While driving and vehicle in motion even during acceleration, with no warnings vehicle just stalls. Engine shuts off and loss of power steering. Power to rest of vehicle still works fine and not interrupted. This has happened on city streets but luckily was able to muscle off the street into safety as car still glided. Unknown to components causing issue as check engine light goes off after being able to restart vehicle. Had vehicle scanned and nothing comes up. All recalls have been performed according to bmw website.
2008 BMW 328I engine complaints
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Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 bmw 328i. The contact stated that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v071000 (air bags), 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling), and 17v676000 (electrical system). The previous owner had not had the recall repairs performed prior to the contact purchasing the vehicle. The contact stated that the ABS and emergency brake indicators were flashing. In addition, the air bag warning indicator flashed and then remained illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled more than once. The contact was unsure if the vehicle would restart after it was shut off. Kovacs motors (707‑996‑4149, located at 19190 sonoma hwy, sonoma, ca 95476) was notified of the failures. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.
My car jerked and stalled and give difficult start. Took it to mechanic shop and it was diagnosed with crank pcv valve problems
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 328i. Less than an hour after the contact parked and exited the vehicle, it caught fire under the hood. When the contact returned to the vehicle, the key fob failed to unlock the vehicle and the key had to be manually used to open the driver's side door. The interior of the vehicle was filled with white smoke. Upon further inspection, it was noticed that an extensive fire erupted from the driver's side near the engine. The fire department extinguished the flames and provided a fire inspection report. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. After the failure, the manufacturer did not send the recall notices concerning the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the fire department mentioned that these models have recalls. The contact verified the recall information directly from the internet. The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 328i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact called rick hill imports, inc at 877‑549‑1572 (located at 861 e stone dr, kingsport, tn 37662) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was notified and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle overheated and a burning odor was detected. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. Parts distribution disconnect for both campaign numbers.
Had the car checked out for over heating problems, everything checked out fine but my car is running super hot and it has started to melt some cables.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 328i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Bmw of south albany (617 us-9w, glenmont, new york 12077, (888) 542-9066) was made aware of the recalls and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 328i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer (bmw of san rafael, 1599 francisco blvd e, san rafael, ca 94901, (415)-482-2000) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedies. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall- my wife was driving home from work which is 1 1/2 miles from our home when her 2008 bmw 328i caught fire and burned, she said a puff of smoke care out of the AC vent then it quit blowing then hot slag was dripping out from under passenger dash the car is a total loss
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 328i. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was contacted and stated that parts were not available. The dealer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 328i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. Circle bmw (500 nj-36, eatontown, nj 07724, (732) 440-3640) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedies. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 328i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. The dealer (bmw of monterey, 1 geary plaza, seaside, california 93955) confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 328i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v676000 (electrical system) and stated that the manufacturer failed to repair the vehicle within a reasonable amount of time. The dealer (bmw of peabody, 221 andover st., peabody, ma 01960, (978) 532-8300) confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Engine stopping and stalling with no warning. And it keeps occuring everyday and I get no warning of the engine failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 328i. The contact received notifications for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v676000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. The dealer (classic bmw, 6800 dallas parkway, plano, texas 75024) confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not notified. In addition, the contact noticed a burning odor whenever the heater or air conditioner was activated. The failure mileage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 328i. The contact received a recall letter from bmw in november of 2017 for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact called classic bmw (2571 som center rd, willoughby hills, oh 44094, (440) 585-9990) six months ago and was informed that the parts were not available to complete the recall repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Ref: the federal safety agency recall number17v676 wait time for manufacturers remedy recall is unacceptable!
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 328i. While driving at an unknown speed, there was a burning odor detected in the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. After 40 minutes, the vehicle was able to restart and operate normally. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called braman bmw of west palm beach at (561) 609-0130 (located at 1013, 2901 okeechobee blvd, west palm beach, fl 33409) and was informed that the parts were not available for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer. No further assistance was offered. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. - (recall related incident) ts
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 328i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. Otto's bmw (1275 wilmington pike, west chester, pa 19382) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedies. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 328i. The contact stated that an abnormal burning odor was detected in the vehicle but was unable to determine the source. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The contact stated months later, received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v676000 (electrical system), contacted the manufacturer to notify of the failure and inquiry of when the remedy parts would become available. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Vin tool confirms parts not available. *tt
My vehicle has 2 active recalls (campaign #17v‑676 and 17v‑683) both of which affect the motor and can result in fire to the vehicle. We have already experienced melting parts making the vehicle inoperable
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 328i. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the windshield became foggy and a burning odor emitted through the vents in the vehicle. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The parts needed for the repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact called rallye bmw ((516) 393-0000 1 bush hollow rd, westbury, ny 11590) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not contacted and made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. *tt - (recall related incident) ts
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 328i. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 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 dealer (bmw of springfield in springfield, new jersey) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The recalls were reported in november of 2017 and there is still no remedy available. Both of these recalls (17v‑676 and 17v‑683) can cause a fire. It is not reasonable that there is no remedy available in more than 120 days.
I received recall notice for airbag, pcp valve heater,and blower motor wiring. In 2013-2015 my bmw was shaking heavily and scarily while driving and sitting at red lights. I spent $5,306 over 5 different bills from 4/1/2013 through 12/18/2015 which I will attach. As of today, 2/26/2018 the car is at the shop and a number of issues were presented including spark plug ignition, power steering in 3 points (reservoir suction hose, flush fluid), rear differential, pinion seal, both axle seals, needed reseal and rebuilt, motor valve covers, leak in suspension, and additional issues I could barely keep up with writing down as the mechanic was speaking them over the phone. He estimate $4,800 (this was midas, it would be more at the rockville bmw in rockville md).
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 328i. In november of 2017, the contact received notifications for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v676000 (engine) and 17v683000 (engine). After contacting an unknown dealer and the manufacturer, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were not yet available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The federal safety agency recall number17v676 and 17v683 were issued in october 2017. I have not received my notice that parts are available. I have contacted bmw and they told me I would receive another notice in december 2017. We are past the deadline and I have no working AC or heater due to the fan going out and when I turn the car on I get a burn smell. I can't drive the vehicle.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 bmw 328i. While driving various speeds, the vehicle overheated and smoke appeared from the engine. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, added water to the radiator, and was able to resume driving. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v071000 (air bags), 17v676000 (electrical system), and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to braman bmw (2060 ne 2nd ave, miami, fl 33137, phone: (305) 571-1200), but the parts were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer informed the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000. Parts distribution disconnect and VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 328i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v696000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Bmw of north houston in houston, texas was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 bmw 328i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The interim recall notice indicated that the remedy and repair parts were unavailable. The contact was uncertain as to when the second letter would be sent from the manufacturer, indicating that the part was available. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags) and was to provide the repair. The dealer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
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