. FROM MY RESEARCH IT SEEMS THIS HAS BEEN A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL. I THINK THE COMPANY SHOULD H...

Feb 2, 2016 Engine 119,000 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" WHILE DRIVING KNOCK SENSOR KEPT TRIPPING ON THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD IT REPLACED KNOCK SENSOR KEPT TRIPPING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AFTER MECHANICS CHECK MORE INTO IT ALL FOUR ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS WERE SNAPPED OFF ENGINE WAS PRETTY MUCH REST AGAINST THE EXHAUST THEY WERE THE FACTORY B...

Feb 2, 2016 Engine 119,000 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" WHILE DRIVING KNOCK SENSOR KEPT TRIPPING ON THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD IT REPLACED KNOCK SENSOR KEPT TRIPPING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AFTER MECHANICS CHECK MORE INTO IT ALL FOUR ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS WERE SNAPPED OFF ENGINE WAS PRETTY MUCH REST AGAINST THE EXHAUST THEY WERE THE FACTORY B...

Jan 24, 2016 Electrical System Fire 147,000 mi

DUE TO COLD WEATHER, ENGAGED THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT HEATER. NOTICED A SHARP PAIN IN MY LEG AND THEN BEGAN TO SMELL AND SEE SMOKE. FORTUNEATLY, I WAS QUICKLY ABLE TO REALIZE THE SEAT HEATER APPEARED TO HAVE A SHORT IN IT, AND TURNED OFF BEFORE BURNING THROUGH THE LEATHER AND SETTING MY CLOTHS ON FIRE...

Jan 24, 2016 Seats Fire 147,000 mi

DUE TO COLD WEATHER, ENGAGED THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT HEATER. NOTICED A SHARP PAIN IN MY LEG AND THEN BEGAN TO SMELL AND SEE SMOKE. FORTUNEATLY, I WAS QUICKLY ABLE TO REALIZE THE SEAT HEATER APPEARED TO HAVE A SHORT IN IT, AND TURNED OFF BEFORE BURNING THROUGH THE LEATHER AND SETTING MY CLOTHS ON FIRE...

Jan 24, 2016 Electrical System Fire 147,000 mi

DUE TO COLD WEATHER, ENGAGED THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT HEATER. NOTICED A SHARP PAIN IN MY LEG AND THEN BEGAN TO SMELL AND SEE SMOKE. FORTUNEATLY, I WAS QUICKLY ABLE TO REALIZE THE SEAT HEATER APPEARED TO HAVE A SHORT IN IT, AND TURNED OFF BEFORE BURNING THROUGH THE LEATHER AND SETTING MY CLOTHS ON FIRE...

Jan 24, 2016 Seats Fire 147,000 mi

DUE TO COLD WEATHER, ENGAGED THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT HEATER. NOTICED A SHARP PAIN IN MY LEG AND THEN BEGAN TO SMELL AND SEE SMOKE. FORTUNEATLY, I WAS QUICKLY ABLE TO REALIZE THE SEAT HEATER APPEARED TO HAVE A SHORT IN IT, AND TURNED OFF BEFORE BURNING THROUGH THE LEATHER AND SETTING MY CLOTHS ON FIRE...

Jan 21, 2016 Seats 125,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 5 MINUTES WITH DRIVER SEAT HEATER ON, SMELLED ELECTRICAL SMELL, FELT PAIN IN LEG, THEN FELT SHOCK/BURN. NOT SURE WHICH. TURNED OFF SEAT HEATER. ELECTRICAL SMELL COMES AND GOES. SMALL BURN HOLE IN SEAT. NOT ABLE TO USE SEAT HEATER ANYMORE.

Jan 21, 2016 Seats 125,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 5 MINUTES WITH DRIVER SEAT HEATER ON, SMELLED ELECTRICAL SMELL, FELT PAIN IN LEG, THEN FELT SHOCK/BURN. NOT SURE WHICH. TURNED OFF SEAT HEATER. ELECTRICAL SMELL COMES AND GOES. SMALL BURN HOLE IN SEAT. NOT ABLE TO USE SEAT HEATER ANYMORE.

Jan 20, 2016 Electrical System 131,154 mi

WHILE DRIVING THIS MORNING THE DRIVERS SIDE HEATED SEAT WAS IN USE SINCE IT WAS COLD OUTSIDE. I BEGAN TO SMELL THE ODER OF SOMETHING BURNING AND MY LEFT LEG FELT EXTREMELY WARM. NOT KNOWING WHAT WAS BURNING I TURNED OFF MY HEATED SEAT AND MY PASSENGERS SEAT WHICH WAS OCCUPIED. I ALSO TURNED OFF THE...

Jan 20, 2016 Electrical System 131,154 mi

WHILE DRIVING THIS MORNING THE DRIVERS SIDE HEATED SEAT WAS IN USE SINCE IT WAS COLD OUTSIDE. I BEGAN TO SMELL THE ODER OF SOMETHING BURNING AND MY LEFT LEG FELT EXTREMELY WARM. NOT KNOWING WHAT WAS BURNING I TURNED OFF MY HEATED SEAT AND MY PASSENGERS SEAT WHICH WAS OCCUPIED. I ALSO TURNED OFF THE...

Jan 6, 2016 Seats 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY X3 AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS, I ACTIVATED THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT HEATER. APPROXIMATELY TWO TO THREE MINUTES LATER, MY UPPER LEG BEGAN FEELING VERY HOT AND IT STARTED SMELLING LIKE SOMETHING WAS BURNING. I LOWERED THE SEAT HEATER TEMPERATURE FROM THE HOTTEST SETTING TO THE LOWEST/COOLEST SE...

Jan 6, 2016 Seats 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY X3 AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS, I ACTIVATED THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT HEATER. APPROXIMATELY TWO TO THREE MINUTES LATER, MY UPPER LEG BEGAN FEELING VERY HOT AND IT STARTED SMELLING LIKE SOMETHING WAS BURNING. I LOWERED THE SEAT HEATER TEMPERATURE FROM THE HOTTEST SETTING TO THE LOWEST/COOLEST SE...

Dec 16, 2015 Electrical System 125,000 mi

THE CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH SEAT HEATERS. ONE OF THE HEATING ELEMENTS FAILED, OVERHEATED AND BURNED THROUGH THE SEAT SURFACE. IN DOING RESEARCH, THIS APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLES. BMW DID DO A RECALL ON THE X5, BUT DOES NOT SHOW A RECALL ON THE X3. ON VARIOUS SITES, THIS ISSUE HAS OCCURRE...

Dec 16, 2015 Seats 125,000 mi

THE CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH SEAT HEATERS. ONE OF THE HEATING ELEMENTS FAILED, OVERHEATED AND BURNED THROUGH THE SEAT SURFACE. IN DOING RESEARCH, THIS APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLES. BMW DID DO A RECALL ON THE X5, BUT DOES NOT SHOW A RECALL ON THE X3. ON VARIOUS SITES, THIS ISSUE HAS OCCURRE...

Dec 16, 2015 Electrical System 125,000 mi

THE CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH SEAT HEATERS. ONE OF THE HEATING ELEMENTS FAILED, OVERHEATED AND BURNED THROUGH THE SEAT SURFACE. IN DOING RESEARCH, THIS APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLES. BMW DID DO A RECALL ON THE X5, BUT DOES NOT SHOW A RECALL ON THE X3. ON VARIOUS SITES, THIS ISSUE HAS OCCURRE...

Dec 16, 2015 Seats 125,000 mi

THE CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH SEAT HEATERS. ONE OF THE HEATING ELEMENTS FAILED, OVERHEATED AND BURNED THROUGH THE SEAT SURFACE. IN DOING RESEARCH, THIS APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLES. BMW DID DO A RECALL ON THE X5, BUT DOES NOT SHOW A RECALL ON THE X3. ON VARIOUS SITES, THIS ISSUE HAS OCCURRE...

Oct 20, 2015 Engine

I HAVE A 2007 BMW X3 WITH BOTH REAR SPRING BROKEN NEVER HAVE I SEEN THIS AND ALSO ALL FOUR ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS ARE SNAPPED. I'M THE ONLY ONE THAT DRIVES IT, SO I KNOW NOTHING TRAUMATIC HAS HAPPENED TO IT.

Oct 20, 2015 Suspension

I HAVE A 2007 BMW X3 WITH BOTH REAR SPRING BROKEN NEVER HAVE I SEEN THIS AND ALSO ALL FOUR ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS ARE SNAPPED. I'M THE ONLY ONE THAT DRIVES IT, SO I KNOW NOTHING TRAUMATIC HAS HAPPENED TO IT.

Oct 20, 2015 Engine

I HAVE A 2007 BMW X3 WITH BOTH REAR SPRING BROKEN NEVER HAVE I SEEN THIS AND ALSO ALL FOUR ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS ARE SNAPPED. I'M THE ONLY ONE THAT DRIVES IT, SO I KNOW NOTHING TRAUMATIC HAS HAPPENED TO IT.

Oct 20, 2015 Suspension

I HAVE A 2007 BMW X3 WITH BOTH REAR SPRING BROKEN NEVER HAVE I SEEN THIS AND ALSO ALL FOUR ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS ARE SNAPPED. I'M THE ONLY ONE THAT DRIVES IT, SO I KNOW NOTHING TRAUMATIC HAS HAPPENED TO IT.

Sep 27, 2015 Engine 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 72 IN ILLINOIS, WE NOTED A LOW COOLANT LEVEL LIGHT. CHECKED THE OWNER'S MANUAL, AND IT STATED THAT THIS WAS NOT A MAJOR ISSUE, BUT WE SHOULD CHECK IT AT THE NEXT OPPORTUNITY. COINCIDENTALLY, THE OTHER PARTY WE WERE TRAVELING WITH ASKED IF WE WANTED TO STOP FOR COFFEE AT A...

Sep 27, 2015 Power Train 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 72 IN ILLINOIS, WE NOTED A LOW COOLANT LEVEL LIGHT. CHECKED THE OWNER'S MANUAL, AND IT STATED THAT THIS WAS NOT A MAJOR ISSUE, BUT WE SHOULD CHECK IT AT THE NEXT OPPORTUNITY. COINCIDENTALLY, THE OTHER PARTY WE WERE TRAVELING WITH ASKED IF WE WANTED TO STOP FOR COFFEE AT A...

Sep 27, 2015 Engine 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 72 IN ILLINOIS, WE NOTED A LOW COOLANT LEVEL LIGHT. CHECKED THE OWNER'S MANUAL, AND IT STATED THAT THIS WAS NOT A MAJOR ISSUE, BUT WE SHOULD CHECK IT AT THE NEXT OPPORTUNITY. COINCIDENTALLY, THE OTHER PARTY WE WERE TRAVELING WITH ASKED IF WE WANTED TO STOP FOR COFFEE AT A...

Sep 27, 2015 Power Train 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 72 IN ILLINOIS, WE NOTED A LOW COOLANT LEVEL LIGHT. CHECKED THE OWNER'S MANUAL, AND IT STATED THAT THIS WAS NOT A MAJOR ISSUE, BUT WE SHOULD CHECK IT AT THE NEXT OPPORTUNITY. COINCIDENTALLY, THE OTHER PARTY WE WERE TRAVELING WITH ASKED IF WE WANTED TO STOP FOR COFFEE AT A...

Jul 16, 2015 Air Bags 91,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING DOWN A 3 LANE HIGHWAY BEHIND A CUBE VAN GOING SLOWLY. AS I MOVED IN TO THE NEXT LANE TO GO AROUND HIM, I SAW THERE WAS A PRE-EXISTING MULTI-CAR ACCIDENT THAT HAD JUST OCCURRED IN THAT LANE RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME. I IMMEDIATELY SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES TO AVOID ADDING TO THE MESS. I WAS A...

Jul 16, 2015 Air Bags 91,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING DOWN A 3 LANE HIGHWAY BEHIND A CUBE VAN GOING SLOWLY. AS I MOVED IN TO THE NEXT LANE TO GO AROUND HIM, I SAW THERE WAS A PRE-EXISTING MULTI-CAR ACCIDENT THAT HAD JUST OCCURRED IN THAT LANE RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME. I IMMEDIATELY SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES TO AVOID ADDING TO THE MESS. I WAS A...

Mar 21, 2015 Seats Fire 44,410 mi

WHILE IDLING FOR LESS THAN FIVE MINUTES WITH THE SEAT HEAT TURNED ON, I SMELLED SMOKE BUT WASN'T SURE WHERE IT WAS COMING FROM AND IGNORED IT. AFTER DRIVING HOME I FOUND THAT THERE WAS A HOLE BURNED THROUGH THE LEATHER DRIVER'S SEAT AND AN EXPOSED WIRE WAS SHOWING THROUGH THE HOLE. LUCKILY MY JACKET...

Mar 21, 2015 Seats Fire 44,410 mi

WHILE IDLING FOR LESS THAN FIVE MINUTES WITH THE SEAT HEAT TURNED ON, I SMELLED SMOKE BUT WASN'T SURE WHERE IT WAS COMING FROM AND IGNORED IT. AFTER DRIVING HOME I FOUND THAT THERE WAS A HOLE BURNED THROUGH THE LEATHER DRIVER'S SEAT AND AN EXPOSED WIRE WAS SHOWING THROUGH THE HOLE. LUCKILY MY JACKET...

Mar 10, 2015 Engine 88,230 mi

4 MOTOR MOUNT BOLTS WERE SHEERED. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP DUE TO COOLANT LEAK AND FOUND THAT ENGINE HAD BECOME UNMOUNTED AND WAS SITTING ON WATER PUMP THAT WAS CRACKED AND CAUSING THE LEAK. I HAD NOTICED VIBRATION BUT WAS NOT SURE WHAT IT WAS. OVER $2000 REPAIR BILL. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PRO...

Mar 10, 2015 Engine 88,230 mi

4 MOTOR MOUNT BOLTS WERE SHEERED. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP DUE TO COOLANT LEAK AND FOUND THAT ENGINE HAD BECOME UNMOUNTED AND WAS SITTING ON WATER PUMP THAT WAS CRACKED AND CAUSING THE LEAK. I HAD NOTICED VIBRATION BUT WAS NOT SURE WHAT IT WAS. OVER $2000 REPAIR BILL. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PRO...

Jan 26, 2015 Suspension 29,706 mi

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR SERVICE WHEN THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TWO REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. THE COST THEY QUOTED TO REPLACE THE COIL SPRINGS WAS $909 PLUS TAX. THE MILEAGE AT THE TIME THE BROKEN COIL SPRINGS WERE DISCOVERED WAS...

Jan 26, 2015 Suspension 29,706 mi

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR SERVICE WHEN THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TWO REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. THE COST THEY QUOTED TO REPLACE THE COIL SPRINGS WAS $909 PLUS TAX. THE MILEAGE AT THE TIME THE BROKEN COIL SPRINGS WERE DISCOVERED WAS...

Jan 21, 2015 Seats 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING AND ALSO REALIZED MY UPPER LEG WAS IN PAIN. TURNED OFF THE SEAT WARMER AND INVESTIGATED AFTER REACHING MY DESTINATION. THERE WAS A SCORCH MARK IN THE SEAT NEAR THE BOTTOM LEFT BOLSTER. LUCKY THIS DIDN'T CAUSE A FIRE OR BODILY INJURY. *TR

Jan 21, 2015 Electrical System 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING AND ALSO REALIZED MY UPPER LEG WAS IN PAIN. TURNED OFF THE SEAT WARMER AND INVESTIGATED AFTER REACHING MY DESTINATION. THERE WAS A SCORCH MARK IN THE SEAT NEAR THE BOTTOM LEFT BOLSTER. LUCKY THIS DIDN'T CAUSE A FIRE OR BODILY INJURY. *TR

Jan 21, 2015 Seats 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING AND ALSO REALIZED MY UPPER LEG WAS IN PAIN. TURNED OFF THE SEAT WARMER AND INVESTIGATED AFTER REACHING MY DESTINATION. THERE WAS A SCORCH MARK IN THE SEAT NEAR THE BOTTOM LEFT BOLSTER. LUCKY THIS DIDN'T CAUSE A FIRE OR BODILY INJURY. *TR

Jan 21, 2015 Electrical System 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING AND ALSO REALIZED MY UPPER LEG WAS IN PAIN. TURNED OFF THE SEAT WARMER AND INVESTIGATED AFTER REACHING MY DESTINATION. THERE WAS A SCORCH MARK IN THE SEAT NEAR THE BOTTOM LEFT BOLSTER. LUCKY THIS DIDN'T CAUSE A FIRE OR BODILY INJURY. *TR

Jan 13, 2015 Seats Fire 108,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HAS 2 BURN HOLES WHERE THE HEATER HAS BURNED THROUGH. OFTEN THERE HAS BEEN A BURNING SENSATION WHERE THE HOLES ARE. UNTIL IT ACTUALLY BURNED THROUGH WE JUST THOUGHT THAT IT WAS OVERLY HOT. WE HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. I AM SURPRISED THAT BMW HAS NOT RECALLED THI...

Jan 13, 2015 Seats Fire 108,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HAS 2 BURN HOLES WHERE THE HEATER HAS BURNED THROUGH. OFTEN THERE HAS BEEN A BURNING SENSATION WHERE THE HOLES ARE. UNTIL IT ACTUALLY BURNED THROUGH WE JUST THOUGHT THAT IT WAS OVERLY HOT. WE HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. I AM SURPRISED THAT BMW HAS NOT RECALLED THI...

Jan 4, 2015 Seats Fire 73,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE HEATED SEAT SWITCH WAS TURNED ON WHILE DRIVING. FEW MINUTES AFTER SWITCH TURNED-ON, BURNING SMELL WAS FELT INSIDE THE CAR. STOPPED THE CAR AND CHECKED THE ENGINE (FIRST GUESS). IT WAS NOT FROM THE ENGINE. SAT ON THE SEAT AND THEN REALIZED THE FUME WAS COMING FROM THE SEAT. THE DRIVER SEA...

Jan 4, 2015 Seats Fire 73,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE HEATED SEAT SWITCH WAS TURNED ON WHILE DRIVING. FEW MINUTES AFTER SWITCH TURNED-ON, BURNING SMELL WAS FELT INSIDE THE CAR. STOPPED THE CAR AND CHECKED THE ENGINE (FIRST GUESS). IT WAS NOT FROM THE ENGINE. SAT ON THE SEAT AND THEN REALIZED THE FUME WAS COMING FROM THE SEAT. THE DRIVER SEA...

Dec 30, 2014 Unknown Or Other 76,350 mi

ENGINE MOUNT BROKE, RESULTING IN EXTREME VIBRATION.

Dec 30, 2014 Unknown Or Other 76,350 mi

ENGINE MOUNT BROKE, RESULTING IN EXTREME VIBRATION.

Dec 22, 2014 Seats Fire 73,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH WITH THE DRIVER SIDE HEATED SEAT ACTIVATED, THE DRIVER SEAT CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BURN INJURY THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFAC...

Dec 22, 2014 Seats Fire 73,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH WITH THE DRIVER SIDE HEATED SEAT ACTIVATED, THE DRIVER SEAT CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BURN INJURY THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFAC...

Oct 15, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 92,538 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 65MPH WHEN THE ENGINE STARTED CUTTING OFF AND ON AND THE EML WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. MY CAR DID COMPLETELY CUT OFF AND FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO GET OVER TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER OF THE INTERSTATE. I WAITED FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THE CAR REST...

Oct 15, 2014 Power Train 92,538 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 65MPH WHEN THE ENGINE STARTED CUTTING OFF AND ON AND THE EML WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. MY CAR DID COMPLETELY CUT OFF AND FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO GET OVER TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER OF THE INTERSTATE. I WAITED FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THE CAR REST...

Oct 15, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 92,538 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 65MPH WHEN THE ENGINE STARTED CUTTING OFF AND ON AND THE EML WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. MY CAR DID COMPLETELY CUT OFF AND FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO GET OVER TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER OF THE INTERSTATE. I WAITED FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THE CAR REST...

Oct 15, 2014 Power Train 92,538 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 65MPH WHEN THE ENGINE STARTED CUTTING OFF AND ON AND THE EML WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. MY CAR DID COMPLETELY CUT OFF AND FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO GET OVER TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER OF THE INTERSTATE. I WAITED FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THE CAR REST...

Sep 14, 2014 Service Brakes 89,000 mi

EXPERIENCING RECURRENT ELECTRICAL ISSUES INCLUDING MULTIPLE EPISODES OF COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, POWER STEERING, AND POWER BRAKING WHILE DRIVING AT 15-25 MPH. THIS INCLUDES AN EPISODE OF THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE CUTTING OFF WITHOUT WARNING DURING A TURN ON A BUSY STREET RESULTING IN IMMEDIATE L...

Sep 14, 2014 Steering 89,000 mi

EXPERIENCING RECURRENT ELECTRICAL ISSUES INCLUDING MULTIPLE EPISODES OF COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, POWER STEERING, AND POWER BRAKING WHILE DRIVING AT 15-25 MPH. THIS INCLUDES AN EPISODE OF THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE CUTTING OFF WITHOUT WARNING DURING A TURN ON A BUSY STREET RESULTING IN IMMEDIATE L...

Sep 14, 2014 Electrical System 89,000 mi

EXPERIENCING RECURRENT ELECTRICAL ISSUES INCLUDING MULTIPLE EPISODES OF COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, POWER STEERING, AND POWER BRAKING WHILE DRIVING AT 15-25 MPH. THIS INCLUDES AN EPISODE OF THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE CUTTING OFF WITHOUT WARNING DURING A TURN ON A BUSY STREET RESULTING IN IMMEDIATE L...

Sep 14, 2014 Service Brakes 89,000 mi

EXPERIENCING RECURRENT ELECTRICAL ISSUES INCLUDING MULTIPLE EPISODES OF COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, POWER STEERING, AND POWER BRAKING WHILE DRIVING AT 15-25 MPH. THIS INCLUDES AN EPISODE OF THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE CUTTING OFF WITHOUT WARNING DURING A TURN ON A BUSY STREET RESULTING IN IMMEDIATE L...

Sep 14, 2014 Steering 89,000 mi

EXPERIENCING RECURRENT ELECTRICAL ISSUES INCLUDING MULTIPLE EPISODES OF COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, POWER STEERING, AND POWER BRAKING WHILE DRIVING AT 15-25 MPH. THIS INCLUDES AN EPISODE OF THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE CUTTING OFF WITHOUT WARNING DURING A TURN ON A BUSY STREET RESULTING IN IMMEDIATE L...

Sep 14, 2014 Electrical System 89,000 mi

EXPERIENCING RECURRENT ELECTRICAL ISSUES INCLUDING MULTIPLE EPISODES OF COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, POWER STEERING, AND POWER BRAKING WHILE DRIVING AT 15-25 MPH. THIS INCLUDES AN EPISODE OF THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE CUTTING OFF WITHOUT WARNING DURING A TURN ON A BUSY STREET RESULTING IN IMMEDIATE L...

Sep 12, 2014 Steering Crash 65,000 mi

DRIVING ON A SIDE STREET AT ~20MPH AND ABOUT TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AND THE STEERING COMPLETELY LOCKED (AS WHEN YOU TURN THE ENGINE OFF AND PARK THE VEHICLE, WITH NO ABILITY TO TURN THE STEERING). THE BATTERY AND OIL LIGHTS CAME ON, BUT THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. ENDED UP HAVING TO BUMP INTO THE CUR...

Sep 12, 2014 Steering Crash 65,000 mi

DRIVING ON A SIDE STREET AT ~20MPH AND ABOUT TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AND THE STEERING COMPLETELY LOCKED (AS WHEN YOU TURN THE ENGINE OFF AND PARK THE VEHICLE, WITH NO ABILITY TO TURN THE STEERING). THE BATTERY AND OIL LIGHTS CAME ON, BUT THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. ENDED UP HAVING TO BUMP INTO THE CUR...

Aug 14, 2014 Air Bags 85,241 mi

I PURCHASED A 2007 BMW X3 ON 7/10/14 FROM A DEALER. AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD WAS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER INDICATED THEY TRIED TO FIX THE ISSUE BY REPLACING THE PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR MAT, THE AIRBAG ITSELF AND THE SEATBELT BUCKLE. NOTHING THEY DID FIXED THE...

Aug 14, 2014 Air Bags 85,241 mi

I PURCHASED A 2007 BMW X3 ON 7/10/14 FROM A DEALER. AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD WAS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER INDICATED THEY TRIED TO FIX THE ISSUE BY REPLACING THE PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR MAT, THE AIRBAG ITSELF AND THE SEATBELT BUCKLE. NOTHING THEY DID FIXED THE...

Aug 11, 2014 Engine 55,674 mi

ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS SHEARED OFF AT THE HEAD CAUSING ENGINE TO FALL ONTO SUBFRAME. *TR

Aug 11, 2014 Engine 55,674 mi

ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS SHEARED OFF AT THE HEAD CAUSING ENGINE TO FALL ONTO SUBFRAME. *TR

Aug 6, 2014 Service Brakes 134,530 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, EXITING AN OFF RAMP, DECELERATING IN SPEED WHEN THE ENGINE DIED, THE CAR STALLED AND I LOST POWER STEERING. THIS VERY SAME THING HAPPENED 5 WEEKS PRIOR WHILE I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE TRAVELING 60 MPH. *TR

Aug 6, 2014 Power Train 134,530 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, EXITING AN OFF RAMP, DECELERATING IN SPEED WHEN THE ENGINE DIED, THE CAR STALLED AND I LOST POWER STEERING. THIS VERY SAME THING HAPPENED 5 WEEKS PRIOR WHILE I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE TRAVELING 60 MPH. *TR

Aug 6, 2014 Engine 134,530 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, EXITING AN OFF RAMP, DECELERATING IN SPEED WHEN THE ENGINE DIED, THE CAR STALLED AND I LOST POWER STEERING. THIS VERY SAME THING HAPPENED 5 WEEKS PRIOR WHILE I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE TRAVELING 60 MPH. *TR

Aug 6, 2014 Service Brakes 134,530 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, EXITING AN OFF RAMP, DECELERATING IN SPEED WHEN THE ENGINE DIED, THE CAR STALLED AND I LOST POWER STEERING. THIS VERY SAME THING HAPPENED 5 WEEKS PRIOR WHILE I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE TRAVELING 60 MPH. *TR

Aug 6, 2014 Power Train 134,530 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, EXITING AN OFF RAMP, DECELERATING IN SPEED WHEN THE ENGINE DIED, THE CAR STALLED AND I LOST POWER STEERING. THIS VERY SAME THING HAPPENED 5 WEEKS PRIOR WHILE I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE TRAVELING 60 MPH. *TR

Aug 6, 2014 Engine 134,530 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, EXITING AN OFF RAMP, DECELERATING IN SPEED WHEN THE ENGINE DIED, THE CAR STALLED AND I LOST POWER STEERING. THIS VERY SAME THING HAPPENED 5 WEEKS PRIOR WHILE I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE TRAVELING 60 MPH. *TR

Aug 2, 2014 Air Bags Crash 69,800 mi

THIS VEHICLE WAS FILED AS A TOTAL LOSS BY ERIE INSURANCE CLAIM NUMBER [XXX] AROUND 11/27/2012, IT WAS THEN SOLD WITH A CLEAR TITLE BY INDY AUTO MAN ON 6/18/2013 WITH A MISSING DRIVERS AIRBAG AND POSSIBLY OTHER AIRBAGS MISSING. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOI...

Aug 2, 2014 Air Bags Crash 69,800 mi

THIS VEHICLE WAS FILED AS A TOTAL LOSS BY ERIE INSURANCE CLAIM NUMBER [XXX] AROUND 11/27/2012, IT WAS THEN SOLD WITH A CLEAR TITLE BY INDY AUTO MAN ON 6/18/2013 WITH A MISSING DRIVERS AIRBAG AND POSSIBLY OTHER AIRBAGS MISSING. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOI...

Jul 17, 2014 Electrical System 70,000 mi

I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON FEBRUARY 07, 2014 AND WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK MY VEHICLE STARTED JERKING. IT WOULD JERK REALLY HARD AND WHEN YOU WOULD TRY TO STOP BY PRESSING ON THE BRAKE THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK HARDER AS IF IT IS ABOUT TO BREAK DOWN. THE SECOND TIME WAS IN APRIL, I BELIEVE THE 5TH I...

Jul 17, 2014 Power Train 70,000 mi

I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON FEBRUARY 07, 2014 AND WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK MY VEHICLE STARTED JERKING. IT WOULD JERK REALLY HARD AND WHEN YOU WOULD TRY TO STOP BY PRESSING ON THE BRAKE THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK HARDER AS IF IT IS ABOUT TO BREAK DOWN. THE SECOND TIME WAS IN APRIL, I BELIEVE THE 5TH I...

Jul 17, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 70,000 mi

I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON FEBRUARY 07, 2014 AND WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK MY VEHICLE STARTED JERKING. IT WOULD JERK REALLY HARD AND WHEN YOU WOULD TRY TO STOP BY PRESSING ON THE BRAKE THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK HARDER AS IF IT IS ABOUT TO BREAK DOWN. THE SECOND TIME WAS IN APRIL, I BELIEVE THE 5TH I...

Jul 17, 2014 Electrical System 70,000 mi

I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON FEBRUARY 07, 2014 AND WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK MY VEHICLE STARTED JERKING. IT WOULD JERK REALLY HARD AND WHEN YOU WOULD TRY TO STOP BY PRESSING ON THE BRAKE THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK HARDER AS IF IT IS ABOUT TO BREAK DOWN. THE SECOND TIME WAS IN APRIL, I BELIEVE THE 5TH I...

Jul 17, 2014 Power Train 70,000 mi

I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON FEBRUARY 07, 2014 AND WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK MY VEHICLE STARTED JERKING. IT WOULD JERK REALLY HARD AND WHEN YOU WOULD TRY TO STOP BY PRESSING ON THE BRAKE THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK HARDER AS IF IT IS ABOUT TO BREAK DOWN. THE SECOND TIME WAS IN APRIL, I BELIEVE THE 5TH I...

Jul 17, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 70,000 mi

I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON FEBRUARY 07, 2014 AND WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK MY VEHICLE STARTED JERKING. IT WOULD JERK REALLY HARD AND WHEN YOU WOULD TRY TO STOP BY PRESSING ON THE BRAKE THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK HARDER AS IF IT IS ABOUT TO BREAK DOWN. THE SECOND TIME WAS IN APRIL, I BELIEVE THE 5TH I...

Jul 14, 2014 Air Bags 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR ILLUMINATED AND DIMMED INTERMITTENTLY EVEN THOUGH THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WAS UNOCCUPIED. THE AIR BAG SENSOR WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN A PASSENGER OCCUPIED THE SEAT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FRONT...

Jul 14, 2014 Seats 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR ILLUMINATED AND DIMMED INTERMITTENTLY EVEN THOUGH THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WAS UNOCCUPIED. THE AIR BAG SENSOR WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN A PASSENGER OCCUPIED THE SEAT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FRONT...

Jul 14, 2014 Air Bags 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR ILLUMINATED AND DIMMED INTERMITTENTLY EVEN THOUGH THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WAS UNOCCUPIED. THE AIR BAG SENSOR WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN A PASSENGER OCCUPIED THE SEAT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FRONT...

Jul 14, 2014 Seats 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR ILLUMINATED AND DIMMED INTERMITTENTLY EVEN THOUGH THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WAS UNOCCUPIED. THE AIR BAG SENSOR WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN A PASSENGER OCCUPIED THE SEAT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FRONT...

Jun 10, 2014 Air Bags 106,000 mi

WAS ADVISED BY SANDIA BMW THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE OC3 MAT IS IMPROPERLY WORKING. WAS ADVISED TO CALL BMW CUSTOMER SERVICE THEY IN TURN SAID " THERE IS NOT ENOUGH" X3 WITH THIS ISSUE ONLY THE 3 SERIES, 5 SERIES AND X5. THERE IS NOTHING THEY COULD DO AT THIS TIME. THEY ADVISED TO KEEP ON EYE ON THE...

Jun 10, 2014 Air Bags 106,000 mi

WAS ADVISED BY SANDIA BMW THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE OC3 MAT IS IMPROPERLY WORKING. WAS ADVISED TO CALL BMW CUSTOMER SERVICE THEY IN TURN SAID " THERE IS NOT ENOUGH" X3 WITH THIS ISSUE ONLY THE 3 SERIES, 5 SERIES AND X5. THERE IS NOTHING THEY COULD DO AT THIS TIME. THEY ADVISED TO KEEP ON EYE ON THE...

Apr 12, 2014 Engine 76,000 mi

2007 X3 3.0SI 76000 MILES. WHILE PERFORMING AN OIL CHANGE, USER NOTICED OIL DRAIN PLUG NOT ALIGNED WITH OPENING IN STIFFENING PLATE. REMOVED PLATE AND M12 BOLT FELL OUT. UPON INSPECTION, ALL PASSENGER SIDE ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS HAVE BEEN SHEARED OFF OR FALLEN OUT. THIS VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCI...

Apr 12, 2014 Engine 76,000 mi

2007 X3 3.0SI 76000 MILES. WHILE PERFORMING AN OIL CHANGE, USER NOTICED OIL DRAIN PLUG NOT ALIGNED WITH OPENING IN STIFFENING PLATE. REMOVED PLATE AND M12 BOLT FELL OUT. UPON INSPECTION, ALL PASSENGER SIDE ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS HAVE BEEN SHEARED OFF OR FALLEN OUT. THIS VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCI...

Mar 20, 2014 Engine 67,000 mi

6 OUT OF 8 OF MY MOTOR MOUNT BOLTS WERE SHEARED OR BROKEN IN HALF. THIS IS A COMMON BMW PROBLEM WITH THE N52B SERIES BMW ENGINES AND BMW DOES NOT TAKE ANY OWNERSHIP OF THIS OBVIOUS DESIGN OR MANUFACTURING FLAW. THIS CAUSES A VERY UNSAFE DRIVING DYNAMIC IN THAT THE ENGINE IS NO LONGER HELD SECURELY...

Mar 20, 2014 Engine 67,000 mi

6 OUT OF 8 OF MY MOTOR MOUNT BOLTS WERE SHEARED OR BROKEN IN HALF. THIS IS A COMMON BMW PROBLEM WITH THE N52B SERIES BMW ENGINES AND BMW DOES NOT TAKE ANY OWNERSHIP OF THIS OBVIOUS DESIGN OR MANUFACTURING FLAW. THIS CAUSES A VERY UNSAFE DRIVING DYNAMIC IN THAT THE ENGINE IS NO LONGER HELD SECURELY...

Jan 28, 2014 Power Train 108,000 mi

SEVERE ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION ISSUES WITH TRANSMISSION ON 2007 BMW E83 X3. ONCE THE ENGINE HAS REACHED NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE, TRANSMISSION ISSUES ARE MORE NOTICEABLE. MY VEHICLE DOES NOT RESPOND IMMEDIATELY TO THROTTLE INPUT WHEN STARTING FROM A DEAD STOP. SEVERAL HESITATIVE JERKS ARE ...

Jan 28, 2014 Power Train 108,000 mi

SEVERE ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION ISSUES WITH TRANSMISSION ON 2007 BMW E83 X3. ONCE THE ENGINE HAS REACHED NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE, TRANSMISSION ISSUES ARE MORE NOTICEABLE. MY VEHICLE DOES NOT RESPOND IMMEDIATELY TO THROTTLE INPUT WHEN STARTING FROM A DEAD STOP. SEVERAL HESITATIVE JERKS ARE ...

Jan 23, 2014 Seats Fire 96,000 mi

THE HEATER ELEMENT IN THE HEATED SEATS DRIVER'S SIDE BURNED THROUGH THE LEATHER AND MY CLOTHES. *TR

Jan 23, 2014 Seats Fire 96,000 mi

THE HEATER ELEMENT IN THE HEATED SEATS DRIVER'S SIDE BURNED THROUGH THE LEATHER AND MY CLOTHES. *TR

Nov 23, 2013 Seats 112,450 mi

WHILE RIDING IN CAR, PASSENGER (MY WIFE) TURNED ON SEAT HEAT AND IT GOT VERY HOT, BEGAN TO SMOKE AND BURNED 2 HOLES IN VINYL SEAT BACK NEAR RIGHT BOLSTER. IT BURNED A HOLE IN HER SWEATER, BUT WE REALIZED WHAT WAS HAPPENING, PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF SEAT HEAT IMMEDIATELY AVOIDING A BURN TO HER SKIN...

Nov 23, 2013 Seats 112,450 mi

WHILE RIDING IN CAR, PASSENGER (MY WIFE) TURNED ON SEAT HEAT AND IT GOT VERY HOT, BEGAN TO SMOKE AND BURNED 2 HOLES IN VINYL SEAT BACK NEAR RIGHT BOLSTER. IT BURNED A HOLE IN HER SWEATER, BUT WE REALIZED WHAT WAS HAPPENING, PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF SEAT HEAT IMMEDIATELY AVOIDING A BURN TO HER SKIN...

Nov 19, 2013 Seats 53,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SEAT HEATING ELEMENT GOT SO HOT THAT IT STARTED TO SMOKE, BURNT THROUGH THE LEATHER AND BURNT MY WIFE'S COAT AND LEG. *TR

Nov 19, 2013 Seats 53,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SEAT HEATING ELEMENT GOT SO HOT THAT IT STARTED TO SMOKE, BURNT THROUGH THE LEATHER AND BURNT MY WIFE'S COAT AND LEG. *TR

Oct 30, 2013 Electrical System 67,698 mi

23 MONTH OLD TODDLER GAINED ACCESS TO VEHICLE KEYS AND LOCKED HIMSELF IN WITH THE REMOTE KEY. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS OF HIM TRYING TO OPEN THE DOORS WITH THE DOOR LEVERS, THEY WOULD NOT OPEN. WE HAD A LOCK SMITH ATTEMPT TO UNLOCK THE DOORS BY PUSHING THE DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK BUTTON LOCATED ON THE UPPE...

Oct 30, 2013 Electrical System 67,698 mi

23 MONTH OLD TODDLER GAINED ACCESS TO VEHICLE KEYS AND LOCKED HIMSELF IN WITH THE REMOTE KEY. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS OF HIM TRYING TO OPEN THE DOORS WITH THE DOOR LEVERS, THEY WOULD NOT OPEN. WE HAD A LOCK SMITH ATTEMPT TO UNLOCK THE DOORS BY PUSHING THE DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK BUTTON LOCATED ON THE UPPE...

Oct 28, 2013 Air Bags 51,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000.

Oct 28, 2013 Air Bags 51,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000.

Oct 25, 2013 Electrical System Fire 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING WITH THE HEATED SEAT WARMER ACTIVATED, THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. THE HEATED SEAT WARMER HAD BURNED A HOLE THROUGH THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND THE CONTACT'S PANT LEG, BURNING THE CONTACT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DE...

Oct 25, 2013 Electrical System Fire 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING WITH THE HEATED SEAT WARMER ACTIVATED, THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. THE HEATED SEAT WARMER HAD BURNED A HOLE THROUGH THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND THE CONTACT'S PANT LEG, BURNING THE CONTACT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DE...

Sep 18, 2013 Structure 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR A SEPARATE INCIDENT WHEN THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THREE OF THE FOUR ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS WERE SHEARED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000.

Sep 18, 2013 Structure 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR A SEPARATE INCIDENT WHEN THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THREE OF THE FOUR ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS WERE SHEARED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000.

Jul 10, 2013 Engine 90,000 mi

LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON, AND BMW DEALER FOUND A CRACK ON THE WATER PUMP. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE ENGINE WAS NOTED TO BE CANTED, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO ATTACH THE NEW WATER PUMP. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS (TOTAL OF 4 ON ONE SIDE) HAD ALL BROKEN OFF, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO ...

Jul 10, 2013 Engine 90,000 mi

LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON, AND BMW DEALER FOUND A CRACK ON THE WATER PUMP. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE ENGINE WAS NOTED TO BE CANTED, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO ATTACH THE NEW WATER PUMP. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS (TOTAL OF 4 ON ONE SIDE) HAD ALL BROKEN OFF, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO ...

Jun 27, 2013 Power Train 62,000 mi

THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP DESPITE PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE HESITATION RANGES FROM 1-3 SECONDS BEFORE THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES. THE HESITATION IS OFTEN ACCOMPANIED BY THE DYNAMIC TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVATION LIGHT ILLUMINATING. THIS IS PARTICULARLY TROUBLING WHEN ACC...

Jun 27, 2013 Power Train 62,000 mi

THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP DESPITE PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE HESITATION RANGES FROM 1-3 SECONDS BEFORE THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES. THE HESITATION IS OFTEN ACCOMPANIED BY THE DYNAMIC TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVATION LIGHT ILLUMINATING. THIS IS PARTICULARLY TROUBLING WHEN ACC...

Jun 12, 2013 Engine 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THERE WAS A SEVERE VIBRATION FELT WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT ONE OF THE ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS WAS SHEARED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO INFORMED THAT THREE OF THE FOUR EN...

Jun 12, 2013 Engine 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THERE WAS A SEVERE VIBRATION FELT WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT ONE OF THE ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS WAS SHEARED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO INFORMED THAT THREE OF THE FOUR EN...

May 25, 2013 Seats Fire 111,000 mi

HEATED SEAT WAS ON "MEDIUM" SETTING, WITHIN ONE MINUTE I NOTICED A BURNING SMELL THEN FELT PAIN IN LEFT LEG. HEATED SEAT ELEMENT BURNED THROUGH SEAT MATERIAL AND BURNED PANTS! NO REAL INJURY BUT SEAT WAS HOT ENOUGH TO BURN THROUGH THE LEATHER AND MY PANTS. SEEMS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. *TR

May 25, 2013 Seats Fire 111,000 mi

HEATED SEAT WAS ON "MEDIUM" SETTING, WITHIN ONE MINUTE I NOTICED A BURNING SMELL THEN FELT PAIN IN LEFT LEG. HEATED SEAT ELEMENT BURNED THROUGH SEAT MATERIAL AND BURNED PANTS! NO REAL INJURY BUT SEAT WAS HOT ENOUGH TO BURN THROUGH THE LEATHER AND MY PANTS. SEEMS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. *TR

May 21, 2013 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY AND BATTERY CABLES FAILED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE BATTERY CABLE CONNECTERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN. *TR

May 21, 2013 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY AND BATTERY CABLES FAILED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE BATTERY CABLE CONNECTERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN. *TR

May 7, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 48,500 mi

MY 2007 X3 WAS INVOLVED IN A BIZARRE AND FREAKY SOLO ACCIDENT. MY HOUSE IS ON SLOPED HILL WITH A LEVEL DRIVEWAY. THE ROAD LEADING TO THE DRIVEWAY IS ABOUT 20-25 FEET BELOW THE DRIVEWAY. ON APR. 18, 2013, UPON ENTERING THE DRIVEWAY, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, HIT CONCRETE COLUMNS (ON THE EDGE OF T...

May 7, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 48,500 mi

MY 2007 X3 WAS INVOLVED IN A BIZARRE AND FREAKY SOLO ACCIDENT. MY HOUSE IS ON SLOPED HILL WITH A LEVEL DRIVEWAY. THE ROAD LEADING TO THE DRIVEWAY IS ABOUT 20-25 FEET BELOW THE DRIVEWAY. ON APR. 18, 2013, UPON ENTERING THE DRIVEWAY, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, HIT CONCRETE COLUMNS (ON THE EDGE OF T...

Apr 24, 2013 Seats 110,000 mi

MY HUSBAND AND I HAD JUST GOTTEN IN THE CAR AND TURNED ON THE SEAT HEATERS AND NOT EVEN 2 MINUTES LATER, HE STARTED SMELLING SMOKE...HE TURNED THE SEAT HEATER OFF AND WHEN WE GOT OUT OF THE CAR, THERE WAS A PEA SIZED BURN IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT. HE ALSO HAD A BURN MARK ON HIS JEANS THAT WENT THROUGH ...

Apr 24, 2013 Seats 110,000 mi

MY HUSBAND AND I HAD JUST GOTTEN IN THE CAR AND TURNED ON THE SEAT HEATERS AND NOT EVEN 2 MINUTES LATER, HE STARTED SMELLING SMOKE...HE TURNED THE SEAT HEATER OFF AND WHEN WE GOT OUT OF THE CAR, THERE WAS A PEA SIZED BURN IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT. HE ALSO HAD A BURN MARK ON HIS JEANS THAT WENT THROUGH ...

Apr 9, 2013 Engine 75,000 mi

3 OUT OF 4 ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS SHEARED OFF WHILE DRIVING. THIS CAUSED THE ENGINE TO DROP 2 INCHES AND DAMAGE THE COOLING SYSTEM. IF THE ENGINE HAD DROPPED FURTHER IT WOULD LIKELY HAVE CAUSED A MORE CATASTROPHIC FAILURE AND ACCIDENT. *TR

Apr 9, 2013 Engine 75,000 mi

3 OUT OF 4 ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS SHEARED OFF WHILE DRIVING. THIS CAUSED THE ENGINE TO DROP 2 INCHES AND DAMAGE THE COOLING SYSTEM. IF THE ENGINE HAD DROPPED FURTHER IT WOULD LIKELY HAVE CAUSED A MORE CATASTROPHIC FAILURE AND ACCIDENT. *TR

Mar 24, 2013 Seats 78,653 mi

DRIVING VEHICLE NOTICED A BURNING SMELL, AT FIRST THOUGHT IT WAS COMING FROM OUTSIDE OF CAR, THEN WHILE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND UNABLE TO PULL OVER FELT A BURNING PAIN ON THIGH. IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF SEAT WARMER AND TRIED TO PULL OVER. FOUND THAT DRIVERS SIDE SEAT WARMER HAD BURNT A HOLE THRU THE LEAT...

Mar 24, 2013 Electrical System 78,653 mi

DRIVING VEHICLE NOTICED A BURNING SMELL, AT FIRST THOUGHT IT WAS COMING FROM OUTSIDE OF CAR, THEN WHILE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND UNABLE TO PULL OVER FELT A BURNING PAIN ON THIGH. IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF SEAT WARMER AND TRIED TO PULL OVER. FOUND THAT DRIVERS SIDE SEAT WARMER HAD BURNT A HOLE THRU THE LEAT...

Mar 24, 2013 Seats 78,653 mi

DRIVING VEHICLE NOTICED A BURNING SMELL, AT FIRST THOUGHT IT WAS COMING FROM OUTSIDE OF CAR, THEN WHILE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND UNABLE TO PULL OVER FELT A BURNING PAIN ON THIGH. IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF SEAT WARMER AND TRIED TO PULL OVER. FOUND THAT DRIVERS SIDE SEAT WARMER HAD BURNT A HOLE THRU THE LEAT...

Mar 24, 2013 Electrical System 78,653 mi

DRIVING VEHICLE NOTICED A BURNING SMELL, AT FIRST THOUGHT IT WAS COMING FROM OUTSIDE OF CAR, THEN WHILE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND UNABLE TO PULL OVER FELT A BURNING PAIN ON THIGH. IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF SEAT WARMER AND TRIED TO PULL OVER. FOUND THAT DRIVERS SIDE SEAT WARMER HAD BURNT A HOLE THRU THE LEAT...

Mar 19, 2013 Seats Fire 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT EMITTED A STRONG BURNING ODOR. THE CONTACT FOUND THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS ON FIRE AND HAD BURNED THROUGH HER CLOTHING, INJURING THE CONTACT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE BY POURING WATER ON THE SEAT. THE V...

Mar 19, 2013 Seats Fire 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT EMITTED A STRONG BURNING ODOR. THE CONTACT FOUND THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS ON FIRE AND HAD BURNED THROUGH HER CLOTHING, INJURING THE CONTACT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE BY POURING WATER ON THE SEAT. THE V...

Mar 3, 2013 Seats Fire 95,000 mi

ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2013 MY WIFE TURNED ON THE DRIVER'S-SIDE SEAT HEATER AND APPROXIMATELY ONE MINUTE LATER SHE SMELLED SMOKE. SHE REALIZED THAT HER CLOTHES WERE ON FIRE AND STOPPED AND JUMPED OUT AND THE SEAT-HEATER HAD BURNED THROUGH THE LEATHER SEAT AND WAS BURNING HER COAT. *TR

Mar 3, 2013 Seats Fire 95,000 mi

ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2013 MY WIFE TURNED ON THE DRIVER'S-SIDE SEAT HEATER AND APPROXIMATELY ONE MINUTE LATER SHE SMELLED SMOKE. SHE REALIZED THAT HER CLOTHES WERE ON FIRE AND STOPPED AND JUMPED OUT AND THE SEAT-HEATER HAD BURNED THROUGH THE LEATHER SEAT AND WAS BURNING HER COAT. *TR

Dec 18, 2012 Electrical System 150,000 mi

I HAD CAR HEATING SYSTEM ON AND FELT SOME THING VERY HOT UNDER MY THIGH. I GOT DOWN TO INSPECT AND FOUND A HOLE IN THE CAR SEAT. I PUT OFF THE HEATING SYSTEM TO REACH HOME SAFELY. I HAVE SENT PICTURES AND MY COMPLAINT TO BMW AG AND BMW USA. *TR

Dec 18, 2012 Seats 150,000 mi

I HAD CAR HEATING SYSTEM ON AND FELT SOME THING VERY HOT UNDER MY THIGH. I GOT DOWN TO INSPECT AND FOUND A HOLE IN THE CAR SEAT. I PUT OFF THE HEATING SYSTEM TO REACH HOME SAFELY. I HAVE SENT PICTURES AND MY COMPLAINT TO BMW AG AND BMW USA. *TR

Dec 18, 2012 Electrical System 150,000 mi

I HAD CAR HEATING SYSTEM ON AND FELT SOME THING VERY HOT UNDER MY THIGH. I GOT DOWN TO INSPECT AND FOUND A HOLE IN THE CAR SEAT. I PUT OFF THE HEATING SYSTEM TO REACH HOME SAFELY. I HAVE SENT PICTURES AND MY COMPLAINT TO BMW AG AND BMW USA. *TR

Dec 18, 2012 Seats 150,000 mi

I HAD CAR HEATING SYSTEM ON AND FELT SOME THING VERY HOT UNDER MY THIGH. I GOT DOWN TO INSPECT AND FOUND A HOLE IN THE CAR SEAT. I PUT OFF THE HEATING SYSTEM TO REACH HOME SAFELY. I HAVE SENT PICTURES AND MY COMPLAINT TO BMW AG AND BMW USA. *TR

Dec 12, 2012 Seats Fire 80,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING LAST NIGHT , I STARTED TO FEEL SOMETHING HOT IN THE SEAT, AND WITHIN A FEW MOMENTS THERE WAS A BURNING SMELL. I LEANED FORWARD AND LOOKED BACK AT THE SEAT, AND IT HAD A FLAME COMING OUT OF A HOLE MELTED IN THE LEATHER. (LEFT SIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT) LUCKILY, I WAS WEARING A COAT A...

Dec 12, 2012 Seats Fire 80,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING LAST NIGHT , I STARTED TO FEEL SOMETHING HOT IN THE SEAT, AND WITHIN A FEW MOMENTS THERE WAS A BURNING SMELL. I LEANED FORWARD AND LOOKED BACK AT THE SEAT, AND IT HAD A FLAME COMING OUT OF A HOLE MELTED IN THE LEATHER. (LEFT SIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT) LUCKILY, I WAS WEARING A COAT A...

Dec 4, 2012 Seats Fire 87,000 mi

TURNED ON HEATED SEAT ON DRIVER'S SIDE. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 2 MINUTES, FELT BURNING ON LEFT SIDE OF SEAT. TURNED OFF THE HEATED SEAT, TURNED ON THE LIGHT AND THE SEAT WAS SMOKING SUBSTANTIALLY. A SMALL HOLE WAS BURNED THROUGH THE LEATHER SEAT (ABOUT THE SIZE OF A DIME) AND THROUGH MY PANTS. I HAVE A...

Dec 4, 2012 Electrical System Fire 87,000 mi

TURNED ON HEATED SEAT ON DRIVER'S SIDE. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 2 MINUTES, FELT BURNING ON LEFT SIDE OF SEAT. TURNED OFF THE HEATED SEAT, TURNED ON THE LIGHT AND THE SEAT WAS SMOKING SUBSTANTIALLY. A SMALL HOLE WAS BURNED THROUGH THE LEATHER SEAT (ABOUT THE SIZE OF A DIME) AND THROUGH MY PANTS. I HAVE A...

Dec 4, 2012 Seats Fire 87,000 mi

TURNED ON HEATED SEAT ON DRIVER'S SIDE. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 2 MINUTES, FELT BURNING ON LEFT SIDE OF SEAT. TURNED OFF THE HEATED SEAT, TURNED ON THE LIGHT AND THE SEAT WAS SMOKING SUBSTANTIALLY. A SMALL HOLE WAS BURNED THROUGH THE LEATHER SEAT (ABOUT THE SIZE OF A DIME) AND THROUGH MY PANTS. I HAVE A...

Dec 4, 2012 Electrical System Fire 87,000 mi

TURNED ON HEATED SEAT ON DRIVER'S SIDE. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 2 MINUTES, FELT BURNING ON LEFT SIDE OF SEAT. TURNED OFF THE HEATED SEAT, TURNED ON THE LIGHT AND THE SEAT WAS SMOKING SUBSTANTIALLY. A SMALL HOLE WAS BURNED THROUGH THE LEATHER SEAT (ABOUT THE SIZE OF A DIME) AND THROUGH MY PANTS. I HAVE A...

Oct 31, 2012 Air Bags

OUR BMW X3 CURRENTLY HAS A LITTLE UNDER 60,000 MILES ON IT. BACK IN APRIL WE BEGAN HAVING A SIGNAL ON OUR DASH DISPLAY INDICATING THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS UNOCCUPIED WHEN IN FACT MY WIFE WAS SITTING THERE. SHE COULD MOVE AROUND A BIT AND IT WOULD GO OUT. OVER TIME THE LIGHT HAS DEFAULTED TO ALWAYS ON....

Oct 31, 2012 Air Bags

OUR BMW X3 CURRENTLY HAS A LITTLE UNDER 60,000 MILES ON IT. BACK IN APRIL WE BEGAN HAVING A SIGNAL ON OUR DASH DISPLAY INDICATING THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS UNOCCUPIED WHEN IN FACT MY WIFE WAS SITTING THERE. SHE COULD MOVE AROUND A BIT AND IT WOULD GO OUT. OVER TIME THE LIGHT HAS DEFAULTED TO ALWAYS ON....

Aug 15, 2012 Seats 54,800 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK EARLY IN THE MORNING AND SINCE IT WAS A BIT CHILLY, TURNED ON THE SEAT WARMER. WITHIN SECONDS I FELT A PAINFUL BURNING IN MY LEFT REAR "CHEEK" AND SMELLED SMOKE AND SOMETHING BURNING. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF THE SEAT WARMER AND THE SMOKE AND SMELL CLEARED. WHEN I WAS FINALL...

Aug 15, 2012 Seats 54,800 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK EARLY IN THE MORNING AND SINCE IT WAS A BIT CHILLY, TURNED ON THE SEAT WARMER. WITHIN SECONDS I FELT A PAINFUL BURNING IN MY LEFT REAR "CHEEK" AND SMELLED SMOKE AND SOMETHING BURNING. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF THE SEAT WARMER AND THE SMOKE AND SMELL CLEARED. WHEN I WAS FINALL...

Aug 15, 2012 Seats 54,800 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK EARLY IN THE MORNING AND SINCE IT WAS A BIT CHILLY, TURNED ON THE SEAT WARMER. WITHIN SECONDS I FELT A PAINFUL BURNING IN MY LEFT REAR "CHEEK" AND SMELLED SMOKE AND SOMETHING BURNING. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF THE SEAT WARMER AND THE SMOKE AND SMELL CLEARED. WHEN I WAS FINALL...

Aug 15, 2012 Seats 54,800 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK EARLY IN THE MORNING AND SINCE IT WAS A BIT CHILLY, TURNED ON THE SEAT WARMER. WITHIN SECONDS I FELT A PAINFUL BURNING IN MY LEFT REAR "CHEEK" AND SMELLED SMOKE AND SOMETHING BURNING. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF THE SEAT WARMER AND THE SMOKE AND SMELL CLEARED. WHEN I WAS FINALL...

Aug 5, 2012 Power Train 98,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION ON OUR 2007 MODEL YEAR IS A 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THERE HAS BEEN GRADUAL INCREASE IN UPSHIFT KICK AND DOWNSHIFT KICK AFFECTING THE ACCELERATOR FOOT PEDAL FEELING. AT TIMES IT FEELS LIKE THE VEHICLE IS READY TO MOVE FROM A DEAD STOP, THIS IS SPECIALLY CONCERNING ON STOP ...

Aug 5, 2012 Power Train 98,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION ON OUR 2007 MODEL YEAR IS A 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THERE HAS BEEN GRADUAL INCREASE IN UPSHIFT KICK AND DOWNSHIFT KICK AFFECTING THE ACCELERATOR FOOT PEDAL FEELING. AT TIMES IT FEELS LIKE THE VEHICLE IS READY TO MOVE FROM A DEAD STOP, THIS IS SPECIALLY CONCERNING ON STOP ...

Apr 17, 2012 Power Train 64,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE AND THEN LUNGE FORWARD ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ...

Apr 17, 2012 Power Train 64,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE AND THEN LUNGE FORWARD ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ...

Apr 16, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,258 mi

SHEARED ENGINE BOLTS, MOTOR MOUNTS! NEVER HAVE SEEN THIS BEFORE...HEARD THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING TO OTHER X3 DRIVERS. HOW CAN THIS WELL KNOWN VEHICLE MANUFACTURER CAN LET SOMETHING LIKE THIS HAPPEN. I HAVE TWO KIDS, AND LUCKY I CAUGHT THE PROBLEM BEFORE SOMETHING WORST HAPPENED. *JS

Apr 16, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,258 mi

SHEARED ENGINE BOLTS, MOTOR MOUNTS! NEVER HAVE SEEN THIS BEFORE...HEARD THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING TO OTHER X3 DRIVERS. HOW CAN THIS WELL KNOWN VEHICLE MANUFACTURER CAN LET SOMETHING LIKE THIS HAPPEN. I HAVE TWO KIDS, AND LUCKY I CAUGHT THE PROBLEM BEFORE SOMETHING WORST HAPPENED. *JS

Mar 14, 2012 Power Train 45,000 mi

THERE IS A DELAY IN THROTTLE RESPONSE THROUGH THE 1-2, 2-3 UPSHIFT WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP; THERE IS A LACK OF POWER OR HESITATION WHEN REAPPLYING THROTTLE, DURING EITHER A 4-3 OR 3-2 TIP-IN DOWNSHIFT. THIS MAY OCCUR AFTER SLOWING AND COMING TO A STOP ON A HILL AND THEN CONTINUING INTO A TURN;...

Mar 14, 2012 Power Train 45,000 mi

THERE IS A DELAY IN THROTTLE RESPONSE THROUGH THE 1-2, 2-3 UPSHIFT WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP; THERE IS A LACK OF POWER OR HESITATION WHEN REAPPLYING THROTTLE, DURING EITHER A 4-3 OR 3-2 TIP-IN DOWNSHIFT. THIS MAY OCCUR AFTER SLOWING AND COMING TO A STOP ON A HILL AND THEN CONTINUING INTO A TURN;...

Feb 23, 2012 Seats 77,500 mi

MY CARS IS BOUGHT IN USA FROM HTTP://WWW.SELECTAUTOIMPORTS.COM/ AND EXPORTED TO BELARUS VIA LITHUANIA (PORT OF KLAIPEDA). LET ME REPORT THE FOLLOWING CASE AND ASK YOUR ASSISTANCE. A HOLE OF ALMOST 1 CM WAS DISCOVERED AFTER THE DRIVER SEAT HEATING HAD BEEN SWITCHED ON A BMW X3 E83 2007 (A D...

Feb 23, 2012 Seats 77,500 mi

MY CARS IS BOUGHT IN USA FROM HTTP://WWW.SELECTAUTOIMPORTS.COM/ AND EXPORTED TO BELARUS VIA LITHUANIA (PORT OF KLAIPEDA). LET ME REPORT THE FOLLOWING CASE AND ASK YOUR ASSISTANCE. A HOLE OF ALMOST 1 CM WAS DISCOVERED AFTER THE DRIVER SEAT HEATING HAD BEEN SWITCHED ON A BMW X3 E83 2007 (A D...

Feb 8, 2012 Seats 53,456 mi

DRIVING THROUGH RESIDENTIAL AREA I FELL A LITTLE PAIN ON MY BUTTOCKS, PULL OVER AND THERE IS A HOLE THE SIZE OF A PEA ON THE SEAT AND SIMILAR HOLE ON MY PANTS. GOT A MILD BURN TOO SINCE I AM HEAVY AND WAS SITTING HEAVILY ON THE AFFECTED BURN AREA OF THE SEAT. *TR

Feb 8, 2012 Seats 53,456 mi

DRIVING THROUGH RESIDENTIAL AREA I FELL A LITTLE PAIN ON MY BUTTOCKS, PULL OVER AND THERE IS A HOLE THE SIZE OF A PEA ON THE SEAT AND SIMILAR HOLE ON MY PANTS. GOT A MILD BURN TOO SINCE I AM HEAVY AND WAS SITTING HEAVILY ON THE AFFECTED BURN AREA OF THE SEAT. *TR

Jan 25, 2012 Seats Fire 47,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WHEN A BURNING SMELL WAS EXHIBITED FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND SMOKE WAS SEEN COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT. THE CONTACT'S COAT CAUGHT ON FIRE BUT THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE WITHOUT ANY INJURIE...

Jan 25, 2012 Seats Fire 47,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WHEN A BURNING SMELL WAS EXHIBITED FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND SMOKE WAS SEEN COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT. THE CONTACT'S COAT CAUGHT ON FIRE BUT THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE WITHOUT ANY INJURIE...

Jan 15, 2012 Power Train 38,800 mi

TRANSMISSION CONTINUES TO HESITATE @ LOW GEARS, ESPECIALLY AT INITIAL ACCELERATIONS WHILE STOPPED @ A STOP SIGN OR SIGNAL LIGHT. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HESITATES,CAR JOLTS TRYING TO FIND THE RIGHT GEAR. THE CAR THEN JUMPS INTO A HIGHER GEAR AND DANGEROUSLY ACCELERATES RAPIDLY. IN ADDITION, WHEN DR...

Jan 15, 2012 Power Train 38,800 mi

TRANSMISSION CONTINUES TO HESITATE @ LOW GEARS, ESPECIALLY AT INITIAL ACCELERATIONS WHILE STOPPED @ A STOP SIGN OR SIGNAL LIGHT. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HESITATES,CAR JOLTS TRYING TO FIND THE RIGHT GEAR. THE CAR THEN JUMPS INTO A HIGHER GEAR AND DANGEROUSLY ACCELERATES RAPIDLY. IN ADDITION, WHEN DR...

Jan 11, 2012 Seats Fire 66,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT WARMER OVERHEATED AND BURNED A HOLE IN THE SEAT. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE CONTACTED, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY ...

Jan 11, 2012 Seats Fire 66,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT WARMER OVERHEATED AND BURNED A HOLE IN THE SEAT. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE CONTACTED, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY ...

Jan 5, 2012 Seats Fire

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HEATER HAS MALFUNCTIONED AND HAS BURNT THE LEATHER AND CAUSED DISCOMFORT WHILE DRIVING. HEAVY BURNT SMELL IN THE CABIN RESULTED FROM USING THE SEAT HEATER. *TR

Jan 5, 2012 Electrical System Fire

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HEATER HAS MALFUNCTIONED AND HAS BURNT THE LEATHER AND CAUSED DISCOMFORT WHILE DRIVING. HEAVY BURNT SMELL IN THE CABIN RESULTED FROM USING THE SEAT HEATER. *TR

Jan 5, 2012 Seats Fire

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HEATER HAS MALFUNCTIONED AND HAS BURNT THE LEATHER AND CAUSED DISCOMFORT WHILE DRIVING. HEAVY BURNT SMELL IN THE CABIN RESULTED FROM USING THE SEAT HEATER. *TR

Jan 5, 2012 Electrical System Fire

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HEATER HAS MALFUNCTIONED AND HAS BURNT THE LEATHER AND CAUSED DISCOMFORT WHILE DRIVING. HEAVY BURNT SMELL IN THE CABIN RESULTED FROM USING THE SEAT HEATER. *TR

Dec 17, 2011 Power Train 45,000 mi

IN ACCELERATION THE CAR WILL HANG AND HESITATE, AND LUNGE. IN A SLOW DOWN SITUATION THE CAR WILL VIOLENT LERCH FROM ONE GEAR TO THE NEXT, AND CAN NOT THINGS OUT OF THE SEATS. *TR

Dec 17, 2011 Power Train 45,000 mi

IN ACCELERATION THE CAR WILL HANG AND HESITATE, AND LUNGE. IN A SLOW DOWN SITUATION THE CAR WILL VIOLENT LERCH FROM ONE GEAR TO THE NEXT, AND CAN NOT THINGS OUT OF THE SEATS. *TR

Dec 2, 2011 Seats 71,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT HEATER GOT WAY TOO HOT. NEED TO TURN OFF TO AVOID BURN OF BOTH SEAT AND DRIVER'S LEG. *TR

Dec 2, 2011 Seats 71,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT HEATER GOT WAY TOO HOT. NEED TO TURN OFF TO AVOID BURN OF BOTH SEAT AND DRIVER'S LEG. *TR

Nov 26, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,748 mi

WHILE INSPECTING FOR AN OIL LEAK UNDER THE VEHICLE, A BOLT FELL OFF OF THE SIDE OF THE ENGINE. INSPECTING THE BOLT, IT WAS SHEARED OFF. INSPECTING THE UNDERSIDE OF THE ENGINE, IT WAS FOUND THE BOLT CAME FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE ENGINE MOUNT WHERE THE MOUNT BOLTS TO THE BLOCK. AT THE SAME TIME, IT...

Nov 26, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,748 mi

WHILE INSPECTING FOR AN OIL LEAK UNDER THE VEHICLE, A BOLT FELL OFF OF THE SIDE OF THE ENGINE. INSPECTING THE BOLT, IT WAS SHEARED OFF. INSPECTING THE UNDERSIDE OF THE ENGINE, IT WAS FOUND THE BOLT CAME FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE ENGINE MOUNT WHERE THE MOUNT BOLTS TO THE BLOCK. AT THE SAME TIME, IT...

Feb 23, 2011 Power Train

TRANSMISSION ON MY 07 BMW X3 IS NOT HANDLING PROPERLY. I HAVE HAD IT IN FOR SERVICE MULTIPLE TIMES, AND YET AGAIN FOR REDLINING AND STALLING. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, AND I WOULD HAVE NEVER EXPECTED THIS FROM A BMW. WAITING FOR SERVICE DEPT. TO CALL BACK WITH A CRAZY PRICE THAT I HAVE TO PAY ...

Feb 23, 2011 Power Train

TRANSMISSION ON MY 07 BMW X3 IS NOT HANDLING PROPERLY. I HAVE HAD IT IN FOR SERVICE MULTIPLE TIMES, AND YET AGAIN FOR REDLINING AND STALLING. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, AND I WOULD HAVE NEVER EXPECTED THIS FROM A BMW. WAITING FOR SERVICE DEPT. TO CALL BACK WITH A CRAZY PRICE THAT I HAVE TO PAY ...

Feb 13, 2011 Electrical System 21,000 mi

AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO REMEDY THE SITUATION, BMW HAS BEEN UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE TRANSMISSION AND THE INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER AND MOST RECENTLY "LIMP-HOME" MODE OCCURRENCE ASSOCIATED WITH THE DRIVETRAIN ON THE 2007 BMW X3. THE SYMPTOMS 1ST PRESENTED ITSELF AS A LOSS OF POWER FROM A START. UP...

Feb 13, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 21,000 mi

AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO REMEDY THE SITUATION, BMW HAS BEEN UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE TRANSMISSION AND THE INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER AND MOST RECENTLY "LIMP-HOME" MODE OCCURRENCE ASSOCIATED WITH THE DRIVETRAIN ON THE 2007 BMW X3. THE SYMPTOMS 1ST PRESENTED ITSELF AS A LOSS OF POWER FROM A START. UP...

Feb 13, 2011 Power Train 21,000 mi

AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO REMEDY THE SITUATION, BMW HAS BEEN UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE TRANSMISSION AND THE INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER AND MOST RECENTLY "LIMP-HOME" MODE OCCURRENCE ASSOCIATED WITH THE DRIVETRAIN ON THE 2007 BMW X3. THE SYMPTOMS 1ST PRESENTED ITSELF AS A LOSS OF POWER FROM A START. UP...

Feb 13, 2011 Electrical System 21,000 mi

AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO REMEDY THE SITUATION, BMW HAS BEEN UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE TRANSMISSION AND THE INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER AND MOST RECENTLY "LIMP-HOME" MODE OCCURRENCE ASSOCIATED WITH THE DRIVETRAIN ON THE 2007 BMW X3. THE SYMPTOMS 1ST PRESENTED ITSELF AS A LOSS OF POWER FROM A START. UP...

Feb 13, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 21,000 mi

AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO REMEDY THE SITUATION, BMW HAS BEEN UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE TRANSMISSION AND THE INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER AND MOST RECENTLY "LIMP-HOME" MODE OCCURRENCE ASSOCIATED WITH THE DRIVETRAIN ON THE 2007 BMW X3. THE SYMPTOMS 1ST PRESENTED ITSELF AS A LOSS OF POWER FROM A START. UP...

Feb 13, 2011 Power Train 21,000 mi

AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO REMEDY THE SITUATION, BMW HAS BEEN UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE TRANSMISSION AND THE INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER AND MOST RECENTLY "LIMP-HOME" MODE OCCURRENCE ASSOCIATED WITH THE DRIVETRAIN ON THE 2007 BMW X3. THE SYMPTOMS 1ST PRESENTED ITSELF AS A LOSS OF POWER FROM A START. UP...

Feb 9, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 31,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE OR REVERSE, IT WOULD LURCH FORWARD OR BACKWARD ABOUT 100 FEET SUDDENLY. WHEN THE CONTACT TRIED TO CHANGE LANES AND ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE WOULD BEGIN TO DECELERATE. THE VEHICLE FELT AS IF SOMEONE WERE APPLYING ...

Feb 9, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 31,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE OR REVERSE, IT WOULD LURCH FORWARD OR BACKWARD ABOUT 100 FEET SUDDENLY. WHEN THE CONTACT TRIED TO CHANGE LANES AND ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE WOULD BEGIN TO DECELERATE. THE VEHICLE FELT AS IF SOMEONE WERE APPLYING ...

Feb 5, 2011 Power Train 78,000 mi

TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS IN SECOND AND THIRD GEAR AROUND 2000 RPM UPHILL. THE SHUDDER GETS WORSE AND WORSE AS MILES ADD UP. THEY HAVE HAD THE CAR TWO WEEKS THIS TIME AND STILL NOT FIXED. *TR

Feb 5, 2011 Power Train 78,000 mi

TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS IN SECOND AND THIRD GEAR AROUND 2000 RPM UPHILL. THE SHUDDER GETS WORSE AND WORSE AS MILES ADD UP. THEY HAVE HAD THE CAR TWO WEEKS THIS TIME AND STILL NOT FIXED. *TR

Dec 8, 2010 Power Train 36,000 mi

OVER A YEAR AGO I BEGAN HEARING LOUD NOISES UNDERNEATH MY 2007 BMW X3. I HAVE HAD IT SERVICED FOUR TIMES FOR THE FOLLOWING: LOUD POPPING FROM UNDERNEATH ESPECIALLY WITH SLOW DRIVING (5MPH ), PROBLEMS WITH JERKING WITH ACCELERATION, & A SIGNIFICANT RATTLING AND OR SHAKING FROM UNDER THE CAR BETWEE...

Dec 8, 2010 Power Train 36,000 mi

OVER A YEAR AGO I BEGAN HEARING LOUD NOISES UNDERNEATH MY 2007 BMW X3. I HAVE HAD IT SERVICED FOUR TIMES FOR THE FOLLOWING: LOUD POPPING FROM UNDERNEATH ESPECIALLY WITH SLOW DRIVING (5MPH ), PROBLEMS WITH JERKING WITH ACCELERATION, & A SIGNIFICANT RATTLING AND OR SHAKING FROM UNDER THE CAR BETWEE...

Oct 1, 2010 Traction Control System 45,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 39 MPH THE BRAKES BEGAN TO INVOLUNTARILY ENGAGE. THE DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE MOMENTARILY BEFORE TURNING OFF WHEN THE BRAKES DISENGAGED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO RECUR FOR THE REMAINDER OF HIS DESTINATION WH...

Oct 1, 2010 Seats 45,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 39 MPH THE BRAKES BEGAN TO INVOLUNTARILY ENGAGE. THE DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE MOMENTARILY BEFORE TURNING OFF WHEN THE BRAKES DISENGAGED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO RECUR FOR THE REMAINDER OF HIS DESTINATION WH...

Oct 1, 2010 Traction Control System 45,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 39 MPH THE BRAKES BEGAN TO INVOLUNTARILY ENGAGE. THE DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE MOMENTARILY BEFORE TURNING OFF WHEN THE BRAKES DISENGAGED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO RECUR FOR THE REMAINDER OF HIS DESTINATION WH...

Oct 1, 2010 Seats 45,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 39 MPH THE BRAKES BEGAN TO INVOLUNTARILY ENGAGE. THE DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE MOMENTARILY BEFORE TURNING OFF WHEN THE BRAKES DISENGAGED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO RECUR FOR THE REMAINDER OF HIS DESTINATION WH...

Sep 29, 2010 Power Train 47,000 mi

TRANSMISSION OR TORQUE CONVERTER HAS SOME SERIOUS PROBLEMS. WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL FROM LOW SPEEDS THERE IS BARELY ANY ACCELERATION IN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR UNDER 2,000 RPMS, BUT WHEN 3RD GEAR GOES IN CAR ACCELERATES MORE THAN DESIRED MOST OF THE TIME. THIS IS MOST APPARENT WHEN CAR IS COLD, BUT...

Sep 29, 2010 Tires 47,000 mi

TRANSMISSION OR TORQUE CONVERTER HAS SOME SERIOUS PROBLEMS. WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL FROM LOW SPEEDS THERE IS BARELY ANY ACCELERATION IN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR UNDER 2,000 RPMS, BUT WHEN 3RD GEAR GOES IN CAR ACCELERATES MORE THAN DESIRED MOST OF THE TIME. THIS IS MOST APPARENT WHEN CAR IS COLD, BUT...

Sep 29, 2010 Power Train 47,000 mi

TRANSMISSION OR TORQUE CONVERTER HAS SOME SERIOUS PROBLEMS. WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL FROM LOW SPEEDS THERE IS BARELY ANY ACCELERATION IN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR UNDER 2,000 RPMS, BUT WHEN 3RD GEAR GOES IN CAR ACCELERATES MORE THAN DESIRED MOST OF THE TIME. THIS IS MOST APPARENT WHEN CAR IS COLD, BUT...

Sep 29, 2010 Tires 47,000 mi

TRANSMISSION OR TORQUE CONVERTER HAS SOME SERIOUS PROBLEMS. WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL FROM LOW SPEEDS THERE IS BARELY ANY ACCELERATION IN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR UNDER 2,000 RPMS, BUT WHEN 3RD GEAR GOES IN CAR ACCELERATES MORE THAN DESIRED MOST OF THE TIME. THIS IS MOST APPARENT WHEN CAR IS COLD, BUT...

Jul 30, 2010 Power Train 35,000 mi

2007 BMW X3 TRANSMISSION ISSUES. TRANSMISSION WENT INTO FAIL SAFE MODE (4TH GEAR) AND TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT ON DASH APPEARED. BMW DEALER IS AWARE OF THIS MALFUNCTION AND HAD A BULLETIN THAT RECOMMENDED A SOFTWARE FIX. THIS IS APPARENTLY A FAR REACHING MALFUNCTION AND QUITE COMMON ON THIS MODEL....

Jul 30, 2010 Power Train 35,000 mi

2007 BMW X3 TRANSMISSION ISSUES. TRANSMISSION WENT INTO FAIL SAFE MODE (4TH GEAR) AND TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT ON DASH APPEARED. BMW DEALER IS AWARE OF THIS MALFUNCTION AND HAD A BULLETIN THAT RECOMMENDED A SOFTWARE FIX. THIS IS APPARENTLY A FAR REACHING MALFUNCTION AND QUITE COMMON ON THIS MODEL....

May 5, 2010 Power Train 30,000 mi

2007 CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED BMW X3 NEEDED AN ENTIRE NEW TRANSMISSION AFTER ONLY 30,000 MILES. *TR

May 5, 2010 Power Train 30,000 mi

2007 CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED BMW X3 NEEDED AN ENTIRE NEW TRANSMISSION AFTER ONLY 30,000 MILES. *TR

Dec 28, 2009 Power Train 30,000 mi

FAULTY TRANSMISSION. THE GEARBOX WILL FAIL TO RESPOND AT RANDOM TIMES USUALLY IN CRITICAL LIFE THREATENING SITUATIONS SUCH AS MERGING INTO TRAFFIC OR AVOIDING OTHER CARELESS DRIVERS. CAN'T SEEM TO DECIDE WHAT GEAR TO BE IN WHEN MAKING QUICK UPHILL TURNS. WHILE DOWNSHIFTING IN SD THE DRIVER MAY EXPER...

Dec 28, 2009 Power Train 30,000 mi

FAULTY TRANSMISSION. THE GEARBOX WILL FAIL TO RESPOND AT RANDOM TIMES USUALLY IN CRITICAL LIFE THREATENING SITUATIONS SUCH AS MERGING INTO TRAFFIC OR AVOIDING OTHER CARELESS DRIVERS. CAN'T SEEM TO DECIDE WHAT GEAR TO BE IN WHEN MAKING QUICK UPHILL TURNS. WHILE DOWNSHIFTING IN SD THE DRIVER MAY EXPER...

Jul 14, 2009 Power Train 4,800 mi

SLOWING DOWN TO TAKE A LEFT HAND TURN AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, ONCE THE COAST IS CLEAR, PRESSED ACCELERATOR TO TURN AND THE VEHICLE "HESITATES" AND DOES NOT REACT TO THE INPUT. TRAFFIC IS NOW ONCOMING AND VEHICLE STILL NOT MOVING, FINALLY IT STARTS TO GO. BARELY GET ACROSS THE LANE BEFORE THE ONCOMING TR...

Jul 14, 2009 Power Train 4,800 mi

SLOWING DOWN TO TAKE A LEFT HAND TURN AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, ONCE THE COAST IS CLEAR, PRESSED ACCELERATOR TO TURN AND THE VEHICLE "HESITATES" AND DOES NOT REACT TO THE INPUT. TRAFFIC IS NOW ONCOMING AND VEHICLE STILL NOT MOVING, FINALLY IT STARTS TO GO. BARELY GET ACROSS THE LANE BEFORE THE ONCOMING TR...

Mar 27, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 8,000 mi

MY 2007 BMW X3 HAS BROKEN DOWN TWICE. THE FUEL SENSOR MONITOR HAS FAILED. I HAVE LESS THAN 9,000 MILES ON THE CAR. I DO NOT WANT THE VEHICLE ANY LONGER. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE. THE LAST TIME IT BROKE DOWN WAS ON A DRAW BRIDGE, THERE WAS NO POWER! *TR

Mar 27, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 8,000 mi

MY 2007 BMW X3 HAS BROKEN DOWN TWICE. THE FUEL SENSOR MONITOR HAS FAILED. I HAVE LESS THAN 9,000 MILES ON THE CAR. I DO NOT WANT THE VEHICLE ANY LONGER. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE. THE LAST TIME IT BROKE DOWN WAS ON A DRAW BRIDGE, THERE WAS NO POWER! *TR

Feb 24, 2009 Electrical System 30,000 mi

BMW X3 NEEDS NEW COMPUTER SYSTEM DUE TO WATER DAMAGE ALLEGEDLY EMANATING FROM A CLOGGED DRAIN IN THE SUNROOF. NEW COMPUTER COSTS APPX $2,000. DEALER AND BMW SAY THE DRAIN CAN'T BE SEEN OR ACCESSED BY OWNER AND IT ISN'T CLEANED AS PART OF ANY SERVICING. CLEAR DESIGN FLAW. I KNOW OF OTHERS WHO HAV...

Feb 24, 2009 Structure 30,000 mi

BMW X3 NEEDS NEW COMPUTER SYSTEM DUE TO WATER DAMAGE ALLEGEDLY EMANATING FROM A CLOGGED DRAIN IN THE SUNROOF. NEW COMPUTER COSTS APPX $2,000. DEALER AND BMW SAY THE DRAIN CAN'T BE SEEN OR ACCESSED BY OWNER AND IT ISN'T CLEANED AS PART OF ANY SERVICING. CLEAR DESIGN FLAW. I KNOW OF OTHERS WHO HAV...

Feb 24, 2009 Electrical System 30,000 mi

BMW X3 NEEDS NEW COMPUTER SYSTEM DUE TO WATER DAMAGE ALLEGEDLY EMANATING FROM A CLOGGED DRAIN IN THE SUNROOF. NEW COMPUTER COSTS APPX $2,000. DEALER AND BMW SAY THE DRAIN CAN'T BE SEEN OR ACCESSED BY OWNER AND IT ISN'T CLEANED AS PART OF ANY SERVICING. CLEAR DESIGN FLAW. I KNOW OF OTHERS WHO HAV...

Feb 24, 2009 Structure 30,000 mi

BMW X3 NEEDS NEW COMPUTER SYSTEM DUE TO WATER DAMAGE ALLEGEDLY EMANATING FROM A CLOGGED DRAIN IN THE SUNROOF. NEW COMPUTER COSTS APPX $2,000. DEALER AND BMW SAY THE DRAIN CAN'T BE SEEN OR ACCESSED BY OWNER AND IT ISN'T CLEANED AS PART OF ANY SERVICING. CLEAR DESIGN FLAW. I KNOW OF OTHERS WHO HAV...

Feb 11, 2009 Power Train

2007 BMW X3 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING TO BMW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM SINCE SPRING OF 2007. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MORE THAN A MONTH (TOTAL FROM NUMEROUS VISITS). AT A STOP LIGHT THE TRANSMISSION WILL OCCASIONALLY SURGE & IF NOT FOR FOOT FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE THAT SURGE WOUL...

Feb 11, 2009 Power Train

2007 BMW X3 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING TO BMW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM SINCE SPRING OF 2007. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MORE THAN A MONTH (TOTAL FROM NUMEROUS VISITS). AT A STOP LIGHT THE TRANSMISSION WILL OCCASIONALLY SURGE & IF NOT FOR FOOT FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE THAT SURGE WOUL...

Jan 6, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 (NA) BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AUTOMATICALLY SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE, BUT THEY FOUND NO FAILURES. THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESET THE SYSTEM BY TURNING OFF THE VEHICL...

Jan 6, 2009 Electrical System Crash

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 (NA) BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AUTOMATICALLY SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE, BUT THEY FOUND NO FAILURES. THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESET THE SYSTEM BY TURNING OFF THE VEHICL...

Jan 6, 2009 Power Train Crash

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 (NA) BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AUTOMATICALLY SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE, BUT THEY FOUND NO FAILURES. THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESET THE SYSTEM BY TURNING OFF THE VEHICL...

Jan 6, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 (NA) BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AUTOMATICALLY SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE, BUT THEY FOUND NO FAILURES. THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESET THE SYSTEM BY TURNING OFF THE VEHICL...

Jan 6, 2009 Electrical System Crash

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 (NA) BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AUTOMATICALLY SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE, BUT THEY FOUND NO FAILURES. THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESET THE SYSTEM BY TURNING OFF THE VEHICL...

Jan 6, 2009 Power Train Crash

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 (NA) BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AUTOMATICALLY SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE, BUT THEY FOUND NO FAILURES. THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESET THE SYSTEM BY TURNING OFF THE VEHICL...

Nov 18, 2008 Steering 16,700 mi

ON 10/27/08 I PURCHASED AND DROVE A 2007 CPO BMW X3 3.0SI SAV FROM BMW ENCINITAS IN CALIFORNIA. FROM THE TIME I DROVE VEHICLE FROM THE LOT TO MY HOME THE X3 PULLED TO THE RIGHT. ON 11/06/08 I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO BMW ENCIITAS. THE DEALER PERFORMED A FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND RELEASED THE VEHICLE ...

Nov 18, 2008 Steering 16,700 mi

ON 10/27/08 I PURCHASED AND DROVE A 2007 CPO BMW X3 3.0SI SAV FROM BMW ENCINITAS IN CALIFORNIA. FROM THE TIME I DROVE VEHICLE FROM THE LOT TO MY HOME THE X3 PULLED TO THE RIGHT. ON 11/06/08 I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO BMW ENCIITAS. THE DEALER PERFORMED A FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND RELEASED THE VEHICLE ...

Oct 21, 2008 Power Train

MY CAR HESITATES TO CHANGE GEARS DURING A COLD START AND THERE IT IS A CLICKING NOISE WHEN I PRESS THE GAS PEDAL. *TR

Oct 21, 2008 Power Train

MY CAR HESITATES TO CHANGE GEARS DURING A COLD START AND THERE IT IS A CLICKING NOISE WHEN I PRESS THE GAS PEDAL. *TR

Sep 23, 2008 Power Train 16,000 mi

THE VEHICLE HESITATES AND IS QUITE UNSAFE ESPECIALLY WHEN MAKING TURNS AT INTERSECTIONS. CARS WOULD BE COMING AT YOU WHILE YOU ARE 'PRAYING' FOR IT TO MOVE! IT HAPPENS REGULARLY BUT UNPREDICTABLY. SORT OF LIKE PLAYING RUSSIAN ROULETTE! THE MAIN PROBLEM, ASIDE FROM PERFORMANCE IS SAFETY-SAFETY-SAFETY...

Sep 23, 2008 Power Train 16,000 mi

THE VEHICLE HESITATES AND IS QUITE UNSAFE ESPECIALLY WHEN MAKING TURNS AT INTERSECTIONS. CARS WOULD BE COMING AT YOU WHILE YOU ARE 'PRAYING' FOR IT TO MOVE! IT HAPPENS REGULARLY BUT UNPREDICTABLY. SORT OF LIKE PLAYING RUSSIAN ROULETTE! THE MAIN PROBLEM, ASIDE FROM PERFORMANCE IS SAFETY-SAFETY-SAFETY...

Jul 29, 2008 Power Train 2,000 mi

BMW X3 SAV SURGES FORWARD OR LOOSES POWER UNEXPECTEDLY. UNEXPECTED POWER SURGE HAPPENS MOSTLY WHEN TAKING TURNS, COMING OUT OF THE TURN THE CAR TAKES OFF. LOSS OF POWER, HAPPENS OFTEN WHEN GOING UP A HILL OR SOMETIMES AFTER A STOP TO TAKE A TURN THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN ACCELERATES UNCONTROLLABLY...

Jul 29, 2008 Power Train 2,000 mi

BMW X3 SAV SURGES FORWARD OR LOOSES POWER UNEXPECTEDLY. UNEXPECTED POWER SURGE HAPPENS MOSTLY WHEN TAKING TURNS, COMING OUT OF THE TURN THE CAR TAKES OFF. LOSS OF POWER, HAPPENS OFTEN WHEN GOING UP A HILL OR SOMETIMES AFTER A STOP TO TAKE A TURN THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN ACCELERATES UNCONTROLLABLY...

Jul 2, 2008 Power Train 70 mi

THE TRANSMISSION ON THE 2007 BMW X3 (GM6 TRANSMISSION) HESITATES IN ACCELERATION DURING DRIVE MODE. IT HAS BECOME UNSAFE TO MAKE A FAST LANE CHANGE. I ALMOST GOT REAR-ENDED TODAY. I LIVE IN A MOUNTAIN TOP COMMUNITY SO DRIVING DOWN HILL THE DOWN SHIFT IN MANUAL (STEPTRONIC) 4TH TO 3RD AND 3RD TO 2ND...

Jul 2, 2008 Power Train 70 mi

THE TRANSMISSION ON THE 2007 BMW X3 (GM6 TRANSMISSION) HESITATES IN ACCELERATION DURING DRIVE MODE. IT HAS BECOME UNSAFE TO MAKE A FAST LANE CHANGE. I ALMOST GOT REAR-ENDED TODAY. I LIVE IN A MOUNTAIN TOP COMMUNITY SO DRIVING DOWN HILL THE DOWN SHIFT IN MANUAL (STEPTRONIC) 4TH TO 3RD AND 3RD TO 2ND...

Jul 2, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 70 mi

THE TRANSMISSION ON THE 2007 BMW X3 (GM6 TRANSMISSION) HESITATES IN ACCELERATION DURING DRIVE MODE. IT HAS BECOME UNSAFE TO MAKE A FAST LANE CHANGE. I ALMOST GOT REAR-ENDED TODAY. I LIVE IN A MOUNTAIN TOP COMMUNITY SO DRIVING DOWN HILL THE DOWN SHIFT IN MANUAL (STEPTRONIC) 4TH TO 3RD AND 3RD TO 2ND...

Jul 2, 2008 Power Train 70 mi

THE TRANSMISSION ON THE 2007 BMW X3 (GM6 TRANSMISSION) HESITATES IN ACCELERATION DURING DRIVE MODE. IT HAS BECOME UNSAFE TO MAKE A FAST LANE CHANGE. I ALMOST GOT REAR-ENDED TODAY. I LIVE IN A MOUNTAIN TOP COMMUNITY SO DRIVING DOWN HILL THE DOWN SHIFT IN MANUAL (STEPTRONIC) 4TH TO 3RD AND 3RD TO 2ND...

Jul 2, 2008 Power Train 70 mi

THE TRANSMISSION ON THE 2007 BMW X3 (GM6 TRANSMISSION) HESITATES IN ACCELERATION DURING DRIVE MODE. IT HAS BECOME UNSAFE TO MAKE A FAST LANE CHANGE. I ALMOST GOT REAR-ENDED TODAY. I LIVE IN A MOUNTAIN TOP COMMUNITY SO DRIVING DOWN HILL THE DOWN SHIFT IN MANUAL (STEPTRONIC) 4TH TO 3RD AND 3RD TO 2ND...

Jul 2, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 70 mi

THE TRANSMISSION ON THE 2007 BMW X3 (GM6 TRANSMISSION) HESITATES IN ACCELERATION DURING DRIVE MODE. IT HAS BECOME UNSAFE TO MAKE A FAST LANE CHANGE. I ALMOST GOT REAR-ENDED TODAY. I LIVE IN A MOUNTAIN TOP COMMUNITY SO DRIVING DOWN HILL THE DOWN SHIFT IN MANUAL (STEPTRONIC) 4TH TO 3RD AND 3RD TO 2ND...

Jul 1, 2008 Power Train 5,000 mi

BMW X3 STALLS/HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING TO MERGE INTO NORMAL TRAFFIC FLOW. VEHICLE HAS PROBLEMS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOPLIGHT OR SIGN. TRANSMISSION REV'S VERY HIGH. HAVE EXPERIENCED DANGEROUS OR LIFE THREATENING MOMENTS WHEN DRIVING THIS CSR. HAVE HAD PREVIOUS BMW'S AND NEVER HAD THIS PRO...

Jul 1, 2008 Power Train 5,000 mi

BMW X3 STALLS/HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING TO MERGE INTO NORMAL TRAFFIC FLOW. VEHICLE HAS PROBLEMS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOPLIGHT OR SIGN. TRANSMISSION REV'S VERY HIGH. HAVE EXPERIENCED DANGEROUS OR LIFE THREATENING MOMENTS WHEN DRIVING THIS CSR. HAVE HAD PREVIOUS BMW'S AND NEVER HAD THIS PRO...

May 27, 2008 Power Train

WE HAD A NEW 2007 BMW X3 THAT HAD HORRIBLE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. IT WAS VERY SCARY - THE CAR WOULD HESITATE WHEN YOU WANTED IT TO ACCELERATE, IT WOULD SEEM TO LOSE POWER AT TIMES - A REAL DISASTER AND SAFETY CONCERN. BMW WAS TOTALLY UNRESPONSIVE - TOLD US ALL SORTS OF NONSENSE ABOUT US NOT KNOWIN...

May 27, 2008 Power Train

WE HAD A NEW 2007 BMW X3 THAT HAD HORRIBLE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. IT WAS VERY SCARY - THE CAR WOULD HESITATE WHEN YOU WANTED IT TO ACCELERATE, IT WOULD SEEM TO LOSE POWER AT TIMES - A REAL DISASTER AND SAFETY CONCERN. BMW WAS TOTALLY UNRESPONSIVE - TOLD US ALL SORTS OF NONSENSE ABOUT US NOT KNOWIN...

May 21, 2008 Power Train 11,000 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS A TREMENDOUS LAG WHEN U STEP ON THE GAS.... *TR

May 21, 2008 Power Train 11,000 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS A TREMENDOUS LAG WHEN U STEP ON THE GAS.... *TR

Apr 25, 2008 Power Train 800 mi

FAULTY TRANSMISSION/ENGINE - HESITATES AND CAUSES MANY NEAR FATAL ACCIDENTS WHEN GETTING ON A HIGHWAY. HESITATION IS ALSO SEEN WHEN STEPPING ON THE GAS PEDAL WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. THIS IS FRIGHTENING AND VERY STRESSFUL TO DRIVE. *TR

Apr 25, 2008 Power Train 800 mi

FAULTY TRANSMISSION/ENGINE - HESITATES AND CAUSES MANY NEAR FATAL ACCIDENTS WHEN GETTING ON A HIGHWAY. HESITATION IS ALSO SEEN WHEN STEPPING ON THE GAS PEDAL WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. THIS IS FRIGHTENING AND VERY STRESSFUL TO DRIVE. *TR

Apr 18, 2008 Power Train 22,000 mi

CAR ALWAYS HESITATED WHEN ACCELERATOR WAS PRESSED. ONE DAY EVEN WITH THE CAR IN "D" IT DID NOT MOVE AND ENGINE RACED. I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION AND UNABLE TO MOVE. A GENTLEMAN GOT OUT OF HIS CAR AND STOPPED TRAFFIC IN ALL DIRECTIONS. I WAS FINALLY ABLE TO MOVE THE CAR BY SWITCHING...

Apr 18, 2008 Power Train 22,000 mi

CAR ALWAYS HESITATED WHEN ACCELERATOR WAS PRESSED. ONE DAY EVEN WITH THE CAR IN "D" IT DID NOT MOVE AND ENGINE RACED. I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION AND UNABLE TO MOVE. A GENTLEMAN GOT OUT OF HIS CAR AND STOPPED TRAFFIC IN ALL DIRECTIONS. I WAS FINALLY ABLE TO MOVE THE CAR BY SWITCHING...

Apr 6, 2008 Power Train 200 mi

VEHICLE DOES NOT PROPERLY RESPOND TO MY PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL AND HESITATES TO MOVE FORWARD. ALSO, SEVERELY LURCHES FORWARD ON DECELERATION, ESPECIALLY ON DECLINES. VERY UNSAFE. *TR

Apr 6, 2008 Power Train 200 mi

VEHICLE DOES NOT PROPERLY RESPOND TO MY PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL AND HESITATES TO MOVE FORWARD. ALSO, SEVERELY LURCHES FORWARD ON DECELERATION, ESPECIALLY ON DECLINES. VERY UNSAFE. *TR

Apr 3, 2008 Power Train 500 mi

VEHICLE HESITATES FROM STOP. TRANSMISSION CONSTANTLY "HUNTS" FOR PROPER GEAR. VEHICLE EXHIBITS LOSS OF POWER WHEN MERGING INTO TRAFFIC, OR MAKING TURNS. *TR

Apr 3, 2008 Power Train 500 mi

VEHICLE HESITATES FROM STOP. TRANSMISSION CONSTANTLY "HUNTS" FOR PROPER GEAR. VEHICLE EXHIBITS LOSS OF POWER WHEN MERGING INTO TRAFFIC, OR MAKING TURNS. *TR

Mar 24, 2008 Power Train 17,500 mi

ON 3 OCCASIONS, THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 2007 BMW X3 3.0SI HAS RESULTED IN NEAR CRASH SITUATIONS. THE TRANSMISSION EITHER DOES NOT RESPOND (A SIGNIFICANT DELAY) IN RESPONSE TO THE ACCELERATOR OR LURCHES NEARLY UNCONTROLLABLY IN RESPONSE TO ONLY A SLIGHT ACCELERATOR DEPRESSION. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE...

Mar 24, 2008 Power Train 17,500 mi

ON 3 OCCASIONS, THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 2007 BMW X3 3.0SI HAS RESULTED IN NEAR CRASH SITUATIONS. THE TRANSMISSION EITHER DOES NOT RESPOND (A SIGNIFICANT DELAY) IN RESPONSE TO THE ACCELERATOR OR LURCHES NEARLY UNCONTROLLABLY IN RESPONSE TO ONLY A SLIGHT ACCELERATOR DEPRESSION. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE...

Feb 16, 2008 Power Train 1,000 mi

2007 BMW X3 >SURGING FORWARD AFTER RELEASING FOOT FROM GAS PEDDLE >RPM REVVING TO RED LINE BEFORE GOING INTO GEAR ON ACCELERATION >RPM GOING PAST RED LINE AND NEVER INTO GEAR IN COLD TEMP AS IF THROWN INTO NEUTRAL >BMWNA REFUSING TO REPAIR STATING CAN'T DUPLICATE ALTHOUGH THEY ADMIT THERE IS A...

Feb 16, 2008 Power Train 400 mi

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOES NOT APPROPRIATELY RESPOND TO DRIVER INPUT, VARIOUSLY DISPLAYING HESITATION OF UP TO 3 SECONDS, ABRUPT UPSHIFTS AND DOWNSHIFTS, AND OCCASIONAL STALLS. IT IS SO UNPREDICTABLE THAT ONE AVOIDS PULLING INTO TRAFFIC, OR TURNING LEFT ACROSS INCOMING TRAFFIC. NOT AN ULTIMATE ...

Feb 16, 2008 Power Train 500 mi

2007 BMW X3 (BUILD DATE 09/06) TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS (DEADLY). VEHICLE SURGES, LAGS, HESITATES, CAN'T FIND GEAR, RED LINES, FAILS TO RESPOND TO ACCELERATOR. FIRST THREE SERVICE DEPARTMENT VISITS, NO ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO REPAIR. 4TH VISIT = SOFTWARE UPGRADE. PROBLEM NOT ...

Feb 16, 2008 Power Train 1,000 mi

2007 BMW X3 >SURGING FORWARD AFTER RELEASING FOOT FROM GAS PEDDLE >RPM REVVING TO RED LINE BEFORE GOING INTO GEAR ON ACCELERATION >RPM GOING PAST RED LINE AND NEVER INTO GEAR IN COLD TEMP AS IF THROWN INTO NEUTRAL >BMWNA REFUSING TO REPAIR STATING CAN'T DUPLICATE ALTHOUGH THEY ADMIT THERE IS A...

Feb 16, 2008 Power Train 400 mi

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOES NOT APPROPRIATELY RESPOND TO DRIVER INPUT, VARIOUSLY DISPLAYING HESITATION OF UP TO 3 SECONDS, ABRUPT UPSHIFTS AND DOWNSHIFTS, AND OCCASIONAL STALLS. IT IS SO UNPREDICTABLE THAT ONE AVOIDS PULLING INTO TRAFFIC, OR TURNING LEFT ACROSS INCOMING TRAFFIC. NOT AN ULTIMATE ...

Feb 16, 2008 Power Train 500 mi

2007 BMW X3 (BUILD DATE 09/06) TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS (DEADLY). VEHICLE SURGES, LAGS, HESITATES, CAN'T FIND GEAR, RED LINES, FAILS TO RESPOND TO ACCELERATOR. FIRST THREE SERVICE DEPARTMENT VISITS, NO ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO REPAIR. 4TH VISIT = SOFTWARE UPGRADE. PROBLEM NOT ...

Jan 31, 2008 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION ON THE 2007 BMW X3 HAS JERKINESS AND HESITATION ISSUES, PRESENTING SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS. AN IMMEDIATE INVESTIGATION IS WARRANTED. BMW ALREADY HAS ATTEMPTED TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM WITH TWO SOFTWARE FIXES, WITH MIXED RESULTS. A THIRD SOFTWARE FIX ALLEGEDLY IS ON THE WAY. PLEASE...

Jan 31, 2008 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION ON THE 2007 BMW X3 HAS JERKINESS AND HESITATION ISSUES, PRESENTING SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS. AN IMMEDIATE INVESTIGATION IS WARRANTED. BMW ALREADY HAS ATTEMPTED TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM WITH TWO SOFTWARE FIXES, WITH MIXED RESULTS. A THIRD SOFTWARE FIX ALLEGEDLY IS ON THE WAY. PLEASE...

Jan 11, 2008 Power Train 10 mi

TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ERRATICALLY, HESITATES ON OCCASION AND WHEN COLD IT CAUSES THE ENGINE TO REV IN EXCESS OF 3,000 RPM BEFORE SHIFTING. *TR

Jan 11, 2008 Power Train 10 mi

TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ERRATICALLY, HESITATES ON OCCASION AND WHEN COLD IT CAUSES THE ENGINE TO REV IN EXCESS OF 3,000 RPM BEFORE SHIFTING. *TR

Dec 17, 2007 Power Train 2,100 mi

2007 BMW X3. THE SIX SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS POORLY AT SLOW SPEEDS GOING UP HILLS. VEHICLE WILL LUNGE FORWARD AFTER DOWN SHIFTING TO TOO LOW OF A GEAR AND OVER REV BEFORE UP SHIFTING. THE GEAR SELECTION SEEMS INAPPROPRIATE WHEN GOING SLOW SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER TW...

Dec 17, 2007 Power Train 2,100 mi

2007 BMW X3. THE SIX SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS POORLY AT SLOW SPEEDS GOING UP HILLS. VEHICLE WILL LUNGE FORWARD AFTER DOWN SHIFTING TO TOO LOW OF A GEAR AND OVER REV BEFORE UP SHIFTING. THE GEAR SELECTION SEEMS INAPPROPRIATE WHEN GOING SLOW SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER TW...

Nov 12, 2007 Power Train 1,030 mi

TRANSMISSION WON'T SHIFT SMOOTHLY BETWEEN THE GEARS. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. BETWEEN GEAR 1 AND GEAR 2. IT SEEMS TO WANT TO STALL AT THE START. *TR

Nov 12, 2007 Power Train 1,030 mi

TRANSMISSION WON'T SHIFT SMOOTHLY BETWEEN THE GEARS. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. BETWEEN GEAR 1 AND GEAR 2. IT SEEMS TO WANT TO STALL AT THE START. *TR

Nov 7, 2007 Power Train 1,000 mi

THIS IS RELATED TO THE TRANSMISSION. 1)THERE IS A DELAY IN THROTTLE RESPONSE THROUGH THE 1-2 UPSHIFT WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. 2)THERE IS A LACK OF POWER OR HESITATION WHEN REAPPLYING THROTTLE, DURING EITHER A 4-3 OR 3-2 TIP-IN DOWNSHIFT. THIS MAY OCCUR AFTER SLOWING WITH A CLOSED THROTTLE. ...

Nov 7, 2007 Power Train 1,000 mi

THIS IS RELATED TO THE TRANSMISSION. 1)THERE IS A DELAY IN THROTTLE RESPONSE THROUGH THE 1-2 UPSHIFT WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. 2)THERE IS A LACK OF POWER OR HESITATION WHEN REAPPLYING THROTTLE, DURING EITHER A 4-3 OR 3-2 TIP-IN DOWNSHIFT. THIS MAY OCCUR AFTER SLOWING WITH A CLOSED THROTTLE. ...

Sep 12, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 647 mi

BMW X3 IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE IT WILL NOT ACCELERATE SLOWLY . IT HESITATES IN ACCELERATION FROM A STOP, ON HILLS, ON CORNERS AND THEN TAKES OFF VERY RAPIDLY. THE DEALERSHIP IN SEATTLE HAS WORKED ON IT THREE TIMES AND REPORTS THAT THEY CANNOT FIX IT, THEY ARE AWARE OF IT BUT NO FIX IS AVAILA...

Sep 12, 2007 Power Train 647 mi

BMW X3 IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE IT WILL NOT ACCELERATE SLOWLY . IT HESITATES IN ACCELERATION FROM A STOP, ON HILLS, ON CORNERS AND THEN TAKES OFF VERY RAPIDLY. THE DEALERSHIP IN SEATTLE HAS WORKED ON IT THREE TIMES AND REPORTS THAT THEY CANNOT FIX IT, THEY ARE AWARE OF IT BUT NO FIX IS AVAILA...

Sep 12, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 647 mi

BMW X3 IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE IT WILL NOT ACCELERATE SLOWLY . IT HESITATES IN ACCELERATION FROM A STOP, ON HILLS, ON CORNERS AND THEN TAKES OFF VERY RAPIDLY. THE DEALERSHIP IN SEATTLE HAS WORKED ON IT THREE TIMES AND REPORTS THAT THEY CANNOT FIX IT, THEY ARE AWARE OF IT BUT NO FIX IS AVAILA...

Sep 12, 2007 Power Train 647 mi

BMW X3 IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE IT WILL NOT ACCELERATE SLOWLY . IT HESITATES IN ACCELERATION FROM A STOP, ON HILLS, ON CORNERS AND THEN TAKES OFF VERY RAPIDLY. THE DEALERSHIP IN SEATTLE HAS WORKED ON IT THREE TIMES AND REPORTS THAT THEY CANNOT FIX IT, THEY ARE AWARE OF IT BUT NO FIX IS AVAILA...

Aug 4, 2007 Power Train 14 mi

MY NEW 2007 BMW X3 HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING AND SEEMS TO SHIFT IN PECULIAR WAYS. IT SUFFERS FROM A LACK OF RESPONSE WHICH IS TOTALLY UNLIKE MY FIRST 6 BMW'S. IT IS QUITE UN-DRIVABLE AS IT IS. *JB

Aug 4, 2007 Power Train 14 mi

MY NEW 2007 BMW X3 HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING AND SEEMS TO SHIFT IN PECULIAR WAYS. IT SUFFERS FROM A LACK OF RESPONSE WHICH IS TOTALLY UNLIKE MY FIRST 6 BMW'S. IT IS QUITE UN-DRIVABLE AS IT IS. *JB

Aug 1, 2007 Power Train 550 mi

ACCELERATION HESITATION ON BWM X3 ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING INTO TRAFFIC FROM STOP (0 MPH). UNANTICIPATED LOSS OF ACCELERATION WHILE MAINTAINING PRESSURE ON GAS PEDAL. *JB

Aug 1, 2007 Power Train 550 mi

ACCELERATION HESITATION ON BWM X3 ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING INTO TRAFFIC FROM STOP (0 MPH). UNANTICIPATED LOSS OF ACCELERATION WHILE MAINTAINING PRESSURE ON GAS PEDAL. *JB

Jul 14, 2007 Power Train 9,500 mi

VEHICLE TRANSMISSION HESITATES TO SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND, MAKING IT DANGEROUS TO PULL OUT INTO TRAFFIC. VEHICLE ALSO HAS DIFFICULTY SHIFTING INTO REVERSE, CAUSING IT TO ROLL FORWARD WHEN THE BRAKE IS RELEASED. *TR

Jul 14, 2007 Power Train 9,500 mi

VEHICLE TRANSMISSION HESITATES TO SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND, MAKING IT DANGEROUS TO PULL OUT INTO TRAFFIC. VEHICLE ALSO HAS DIFFICULTY SHIFTING INTO REVERSE, CAUSING IT TO ROLL FORWARD WHEN THE BRAKE IS RELEASED. *TR

May 29, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 5,000 mi

VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE FOR SEVERAL SECONDS WHEN ACCELERATOR WAS PUSHED. THIS OCCURS INFREQUENTLY WHEN VEHICLE IS COASTING AT A FEW MPH. *TR

May 29, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 5,000 mi

VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE FOR SEVERAL SECONDS WHEN ACCELERATOR WAS PUSHED. THIS OCCURS INFREQUENTLY WHEN VEHICLE IS COASTING AT A FEW MPH. *TR

Mar 24, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 1,000 mi

SINCE PURCHASE OF MY 2007 BMW X3 IN NOV 2006 THE ENGINE HESITATED PERIODICALLY WHEN IACCELLERATING. I HAVE TAKEN TIRES TO THE BMW SERVICE CENTER, WHO DROVE THE CAR AND AGREED THEIR WAS A PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WERE MANY CARS WITHIN A CERTAIN LOT OF VIN NUMBERS , WHO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM A...

Mar 24, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 1,000 mi

SINCE PURCHASE OF MY 2007 BMW X3 IN NOV 2006 THE ENGINE HESITATED PERIODICALLY WHEN IACCELLERATING. I HAVE TAKEN TIRES TO THE BMW SERVICE CENTER, WHO DROVE THE CAR AND AGREED THEIR WAS A PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WERE MANY CARS WITHIN A CERTAIN LOT OF VIN NUMBERS , WHO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM A...