My son's bmw (2011 bmw 328i xdrive) spontaneously combusted on sep 4 2017 while he was driving back from work at 4 am on sunrise highway ny. Luckily he noticed sparks and smoke and pulled over and got out. The car fully burnt within 30 minutes.
2011 BMW 328I engine complaints
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Takata recall: all began from purchase 09/2013 had engine bolt fixed on recall, but since several engine work performed due to loss of power when driving, had replaced coil/tune up done, several gaskets in the engine hasd to be replaced by bmw dealer, and dealer can't fix vehicle for "sputtering/back firing" when sitting at light or stationary it just stutters. Time to time driver window will not roll down when in car. Also, the seat belt light chimes to put seat belt on and no one is in passenger seat. Stereo lights pixels burning out & sound from time to time the speakers has muffled sound or poor quality sound. Brought car with 20,000 miles and now has 57,000 miles and issues with engine is way too much for low mileage.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 328i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v044000 (electrical system). The vehicle was repaired by the dealer (little rock bmw in little rock, ar). After the repair, the vehicle began experiencing a loss of power. The contact called the dealer back, but the dealer did not take responsibility for the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer. Additionally, the contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v176000 (engine and engine cooling) and 16v071000 (air bags). The failure mileage was approximately 105,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 328i. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to start and was stranded on the center shoulder. The vehicle was towed to the ontario bmw dealer (located on auto center dr in ontario, ca) where it was diagnosed that the vanos bolt under the valve on the camshaft failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not serviced due to the repair fees. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v176000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer also stated that there was an extended warranty for ten years and they would need to contact the service manager at the local dealer to verify coverage. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 08/30/17*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was traded in.
"vanos system recall" I attempted to start my vehicle and it stalled while driving. I contacted a mechanic who stated after a diagnostic test it was discovered that my vanos bolts were damaged. I also did my research and discovered that bmw has an nationwide recall on a defect in the vanos unit housing group for the years 2010-2012. My vehicle falls under this but when I attempt to look for my vehicle recalls there is none. Please help me with this issue.
Known problem vanos bolts sheered off in to oil pad. Bmw states my car in not in the recall when it appears it should be. The faulty item failed rendering my car useless. But bmw will not repair free of cost under the part extended warranty because it's not a recall.
2011 328i with 53,500 miles. Engine cold start hesitation with vibrations while idling stationary. Took vehicle in to dealership to diagnose issue, oil change. Was told that it was the eccentric shaft sensor/gaskets, battery tested low to include vvt sensors and left pad brake sensor due to wire cut. Total cost $2300 dollars. Next day, continued to have the same problem. Went back to dealer and stated they didn't find any further issues. Did research into the issue with other bmw owners which had the vehicles serviced for replacements of vanos, mass air flow sensors, etc. These codes weren't showing up on my vehicle. Decided to take a look at my engine myself and noticed oil leaking from the valve cover gasket area and could see oil that had leak on the bottom of the engine bay, now at 60k miles, took it in early for an oil change and diagnosis again due to possible fire if oil spills on mounting struts. This replacement will cost me another $2k+ for a valve cover gasket and oil pan gasket replacements, yet this wasn't made known when I had gotten my oil changed previously. The safety issue is the possibility of an engine fire and bmw's negligence in taking responsibility for the manufacturing flaws, especially when so many owners are having problems with these issues starting early at 40k miles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 328i. After starting the vehicle, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact performed a check engine scan test that resulted in a code related to a camshaft housing bolt failure. The contact stated that there was a recall regarding the engine and engine cooling, but the VIN was excluded. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The federal safety agency campaign number was not provided. The failure mileage was approximately 87,990.
My 2011 bmw 328i (I am original owner) has ~53000 miles but is showing symptoms such as engine misfiring, rough idle, loss in power and acceleration. Car almost stalled on the highway a couple of times. The diagnostic codes indicate ignition coil and spark plug issues but this is not usual for a car with only about 53000 miles. Please investigate if there's any known issues with these components.
This vehicle has stalled numerous time when driven (in motion) at low speed on a city street. It has happened again 2 days ago when I was driving (in motion) and tried to make a right turn. The engine stopped and the steering wheel refused to turn. I would have been dead if another vehicle was coming from the other side of the road. This vehicle was taken to a bmw dealer's service numerous time for the exact same problem when it was under manufacturer warranty but the service and bmw USA always said that none of the other customers have ever reported this issue and they never heard of it from another customer.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 328i. Approximately one year ago, the vehicle was repaired per a recall pertaining to the engine and engine cooling. Recently, the contact noticed a burning odor while driving at any speed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who performed the recall remedy. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure and stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The failure recurred, with light smoke emitting from the hood without warning. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was an oil leak on the engine gasket. The engine gasket was cleaned. The dealer explained that the oil leaked on a panel inside the engine compartment. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and ruled that the failure was a maintenance issue that needed to be remedied. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 30,751.
Engine spun #3 rod to crank bearing @ 6400 RPM shift from 1st to 2nd. (red line is 6700) and computer controls should prevent engine from being damaged. Car had 135k on it when this happend, but I have owned it since new and have performed all required maintenance since new since new. I understated the car has high miles, but I still feel the engine should not have failed for running it hard one time. Engine was replaced from car with 21k in it. The repair cost over 5k with me doing the work.
I have less than 39,000 miles on my vehicle, yet, the valve cover gasket is cracked. When the manufacturer recall was made public, bmw refused to check my car, because my VIN number was not on their list. My standard warranty expired, but my extended warranty only covers engine intake and exhaust camshaft. Is it unreasonable to request a valve cover gasket which seems to be damaged prematurely? I was driving when I noticed a little smoke and an odor. Meineke was the closest car repair nearby, and they are holding my car until I get a response from bmw.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 328i. After starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal noise coming from the engine compartment of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the coils needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle and stated that the variable camshaft timing adjustment (vanos) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired, but was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vanos and oil pan gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Three weeks later, while driving 40 MPH, "coolant liquid low, engine is hot please drive slowly" and "do not open hood, fire hazard" were displayed across the message board and the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was oil leakage. The coolant pump and oil pan gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 328i. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure and notified the contact that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v176000 (engine). The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. The VIN was not available.
Oil filter housing leak. Oil and grime built up on engine from leak through time. Could catch fire. Bmw replaced for $600+. Indicated not damaged - typical of that part. New model years have different part to avoid failure and leak. This should be covered as it's a defective part rather than costing the consumer over $600!
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 328i. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v176000 (engine). The dealer stated that the part was unavailable and that the contact could pay out of pocket for the repair and request a reimbursement. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 328i. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v176000 (engine and engine cooling: engine); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The dealer was uncertain when the part would become available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact experienced the failures cited in the recall notice multiple times. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 328i. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v176000 (engine and engine cooling: engine), but the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 328i. The contact stated that the service engine sensor illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who diagnosed that the vanos solenoid valves and the cam shaft bearing ledge needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who diagnosed that the ignition coils needed to be replaced. The remedy failed to repair the problem. The vehicle was taken back to dealer, where it was later diagnosed that the vanos assembly bolt was defective. The contact received a notification for recall the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v176000 (engine). The recall repairs were not performed. However, the dealer replaced two engine coils, changed the oil, replaced a wheel sensor, drained the brake fluid and replaced a micro-filter. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure several times and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000. Updated 09/02/14*lj updated 11/7/2014
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 328i. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while at a complete stop and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who noticed that the vanos assembly bolts were fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v176000 (engine and engine cooling: engine). The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.
I was driving on free way around 65-70 MPH, suddenly the car lost control, veering,jerking, steering wheel lost control.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 328i. The contact was driving 45 MPH when the steering wheel started to vibrate along with the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact also stated that on one occasion, the trunk opened while driving 80 MPH. The dealer found the lock actuator was not locking completely. The manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 300 and the current mileage was 8,000. Updated 04/11/12 *bf the consumer stated the GPS system didn't allow her to put in 95% of the addresses. Sometimes, the GPS gave the consumer the wrong directions. Also, the engine vibrated after sitting for a perid of time. Updated 05/11/12
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 328i. The contact was attempting to retrieve something from the trunk when her leg was burned from the exhaust pipe. The manufacturer was not made aware of the incident. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 3,037.
1.) vehicle had very rough idle while idling in neutral at stop light (0 MPH). Tachometer was fluctuating rapidly between 500 and 900 RPM and the vehicle was shaking violently. Drove immediately to dealership, who found no fault codes and made no repairs. Vehicle drove normally afterwards. Odometer approximately 100 miles. 2.) vehicle stalled while idling in neutral at a stop light (0 MPH). Engine died with no shudder or any abnormal noises. Vehicle restarted immediately and drove normally afterwards. Odometer approximately 800 miles. 3.) vehicle stalled again while idling in neutral at a stop light (0 MPH). Again, it restarted immediately and drove normally afterwards. Brought vehicle to dealership, who found no fault codes and made no repairs. Odometer approximately 1500 miles. 4.) vehicle stalled again while driving at 10 MPH in 2nd gear while the engine was cold. Restarted immediately and drove normally afterwards. Again, brought vehicle to dealership, who found no fault codes and made no repairs. Odometer approximately 2050 miles.
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