This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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Blower motor recall and PCV valve recall. Hello, I got a recall notification in the E-mail for the PCV valve and the blower motor. I had already taken my car into BMW previously to have my vehicle worked on by BMW and carmax for problems on these parts and relating parts because they were not working properly. I was wondering if you could please take a deeper dive into my issue. BMW has said they will only reimburse about $250 when I paid much more than that before for the parts directly affected and indirectly affected by faulty parts. I look forward to hearing back from you and appreciate all the help.
After 3 separate recalls, all BMW defects. Now changed battery, and windows and directionals wont work. Now defective footwell part costing 800plus. BMW will replace, but only if I take time off work and huge expense to drive 4 hrs each way to nearest dealership, because they refuse to tow, even tho their part went bad. They are forcing me to drive (cant afford to tow) a car with 2 safety recalls and a bad computer system to another state with no viable options.
Blower motor wiring.my fan has stopped working. I had it fixed once before out of my own pocket. It has been almost a year and the remedy is still not available.
7 recall items on my vehicle :-( caling BMW constantly to get an update on the parts needed so I can take my car in and it's not happening... it's been over a year and a half nd nothing. Blower motor wiring: This recall involves the wiring for the system, known as the blower-motor, that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system. Over time, the connection between the wiring and this system could deteriorate and, in rare cases, could lead to overheating. 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.F 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. Recall 17V676000- electrical system wiring -may cause fire even when vehicle is off. Recall 16V071000- airbag frontal drivar side inflator module-in crash the inflator could rupture with metal fragments. Recall 11V476000: Power train driveline driveshaft- if bolts loosen could lease to loss of power to front wheel and vehicle breakdown/crash. Recall 17V683000 -component engine and cooling, emission control crank case, electricl short will cause parts within PCV valve to melt increasing risk of fire. Recall 12E029000 -engine and cooling system fan-fa motor can become inoperative or circutitboard to overheat cauing engine in engine compartment to catch fire. Recall 13V044000 - electrical system -loss of electrical system power fail -vehicle can stall unexpectedly increasing risk of crash. Recall 14V176000 - engine and engine cooling engine- if the bolts lossen or break, the engine may have reduced power or stall increasing risk of crash
Have a recall on blower motor wiring and valve heater. Took my vehicle to dealer couple of time, they checked and notified that some wires are burning and needs to be replaced but unable to do so due to part not available. It's been couple of months now and I haven't heard from the dealer.
I bought a used 2011 BMW 328I from a used dealership. I drove it home the first day started to overheat. I checked the carfax on the car & it has 2 recalls. Is it illegal for a dealer to sell me a car knowing it has a 2 safety recalls?
I received a letter in November 2017 about the recall, parts are still not in to complete recall. I live in phoenix, AZ where summers are hot.....I need this fix prior to the summer months in order to run my ac. Thank you for your help. Recall campaign no. 17V-676 recall campaign no. 17V-683
While looking up the recall for the takata recall, I noticed there was an open recall on my car for the vanos housing bolts, I had not received a notice in the mail even though I had updated my account with BMW at first notice of the tanaka recall. I had my car serviced for the vano housing repair which they removed the valve cover to inspect the bolts and found a broken bolt on the vanos housing and replaced the exhaust, removed and inspected the oil pan to remove the fragments. I paid for an oil change that day. Less than 7300 miles and 2 quarts of oil later I was experiencing an oil leak that was caused by an improperly seated valve cover not seating to the cylinder head. They offered to repair a broken cylinder head bolt for $500 I declined as my mechanic said it didn't make sense and they should repair a bolt if they are already in there. I'd also like to note that the recall listed the repair was to take 4 hours but they had my car 3 days. No loaner was given until the end of the 2nd day. They are now refusing to reimburse me for the valve cover $1000 repair. I noticed online that several dealers replaced the valve cover as a part of this service to avoid this problem, though bert smith BMW St. Petersburg, fl did not. I also have 2 other open recalls on my car that have been listed as a remedy not available since December 2017.
"takata recall" while stopped at a red light, we were struck from behind by a vehicle who then ran from the scene.the impact was severe enough that my passenger, julie coppersmith lost consciousness for a few seconds from either hitting the dash or just from the violent movement forward. She was wearing her seat belt but the shoulder restraint failed and the airbag did not deploy. The malfunction was acknowledged on the cars information system.
2 recalls: I have two recalls on my car and BMW does not have a solution or a potential solution or date. They will not suggest a fix or replace anything. The report claims high risk of car setting on fire. This seems like a pretty significant issue.
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.
There is a report by auto check report showing that there is a frame or structural damage record. I have been trying to sell the car and due the information that appeared on the report the price offering is below the real price. I have been experiencing problem to sell it because the same problem appeared and even car max express express the same situation. In 08/28/2014 an auto auction in Texas, auction announced as frame damage. In a few days I will be sending a copy of the report. Thanks in advance. Updated 10/16/2017
I had just left my house for work and was a few minutes down the street at a light when I saw white smoke coming from the dash/hood area. I pulled over and turned off the car and got out within seconds the car was up in flames. I could hear the car turning itself on even though it was off and I had the keys. The fire department came. My car literally burnt to the ground. They said it seemed like an electrical problem. If I wasn't at a stop, or if I was on the freeway the car filled so quickly with white smoke that I wouldn't have been able to see and could have crashed or been trapped. BMW did nothing and took no responsibility. They tried to offer me a discount towards a new BMW if I signed an nda. I know see all the news reports and wanted to make sure this was reported. This happened in 11/2016. I have video and photos
Fumes coming into cabin, BMW service center states that it is the initial burning off of the fuel when car is started, yet it can be detected an hour after the car has been running, especially if the air conditioning is
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