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.
2008 BMW 328XI engine complaints
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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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 328xi. Ever since the vehicle was purchased, the front end vibrated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the engine mount bracket bolts were fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000. The consumer requested to be reimbursed for the cost of repairs. *js *bf *tr
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).
Driving my car for short distance makes engine hot and smell electrical wire burning. The same model and year with different VIN has recall of problem described. Attached photo describes same problem I have. Please provide a solution
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 328xi. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (hilton head bmw, 1230 fording island rd, bluffton, sc 29910, (843) 815-1501) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 328xi. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer (bobby rahal bmw of south hills, 2610 washington rd, canonsburg, pa 15317, 1-(724) 746-2600) was contacted and provided no option of a loaner vehicle in the event of a failure. The manufacturer was contacted and stated parts were unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
On 11/12, my 2008 bmw 328xi caught fire in a parking lot. Two private appraisers deemed this a manufacturer error based on a faulty electrical system.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 328xi. While driving at an unknown speed, an odor of burning plastic emitted through the air vents. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle overheated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts needed for the repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The vehicle was taken to princeton bmw (3630 quakerbridge rd, hamilton township, nj 08619, (609) 570-1520), but was not repaired because parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). - (recall related incident) ts
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 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 for the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer (cain bmw, 6461 whipple avenue nw, north canton, ohio 44720, 330‑494‑5588) 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.
Received 2 recall notices from bmw USA 11/17 and 11/17 for issues with the blower motor wiring and the engine pcv valve heater. Contacted my local dealership to have them fixed. Was advised that they did not have authorization from the national office to perform the repairs. When questioned about having the parts the service representative admitted that they could get the parts but would not be reimbursed for the repair because the national office had not authorized their use. Repeatedly check with them over the next several months. Received the same answer again and again. Contacted bmw USA directly through their customer service and spoke with their representative who stated that they did not have the parts to repair the known safety issues and were hoping to have them fixed later this year. When I informed them that the local dealership said they could get the parts they finally admitted that yes they had them but not enough to cover all the recalled vehicles so they were not authorizing repairs yet.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 328xi. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system), 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling), and 16v071000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Rallye bmw in westbury, new york was made aware of the recalls and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect for the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags). Vin tool confirms parts not available for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling).
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 328xi. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 328xi. The contact noticed a burning odor outside the vehicle that was seeping into the interior of the vehicle. In addition, there were more than two separate, undisclosed failures that the dealer was unable to diagnose. The dealer (open road bmw of edison, 731 u.s. 1, edison, nj 08817, (732) 985-4575) did not know when the part would become available to service the vehicle for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact was uncertain if a loaner vehicle would be provided. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. * (recall related incident) ts
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 bmw 328xi. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to paul miller bmw (1515 nj-23, wayne, nj 07470, (973) 696-6060), but the parts were not available for the repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available for both recalls.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 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 repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact called bmw of minnetonka at (952) 236-1263 (15802 wayzata blvd, wayzata, mn 55391) and was informed that 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. *tt
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 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 repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (bmw of middleburg heights, 6976 pearl rd, middleburg heights, oh 44130) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 328xi. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Princeton bmw of princeton, new jersey was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that smoke entered the vents of the dashboard. The failure mileage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 328xi. While driving various speeds, an abnormal odor was present coming from the front vents. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). 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 local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The failure mileage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Driving 65mph in highway when engine turned off. Safely pulled over. Restarted. Drove another 5 miles, engine turns off again. Restarted. Instrument panel had reset except clock and odometer. Following day car started and ran. While making a left turn in local road, the engine turned off, steering locked, almost hitting another vehicle which was turning right.
My wife was driving home from work on the highway at night and her entire car just shut off without warning nearly causing her to be killed by a tractor trailer we had car towed to bmw dealership and they say valvetronic sensor/seal issue...but this was scary and nearly killed my wife so I felt compelled to report this issue
Sudden unexpected loss of power at highway speed due to defective eccentric shaft sensor
Experienced same problem noted in the federal safety agency campaign # 14v176000. Vanos bolt sheared off, connected to the intake camshaft, then timing chain broke and came off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 328xi. While waiting at a traffic light, the vehicle vibrated and idled roughly. The contact mentioned that when making sharp left turns, a thumping noise was heard from the passenger side of the vehicle. The failure recurred multiple times. The dealer stated that all four motor mount bolts were fractured out of the block and that the engine shifted significantly, which was potentially caused by a pothole. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000.
Heard a loud bang from engine compartment, passenger side. Subsequent left turns resulted in a thud with each revolution of the tire from the same area. Suspected cv joint. Took it into shop, and mechanic found that two right side engine mount bolts had corroded and sheared. Bolts are aluminum and engine block is magnesium which resulted in dissimilar metal corrosion. Engine fell and came to rest on frame.
Noticed a loud rapid noise from right front tire area when taking a left car was fine infact days before was in the dealer for a recall but driving on the highway that day, we did hit a hard spot from grooved pavement to smooth, other than that no incident or accident to cause the sudden noise. Tool car to dealer and was told front engine mount and bolts were shredded. Charged almost $700 to replace and realign tires. Was told no warranty covers it and no explanation of how it could have happened. Im seeing alot of similar complaints, hoping someone takes notice and offers assistance with a recall .
While driving a loud bang was heard. The car made noise after that driving it. The car was then taken to the dealership, and upon examination it was discovered the mounting bolts ( aluminum ) for right engine support arm broke. They were replaced by the dealership as they said it was a flaw in the engine bolts. The car had 40,984 miles.
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