Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw x3. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 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 as the recall notice was received in september of 2017. The contact called the manufacturer several times, but they did not know when the parts would be available. The contact was concerned because the recall notice stated that the failure could lead to a possible fire and the vehicle was to be parked away from the home. The dealer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. *tt updated 8/15/18
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Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw x3. While driving various speeds, the vehicle began to overheat. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact called bmw of concord at (925) 682-3577 (located at 1967 market st, concord, ca 94520) and was informed that they only would repair what was listed in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 59,246.
Waterpump shutdown. Car shut down on highway.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw x3. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of the time for the recall repair. Dreyer & reinbold bmw (9375 whitley drive, indianapolis, in 46240, 317‑573‑4421) was contacted and 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-contact owns a 2011 bmw x3 . Vehicle was bought used last year. Contact went online and saw two recalls on vehicle. Contact called bmw and bmw dealership stated they are not responsible for a previous recall. Contact had a vaccum oil leak in car due to pcv valve leak. Bmw dealership stated pcv valve was already replaced on vehicle. Recall states remedy not yet available. Contact given number to bmw . 2 recalls associated with this VIN may 19,2016 manufacturer recall number na the federal safety agency recall number 16v333 recall status recall incomplete summary isofix bracket: vehicles have been equipped with lower anchor bars for use in attaching child restraint systems which, if specifically used with european-isofix-type rigid-style connector child restraint systems, could become damaged during vehicle operation. Safety risk if the lower anchor bar(s) become damaged during vehicle operation, this would increase the risk of injury to a child in a child restraint system attached to the lower anchor bars in a crash. Remedy the remedy is available. A reinforcing bracket will be welded to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body. Oct 30,2017 manufacturer recall number na the federal safety agency recall number 17v683 recall status recall incomplete, remedy not yet available summary positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve heater : this recall involves an engine component known as the positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve heater. The pcv valve heater may not have been produced to specifications. Over time, it could deteriorate and, in rare cases, could lead to overheating. Safety risk if overheating occurs, then in rare cases, this could lead to melting of the pcv valve. In extremely rare cases, this could lead to a fire.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw x3. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after several attempts and the following warning message appeared: "drive train malfunction not running at full capacity, reduce and drive moderately". The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the battery needed replacement and the vanos malfunctioned. The independent mechanic replaced the battery and advised the contact to call a local bmw dealer to have the vehicle serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v176000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer was not contacted because the vehicle was unable to start and due to bad weather. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw x3. While driving at unknown speeds, the accelerator pedal was applied and the vehicle stalled without warning. Additionally, when the temperature gauge increased, there was an abnormal squealing noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.
I took my car in for an oil change and was called back by the auto place and was told that, while they were test driving the vehicle it had a major engine faliure, resulting in them having to tow the car and was told that the timing chain had broken and there was massive damage internally to the engine, valves had been bent due to failure. I have spoken to bmw but have not gotten any relief. It is important to mention that this car only has 65,000 miles on it. This faliure is insane and bmw is not willing to honor anything.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmx x3. While parked, the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, a message in the instrument panel indicated that the maximum drive train output was not available. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed, but the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.
2011 bmw x3. Consumer writes in regards to assembly bolts recall notice issues. *smd the consumer was informed, the parts were not available. Recall# 14v176000.
A quick acceleration from zero, at about 25 MPH there was a loud noise from the engine. It sounded like a spring being unwound. No lights came on, however I called service center at dealership where I purchased it. I was told if no warning lights on, then everything must be ok. A few minutes later the engine light came on and a warning was displayed on the screen: "drive moderately. Maximum drivetrain output not available. Have your system checked at your service center." I called back to service center and was told it was safe to drive home as it was in limp mode. Called bmw assist and they came and got vehicle. Once at service center they stated the clamp holding the air intake for the turbo had come off. They put clamp back on.
We leased the above bmw x3drive 35i (shipped on 3.30.2011) from husker auto group, bmw of lincoln, ne on march 30, 2011 for a 3-year period. In mid april I noticed a very loud noise coming from the engine after I turned the car off. The car had 567 miles on the odometer and was taken back to bmw of lincoln for repairs on april 26, 2011. We were told the main crankcase seal was causing high pressures and was the problem. Apparently replacing the valve covers would result in it being fixed. Within a week, I noted the exact same noise. The car now had 1391 miles on the odometer was again returned to bmw of lincoln on may 12, 2011. This time I was told the master seal was broken. Bmw of lincoln removed the transmission and replaced the rear main crankcase seal. On september 4, 2011, we were driving at 25 miles/hour when the dash lit up with a drive transmission alert. Immediately thereafter, we heard an extremely loud sound coming from under the car. It sounded like the car had broken in half and the entire engine had fallen out. The dash then displayed a chassis alert followed by a transmission alert. The car rolled backwards despite being put in park. Baron bmw's service department reports there has been a total disruption of all the driveshaft and the transmission, flanges and ebow valve (?) as well as other significant problems. Some replacement parts have to be ordered from germany. We were told that we were extremely lucky to have been traveling at such a low speed and that if it had occurred at 70mph it could have had fatal consequences.
2011 bmw x3. Consumer states multiple drive train failures *tgw the consumer stated while driving, the vehicle lost power while passing another vehicle on a rural two lane highway. The vehicles computer system flashed a warning signal with a half engine icon stating: drive moderately. Maximum drive train output not available. Have the system checked by your service center. The dealer had isolated the problem and stated a vacuum tube supplying air to the engine was crimped. However, the next weekend, the consumer experienced a similar though less extreme loss of power and the same drive train warning appeared again. The vehicle was taken to the dealer again, where they stated a possible cause was a faulty gasket, but was not sure if it would resolve the problem.
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