2009 BMW 328I: engine overheating

Filed Jan 12, 2026 · Electrical · 132,150 miles · MI · fire

The contact owns a 2009 BMW 328i. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheating warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the intended destination, which was nearby. The contact stated that the temperature gauge was displayed at 240. The contact stated he went inside the friend's residence, and when the contact walked back outside five minutes later, the entire front hood was engulfed in flames. The vehicle was unoccupied. The fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. The contact was informed of the loose wires; however, the cause of the fire had not been confirmed. The contact stated that the vehicle was consumed in the fire. The contact stated that the trunk of the vehicle was the only part left. The vehicle was not towed away. The remains of the vehicle were still in the contact friend's driveway. A fire report was filed. The contact stated that the vehicle was a total loss; however, the insurance company had not confirmed. The contact stated that his insurance did not cover fire insurance. No injuries were sustained. No Police report was filed. In addition, the contact stated that the fire caused the contact's friend's residential window to shatter. The contact received a recall notification: the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V676000 (Electrical System) and the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that the local dealer was contacted several times to schedule an appointment; however, the contact stated that the dealer informed the contact that he would receive a call back to schedule the appointment. The contact stated that he never received the call back to schedule the appointment. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 132,150.

Filed Apr 19, 2022 · Engine · VA

The contact owns a 2009 BMW 328i. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle went into limp mode and the engine overheated. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to her residence. The contact then towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing a wiring harness replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the water pump and the radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact had the vehicle repaired for a second time however, the vehicle continued to experience the failure. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed May 28, 2020 · Airbags, Electrical · CA

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.

Filed Jul 27, 2018 · Fuel system · 115,600 miles · ID

Takata recall, whenever I drive my car for more than 30min it overheats and completely shuts off. The steering wheel locks like it runs out of gas and I can't start the car for at least 20 30 minutes. Thought it was the fuel pump replaced that and 3months later the problem comes back and now I can't run the A/C without it shutting off randomly. I've had this happen on very busy roads blocking traffic because I couldn't do anything. I took my car to bmw dealership and the parts still aren't made is what they said. I want this problem fixed as soon as possible please.

Filed Mar 29, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 101,848 miles · CA

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.