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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...

17V683000 Oct 30, 2017 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0...

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Dec 15, 2022 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2007 BMW Z4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amoun...

Dec 15, 2022 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2007 BMW Z4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amoun...

Apr 21, 2022 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,200 mi

The contact owns a 2007 BMW Z4. The contact stated that after driving in the vehicle for approximately 20 minutes, he would become disoriented, experienced headaches, and blurred vision. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the muffler welding material had deteriorated and was damaged. The vehicl...

Apr 21, 2022 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,200 mi

The contact owns a 2007 BMW Z4. The contact stated that after driving in the vehicle for approximately 20 minutes, he would become disoriented, experienced headaches, and blurred vision. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the muffler welding material had deteriorated and was damaged. The vehicl...

May 18, 2021 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,000 mi

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW Z4. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND INSPECTED UNDER THE HOOD AND UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT FOUND NO ISSUES. THERE WAS NO WARNING...

May 18, 2021 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,000 mi

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW Z4. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND INSPECTED UNDER THE HOOD AND UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT FOUND NO ISSUES. THERE WAS NO WARNING...

Jan 16, 2019 Air Bags 108,000 mi

'AIRBAGS HAVE NEVER BEEN DEPLOYED ACCORDING TO CARFAX HISTORY. I WAS COMMUTING HOME, WAITING AT A STOP LIGHT, WHEN I HEARD A VERY LOUD POP. AT FIRST, I THOUGHT SOMETHING HAD FALLEN ON TO MY CAR BECAUSE THE DASH DID NOT EXPLODE. REVERALING THE AIRBAG. I STARTED TO SMELL SMOKE COMING FROM THE PASSENGE...

Jan 16, 2019 Air Bags 108,000 mi

'AIRBAGS HAVE NEVER BEEN DEPLOYED ACCORDING TO CARFAX HISTORY. I WAS COMMUTING HOME, WAITING AT A STOP LIGHT, WHEN I HEARD A VERY LOUD POP. AT FIRST, I THOUGHT SOMETHING HAD FALLEN ON TO MY CAR BECAUSE THE DASH DID NOT EXPLODE. REVERALING THE AIRBAG. I STARTED TO SMELL SMOKE COMING FROM THE PASSENGE...

Nov 26, 2018 Air Bags 115,000 mi

WHILE IN MOTION THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES FOR 2 TO 3 SECONDS PERIODICALLY ON HIGHWAY AND IN CITY. WHILE IN MOTION AT LOW SPEED AND WHEN STATIONARY AFTER DRIVING ONLY A FEW MILES THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN. WHILE IN MOTION AT HIGH SPEED THE VEHICLE ENGINE STUTTERS BADLY BUT DOES NOT TURN OFF. THE ...

Nov 26, 2018 Engine 115,000 mi

WHILE IN MOTION THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES FOR 2 TO 3 SECONDS PERIODICALLY ON HIGHWAY AND IN CITY. WHILE IN MOTION AT LOW SPEED AND WHEN STATIONARY AFTER DRIVING ONLY A FEW MILES THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN. WHILE IN MOTION AT HIGH SPEED THE VEHICLE ENGINE STUTTERS BADLY BUT DOES NOT TURN OFF. THE ...

Nov 26, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 115,000 mi

WHILE IN MOTION THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES FOR 2 TO 3 SECONDS PERIODICALLY ON HIGHWAY AND IN CITY. WHILE IN MOTION AT LOW SPEED AND WHEN STATIONARY AFTER DRIVING ONLY A FEW MILES THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN. WHILE IN MOTION AT HIGH SPEED THE VEHICLE ENGINE STUTTERS BADLY BUT DOES NOT TURN OFF. THE ...

Nov 26, 2018 Air Bags 115,000 mi

WHILE IN MOTION THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES FOR 2 TO 3 SECONDS PERIODICALLY ON HIGHWAY AND IN CITY. WHILE IN MOTION AT LOW SPEED AND WHEN STATIONARY AFTER DRIVING ONLY A FEW MILES THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN. WHILE IN MOTION AT HIGH SPEED THE VEHICLE ENGINE STUTTERS BADLY BUT DOES NOT TURN OFF. THE ...

Nov 26, 2018 Engine 115,000 mi

WHILE IN MOTION THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES FOR 2 TO 3 SECONDS PERIODICALLY ON HIGHWAY AND IN CITY. WHILE IN MOTION AT LOW SPEED AND WHEN STATIONARY AFTER DRIVING ONLY A FEW MILES THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN. WHILE IN MOTION AT HIGH SPEED THE VEHICLE ENGINE STUTTERS BADLY BUT DOES NOT TURN OFF. THE ...

Nov 26, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 115,000 mi

WHILE IN MOTION THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES FOR 2 TO 3 SECONDS PERIODICALLY ON HIGHWAY AND IN CITY. WHILE IN MOTION AT LOW SPEED AND WHEN STATIONARY AFTER DRIVING ONLY A FEW MILES THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN. WHILE IN MOTION AT HIGH SPEED THE VEHICLE ENGINE STUTTERS BADLY BUT DOES NOT TURN OFF. THE ...

Aug 21, 2018 Steering Crash Fire

CASE NUMBER [XXX] FROM FARS 2012 DATABASE. CAR RAN OFF RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY WHILE NEGOTIATING CURVE IN ROAD AND HIT A TREE. SOLE-OCCUPANT DRIVER PERISHED IN SUBSEQUENT FIRE. SIX MONTHS BEFORE ACCIDENT, VICTIM REPORTED THAT CAR "OCCASIONALLY POPS AND/OR SQUEAKS WHEN CORNERING" IN REQUEST FOR SERVICE...

Aug 21, 2018 Steering Crash Fire

CASE NUMBER [XXX] FROM FARS 2012 DATABASE. CAR RAN OFF RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY WHILE NEGOTIATING CURVE IN ROAD AND HIT A TREE. SOLE-OCCUPANT DRIVER PERISHED IN SUBSEQUENT FIRE. SIX MONTHS BEFORE ACCIDENT, VICTIM REPORTED THAT CAR "OCCASIONALLY POPS AND/OR SQUEAKS WHEN CORNERING" IN REQUEST FOR SERVICE...

Aug 14, 2018 Steering 3,600 mi

POWER STEERING IS RIGID AT ROAD SPEEDS. DEALER SAYS IT NEEDS A $4400 STEERING ESP UNIT. CAR DAD 3700 MILES NOT IT. THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE CAR IS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL.

Aug 14, 2018 Steering 3,600 mi

POWER STEERING IS RIGID AT ROAD SPEEDS. DEALER SAYS IT NEEDS A $4400 STEERING ESP UNIT. CAR DAD 3700 MILES NOT IT. THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE CAR IS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL.

Apr 30, 2018 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW Z4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V683000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (PRESTON BMW, 7830 MARKET ST, BOARDMAN, OH 44512) AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE PART...

Apr 30, 2018 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW Z4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V683000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (PRESTON BMW, 7830 MARKET ST, BOARDMAN, OH 44512) AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE PART...

Mar 5, 2018 Air Bags Crash

2007 BMW Z4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS WIFE'S IMPREZA VEHICLE ACCIDENT. CLAIMS OF "INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT" CAUSED BY APPLYING BRAKES IN ANOTHER CONSUMERS BMW X3 THAT WAS INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE BMWS' AIRBAGS BEING ABLE TO DEPLOY INADVERTENTLY. *...

Mar 5, 2018 Air Bags Crash

2007 BMW Z4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS WIFE'S IMPREZA VEHICLE ACCIDENT. CLAIMS OF "INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT" CAUSED BY APPLYING BRAKES IN ANOTHER CONSUMERS BMW X3 THAT WAS INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE BMWS' AIRBAGS BEING ABLE TO DEPLOY INADVERTENTLY. *...

Feb 26, 2018 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW Z4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V683000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); 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. BMW OF LOU...

Feb 26, 2018 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW Z4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V683000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); 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. BMW OF LOU...

Feb 26, 2018 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW Z4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V683000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); 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. BMW OF LOU...

Feb 26, 2018 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW Z4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V683000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); 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. BMW OF LOU...

Feb 16, 2018 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW Z4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V683000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); 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 LOCAL ...

Feb 16, 2018 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW Z4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V683000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); 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 LOCAL ...

Dec 29, 2017 Service Brakes 88,000 mi

ABS, BRAKE, DSC ANNUNCIATOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING ABS ACTIVATION DURING COLD WEATHER (10-12 DEG. F). FAULT CODE IS 5DF0, 5DF1 DSC HYDRAULIC UNIT PUMP MOTOR. VERIFIED ABS NOT FUNCTIONAL. THE FOLLOWING SAFETY SYSTEMS ARE NOT FUNCTIONAL: ABS, DSC, DTC, CBC, EBD, BRAKE ASSIST, BRAKE D...

Dec 29, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 88,000 mi

ABS, BRAKE, DSC ANNUNCIATOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING ABS ACTIVATION DURING COLD WEATHER (10-12 DEG. F). FAULT CODE IS 5DF0, 5DF1 DSC HYDRAULIC UNIT PUMP MOTOR. VERIFIED ABS NOT FUNCTIONAL. THE FOLLOWING SAFETY SYSTEMS ARE NOT FUNCTIONAL: ABS, DSC, DTC, CBC, EBD, BRAKE ASSIST, BRAKE D...

Dec 29, 2017 Service Brakes 88,000 mi

ABS, BRAKE, DSC ANNUNCIATOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING ABS ACTIVATION DURING COLD WEATHER (10-12 DEG. F). FAULT CODE IS 5DF0, 5DF1 DSC HYDRAULIC UNIT PUMP MOTOR. VERIFIED ABS NOT FUNCTIONAL. THE FOLLOWING SAFETY SYSTEMS ARE NOT FUNCTIONAL: ABS, DSC, DTC, CBC, EBD, BRAKE ASSIST, BRAKE D...

Dec 29, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 88,000 mi

ABS, BRAKE, DSC ANNUNCIATOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING ABS ACTIVATION DURING COLD WEATHER (10-12 DEG. F). FAULT CODE IS 5DF0, 5DF1 DSC HYDRAULIC UNIT PUMP MOTOR. VERIFIED ABS NOT FUNCTIONAL. THE FOLLOWING SAFETY SYSTEMS ARE NOT FUNCTIONAL: ABS, DSC, DTC, CBC, EBD, BRAKE ASSIST, BRAKE D...

Apr 3, 2017 Air Bags 77,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER STARTING VEHICLE WITH ONLY DRIVER INSIDE, STATIONARY. LIGHT DUE TO FAULT WITH PASSENGER OCCUPANCY MAT. AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT AND PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF LIGHT BOTH ILLUMINATED WITH OCCUPANT IN PASSENGER SEAT. NO APPARENT DAMAGE TO SEAT OR CONNECTORS.

Apr 3, 2017 Air Bags 77,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER STARTING VEHICLE WITH ONLY DRIVER INSIDE, STATIONARY. LIGHT DUE TO FAULT WITH PASSENGER OCCUPANCY MAT. AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT AND PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF LIGHT BOTH ILLUMINATED WITH OCCUPANT IN PASSENGER SEAT. NO APPARENT DAMAGE TO SEAT OR CONNECTORS.

Nov 29, 2016 Steering 33,000 mi

STEERING IS DANGEROUSLY DEFECTIVE WITH CAR MOVING LEFT AND RIGHT RAPIDLY CREATING SCARY AND UNCOMFORTABLY DRIVING EXPERIENCING. FEELS LIKE INTERMITTENT GRABBING RESISTANCE ON THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNING AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS, ALMOST LIKE THE BRAKES ARE BEING APPLIED INTERMITTENTLY IN THE TURN...

Nov 29, 2016 Steering 33,000 mi

STEERING IS DANGEROUSLY DEFECTIVE WITH CAR MOVING LEFT AND RIGHT RAPIDLY CREATING SCARY AND UNCOMFORTABLY DRIVING EXPERIENCING. FEELS LIKE INTERMITTENT GRABBING RESISTANCE ON THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNING AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS, ALMOST LIKE THE BRAKES ARE BEING APPLIED INTERMITTENTLY IN THE TURN...

Oct 6, 2016 Power Train 54,000 mi

HYDRAULIC CLUTCH RESTRICTER VALVE CAUSES CLUTCH TO SLIP ALL THE TIME. BOUGHT THE CAR WITH 43,000 MILES ON IT AND AT 54,000 MILES THE CLUTCH IS GONE AND THERE IS NO WARRANTY OR RECALL AVAILABLE. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION WHEN THE CLUTCH WENT OUT AND THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE EVEN WHEN A DIFFERENT GEAR WAS ...

Oct 6, 2016 Power Train 54,000 mi

HYDRAULIC CLUTCH RESTRICTER VALVE CAUSES CLUTCH TO SLIP ALL THE TIME. BOUGHT THE CAR WITH 43,000 MILES ON IT AND AT 54,000 MILES THE CLUTCH IS GONE AND THERE IS NO WARRANTY OR RECALL AVAILABLE. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION WHEN THE CLUTCH WENT OUT AND THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE EVEN WHEN A DIFFERENT GEAR WAS ...

Nov 20, 2015 Air Bags 51,125 mi

TAKATA RECALL. MY CAR IS EXPERIENCING THE PASSENGER OCCUPANCY SENSOR MAT FAILURE. BMW IS NOT HONORING EXTENDED WARRANTIES AND DENIED MY CLAIM BECAUSE MY CAR IS A 2007. IT WAS BUILT IN DECEMBER OF 2006. BOTH THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT AND THE PASSENGER AIRBAG NOT WORKING LIGHT ARE ILLUMINATED.

Nov 20, 2015 Air Bags 51,125 mi

TAKATA RECALL. MY CAR IS EXPERIENCING THE PASSENGER OCCUPANCY SENSOR MAT FAILURE. BMW IS NOT HONORING EXTENDED WARRANTIES AND DENIED MY CLAIM BECAUSE MY CAR IS A 2007. IT WAS BUILT IN DECEMBER OF 2006. BOTH THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT AND THE PASSENGER AIRBAG NOT WORKING LIGHT ARE ILLUMINATED.

Sep 8, 2015 Air Bags 32,000 mi

ON 8/19/2015 WHILE LEAVING MY NEIGHBOR HOOD GOING AROUND 25 MPH MY PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG RANDOMLY DEPLOYED. THE CAR IS A 2007 BMW Z4 WITH ONLY 32000 MILES. I DIDN'T HIT A POT HOLE OR ANYTHING THAT MIGHT HAVE SET IT OFF.

Sep 8, 2015 Air Bags 32,000 mi

ON 8/19/2015 WHILE LEAVING MY NEIGHBOR HOOD GOING AROUND 25 MPH MY PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG RANDOMLY DEPLOYED. THE CAR IS A 2007 BMW Z4 WITH ONLY 32000 MILES. I DIDN'T HIT A POT HOLE OR ANYTHING THAT MIGHT HAVE SET IT OFF.

Jul 21, 2015 Exterior Lighting 82,976 mi

DRIVER SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT QUIT WORKING WHEN IGNITION WAS TURNED ON. HEADLIGHT WAS WORKING FINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. BLOWN LIGHT INDICATOR ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER APPEARED. WHEN CHANGING OUT THE LIGHT I DISCOVERED ALL THE WIRES INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT ENCLOSURE WERE DAMAGED DUE TO HEAT. ALL O...

Jul 21, 2015 Exterior Lighting 82,976 mi

DRIVER SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT QUIT WORKING WHEN IGNITION WAS TURNED ON. HEADLIGHT WAS WORKING FINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. BLOWN LIGHT INDICATOR ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER APPEARED. WHEN CHANGING OUT THE LIGHT I DISCOVERED ALL THE WIRES INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT ENCLOSURE WERE DAMAGED DUE TO HEAT. ALL O...

Jun 18, 2015 Steering 70,135 mi

BMW Z4 2007 - STEERING WHEEL PULLS HARD TO THE RIGHT. WHEN CORRECTED PULLS HARD TO THE LEFT AND VICE-VERSA. I'VE TAKEN THE VEHICLE IN 5 TIMES IN THE LAST YEAR TO 3 DIFFERENT CERTIFIED MECHANICS THINKING IT HAS TO DO WITH THE ALIGNMENT BUT THE ISSUE IS NOT RESOLVED. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY A PRIVAT...

Jun 18, 2015 Steering 70,135 mi

BMW Z4 2007 - STEERING WHEEL PULLS HARD TO THE RIGHT. WHEN CORRECTED PULLS HARD TO THE LEFT AND VICE-VERSA. I'VE TAKEN THE VEHICLE IN 5 TIMES IN THE LAST YEAR TO 3 DIFFERENT CERTIFIED MECHANICS THINKING IT HAS TO DO WITH THE ALIGNMENT BUT THE ISSUE IS NOT RESOLVED. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY A PRIVAT...

Sep 4, 2014 Structure Crash 98,900 mi

A TRACTOR TRAILER HIT MY CAR, A BMW Z4 CONVERTIBLE, CT LICENSE PLATE, IN THE REAR LEFT, AS I WAS MOVING SLOWLY WITH TRAFFIC JUST BEFORE THE OVERPASS, RIGHT BEFORE I HIT THE TAPPANZEE BRIDGE AS I WAS HEADING TO NJ ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 1ST, 2014, SOMETIME BETWEEN 11:50-1230PM. I BELIEVE IT WAS CLOSE OR A...

Sep 4, 2014 Steering Crash 98,900 mi

A TRACTOR TRAILER HIT MY CAR, A BMW Z4 CONVERTIBLE, CT LICENSE PLATE, IN THE REAR LEFT, AS I WAS MOVING SLOWLY WITH TRAFFIC JUST BEFORE THE OVERPASS, RIGHT BEFORE I HIT THE TAPPANZEE BRIDGE AS I WAS HEADING TO NJ ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 1ST, 2014, SOMETIME BETWEEN 11:50-1230PM. I BELIEVE IT WAS CLOSE OR A...

Sep 4, 2014 Wheels Crash 98,900 mi

A TRACTOR TRAILER HIT MY CAR, A BMW Z4 CONVERTIBLE, CT LICENSE PLATE, IN THE REAR LEFT, AS I WAS MOVING SLOWLY WITH TRAFFIC JUST BEFORE THE OVERPASS, RIGHT BEFORE I HIT THE TAPPANZEE BRIDGE AS I WAS HEADING TO NJ ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 1ST, 2014, SOMETIME BETWEEN 11:50-1230PM. I BELIEVE IT WAS CLOSE OR A...

Sep 4, 2014 Structure Crash 98,900 mi

A TRACTOR TRAILER HIT MY CAR, A BMW Z4 CONVERTIBLE, CT LICENSE PLATE, IN THE REAR LEFT, AS I WAS MOVING SLOWLY WITH TRAFFIC JUST BEFORE THE OVERPASS, RIGHT BEFORE I HIT THE TAPPANZEE BRIDGE AS I WAS HEADING TO NJ ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 1ST, 2014, SOMETIME BETWEEN 11:50-1230PM. I BELIEVE IT WAS CLOSE OR A...

Sep 4, 2014 Steering Crash 98,900 mi

A TRACTOR TRAILER HIT MY CAR, A BMW Z4 CONVERTIBLE, CT LICENSE PLATE, IN THE REAR LEFT, AS I WAS MOVING SLOWLY WITH TRAFFIC JUST BEFORE THE OVERPASS, RIGHT BEFORE I HIT THE TAPPANZEE BRIDGE AS I WAS HEADING TO NJ ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 1ST, 2014, SOMETIME BETWEEN 11:50-1230PM. I BELIEVE IT WAS CLOSE OR A...

Sep 4, 2014 Wheels Crash 98,900 mi

A TRACTOR TRAILER HIT MY CAR, A BMW Z4 CONVERTIBLE, CT LICENSE PLATE, IN THE REAR LEFT, AS I WAS MOVING SLOWLY WITH TRAFFIC JUST BEFORE THE OVERPASS, RIGHT BEFORE I HIT THE TAPPANZEE BRIDGE AS I WAS HEADING TO NJ ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 1ST, 2014, SOMETIME BETWEEN 11:50-1230PM. I BELIEVE IT WAS CLOSE OR A...

Jul 16, 2014 Electrical System 52,000 mi

LOW BATTERY SITUATION OVER THE WINTER CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SLIP INTO "TRANSPORT MODE" WHERE THE AC, DEFROSTER, AND FAN SPEED WILL NOT WORK. THIS CREATES A HAZARDOUS VISIBILITY SITUATION DUE TO THE DEFROSTER NOT WORKING. AS I UNDERSTAND IT, THE TRANSPORT MODE IS SUPPOSED TO BE DISABLED WHEN THE CA...

Jul 16, 2014 Visibility/wiper 52,000 mi

LOW BATTERY SITUATION OVER THE WINTER CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SLIP INTO "TRANSPORT MODE" WHERE THE AC, DEFROSTER, AND FAN SPEED WILL NOT WORK. THIS CREATES A HAZARDOUS VISIBILITY SITUATION DUE TO THE DEFROSTER NOT WORKING. AS I UNDERSTAND IT, THE TRANSPORT MODE IS SUPPOSED TO BE DISABLED WHEN THE CA...

Jul 16, 2014 Electrical System 52,000 mi

LOW BATTERY SITUATION OVER THE WINTER CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SLIP INTO "TRANSPORT MODE" WHERE THE AC, DEFROSTER, AND FAN SPEED WILL NOT WORK. THIS CREATES A HAZARDOUS VISIBILITY SITUATION DUE TO THE DEFROSTER NOT WORKING. AS I UNDERSTAND IT, THE TRANSPORT MODE IS SUPPOSED TO BE DISABLED WHEN THE CA...

Jul 16, 2014 Visibility/wiper 52,000 mi

LOW BATTERY SITUATION OVER THE WINTER CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SLIP INTO "TRANSPORT MODE" WHERE THE AC, DEFROSTER, AND FAN SPEED WILL NOT WORK. THIS CREATES A HAZARDOUS VISIBILITY SITUATION DUE TO THE DEFROSTER NOT WORKING. AS I UNDERSTAND IT, THE TRANSPORT MODE IS SUPPOSED TO BE DISABLED WHEN THE CA...

Apr 29, 2014 Electrical System 7,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW Z4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK AND WINDOW FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR ACTUATOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILU...

Apr 29, 2014 Electrical System 7,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW Z4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK AND WINDOW FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR ACTUATOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILU...

Jun 21, 2013 Exterior Lighting 49,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW Z4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD FLICKER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000. *TR

Jun 21, 2013 Exterior Lighting 49,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW Z4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD FLICKER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000. *TR

May 6, 2013 Steering 47,000 mi

I'VE LOST CONTROL OF MY STEERING IN GRAVE CIRCUMSTANCES AND THE WHEEL STICKS, WHERE IT REACHES A POINT WHERE I CANNOT CONTROL THE VEHICLE WHATSOEVER. THE VEHICLE BARELY HAS 47,000 MILES ON IT. WHILE DRIVING 30MPH LAST FALL, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO STICK AND I COULD NOT STEER THE VEHICLE. I HAD T...

May 6, 2013 Steering 47,000 mi

I'VE LOST CONTROL OF MY STEERING IN GRAVE CIRCUMSTANCES AND THE WHEEL STICKS, WHERE IT REACHES A POINT WHERE I CANNOT CONTROL THE VEHICLE WHATSOEVER. THE VEHICLE BARELY HAS 47,000 MILES ON IT. WHILE DRIVING 30MPH LAST FALL, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO STICK AND I COULD NOT STEER THE VEHICLE. I HAD T...

Oct 17, 2012 Electrical System 41,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT, THE STEERING WHEEL TENDS TO STICK, FORCE IS NEEDED TO STEER TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT OR TO EVEN KEEP IT GOING STRAIGHT. ONCE YOU START TURNING IT SEEMS TO FEEL NORMAL UNTIL YOU START TO MOVE THE WHEEL BACK TO THE NEUTRAL POSITION, THEN YOU REALIZE THE WHEEL IS NOW STUCK IN THIS P...

Oct 17, 2012 Steering 41,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT, THE STEERING WHEEL TENDS TO STICK, FORCE IS NEEDED TO STEER TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT OR TO EVEN KEEP IT GOING STRAIGHT. ONCE YOU START TURNING IT SEEMS TO FEEL NORMAL UNTIL YOU START TO MOVE THE WHEEL BACK TO THE NEUTRAL POSITION, THEN YOU REALIZE THE WHEEL IS NOW STUCK IN THIS P...

Oct 17, 2012 Electrical System 41,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT, THE STEERING WHEEL TENDS TO STICK, FORCE IS NEEDED TO STEER TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT OR TO EVEN KEEP IT GOING STRAIGHT. ONCE YOU START TURNING IT SEEMS TO FEEL NORMAL UNTIL YOU START TO MOVE THE WHEEL BACK TO THE NEUTRAL POSITION, THEN YOU REALIZE THE WHEEL IS NOW STUCK IN THIS P...

Oct 17, 2012 Steering 41,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT, THE STEERING WHEEL TENDS TO STICK, FORCE IS NEEDED TO STEER TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT OR TO EVEN KEEP IT GOING STRAIGHT. ONCE YOU START TURNING IT SEEMS TO FEEL NORMAL UNTIL YOU START TO MOVE THE WHEEL BACK TO THE NEUTRAL POSITION, THEN YOU REALIZE THE WHEEL IS NOW STUCK IN THIS P...

Jan 31, 2012 Steering 51,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW Z4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD VEER TO THE RIGHT AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD HAVE TO BE HELD TO THE LEFT IN ORDER TO KEEP THE VEHICLE STRAIGHT. THE CONTACT PUT AN ANALYZER ON THE VEHICLE WHICH READ THAT THE STEERING SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND THE STEERIN...

Jan 31, 2012 Steering 51,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW Z4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD VEER TO THE RIGHT AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD HAVE TO BE HELD TO THE LEFT IN ORDER TO KEEP THE VEHICLE STRAIGHT. THE CONTACT PUT AN ANALYZER ON THE VEHICLE WHICH READ THAT THE STEERING SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND THE STEERIN...

Oct 4, 2011 Steering 5,345 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW Z4. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE FROM A PARKING SPACE AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIA...

Oct 4, 2011 Steering 5,345 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW Z4. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE FROM A PARKING SPACE AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIA...

Aug 18, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 34,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW Z4M. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD WHEN HE HEARD A LOUD SNAP COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER ADVISED HIM THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE ENGINE BOLTS HAD FRACTURED AND THAT THE ENGINE WAS NOT ATTACHED...

Aug 18, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 34,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW Z4M. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD WHEN HE HEARD A LOUD SNAP COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER ADVISED HIM THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE ENGINE BOLTS HAD FRACTURED AND THAT THE ENGINE WAS NOT ATTACHED...

Jan 4, 2011 Suspension 35,000 mi

1. REAR SWAY BAR MOUNT LOOSENS OVER TIME. 2. REAR SWAY BAR MOUNT MAY FALL OFF IF NOT TIGHTENED EVERY ~5K MILES. ADVERSELY AFFECTS VEHICLE HANDLING, ESPECIALLY IN EMERGENCY MANEUVERS. NOTICEABLE INCREASE IN VEHICLE UNDERSTEER, 3. REPLACED REAR SWAY BAR MOUNT (IT HAD FALLEN OFF) AND USED LOCTIT...

Jan 4, 2011 Suspension 35,000 mi

1. REAR SWAY BAR MOUNT LOOSENS OVER TIME. 2. REAR SWAY BAR MOUNT MAY FALL OFF IF NOT TIGHTENED EVERY ~5K MILES. ADVERSELY AFFECTS VEHICLE HANDLING, ESPECIALLY IN EMERGENCY MANEUVERS. NOTICEABLE INCREASE IN VEHICLE UNDERSTEER, 3. REPLACED REAR SWAY BAR MOUNT (IT HAD FALLEN OFF) AND USED LOCTIT...

Sep 13, 2010 Steering 24,000 mi

2007 BMW Z4, POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING, MAKING CAR HARD TO STEER. CAR IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, DEALER IS GOING TO FIX IT. ACCORDING TO INTERNET, LOTS OF OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THIS MODEL... *TR

Sep 13, 2010 Steering 24,000 mi

2007 BMW Z4, POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING, MAKING CAR HARD TO STEER. CAR IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, DEALER IS GOING TO FIX IT. ACCORDING TO INTERNET, LOTS OF OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THIS MODEL... *TR

Jul 7, 2008 Electrical System Fire 13,000 mi

THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE DASH SPONTANEOUSLY IGNITED WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER, BUT RE-IGNITED TWO MORE TIMES. IT DIDN'T STOP RE-IGNITING UNTIL THE BATTERY WIRES WERE DISCONNECTED FROM THE BATTERY TERMINALS. POLICE AND THE FIRE DEPT WERE CALLED. *TR

Jul 7, 2008 Electrical System Fire 13,000 mi

THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE DASH SPONTANEOUSLY IGNITED WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER, BUT RE-IGNITED TWO MORE TIMES. IT DIDN'T STOP RE-IGNITING UNTIL THE BATTERY WIRES WERE DISCONNECTED FROM THE BATTERY TERMINALS. POLICE AND THE FIRE DEPT WERE CALLED. *TR

Mar 12, 2008 Steering 1,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW Z4. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE VEERS LEFT AND RIGHT SPORADICALLY. WHEN HE APPLIES PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE WILL ABRUPTLY PULL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE POSSIBLY CAUSING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT C...

Mar 12, 2008 Suspension 1,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW Z4. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE VEERS LEFT AND RIGHT SPORADICALLY. WHEN HE APPLIES PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE WILL ABRUPTLY PULL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE POSSIBLY CAUSING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT C...

Mar 12, 2008 Steering 1,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW Z4. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE VEERS LEFT AND RIGHT SPORADICALLY. WHEN HE APPLIES PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE WILL ABRUPTLY PULL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE POSSIBLY CAUSING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT C...

Mar 12, 2008 Suspension 1,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW Z4. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE VEERS LEFT AND RIGHT SPORADICALLY. WHEN HE APPLIES PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE WILL ABRUPTLY PULL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE POSSIBLY CAUSING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT C...

Aug 13, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 100 mi

MINI COOPER MADE BY BMW. TROUBLE LIGHT APPEARS. ENGINE SWITCHES TO LOW POWER. CAN HAPPEN AT FREEWAY SPEEDS WITHOUT NOTICE. LESS THAN 100 MILES ON CAR AT FIRST INCIDENT. AT FIRST DEALER SERVICE, DEALER SUGGESTED IN MIGHT BE BRAND OF GASOLINE. MULTIPLE INCIDENTS SINCE PURCHASE WITHOUT NOTICE AND WITH ...

Aug 13, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 100 mi

MINI COOPER MADE BY BMW. TROUBLE LIGHT APPEARS. ENGINE SWITCHES TO LOW POWER. CAN HAPPEN AT FREEWAY SPEEDS WITHOUT NOTICE. LESS THAN 100 MILES ON CAR AT FIRST INCIDENT. AT FIRST DEALER SERVICE, DEALER SUGGESTED IN MIGHT BE BRAND OF GASOLINE. MULTIPLE INCIDENTS SINCE PURCHASE WITHOUT NOTICE AND WITH ...