Tl* the contact owned a 2007 bmw 328xi. While the vehicle was parked with the engine running, the contact saw flames coming from under the hood. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. A fire report and a police report were filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was deemed a total loss. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system) and the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). A local dealer and the manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 148,000.
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Takata recall .......driver's front air bag. The federal safety agency recall number16v071 blower motor wiring the federal safety agency recall number17v676 positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve heater the federal safety agency recall number17v683................. Nothing has happened yet but alot are catching on fire due to these problems....and I dont just have 1 I have 2 fire issues and one major with the airbag...... Ive contacted bmw serveral times but I havent got a email or contacted back from service to fix these issues.... The car is my livelyhood so I feel like just buying the parts myself and fixing them other than the airbag.
"bmw recall" pcv valve in the valve cover
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 328xi. The contact stated that the previous owner had not scheduled an appointment to have the vehicle repaired per the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v676000 (electrical system) prior to selling the vehicle. The contact noticed an abnormal odor of fuel and the heater failed to work. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was not available.
Has been over a year and there is still no remedy for the blower motor wiring recall nor the positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve heater. This is ridiculous. What if my vehicle is one of the ones that start on fire, then what? If there is a recall, there is obviously a serious potential problem, so why are manufacturers allowed to have an excessive amount of time to come up with the fix?
2007 bmw 328xi. Consumer writes in regard to the recall on fan assembly and reimbursement. *as
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 328xi. 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 repair were unavailable. The dealer (bmw of south atlanta, 4171 jonesboro rd, union city, ga 30291, 678‑228‑8373) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified and confirmed that the recall remedy was not available and the would receive a letter when parts arrived. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl the contact owns a 2007 bmw 328xi. 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. Herb chambers bmw of sudbury (128 boston post rd, sudbury, ma) 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 328xi. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called a local dealer (bmw of springfield, 391 route 22 e, springfield, nj) and was informed that the parts were not available. The contact called the manufacturer at 1‑800‑831‑1117, but they failed to respond. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 bmw 328xi. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v683000 (engine) and 17v676000 (engine). After contacting the dealer (nalley bmw in decatur, ga), the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the defect were not yet available. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The car will not stop over heating and cuts off when in the middle of the highway when I was going 65 MPH I almost wasn't able to make it off the road because I didn't have any power steering when it cut off. I have had the thermostat water pump radiator n hoses and reservoir replaced. And the car still over heats there is a open recall on the car and the dealer hasn't informed me when I can bring it in to be serviced.
When driving 40 to 45 MPH on a city street vehicle displays moderate overheat warning and within minutes displays high temperature overheat warning and goes into failsafe mode which make the car come to a halt. This could cause a dangerous situation in a busy highway. And air flow controller for the heating system doesn't blow hot air.
I received notice of a potential airbag recall for my car. When I went to airbagrecall.com website and entered my car info. I was given 2 recalls (not the airbag) that were issues in october. (pvc valve heater; blower motor wiring) it has already been 3 months since the recalls were issues and when I called to schedule an appt to have them resolved. I was told parts would not be available for 2-6 months. I consider 5-9 months to get safety issues on my car resolved unreasonable. The manufacturer obviously knew about the problem before the recall was even issued. They have had ample time to identify the quantity needed and ramp up production!
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 328xi. While stationary, the vehicle overheated without warning and smoke appeared from the engine compartment. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) prior to the failure. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 328xi. While driving 25 MPH, the engine shook and smoke appeared under the hood and the muffler. The check engine indicator illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to bmw of freehold (4225 u.s. 9, freehold, nj, 07728) where it was diagnosed that the pcv valve heater needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost of the repair. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v683000 (engine), but the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer confirmed that the dealer could repair the vehicle at the contact's expense. When the remedy and parts become available, the contact could be reimbursed. The failure mileage was approximately 77,366. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact's daughter owns a 2007 bmw 328xi. On two occasions, while driving, the vehicle stalled. On one occasion, the engine overheated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The contact was informed of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The recall was expected to begin on december 18, 2017. The failure mileage was unavailable.
On november 19, 2017, I was traveled from nyc to lowell, ma. The car experienced of excessive vibration and raddling noise from right front passenger side. I investigated the raddling and vibration issue found that front right engine mount bolts all three bolts snapped without warning. The bolts found to be an aluminum bolts. I believe this bolts should not be an aluminum, because there are a lot of force in this location. I believe an engine mounts should not be allowed with aluminum. I could of getting kill if not knowing to look for and the car could crush since one side of the engine bolts snapped. This is a serious safety concern.
Engine oil leak.( gasket, valve) the dealer states car is leaking engine oil from all type of gaskets and asking $2800 for fix(actually replacement). This car was well maintained and serviced.also, owner never touch beneath engine. Bmw should fix or recall this. The leak might create fire as per bmw dealer and certified service center.
Engine oil gasket, valve leak. Its engine part and customer wont touch at all. Bmw should recall this. Bmw dealer quotes $2.7k for the fix(actually its replacement of gasket and seal)
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 328xi. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while exiting a bridge and the service engine indicator illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 68,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 328xi . The contact stated that the engine failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine valve cover gasket failed causing the engine oil to leak on the catalytic converter burning the oil causing the smoke to blur the windshield. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.
For two years my seatbelt sensor pad in the passengers side has been broken. The cost is $1400. I took it to the dealer only for them to say they don't see a recall on my car. I looked it up here and the same result. I research recalls on the 3 series 328xi on the internet and I see a seat sensor pad recall on some cars. What I don't understand is if it's the same sensor pad and/or same malfunction. Why is it only a fraction of the models? Also it's unfair for you guys to make mistake with this information. By the time you have corrected the issue I will have died or paid for every defect out of my own pockets. Remember bmw is a business I am not. The new issues is something that I have never had happen in 20 years of driving. I hit an average size pothole and my suspension locked-up then later something snapped. It was the rear wheel drivers side. Its still in the shop but someone needs to look into the safety of all the vehicles and issue free repair or refund, asap. Also an issue with the fan but I a m running out of characters. To me it seems like most of the issue that you try to isolate by model are actual issues across all models and we need a solution. Better fix the issue now or later have someone's wheel come off on the highway. Or what if the air bag just never release? Its your fault and bmw. You people sit on this information for years. They should be forced to come to my house and fix this [xxx]!!!! Or write me a check!!!! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
A car with 118k miles that has had numerous oil leaks around the valve cover and oil filter housing. It has been leaking oil for the last 50k miles. I've already replaced the "plastic" valve cover and filter housing each. Now the plastic valve cover is cracked. I'm waiting for it to catch on fire. Every bmw blog has numerous examples this issue. I've owned 10 cars over the past 30 years and all of them added together haven't leaked oil as much as this poorly designed engineered vehicle. It is baffling to me that the plastic valve cover ($500 plus $700 labor) hasn't been recalled. Additionally, the side view mirrors move all by themselves. They are electrically possesed. I've disconnected the wires because it is crazy to have the mirrors move while driving (can't be put back without stopping/pulling over and manually putting the mirror back. Again, every blog on this model is filled with this issue. How is there not a recall on these issues. I would rather have an air bag that doesn't work than a moving oil dispenser with possessed side view mirrors.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 328xi. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated soon after. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 bmw 328xi. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number:13v044000 ( electrical system) however, the remedy was performed but shortly after the contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH ,the vehicle jerked forward and stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was able to restart and was driven to the dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 4/6/15*cn the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired at a cost of $1400.00. The consumer stated the vehicle lurched forward and then stalled. The vehicle would not re-start. Updated 06/04/15
Had the valve cover replaced and mechanic says it will need a engine the car only had 81000 miles bought it with 60000 miles on it only had it 2 years.
2007 bmw 328 xi with 67k miles on it, first the car wouldn't go in reverse then a few day later while driving on the autobahn the car stopped working. The engine stayed on but I was unable to get any power. Had the car towed over 150 miles back to my house only to find that I need a new transmission. I have called bmw and am waitng on a call back to see what they will cover. I have read a ton of compalints online about this issue, there was also a law suit filed back in 2008 against bmw for 2000-2006 models having bad transmission. If bmw doesnt resolve this issue in a timely manner, I will also take them to court!!
I am an owner of a 2007 bmw 328xi. Two months ago, I brought my car to a bmw dealership for check engine light issue. They told me that cylinder 6 was the problem. So they fixed cylinder 6 and replaced all spark plugs. On 24-apr-2014, my wife drove the car to work and came home. That evening she took the kids to an event at their school and parked the car. After the event, she tried backing the car and the car won't go into reverse. So, I dropped the car off to the dealer ship and after they completed their dagnostic test, they told me that I have transmission problem which will cost $6000 to fix.
The car has a serious oil leak at the head gasket. This has been a very well maintained car, with all services being completed in a timely manner, and just regular commuting in mild traffic and mild weather. The oil leak is occurring due to a manufacturing defect -- there is no serviceable portion due to which this leak could have happened. As the car keeps leaking oil, it is creating a potential fire hazard.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 328xi. The contact stated while having an oil change performed at a local mechanic, the mechanic notice the head bolts to the engine were fractured. The mechanic advised the contact that the vehicle was not safe to drive. The mechanic replaced the head bolts. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer stated that there was nothing they could do to assist. The failure mileage was 60,000. The VIN was not available.
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