2010 BMW 328I: misfire or rough idle

Filed Feb 4, 2024 · Engine, Transmission · AZ

My vehicles check engine light came on, and the car started to misfire and idle hard when driving. Jack Furrier Tire and Auto ran the code, and it came back with peoblems with the cam shaft. I brought it to BMW, and VANOS bolt (recall) code was confirmed, but they told me it was a problem with internal piece missing from the oil filter. I asked if the car was safe to drive, and they confirmed and also told me the car is having other mechanical issues I should be aware of. The service agent described possible future problems with transmission and told me that there was no remedy available for recall yet, so I need to wait. I paid to have oil filter replaced. A week later, I was driving myself to work and my daughter to daycare when the car began to stall out and misfire in traffic. After bringing it back to the dealership, they replaced 1 spark plug free of charge and advised me that the car was coming back with other codes. I addressed the safety risk and the continued mechanical breakdown of the car systems if I continued driving it, and I was encouraged to trade the vehicle somewhere. I will attach an email I sent detailing further frustration I have experienced with BMW. After speaking with customer relations, I received the same reply, which is yes, there is a safety risk it is minimal and unfortuanly, there is no remedy available yet. The following was my reply when asked to complete customer survey: I am getting no help with a car that has a recall on it and being told the exact thing at every level I have presented my legtimate concerns. With no viable or reasonable options. I basically have to continue driving my car and risk car further breaking down and put my family's safety at risk with hope that "it's low probabilty". Somehow, these are my only options on a vehicle with a recall.

Filed Nov 27, 2023 · Engine · 150,794 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2010 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while his girlfriend was driving 45 MPH, the contact heard a whistling sound coming from the engine compartment with an engine misfire. The contact's girlfriend drove the vehicle to a nearby parking lot and turned the vehicle off. The vehicle was then driven to the residence. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,794.

Filed Nov 12, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · CT

The car is experiencing rough idles and an imbalance in the overall performance. The PCV valve is not allowing enough air to return to the combustion chamber, creating a rough idle as the levels are imbalanced. It’s also causing a lean air to fuel mixture, oil leaks and increased fuel consumption. The PCV valve hoses became blocked by built-up moisture causing high pressure to be built up in the engine crankcase. The only way for this high pressure to escape is up through the cylinders and out of the gaskets, thus causing the gaskets to lose their seals. Oil is now able to leak out of the gaskets because the seal has been ruptured. I’ve already spent thousands of dollars on services including gasket changes.

Filed Oct 23, 2019 · Engine · 50,000 miles · NY

Occasional rattle noise at the front end of the running motion engine followed by surge power and error code 2a87 and 2a7a vanos related dtc. Vehicle then become rough idled.

Filed Apr 18, 2014 · Electrical · 34,951 miles · MD

Recall notice the federal safety agency - campaign # 13v044000 - vehicle service history by owner #1 4/12/10 to 2/11/2013; 08/02/11 serviced for fuel filler cap/fuel tank leaking; 2/8/12 serviced for airbag control module/safety electronics software error/internal device fault; 5/16/12 serviced for roof functions centre fzd permanent malfunction'; 06/15/12 serviced tire condition and pressure mileage 28,151 miles; owner #2: 4/12/13-3/4/13 car is purchased; 4/12/13 recall battery cable, defect code 0061760300; 10/24/13 serviced check engine light on, engine misfire in cylinder #6- replace ignition coil #6: 11/20/13 serviced for malfunction notice on 11/14/13 - select p position before leaving the vehicle, select p position fault in ignition transmission selector lever system; have system checked by nearest bmw center; second malfunction notice 11/19/13 'possible r,n,d may not be possible; r,n,d, may not be possible, activate release gear selector for lever is necessary; gear shifter faults- replaced gear shifter assembly, vanos solenoids faults - replaced vanos solenoids and valves; replaced gaskets(3) sib recall 110208; 12/2/13 vanos faults - replaced vanos gears and valve sib recall 121412, broken screw heads; replaced gaskets (4); 1/16/14 serviced replaced faulty ignition coil, replaced gaskets (3); replaced cylinder head cover; 3/4/14 serviced engine misfire replaced ignition coils 5,2,9,8 and 7, balanced tires, replaced spark plugs.