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I took my car to richmond BMW and they told me they discovered I had broken head gasket bolts ! I've been doing a lot of research and this is a very common manufactures problem ! these make and models should be recalled this is very dangerous !
Car only has 63,000 miles. The aluminum bolts for the valve cover and the head bolts sheared off while driving. Stopped at a red light and car starts to shake, check engine sign lights, oil sign lights, once I gave it gas. Oil is leaking from car. Car is towed and mechanic shows me damage. Broken aluminum bolts fell inside of engine. Bolt is wedged between timing chain and gear. The engine is destroyed. Known defect for 2006 models, but BMW North America will not cover damage. Have called BMW North America three times now. BMW switched bolt type in following years. Others reporting same problem. Safety hazard. What if I was on a busy highway when my car stopped? car will never be the same. BMW needs to admit to their mistake and cover the damages. A recall should be put in place for the bolts. Just ridiculous that a company known for quality will do this to their customers. I hope the dot takes it upon themselves to hold BMW accountable. Others with the same problem, please email me at [xxx]. looking for a potential resolution. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325I. The contact stated that oil was leaking from the engine. The contact diagnosed that multiple cylinder head gasket cover bolts were defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 118,197.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325I. The contact stated that oil was leaking from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the head gasket bolt was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325I. The contact stated that while traveling 55 mph, the temperature warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that the aluminum bolts holding the engine melted and were sucked into the engine. As a result, the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer mentioned that this was a known problem. The failure and current mileage was 144,300...updated 01/30/13 updated 2/5/2013
- Murrieta, CA, USA
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Independent repair shop noted aluminum head bolts broken which could cause extensive damage to engine. Broken bolts caused oil leak and heads of bolts could have gone into the timing belt destroying the engine. Independent repair shop directed us to the dealership stating they had noted this issues on almost all of this year and model. Repair cost was very expensive.
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- Richmond , VA, USA