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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The contact owns a 2007 BMW X3. The contact stated that on various occasions when starting the vehicle, there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. The contact also stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the failure recurred, and the vehicle was stalling. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced, and the contact was advised to take the vehicle to a local dealer. The vehicle was then taken to a local dealer; however, the contact was informed that the recall remedy would not be completed due to the failures and was advised to file a complaint with the NHTSA hotline. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 65-70 MPH, the coolant temperature and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact then noticed smoke coming out from underneath the hood of the vehicle and he smelled a burning plastic odor. The contact and his family exited the vehicle. The contact opened the hood and sprinkled water to prevent a fire. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Seattle, WA, USA
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The contact owns a 2007 BMW X3. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine And Engine Cooling). However, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the recall repair. The contact stated that the vehicle was overheating while driving and the AC was hot. The contact stated that he smelled a burning odor inside the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that he would need to pay a diagnostic and repair fee. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had experienced several failures that were unstated and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. Parts distribution disconnect. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW X3. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor of burning plastic inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the heater was inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle overheated. The contact noticed smoke coming from under the hood. There were no warning lights on the instrument panel. The contact pulled over safely. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The approximate failure mileage was 170,000. (RECALL RELATED INCIDENT)
The contact owns a 2007 BMW X3. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number; 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the heater blew out extremely hot or cold air when activated. Also, the check engine indicator was illuminated. The contact called BMW of bakersfield (5400 gasoline alley dr., bakersfield, ca 93313, (661) 396-4040) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owned a 2007 BMW X3. While the vehicle was parked with the engine running, the vehicle caught on fire. The contact stated that the fire started in the engine compartment and then spread to the entire vehicle. The fire department was contacted and was able to extinguish the fire. A fire report was filed. The vehicle was towed to geico insurance and it was later determined that the fire was caused by a defective PCV heater valve. There were no injuries. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling). A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 325I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified at 1-800-831-1117. The manufacturer confirmed that the parts for the failure were not available, and stated no guarantee that the parts would be available on a specific date. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms part not available.
Sheared engine bolts, motor mounts! never have seen this before...heard this has been happening to other X3 drivers. How can this well known vehicle manufacturer can let something like this happen. I have two kids, and lucky I caught the problem before something worst happened.
While inspecting for an oil leak under the vehicle, a bolt fell off of the side of the engine. Inspecting the bolt, it was sheared off. Inspecting the underside of the engine, it was found the bolt came from the passenger side engine mount where the mount bolts to the block. At the same time, it was found a second bolt had also sheared off with a portion of both bolts still in the engine block. The two other bolts of the engine mount were/are still in place. Evidence of corrosion was found around the bolt holes of the missing bolts and around the lower bolt that is still in place. Investigating on the internet revealed other owners reporting similar incidents, including those causing substantial damage when the vehicle was in motion when the failure occurred. See the following links: recallbmwmotormountbolts.blogspot.com/townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.EF15778/4161.
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- Buena Park, CA, USA