2010 BMW 328I: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Jan 22, 2025 · Airbags · 150,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

The contact owned a 2010 BMW 328i. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, she crashed into the driver's side of another vehicle that was making a turn. The air bags deployed, and the contact's face struck the steering wheel. The fire department and police arrived on the scene, but the contact was unaware if any reports had been filed. The firefighter escorted the contact out of the vehicle, while smoke came from the engine. The contact was transported to the hospital by ambulance and treated for a fractured nose and teeth, shrapnel in the left eye, bruising on the right shoulder and knee, and a concussion. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard, where the insurance company deemed it totaled and determined that the contact was at fault for the collision. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V513000 (Air Bags). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the original steering wheel had been replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Filed Jan 18, 2024 · Engine · AL

Approximately, a year ago I took my vehicle to the BWM dealership in Columbus, GA due to a burning smell. The vehicle was making a strange metal on metal noise. I could not figure where the noise was coming from. The check engine light appeared while the constantly would cut off while driving on the highway and idling at red lights and stop signs. At times the vehicle was hesitant to start. After examining my vehicle, the BWM dealership of Columbus, GA told me that they did not see anything wrong and returned the car to me. I have called several times complaining about the same issue. Today, on January 18, 2024, I called with safety recall information and was told that the part is not in, and the remedy is unavailable. This has been going on now for over a year which means I haven't been able to drive my car for a year. Can someone please help?

Filed Sep 1, 2023 · Electrical · WA · fire

I believe it was an electrical problem, my car caught fire in the trunk on the passenger side above the battery and behind the trunk lining. My safety was out at risk because I started the car a next thing you know I started smelling smoke, I looked back and my car was on fire from the trunk. I popped the trunk open and it was nothing but smoke an fire. Lucky there was a fire extinguisher Around, so I was able to detain the fire for the most part. But there has already been excessive damage inside the trunk. I just found out there was a recall for this car in March of 2022, but we had got this car in August of 2022. An we have never received anything in the mail stating it had a recall. There was no warning lamps or anything.

Filed Jun 12, 2023 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · CA · crash · fire

The contact owns a 2010 BMW 328i. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, he felt a sudden surge and observed white smoke emitting from the rear passenger seat. As a result of the distraction, the contact stated that the vehicle crashed into a tree at approximately 35 MPH; the driver's steering wheel and driver's seat air bags both deployed. Upon exiting and inspecting the trunk of the vehicle, the contact observed flames engulfing the trunk liner. The contact stated that he was able to extinguish the fire himself with water. No warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. No police report was filed. No fire report was filed. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence, where it remained. The failure had not been diagnosed. After investigating the issue, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number:Â 18V314000 (Electrical System). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Dec 14, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · WA · fire

2010 328i bmw That I own. Vehicle will not start. I had to leave it where it sits as we speak at my baby mamas apartment complex in Lacey Washington. Very dangerous and strong smell a burning smell I am finally after getting the trunk open come to find out that my battery was more than just “smoldering” and the positive terminal was melted all the way to the point where we panic and I had to disconnect it because it was red hot actually the bolts are melted together im sure and probably won’t be coming apart. I had to leave my key in the ignition and I left the car there after speaking to the apartment complex managers asking them not to do it. I’ve been trying to contact the BMW dealer and ask them what my next step is and getting it fixed as there is an active Recall on it because of the PCV valve not being up to specifications and could cause a short and “an extremely rare cases can you catch fire. Which unfortunately happen to be my luck. The car is still in Lacey Washington and I don’t know whether to get it towed to the dealer in Tacoma Washington being that the guy on the phone was a complete a******* and told me to not get it towed there that they’re just going to get it towed out of there. At this point I do not know what to do but I need help in expressing the amount of Beyond safe and liability on this recall through BMW to

Filed Aug 2, 2022 · Engine · 96,800 miles · AL

The contact owns a 2010 BMW 328I. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, there was a burning odor and smoke coming from underneath the hood. The contact pulled over safely and investigated the smoke, which evaporated quickly. The contact also stated that her husband checked under the hood and experienced the burning odor. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed; however, an independent mechanic informed the contact that there was a recall for the PCV. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The approximate failure mileage was 96,800.

Filed Apr 12, 2022 · Engine · NV

The car overheating due to the pcv valve heater core. Causing severe damage to my engine. Good have put me in danger. BMW should have taken care of this a long time ago if there was a issue with it. Now my car is damaged and undrivable. I need a new engine. It could have caught fire.

Filed Apr 8, 2022 · Engine · 80,000 miles · FL · fire

The contact owns a 2010 BMW 328i. 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. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a burning odor was detected and there was smoke coming from under the hood. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with an unknown failure. The mechanic informed the contact that an unknown part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. (RECALL RELATED INCIDENT) TS

Filed Mar 16, 2018 · Engine · 60,000 miles · NJ

We are waiting for bmw to get the parts to fix the recall announced in october of 2017. Today after calling bmw customer relations a representative named nick, #6971, said that parts might be available early summer. Mind you in december they said next month. Give us all a break. Cal them and tell them to get it in gear as the recall clearly states the cars my go on fire. They are working us all over. You need to call their executive team and tell them it needs to be done asap. Please take some action on this irresponsible car company. At least call them!!!

Filed Jan 8, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · NY · fire

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 bmw 328i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v676000 (electrical system). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair pertaining to the interim notice. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted to determine when the part would be supplied to the dealer. The contact noticed a strong odor and smoke coming from the vents when the electric control was used. The failure mileage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts not available. 8 (recall related incident) ts