2006 BMW 325I: engine failure

Filed Jul 31, 2019 · Engine · 16,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle began to release smoke from the engine and overheat. The vehicle also began to lose engine power. As a safety precaution, the contact pulled the vehicle over to the shoulder. Once the vehicle reached a complete stop, it would not restart and was left on the side of the road overnight. The following day, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine failed. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 16,000.

Filed Sep 10, 2012 · Engine · 144,300 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that while traveling 55 MPH, the temperature warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that the aluminum bolts holding the engine melted and were sucked into the engine. As a result, the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer mentioned that this was a known problem. The failure and current mileage was 144,300...updated 01/30/13 *bf updated 2/5/2013

Filed Feb 13, 2012 · Steering · 48,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The driver restarted the vehicle and the steering wheel operated as normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test and the technician stated that the electronic steering lock would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Feb 25, 2011 · Engine · 25,000 miles · CA

This vehicle has a magnesium engine block, and therefore uses aluminum bolts to fasten the head and the valve cover to the engine block. With normal driving, multiple cylinder head and valve cover bolts spontaneously snap off. This type of failure has the potential to disrupt the timing chain and loss of compression, leading to catastrophic engine failure.

Filed Oct 3, 2006 · Engine · 550 miles · PA

Purchased new 2006 bmw 325xi on 9/27/2006 and auto had engine failure on 10/2/2006. Found to have defect in the spark plug which burned out the coil and damaged the valve. I am seeking advice on rejecting the vehicle. It is at the dealer.