BMW 325I check engine light comes on

Filed Nov 22, 2023 · Engine · 132,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325I. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, there was a significant amount of smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe and coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact drove to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the PCV valve heater fuses had failed. The dealer charged a fee for the repair because the recall remedy was not available. The dealer installed an inline fuse and wiring that connected the PCV valve to the PCV valve heater. The contact stated that he received a second notice advising that the recall remedy was available, and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the recall repair was performed. The vehicle was repaired. The contact later contacted the manufacturer for reimbursement, but the manufacturer referred the contact back to the dealer for assistance. The contact stated that he followed up with the dealer, who advised him that the failure was not related to the recall. The contact was not reimbursed. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.

Filed Jan 22, 2023 · Airbags, Brakes · TX

After recall done pvc valve and blower heat a/c now not working the car engine light come up abs /brake and more

Filed Apr 12, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 180,000 miles · GA · fire

Oil filter housing gasket leaked on to alternator causing the alternator to over heat and melt internal components which causing lack of power and multiple false check engine codes to come on and smoke clouded my view while driving so very common problem is the heater core leaking too

Filed Jun 4, 2018 · Electrical · 90,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to south bay bmw (18800 hawthorne blvd, torrance, ca 90504) and the recall repair was performed. After the contact retrieved the vehicle, it overheated while driving 15 MPH. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer for further diagnostic testing and repairs. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the part may be available, and they would perform diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed May 12, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 145,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 bmw 325i. When the contact took the vehicle to be smogged, the contact was informed that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.

Filed Nov 19, 2015 · Steering · 44,900 miles · GA

Steering engine light warning. Started with a small red light when turning car off. The flash of red was so quick could not tell what symbol it was. This then turned into yellow warning with written description in navigation/computer display. Steering engine lock. Turn steering wheel left and right. Do not turn car off will not restart. Took car in twice not anything showing error or problem. Called bmw n. America had no idea what this illuminated symbol meant, connected me to a local dealership and they had no idea. Towed to dealer where I purchased the car (I have been the only owner and driver). Car has 44950 miles. Dealer called today and said steering column needs to be replaced. The yellow illumination stayed on when car was stationary, in motion and turning while on city streets and highway. Red illumination car was stationary.

Filed Mar 16, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 63,000 miles · IL

Car only has 63,000 miles. The aluminum bolts for the valve cover and the head bolts sheared off while driving. Stopped at a red light and car starts to shake, check engine sign lights, oil sign lights, once I gave it gas. Oil is leaking from car. Car is towed and mechanic shows me damage. Broken aluminum bolts fell inside of engine. Bolt is wedged between timing chain and gear. The engine is destroyed. Known defect for 2006 models, but bmw north america will not cover damage. Have called bmw north america three times now. Bmw switched bolt type in following years. Others reporting same problem. Safety hazard. What if I was on a busy highway when my car stopped? Car will never be the same. Bmw needs to admit to their mistake and cover the damages. A recall should be put in place for the bolts. Just ridiculous that a company known for quality will do this to their customers. I hope the dot takes it upon themselves to hold bmw accountable. Others with the same problem, please email me at [xxx]. Looking for a potential resolution. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 10, 2013 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 103,000 miles · VA

My vehicle has the same incident about a dozen of times in the last 4-5 years. The vehicle suddenly had check engine light, ABS light, traction control light, and brake light on, engineer started to knocking, speed forced down to less than 30 MPH within in seconds. It was quite scaring when the vehicle was on the highway with speed at ~50-70 mpg. My dealer has made several repairs, changing everything in this speed controlling system multiple times according to the book, including throttle body twice, electric harness three times, and control computer unit once, but the problem recurs. Occasionally, resetting the system and/or restarting the car, and sometimes reconnecting every parts of the system can avoid the problem for a while (from a days to 1-2 years). Although it is unpredictable in when, it would come back. The problem seems to come more often when the weather become more wet. This mimics the behavior of the poor electric connections controlling the tails and turning lights of the same model, which was recalled by bmw a couple of years ago. It seems that the same electric connectors are used in this speed controlling system. Obviously, this problem is more dangerous than the signaling light issue since it is more likely to lead to severe accidents/crashes in the highway; I might be dead or severely injured if I did not responded quickly enough when was in I-95 for example.

Filed Feb 15, 2011 · Transmission · CA

Went to go into reverse after coming home from a shopping spree and the car simply would not reverse. After a few days it finally went into reverse. Engine light stays on and there are transmission codes on the indicator from this. Can't afford to fix this problem but there are several reports on the 325 I bmw.

Filed Jan 26, 2011 · Engine · 70,000 miles · PA

Car ran perfectly, then I turned off, then I restarted 5 seconds later to reposition in garage. Engine then revving from 800 to 1200 RPM rhythmically, approx once per second, eml light on, brake light on, service engine light on, very hard to stop car, had anyone been close I would have hit them. Engine revving continued for 2 days, then went away on own. I then took off airbox to inspect maf, filter. Codes on 3rd day: p1632 throttle, pending: p0102, iats. There have been other incidents over the years of restarting engine to have extremely rough idle, also cleared on its own, but never surging like this.