2008 BMW 328XI electrical problems

Filed Jul 19, 2024 · Electrical, Lights · FL

Wiring inside headlamp is not up to Standards. For the cost the replace the headlight the wiring should not be falling apart causing shorts. One night I was driving and got a warning on my dash for my headlights and noticed it was a bit harder to see. Pulled over and noticed the headlight was out. Went to replace the bulb and noticed the wires have zero protection on them and are all touching.. this is not safe as wire shorts can cause a fire and not to mention the visibility issues. The driver side is not the bright at all and flickers while I’m driving. Both sides are having this issue and that’s unacceptable saying the headlights are over 800 dollars EACH and that’s used.. I do not feel safe driving this vehicle knowing that the wire short can cause a fire while I’m driving.

Filed Jan 27, 2023 · Electrical, Lights · NJ

BMW Bi Xenon Headlights wires harness. Insulation on wires peels off and start touching each other. Malfunction high beam, low beam, turning light.

Filed Oct 3, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · VA

The positive battery fuse cable under the glovebox is placed into a plastic space causing melting. This leads to the vehicle going dead and not even emergency lights will work. This recall has been placed on very few BMWs however it is affecting way more then they are saying. You can see in UK where a man was killed for the vehicle going dead in the middle of the road and emergency lights cannot be used to warn other drivers. How has their not been taken car of already. I am extremely disappointed in our system, and in BMW. My mind is completely blown that this is not cared about.

Filed Jul 4, 2020 · Airbags, Electrical · 250,000 miles · NY · fire

Car caught on fire for unknown reasons. When the car was turned on smoke came out from the air conditioning vents and all doors locked from inside. There were 2 occupants inside that needed assistance to get out while the car was catching fire. The vehicle was parked.

Filed Jan 24, 2020 · Electrical · NY · fire

Vehicle was parked overnight and a fire started under the dashboard

Filed Dec 28, 2019 · Body, Electrical · 140,000 miles · WA · fire

While car was parked in a strip mall parking lot and shut off, car ignited in flames and is now a total loss

Filed Mar 27, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 159,684 miles · MI

My vehicle while driving will shut off but with power at least two times. Once I restart the car and continue to drive the car then shuts off completely and loses all power. The vehicle then will not have any head lights, turn signals or hazard lights won't work either. To try and remedy the problem, the power adapter had been replaced only for the vehicle to have the same issues.

Filed Nov 30, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 328xi. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v676000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair as the recall notice was received over a year ago. The dealer (hendrick bmw, 6950 e independence blvd, charlotte, nc 28227, (704)-321-4851) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not contacted to confirm if the parts were available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unknown.

Filed Nov 19, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · NY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 328xi. The contact received recall notifications for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact detected a burning odor outside and inside the vehicle while waiting to receive the recall repairs. Orange county bmw (101 maher ln, harriman, ny 10926, 1-(845) 782-4269) stated that there were no available dates to schedule the recall repairs until mid february of 2019. The dealer did not mention if the parts were available. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Oct 30, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 80,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 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 contact stated that while driving various speeds, a strong electrical burning odor entered into the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that when the brakes were applied a fume-like odor intensified. Towne bmw (8215 main street, williamsville, new york, (716) 505-2100) was made aware of the recalls via a voicemail message but the contact stated that there was no response from the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. Parts distribution disconnects for the federal safety agency campaign number 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) and VIN tool confirms parts not available for the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system).