2008 BMW 328I: won't start

Filed Aug 15, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · GA

My car will not start up to show ignition lights… blinks fast then shuts off / will not crank / after flashing lights on dash service engine light appears & car has smoking from under hood

Filed Feb 17, 2022 · Airbags, Seat belts · CA

UNKNOWN since I have bought my 2008 bmw 328i I had one recalled fixed on my dash I have the air bag light and the brake light tire light service engine soon light on my door locks would work some times and then I had to open my car from the driver side manually then my drivers side window won't roll all the way up only half way then my car just wouldn't start out of the blue replace the starter ran for three weeks and wouldn't start again and has been sitting for a month now my passenger seat belt won't click in sometimes and my warranty is out but the recalls I have read are just what my car is doing I would like this matter to be looked in to and my car repaired at no cost its a safety issue an inconvenience and has cost me money wise extremely .

Filed Mar 30, 2018 · Fuel system · 121,000 miles · PA

Fuel pump just stopped working; it first stopped working while operating the car then started back up when I put the car in neutral. The fact it did this while I was driving was terrifying. Then once I stopped and parked it did not start back up. The car starter attempted to start the vehicle but an error came up on the screen regarding a fuel pump failure.

Filed Aug 15, 2016 · Electrical · 145,000 miles · FL

6 weeks ago my car lost all power. I had the car towed to a mechanic that has worked on and repaired my car before. They replaced the fuse box and all fuses ($678.00) which didnt fix the car. Because they were at an impasse with the repairs I had the car towed to bmw mercedes specialist ($110.00). My car has been at the second shop for a month....it still will not start. So, this weekend I got online and did some digging about the 2008 bmw 328i repair history. As it turns out there was a recall on the battery cable in march on 2013. I bought the car is jan. 2013. Did not receive or was I made aware of the recall. So now I am out $1000.00 not to mention what I owe the second repairs shop. And bmw USA informs me that I now have to have the car towed at my expense to a bmw dealership...and have the cable repaired there to have the repair covered by bmw. First of all bmw is liable to have informed me of the recall...which they did not. So, its my understanding by law I have to be completely remedied monetarily by bmw for all and any costs related to the recall. Bmw is trying to strong arm me into bringing my car to them. My car is already taken apart at the second mechanics shop....I have already been without my car for 6 weeks. Please review my situation and advise me of my rights. And the laws that apply to this recall

Filed May 3, 2013 · Acceleration, Electrical · 61,300 miles · NJ

While driving, attempting to pass a vehicle, I press the accelerator and the pedal had no response and the rpms dropped. After trying to accelerate, the engine dies and I drift to the side of the road attempting to dodge traffic as the car's gas pedal is not responding. Upon pulling over safely, nearly hitting cars along the way I come to stop on the side of the road. The car then no longer starts. Cranking can be heard but engine does not turn over or start. Had it repaired, the reason is a fuel pump failure, fuel pump module failure, and blown fuse on fuel pump. Car is out of warranty and cost to repair is $1,800 and a risk to my safety.

Filed Sep 3, 2011 · Airbags, Electrical · 72,000 miles · AL

Through out the past month I have had my car towed three times with five occurrences of the car not cranking and the electrical system shutting down leaving me stranded. Over the past year the airbag light has come on at least once a month for less than 5-10 minutes at the time. The first instance it was towed bmw of mobile replaced the battery after several days of trouble shooting even though I had our local police department check the battery to be sure that was not the issue. They charged me over five hundred dollars for this battery. Two days after the battery was replaced I had it towed again to bmw of mobile because the car would not crank again and the lights etc. Would come on. They kept the car for over 5 days running test then stated that "nothing was wrong." I told them that I would not have had it towed if nothing was wrong. Two days later it would not crank again when my 3 year old daughter and I were at a late local highschool football game. This time they said that it was an electrical wire on the passenger side causing the problem causing something to melt near the fuse panel($1,200) to replace).