2011 BMW 328I: engine overheating

Filed Jun 2, 2024 · Fuel system · FL

Water pump and Thermostat failure at 60,000 miles even after a replacement.car continues to overheat

Filed Feb 5, 2024 · Engine · 190,000 miles · DC

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact received notifications of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact stated that the PCV heater overheated and was melting. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and it was confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000. VIN tool confirms part not available.

Filed May 9, 2023 · Engine · GA

I've had my car for less than a year, and started having issues with my engine around cold weather season. I would constantly get a light signal on the dashboard indicating that my engine needs coolant due to it overheating, although my car remained up-kept with coolant and fluids. there were times where I had to stop my car on the road due to an extensive amount of smoke and burning odor coming from the engine compartment, after being serviced a numerous amount of times, the only issue found was in regards to my engine overheating, and supposedly fixed by adding more and more coolant. eventually my engine gave out after taking a short 30 minute trip to my parents home on thanksgiving day. Now that a recall has been placed on my vehicle, I have an understanding that a PCV valve heater malfunction can cause an engine to overheat, and when not repaired, it can cause unrepairable damage to an engine. I also have an understanding that a valve heater malfunction can cause coolant to leak out, resulting in the engine overheating regardless of how much coolant is put in it. I have an understanding that a bad PCV valve heater can result in a rough idle, engine stuttering, and a drop in fuel efficiency, all of which I've dealt with. I've reached out to my local BMW shop in regards to this recall, and they refuse to even take in my car to look at it being that my engine is already no good, although the reason for my engine going out is most likely due to this recall. my car is sitting with a faulty PCV valve heater and the damage that its done to my engine, and the BMW shop of macon is telling me that this recall has nothing to do with my car without even looking at it, when I know for a fact the issues I've had with my car relates to the recall.

Filed Mar 28, 2023 · Engine · PA

Due to this recall other parts of my vehicle are failing and it is frustrating that my vehicle overheats regularly especially when it is hot outside. The recall has been for a year but BMW has not come up with a remedy for this problem. We had to pay $951.67 in 2022 to get our vehicle inspected but they said if the recall was fixed I would not have had the issue I had. Please push BMW to fix this issue.

Filed Oct 19, 2022 · Engine · 100,000 miles · CT

The contact owns a 2011 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 unavailable. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle overheated with an abnormal burning plastic odor coming from the vents on the dashboard. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Aug 17, 2022 · Engine · 170,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2011 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 unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that whenever driving after a while the vehicle seemed as though it may be overheating. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000. Vin tool confirms parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Aug 9, 2022 · Engine · 95,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2011 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 unavailable. The contact stated that on several occasions, while driving or parked, the vehicle overheated. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights illuminated on and off. The contact also stated that the vehicle was constantly leaking an unknown fluid. The vehicle was taken to be inspected where the mechanic informed the contact that the electrical and PCV valve heater needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was contacted and was unable to confirm when parts would be available. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

Filed Aug 1, 2022 · Engine · 70,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2011 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 unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that underneath the steering wheel there was an excessive amount of heat as if the vehicle was overheating. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Apr 22, 2022 · Engine · 2,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328i. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle overheated. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure to be the heater coil. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000.

Filed Jan 2, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · MD

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!

Filed May 20, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 100,000 miles · CT

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

Filed Sep 20, 2018 · Electrical · 74,000 miles · FL

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.