The car has been recalled by bmw national due to 2 recalls: the pvc valve gasket and the heating wireframe. Car had been showing signs of smoke coming out of hood and smell of plastic burned inside the cabin. Bmw national asked the car to be towed to a dealership. Car is actually with the dealership for over 6 weeks and bmw has not given any prevision when it will be repaired. Please help.
2007 BMW 328I electrical complaints
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Both front headlamp assembly's have had to be replace three times due to the bulbs melting their bases - this includes melting of both turn signals bulbs. The cost to replace a single front headlamp assembly is $990, $1,980 for both, times three times.... This is unbelievable and is a big problem with bmw 3 series cars
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 328i. While driving, the contact smelled smoke coming from the air conditioning vents. The contact received a recall letter for the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system); however, parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair as the recall notice was received over two months ago. The dealer (reeves bmw tampa, 109 e fowler ave, tampa, fl 33612) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available for the remedy. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact also stated that he had not received recall letters for three other recalls on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 108,000. * (recall related incident) ts
Blower motor : this recall involves the wiring for the system, known as a blower-motor, that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system. Over time, the connection between the wiring and this system could deteriorate and, in rare cases, could lead to overheating. Bmw has instructed people with theses vehicles to avoid parking in their garage due to potential fire risks. Pcv valve: this recall involves an engine component known as the positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve heater. The pcv valve heater may not have been produced to specifications. Over time, it could deteriorate and, in rare cases, could lead to overheating. Notification of recall occurred 10/25/2017, as of january 23, 2018. Bmw still has no remedy or anticipated date for completing needed repairs.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 328i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). 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 dealer (orange county bmw, 101 maher ln, harriman, ny 10926) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was contacted at 800‑525‑7417 and made aware of the failure. The manufacturer stated that they would call back. A case number was provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The blower on my bmw 328i stopped worked. Shortly thereafter, I received two initial safety recall notices 17v‑683 (pcv valve heater) and 17v‑676 (blower motor wiring). I took my car to bmw of sterling on 01/13/2018. I brought copies of the two safety notices with me and I provided them to the service agent. The service agent said there was no remedy available and they would replace the blower and charge me $505 for parts/labor. I said this was unacceptable and I asked to speak to a service manager. The service manager reiterated what the agent said. If in the future it was determined to be related, I would get my money refunded. I said this was unacceptable and I left. Bmw knowingly let me leave with a safety issue. In my opinion this is detrimental reliance.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 328i. While the vehicle was stationary, the vehicle leaked oil continuously, which caused the belts in the engine to rupture. Rockville bmw in rockville, maryland previously repaired the vehicle per the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v676000 (electrical system); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 328i. The contact stated that smoke appeared under the hood and the vehicle was hesitant to operate. The battery was replaced, but the failure continued. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer (bmw of mobile, 3025 government blvd, mobile, al 36606, (251) 476-2550) indicated that the remedy and parts were unavailable and may not be available for over six months. The dealer stated that a loaner vehicle was not an option. The manufacturer was notified. The failure progressed to the point that the dealer stated that the starter and drive belt tensioner needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was awaiting the diagnosis. The failure mileage was not available. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
In december of 2016, my car started blowing a burning smell through the air vents, while I was driving through a neighborhood. I parked my car and turned it off in a median area and then I turned off the AC and white smoke started billowing out of the vents. It was electrical wires catching fire. I took my car to the mechanic and he said it was the blower motor and blower motor resistor that needing replacing. The wire connections deteriorated, melted, and overheated, catching fire. The cost of this replacement was $573.60 out of pocket. I checked a recall website and noticed that a safety recall for these parts were listed in october of 2017, with exact description of my problem that occurred in december 2016. I would appreciate a reimbursement on this repair as this recall should have been found much sooner.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 328i. Upon starting the vehicle, the contact noticed smoke under the hood. The contact turned off the ignition and restarted the vehicle. The smoke cleared and he continued to drive the vehicle. Intermittently, the contact detected a burning plastic odor coming from the vents. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. Approximately one year ago, the check engine indicator illuminated and the vehicle shook. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle failed to start and was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a starter, valve cover, and ignition malfunction. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 117,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 328i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v676000 (electrical system). 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 dealer (honda bmw of champaign, 100 burwash ave, savoy, il 61874) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was contacted at 800‑525‑7417 and asked the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. A case number was not provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. *bf updated 8/27/18
I was driving my car one day, I made a quick stop, turned my vehicle off and went back to my car to start it and nothing. Only to find the steering lock light. My vehicle would not start no other indication of power beside interior light. I think this presents an unsafe condition, that would leave people stranded some where (thank god it wasn't my wife and 4 kids stranded with the car). Needless to say I had to get it towed to a bmw service. I am really shocked that their is not already a recall for this, with the high amount of cases I have read about on forums. I pray something can be done about this.
Car over heats and smoking
Fuse # 56 and #57 blew leading to the inability to open any doors using the fob. The emergency key only unlocks the driver door from the outside. The other doors cannot be opened unless the fuse is replaced. In an emergency situation, had the fuses been damaged for some reason, and there was a fire in the vehicle or some other reason necessitated an emergency egress, the front seat passenger and likely the rear seat passengers might not be able to exit the vehicle. There is no way to open the doors in a power failure. Bmw has no emergency door latch to bypass the electrical system as other cars do.
The car caught on fire right behind the glove box. The firefighters said it was an electrical fire. The car was off and parked in a restaurant parking lot. This happened on 9/22/17. Someone saw the car on fire in the parking lot and called the fire department. This happened around 6:00pm. Seven hours later, there were still buzzing sounds coming from under the dash. We were told not to drive the car!
Steering wheel lock causing the car not to start,
The electrical is the main issue. Nothing stars. The car don't turn on, won't even lock and it random happened. I went to work and it seemed like everything was fine but when I clocked out .. My car wouldn't even start. I check my battery & it was fine. Then I checked online & I noticed that I wasn't even the only person dealing with this issue.
Vehicle has 2 incomplete recalls, no accidents I am reporting that I was never contacted
When I tried to close my sunroof, it would not close despite trying to reset it, so I took it in to a mechanic. They couldn't figure out what was wrong until they looked and the sunroof motor blew a fuse. They replaced the fuse, tried it again, and the motor blew the fuse again. So the sunroof motor has a fault. I heard recently that bmws are spontaneously combusting and that we should report any unusual things, so I'm reporting this. My car is still at the mechanic (bay bridge bimmers and minis in oakland) under repair. Their website is: http://www.baybridge-bimmers-minis.com/. Occurred regardless of whether the vehicle was stationary, in motion, etc.
I opened the door and put key in, every thing looksed good. But I pushed start button, it could not start. Then all power went down: no lock/unlock, no radio, no light. Yet after some time, the power went back and I could start. This happened many times. I found many 2007 bmw 328i have the same problem. It's related to the b+ wire contact issue. Bmw has a recall for that issue: there is a tsb for this e90 wont start - si b61 08 11
Out of no where the car didn't want to start up any more. It was parked in my driveway. At first I thought it was the battery but it wasn't. I had it checked out and they didn't know why it couldn't start. I checked online and then I noticed that there's been a recall for 3 series bmw due to electrical problems and I noticed that a lot of people were in my shoes.
Plastic insulation has cracked and peeled on all wiring inside my front headlight housings. Exposed wiring creates a potential short circuit and fire hazard.
Since I got this car my oil was leaking. I had to replace the val cover. I can't remember how much that cost me. My steering lock module was replaced and it cost me 1,181.07. I had my belt tensioner replaced because it was bent. It cost me $327.04. This was done 3/6/2015. A recall on SRS air bag. I still have the air bag warning light. Bmw recommended to replace of exhaust lifters and roller drag levers with updated unit to eliminate ticking noise at idle which will cost me 1,466.40. I need to replace alternator, belt, battery and the car won't start. I fixed the battery problem and as I was driving to work and parked the car would not start. My battery connection need to be replace. Common issue with all bmw. I will spend about 1,518.7 to fix the problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 328i. While the vehicle was stopped at a red light, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the water pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Also, while starting the vehicle, the battery became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
My 2007 bmw 328i is having red steering wheel warning displayed on dash. I have read around the internet and this seems to be a common problem with bmw. Requires the entire steering column be replaced. This is a major safety issue if a person needs to start the car and is unable to start it because of a faulty latch and lever. A simple google search of "bmw steering wheel lock" brings up hundreds of pages and videos of people having issues with their vehicles. The light on my car is a steering wheel lock red. I checked my battery and it works perfectly fine. The problem is a faulty steering lock. The certified bmw dealer that sold the vehicle said this is normal of bmws. Normal meaning they know it will eventually go bad and the steering column has to be replace to correct it. What, the steering column has to be replaced. At some point the vehicle will go into a no start mode per bmw to prevent a steering wheel lock from engaging while operating. This is unethical and cost the consumer around 1500 us dollars to correct.
Back windows(2) rolled down will not come up. Motor buzzes and nothing happens.
My 2007 bmw 328i is having steering wheel lock issues. I have read around the internet and this seems to be a common problem with bmw. Sometimes when I start the car it will work, other times it will not turn on unless I try pulling the key fob out and putting it back in and clicking the push to start several times. This is all because of a lever that pushes a latch the unhooks the steering column so the car can start. Bmw does not sell the faulty latch and lever alone but requires the entire steering column be replaced. This is a major safety issue if a person needs to start the car and is unable to start it because if a faulty latch and lever. A simple google search of "bmw steering wheel lock" brings up hundreds of pages and videos of people having issues with their vehicles. The light on my car is yellow and not red. I checked my battery and it works perfectly fine. The problem is a faulty steering lock. Ever since I purchased the vehicle it made this locking and unlocking noise and the certified bmw dealer that sold the vehicle said this is normal of bmws. Normal meaning they know it will eventually go bad and has to be replaced. This is unethical and a scam by bmw.
Vehicle is loosing power between 45-55 miles and steering wheels becomes hard to turn on 7/1/16 jackson,ms on northview drive, same problem 7/10/17 mobile,al and 7/16/16 beach blvd. Jacksonville, fl and once breaking at a stop (redlight or stop sign) it shuts down in traffic. Car must be put in park and cranked to restart. Issue unknown and the vehicle is unsafe and will not stay on in big conjestions of traffic, I am scared of a crash. There are already recalls on this issue from the national data base.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 328i. While driving various speeds, the sensor for the passenger side seat activated while the seat was unoccupied. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger detection mat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 bmw 328i. The contact received a recall notification for the air bags. The parts were not available in a reasonable time frame to schedule a repair with the dealer. The manufacturer was notified. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated severely and randomly stalled. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v044000 (electrical system). Also, the fuel pump failed and the vehicle was unable to be driven. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The contact was waiting to determine when the recall repairs would be completed. The federal safety agency campaign number for the air bags was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
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