The headlights, blinker lights, dash lights, interior lights, and power to the windows doesn't work. From my research online it is because of the footwell (frm) module going bad. The issue just started once I started the vehicle and nothing worked when it did prior to parking.
2011 BMW 328I electrical complaints
Page 3 of 5: complaints 41 to 70 of 130, newest first, as owners wrote them.
Connection between battery and fuse box is corroded and causing issues. This is already a recall for certain 2007 to 2011 bmw 3 series models but my specific VIN is not included and it is having the exact issue that the recall specifies on very similar cars. Car's dash lights, headlights, and radio flicker on and off and the car has completely shut off while driving before.
My car started giving error codes of chassis stabilization malfunction errors. It started draining the battery (new battery less than a year) where it needed to be jumped. The dealer said the power supply cable from the battery to the motor needs to be replaced. Vehicle started then wouldn't run normal and then battery was dead. Once jumped it ran but shakes bad.
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and m3, 2007-2011 328i xdrive, 335i xdrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat. Consequence wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended. I have been smelling burning rubber and at times it looks as if the car is smoking. I was notified of the matter but was out on bed rest due to high risk pregnancy. I did have the car serviced. Please advise!
When I get in my car I have to use my key to lock my car doors. As soon as I put the key in the ignition all my car doors unlock. I have to fight with the key and double taping on the lock button on my key seems to keep the doors locked. My back window passenger side won't stay closed. I have to fight with the electric window device and hold the electric window device when I close the window. It's like I have to be fast when I close the window and hold the electric window device when the window is up and closed.
Purchased a 2011 bmw 328i used it came with extended warranty the first issue I had was in my foot well module I came in from work parked car in drive way woke up the next morning to no headlights turn signals and car would not start I contacted bmw because there was a recall on the foot well module took car in to get everything checked out bmw replaced foot well module said everything was ok drove car home thinking everything was ok parked car woke up the next morning car was completely dead no power so I took battery to get tested and had to replace the battery also the battery terminal cause saftey terminal went off from there I replaced everything that was needed car has power but will not crank had it diagnostics said it was relay replaced all the relays in the car no start same issue had the crank position sensor replaced still no start battery good looked online to see that the frm could cause electrical issues which is clearly the issue but all problems to this point got worse since module was replaced by bmw dealership and diagnostics by them stating everything was ok. Ive literally exhausted my options of buying and replacing parts and the problem persist when I contacted bmw about the recall on the electrical problems with the foot well module instead of them just replacing a module and saying my electrical was ok when it clearly was not
Car ran rough after 190 mile trip. On verge of shutdown. Dealer diagnostics revealed # 1 fuel injector as intermittent. Replaced #2 with #1 injector & problem remained. Replaced dme control unit & car ran fine for 200 + miles and reverted to rough engine & vibration. Independent shop diagnostics showed #1 injector which was again replaced. 8 months later, problem reoccurred. Returned to shop & suggested repair/replacement of dme control unit. Returned to bmw dealer as dme was warrantied. After 4 hrs of diagnostics, cable harness injection valve replaced & car tested for 25 miles. P/n:12-51-7-605-050 @ $565.54. Car has 30,323 miles. This is 5-6 times w/same problem.all failures occurred while on interstate or multi-lane streets @ 45-75 miles/hr.
No power to fuse box . Automobile will not start . Dashboard is completely out . Recall in 2013 for this problem # 13v04000. Vehicle was in motion and cut off and wouldn't start. This happen in 5 concourse parkway parking deck. Nobody can find this recall . I need help
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 328i. The contact stated that the vehicle overheated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system), 13v044000 (electrical system), 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling), and 14v176000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the contact felt that the failure may be related to the recall campaigns. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. *bf *bf *jb
My 16 year old granddaughter was driving her bmw when all of a sudden a message popped up on the screen to use caution and take the car to a bmw service center for service. She is a new driver she could at that time could not drive over 20 MPH. She was terrified. We called for a tow at her request. We sent for help
My 2011 328i started having problems with the windshield washer motor, then the heater motor cutting in and out, during a severe thunderstorm, put all the windows down (keys hanging on a rack inside my house) shorting out the center console module. Then the car was put away for the winter, the battery would not keep a charge, tried starting in the spring and the ecu electrical board fried out, this was not covered by factory or auto insurance (total cost for repairs $4500.00) 'ultimate driving machine' is a lie! Bmw 'burned motor wiring'.
While driving my vehicle engine stalled and lost power. I tried to restart while in the middle of the city street with several cars behind and coming from oppisit direction. I placed the car in park and jumped out leaving the vehicle while watching and looking at other cars avoiding from hitting it. Two jentalman can to help me push it out of th the middle of the street. My sister was with me and was telling to to pull to the side but with no power the car was stiff/suff and brakes was also stiff. Very scrary!the vehicle was just released from the dealer 2/26/2019. On a recall blower moter wiring and recall pcv valve heater./check engine light on,engine making knocking sound. According to documents.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 328i. The contact smelled burning wires and stated that the blower motor turned on and off after the vehicle drove over a bump in the road. The symptoms were similar to those listed in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system). An independent mechanic verified the failure with the vehicle. Bmw portland (2001 sw jefferson st, portland, or 97201, (971) 340-4590) and the manufacturer stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 110,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 328i. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact noticed a strong odor and smoke inside the vehicle prior to receiving the recall notification letter. The dealer (advantage bmw clear lake, 400 gulf fwy s, league city, tx 77573, (281) 557-7000) was contacted. The dealer indicated that they would be able to schedule a diagnostic appointment and that a supervisor would call to determine if there was an option for a loaner vehicle. The contact waited for a call for weeks, but did not receive one. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available.
Takata recall. I have recieved several recall letters regarding my vehicle. I have noticed my car driving differently, and I do not feel safe being in the car or having others in the vehicle. I have read the recalls on my vehicle and it has stated that car can go on fire while driving or not and parts are not available. I would like to return the vehicle my famiy and my safety comes first.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 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 herrin-gear bmw of jackson at 601‑354‑2269 (located at 1685 high st, jackson, ms 39202) 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 2011 bmw 328i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Advantage bmw midtown (1305 gray st, houston, tx 77002, (713) 289-1200) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Blower motor recall and pcv valve recall. Hello, I got a recall notification in the e-mail for the pcv valve and the blower motor. I had already taken my car into bmw previously to have my vehicle worked on by bmw and carmax for problems on these parts and relating parts because they were not working properly. I was wondering if you could please take a deeper dive into my issue. Bmw has said they will only reimburse about $250 when I paid much more than that before for the parts directly affected and indirectly affected by faulty parts. I look forward to hearing back from you and appreciate all the help.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 328i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v676000 (electrical system); however, the parts were not available. The dealer (bmw of wichita, 11000 e 13th st n, wichita, ks 67206, 316‑779‑2613) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 328i. While parking the vehicle, the engine suddenly shut off and could not be restarted. The battery was recharged and the engine was restarted, but the vehicle experienced several electrical failures, including the windows not functioning, the instrument panel lighting not illuminating, and the turn signals not operating. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the footwell module (frm) was faulty. The frm was reprogrammed, but the electrical failures continued. The manufacturer and local dealer (century west bmw, 4245 lankershim blvd, north hollywood, ca) were notified of the failures, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 92,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 328i. While the contact was parking the vehicle, it lost power without warning and failed to restart. The vehicle was jumpstarted by aaa. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the module under the driver's seat failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer. A dealer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.
After getting my car serviced at tom bush I had several new alerts go off for sensors going out and electrical issues that resulted in more than $3,000 in repairs I was required to pay out of pocket. I came to find out these elements were caused by 2 of the open recalls because the vehicle kept overheating and caused sensors etc to burn out. I called the number provided in documentation I received after repairs had been made and was told there was no remedy available. I asked the customer service rep what to do since my vehicle was already affected and I had to pay out of pocket. The rep said to contact the bmw service center for assistance. I called the service center several times and even called and left voicemails for the general manager of the service center only to never receive a call back from anyone. This ordeal lasted several months and I eventually traded the bmw in for a new car because I was not receiving any communication back from bmw or the dealer service center and could not afford to keep paying for costly repairs due to recalls with no remedies available. This is the first complaint I am submitting related to my 2011 328i bmw. The other complaint I have to file next is for the airbag recall which also caused major damages to the vehicle.
My bmw was parked and turned off when it started on fire. It was parked in a soccer field at camp minikani on july 1, 2018 in richfield, wisconsin. The fire department said the fire was caused in the blower motor under the dash. Bmw had a recall on this car, at the time of fire, which they refused to fix. I received an initial notice from bmw in november of 2017. After receiving the notice I phoned bmw who said they did not have a solution to the problem and would contact me when they did. In the meantime my car was a total loss due to the fire.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 328i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Perillo bmw (1035 n clark st, chicago, il) 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. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
It has been 10 months and remedies are still not available for the pcv valve heater recall (17v‑683) nor blower motor wiring (17v‑676).
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 bmw 328i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, 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 (bmw of el paso, 6318 montana ave, el paso, tx 79925, (915) 778-9381) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedies. 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 2011 bmw 328i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). New country bmw (1 weston park rd, hartford, ct 06120, (860) 522-6134) was contacted and stated that the parts were unavailable. The dealer was unable to determine when the manufacturer would provide the parts for the recall repairs. The contact noticed a burning odor coming through the vents. The manufacturer was contacted regarding parts and a loaner vehicle option. The failure mileage was not available. Vin tool confirms parts not available. - (recall related incident) ts
Wheel speed sensors fail under hard breaking happened 2 times car brakes ABS and anti swerve system stop working and breaking is affected hard peddle stopping distance affected. Bmw replaced them under warrantee but would not replace the 2 that are working until they fail. My daughter drives this car for school and it is a safety hansard that bmw will not replace. Happened twice once in town the other time on highway had to tow the car to dealer both times.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 328i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The dealer (competition bmw of smithtown, 599 middle country rd, st james, ny 11780, 1‑888‑861‑6280) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were unavailable for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve heater : this recall involves an engine component known as the positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve heater. The pcv valve heater may not have been produced to specifications. Over time, it could deteriorate and, in rare cases, could lead to overheating. Safety risk: if overheating occurs, then in rare cases, this could lead to melting of the pcv valve. In extremely rare cases, this could lead to a fire. Remedy: the pcv valve heater will be inspected and a new part will be installed. If necessary, additional components will be replaced as determined at the time of repair. Recall status: recall incomplete. Remedy not yet available
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 2011 BMW 328I?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history