Car doesn’t hold a battery Wants to start 2% of the time Engine shook the pulley off so have troubles steering It’s under recall for a few things I would love a new car from bmw because this one is a nightmare the bmw tech advised me not to drive it so have been carless all year pretty much
2009 BMW 328I electrical complaints
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Consistent steam coming through hood of vehicle. Electrical panel indicators. Vehicle has been serviced regularly and sent to BMW Mountain View for recall repairs.
The contact owns a 2009 BMW 328i. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V676000 (Electrical System) however, upon picking up the vehicle and driving 25 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated and the vehicle started making abnormal beeping sounds. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who informed the contact that he needed to purchase the parts to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The contact stated that the beeping sounds would stop and the air bag warning light turned off whenever he buckled the front passenger seat belt. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 95,911.
My car is losing power and the instrument panel tends to flicker on and off at times. I had to replace the battery cables, due to water entering the battery compartment and corroded the cables. Once that was repaired it was determined that the the positive battery cable at the front power distribution box may be damaged by vehicle vibrations or something which cause no power going to the distribution box. I repaired the issues with the battery cables and the water collecting in the battery compartment. Now the problem I outlined above with the power not reaching the the front distribution box is now being worked on. I reached out to BMW and was told that my specific vin # was not impacted. However, it's hard to tell based on the description of the problem as outlined in the recall 13V‑044. At this time I can't find the copy of the repair bill, however, the repairs were completed at Motorsports gmbh, 101 Park Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 approximately $2,000.00
Vehicle needs an airbag replacement, and two electrical components fixed. One of those electrical components may lead to the car overheating which is extremely dangerous and a fire hazard. *dt I have called the bmw roseville, ca dealership multiple times and they do not answer. I am concerned because I commute for work and I also drive around my pregnant wife and my 5 year old daughter.
The battery connections in the rear compartment have completely corroded. My mechanic has told me this is a common issue with many bmw series not just the 3 series. Water seepage appears to be a specific problem with failures to rubber gaskets in the trunk/rear lights in this convertible. The repair is $2,000.00 as the entire cable system must be replaced to the engine an 11 hour job. This is a well known issue but not acceptable from a car that has been garaged its entire life. This should be investigated as many consumers are paying an enormous bill due to bad design, workmanship and engineering. The dx occurred after much investigation and the inability to start the car for 2 weeks after $300.00 worth of repairs (new battery, starter, relay switch) the mechanic told me that we were lucky there was not a fire as the both main cables were arcing at the connection point.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw 328i. While driving 68 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the "malfunction in drive" and "malfunction in transmission" warning messages displayed. The contact was able to coast the vehcle onto the road shoulder and applied the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted, but continued to stall. The contact's family member replaced the alternator and battery, but the failure continued. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v044000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.
My situation is power supply related, my headlights and part of my cluster display cash board began flickering, making an electrical noise and with the switch on off possition the lights did not want to tuirno off. I notice this on around june of 2018, I was driving on my way home from eating pizza, smell something like burn plastic, I asked my wife do you smell something like burn rubber?, she said yes but were is it coming from?, I paid not much mind to this later when I got home I smelled it again, lfelt the car some what hot but the samel was not strong so I paid no min, after a few weeks I had to change a water hose then another water hose, the when I tuern the car off the lights on the car and the triangle hazard light did not want to turn off even with the light switch on the of possition. My 2009 328i bmw was left at the autorized bmw service center in guaynabo, p.r. On the 18th of augost 2018 and is still at this service station but always come with an excuse to what the problem is, I know its recall related because its an electrical situation but the advisor at the servicice center always says its not recall related, at first they said they fixed the light probnlem but the noise continiued and that the noise came from the radios amplifier, then they said it came from tyhe cars fuse box, noe they say its the cars cas but tha this is not recall related, I told them that if this cas is the codified key entry that this should be recal;l related because its a power supply component and thats an electrical part so its recall related, they said its not related but that they have sent for the part and would be arriving on the 2ed of november of 2018 and they will inform me when the part arrives and that they are going to pay for the part and the service.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw 328i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system). The dealer (sterling bmw, 3000 west coast hwy, newport beach, ca 92663, 949‑200‑8722) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. *tt consumer stated problem has been repaired. Updated 01/30/19
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw 328i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling), 17v676000 (electrical system), and 13v044000(electrical system). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Autogermana bmw (located at 298 avendia carlos e. Chardon, san juan, puerto rico) 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. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw 328i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). A dealer was not made aware of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw 328i. The contact received recall notices for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 13v044000 (electrical system), 17v676000 (electrical system), and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). In addition, the contact stated that various unknown warning indicators illuminated and the lighting for the instrument panel gauges flickered. An unknown bmw dealer was contacted and stated that parts were unavailable. The dealer provided a loaner vehicle from a rental facility for over two weeks. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available. Vin tool confirms parts not available. *tt consumer stated the fuse box has problems now and not available updated 11/26/18
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw 328i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system); 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. Momentum bmw (10002 southwest fwy, houston, tx 77074, (855) 645-6452) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Airflow meter/sensor - car sputters and struggles with air intake causing the car to stall. I was driving 45 MPH and my car turned off. This happened back in 12/2017 - I took the car into the shop to fix the problem ($1300+) and the same issues are happening again. July 2018 driving 33 MPH and my car stalled out.
Vehicle has two open recalls. Manufacturer has not provided any relief or remedy for over nine (9) months since the federal safety agency first published recalls.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw 328i. While driving various speeds, smoke would emit through the vehicle vents and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and waited a few minutes until it cooled down before driving again. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repair. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000. * (recall related incident) ts
Seat occupancy detector faulty. Passenger airbag light came on so took to bmw dealer. (as an aside this occurred shortly after (wi 3-4 months) air bag replaced due to takata airbag recall). Told related to seat mat sensor, which was under/in passenger seat. Not told that could disable front air bag. Not told that multiple bmw models including 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 models have same defect, including the 3 series, and the 328i model, and the 5 series,and in particular, models with climate or sport seat (like mine). Told replacement cost well over $1,000. Declined service thinking it was just a defective seatbelt notice issue (and seatbelt worked), not realizing impacted safety. When air bag light continued to stay on and came on more frequently, took car to a non-bmw repair shop for a second opinion, which told me this is a very common issue with bmws and that defect prevents passenger air bag from deploying. Called bmw dealership back and restated what other repair shop had said and this time service person told me may be subject to recall, but when he looked up VIN number this particular model not included. This time bmw service person also told me that issue will deactivate air bag deployment. Bmw refused to repair without charging full amount. Called bmw customer relations and services at bmw USA to complain and while acknowledging all of these issues with other models/years claimed they could not assume the same issue occurring here. Really??? This is an issue that can significantly increase risk of injury in the event of a crash. Bmw is aware of the issue and refuses to do anything about it. Shame on bmw.
Tl* the contact owned a 2009 bmw 328i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system). While driving unknown speeds, the vehicle stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact was able to start the vehicle after two days. The vehicle was taken to bmw of dallas (6200 lemmon ave, dallas, tx 75209, (972) 763-5528) where the contact was informed that the parts were not available and were on backorder. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure, but diagnosed that the sensor package needed to be replaced and oil was leaking from the gasket. The contact was unaware if the vehicle was repaired because it was sold to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 132,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 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 bmw of atlantic city at 609‑568‑9200 (6037 e black horse pike, egg harbor township, nj 08234) and was informed that the parts were not available. 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 2009 bmw 328i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the notice stated that the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
IT HAS BEEN 6 MONTHS , DEALER DID NOT FIXED TWO RECALLS ON MY CAR .BMW 328I 2009. 1) the federal safety agency RECALL NUMBER17V676 2) the federal safety agency RECALL NUMBER17V683
I began experiencing trouble with my 2009 bmw 328i sedan as early as january 2017. The air conditioner would sometimes go on and at other times it wouldn't go off .I was experiencing the same problems with the heater. Shortly after my car began to overheat and stall out.it would hold back until I was in 4th gear, if I even made it that far before dying out. It began to sound like a old vw. L reached out to my local bmw service dept. For repairs. I was told that the problems my vehicle was having,.was not under recall by bmw at that time. And that any repairs done to my vehicle would have to come out of pocket. At the time it wasn't an option. I had the repairs done at a local independent auto repair shop.11 months later I began experiencing the exact same problems all over again. Since february 2018 I have been reaching out for assistance to repair my vehicle defects which are now under recall by bmw , with no success. I've attached an outlined history of my contact with bmw customer relations.my vehicle remains stationary at my place of residences, awaiting a phone approval by bmw customer relations to bmw roadside assistance.for towing.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw 328i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v676000 (electrical system). The part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Peake bmw (2630 veterans memorial blvd, kenner, la 70062, (504) 469-6165) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was also notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owned a 2009 bmw 328i. Shortly after parking and exiting the vehicle, the contact was informed that a fire started under the hood. The flames entered the vehicle and caused catastrophic damage. A fire inspector extinguished the flames and determined that there was an electrical failure that caused the fire, which originated on the driver's side. The vehicle was destroyed and towed from the scene. The dealer (bmw of bloomfield, 425 bloomfield ave, bloomfield, nj 07003, (973) 233-5147) serviced the vehicle in january of 2018 and made no mention of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v676000 (electrical system). The contact was uncertain if the recalls were associated with the failure. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 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 repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Bmw of crystal lake (360 n, state rte 31, crystal lake, il) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and were 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 2009 bmw 328i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v676000 (electricial system); 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. The contact called brian harris bmw (12336 airline hwy, baton rouge, la 70817) and was informed that the part was unavailable and he would have to pay for the repairs. The manufacturer was contacted and the contact filed a complaint. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tamara recall: recall on battery terminal; air bag; blower motor; heat valve: recall 10/27/17: notified dealer: no parts available for any recall; don't know when will be available. Wait you will receive information by mail when available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw 328i. Whenever the contact placed fuel in the fuel tank, she could only fuel the tank two dollars worth at a time to fill the tank. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to determine the cause of the failure. In addition, the contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, 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 contact called bmw of west houston at (855) 627-3055 (located at 20822 katy fwy, katy, tx 77449) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling).
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw 328i. The contact received notifications of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v676000 (electrical system). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The bmw dealer (bmw of palm springs, 3865 e palm canyon dr, palm springs, ca 92264, (760) 202-8951) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts would be available in the summer of 2018. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
I have an airbag warning and I was told that my car year make and model has an airbag recall. Many mechanics that specialize in bmw models keep telling me the same thing,.
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