2007 BMW 328I: check engine light

Filed Jul 10, 2023 · Fuel system · 165,000 miles · NM

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he smelled fuel within the interior of the vehicle and observed low RPM's before the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact was able to coast to the shoulder of the road, where, after visual inspection, he observed fuel leaking within the rear driver's side wheel well. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but was unable to help. The failure mileage was 165,000.

Filed Feb 22, 2023 · Fuel system · CA

Unknown, BMW had to replace an eccentric shaft sensor, valve cover fuel pump sensing unit after check engine light appeared. The repair was significant and appeared to be a huge safety hazard from my understanding. Please look into this matter. Thank you

Filed Feb 8, 2023 · Engine · 128,000 miles · WA

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a burning odor coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact made a local dealer aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not yet taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000.

Filed Aug 12, 2022 · Engine · IL

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328i. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle began to overheat as indicated by the temperature gauge. The vehicle also began to hesitate upon the depression of the accelerator as the check engine light appeared on the instrument panel. His daughter pulled the vehicle over and waited for the engine to cool off. Once the engine was restarted, the vehicle independently entered into limp mode and the vehicle was unable to accelerate above 25 MPH. The contact then received a recall notice for the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the parts for the recall were unavailable. Recently, the contact stated that while his son was driving at highway speeds, the vehicle independently enter limp mode(warning light unknown). Despite the failure, the contact's son managed to reach his destination. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The failure mileage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Aug 9, 2020 · Engine · 170,000 miles · TX

Vehicle has camshaft issues that are due to vanos-vanos bolts on drive are damaged. Check engine light, stalling, rough idle-

Filed Oct 18, 2019 · Engine · 92,000 miles · OK

Car smokes heavy white smoke if you take off fast. Car then rattles, shakes, engine light comes on and engine shakes a lot. You shut off the car, wait 10 seconds restart and it is normal until next time you give it a little to much gas, while in motion. Car burns a quart of oil about every 3 thousand miles. Happens daily.

Filed Dec 15, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 117,000 miles · AL · fire

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.

Filed Jan 9, 2017 · Engine · 130,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 328i. While driving 65 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. In addition, while the vehicle was parked in the contact's driveway, a loud abnormal sound was heard and the contact noticed flames around the engine compartment. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. There were no injuries. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Jul 17, 2016 · Engine · FL

7/1/16 I previously submitted a form & combined all complaints at once, the first issue I have had was rite after I purchased the vehicle from a dealer on 7/1/16 and 2 hours at 45mph on north view drive jackson, ms approaching the stop sign the car mad a loud noise as if it was a busted air conditioner, no AC on , the car stalled after the approach of the intersection and then check engine light came on the dash, the steering was hard and the car rocked a bit like it was the air conditioner. I had to put the car in park and restart in the middle of traffic but, it did restart. Called the dealer and issue was resolved I thought, the car had been driven 3 days prior to traveling florida and it was running ok in 35mph zones with the air on and a few moments on the highway with no problems. 7/10 mobile,al I-59s same issue happened as I approached and stay at a light in a 45mph zone, the only difference was no lights on the dash and no laugh noise. 7/16/16 jacksonville,fl beach blvd. Same issue after consistinatly being in a 45 MPH zone for 25 min and approaching the signal light, once at a complete stop vehicle again powered off, no issues on the dash and once car was put in park it restored but started with the same loud noise from the two previous times. This vehicle has had a recall on issues like this in the past and the vehicle is unsafe, I am scared of accidents due to this issue and the vehicle is undriveable and unsafe.

Filed Jun 20, 2016 · Engine · 90,000 miles · TX

Vehicle intermittently and unexpected shuts down while driving. Cruising about 50 MPH when check engine light came on and rpms drop to 0 requiring vehicle to be pulled over and restarted.

Filed Mar 26, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 70,000 miles · MS

I purchased the car from an independent dealer with somewhere around 60k or 65k miles it now has around 80k miles and since the car has been purchased it has had one problem after the next. The electrical for the windows,mirrors,door locks,GPS system,head lights were not working properly. I received a fault warning that the outside running lights or headlights were not operating properly. I have noticed the check engine light on and took it to have it looked at which I was told obd code reads misfire #2 ignition coil. I had the parts replaced and codes cleared and still the light came back on reading the same fault code had it checked again and was told it is a new part and it has been replaced and he cannot figure why it would come back the same thing. The only explanation he had for me is there is an electrical problem or there is something wrong with the obd computer. Since then the car has had trouble cranking, stutters on take off, stalls at stop lights, I have had a loss of power immediately while on getting on the free way and the car said reduced engine power shut down and would not let me get over speeds of 20. I have smelt fuel when the AC was turned on. Has been numerous things one after the other. I was looking at numerous recalls for the electrical, the fuel pump,the lights,and now the air bags .and seat belt tensioners. I would like to find out if the car was ever brought in to be fixed from the recalls, or if the recalls expire. Cause I have not owned vehicle very long

Filed Nov 1, 2015 · Electrical · 46,000 miles · TX

This is the second time I am reporting this issue. A few years ago I was not able to open my doors caused by an obvious electrical issue. The dealership determined it was faulty actuators and they had to be replaced. It was a very expensive repair. This is a serious safety concerned to not be able to get in or out of your car to both the driver and passengers. After some research, it was determined this a known issue by bmw yet they refuse to do a recall. The issue has now happened again to me, and I am not able to open the drivers side door, not even with the key. I was in a parking lot and was almost left stranded until fortunately I was able to crawl in to get to drivers seat. I am very angry they are not taking serious safety concerns into consideration and doing a recall. This is not a cheap fix not to mention a threat to my safety and passengers. Bmw needs to step up and take responsibility. I will not be purchasing another bmw (this is my second). My first car had constant issue with check engine light that would not go away although no issue found which was unsettling to drive with. And now this car is having second experience with door failure. I will be purchasing a car that is safer next time!