2009 BMW 3 Series
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Air bags is the leading concern among 388 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 7th highest complaint count among 21 3 Series model years with reports.
Of the 2009 reports, 15 involved a crash and 19 involved a fire. 17 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Engine and engine cooling, exhaust system, emission control, crankcase (pcv)Mar 2, 2022
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i); 2008-2013 1 Series Convertible (128i); 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi); 2006-2012 3 Series Wagon (328i, 328i xDrive); 2007-2013 3 Series Convertible (328i); 2006-2010 5 Series Sedan (525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi); 2006-2007 5 Series Wagon (530xi); 2007-2010 X5 SAV (X5 3.0si, X5 xDrive30i); 2006-2008 Z4 Coupe (Z4 3.0si); and 2006-2011 Z4 Roadster (Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si, Z4 sDrive30i) vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
An electrical short can cause the PCV valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while driving or, soon after driving when parked.
This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Dealers will install an electrical wiring harness with fuse protection for the PCV Valve heater in potentially affected vehicles, free of charge. This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Vehicles previously repaired under the prior recalls will need to come back for the new recall remedy. The remedy is currently being developed. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 1, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 22, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Campaign 22V119000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, cooling system, fanAug 10, 2012
This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by Valeo. Valeo is recalling certain engine cooling fans, part numbers 696121, 696273, and 696275, used as service replacement parts for model year 2008-2011 BMW 1-Series, 2006-2011 BMW 3-Series, 2000-2009 BMW 5-Series, 2004-2005 BMW 6-Series, and 2006-2007 BMW 7-Series vehicles. A metal-oxide semiconductor may overheat due to insufficient screwing of the semiconductor on the aluminum heat sink. This primary failure could cause adjacent components on the fan assembly motor circuit board to overheat and short.
This condition could cause the fan motor to become inoperative, or cause the motor circuit board in the assembly to overheat, potentially leading to a fire in the engine compartment.
Valeo will notify owners and replace the fans free of charge. The safety recall began on August 22, 2012. This recall is being conducted by Valeo, not by BMW. For further information, owners may contact Valeo at 1-888-718-2536.
Campaign 12E029000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: engine
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Engine and engine cooling, May 25, 2022
The contact owns a 2009 BMW 328i. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, she saw smoke coming out from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The check engine warning light, the brake warning light, and several unknown warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that upon turning on the air conditioner, smoke would come inside the vehicle through the vents. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where an unknown repair was completed; however, the failure persisted. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). 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 not made aware of the failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was unknown.
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 21, 2022
The contact owns a 2009 BMW 328i. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. There was an unknown warning light 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 not 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 216,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Engine, Engine and engine cooling, Apr 19, 2022
The contact owns a 2009 BMW 328i. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle went into limp mode and the engine overheated. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to her residence. The contact then towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing a wiring harness replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the water pump and the radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact had the vehicle repaired for a second time however, the vehicle continued to experience the failure. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was unknown.
Engine, Mar 8, 2022
Recall for PCV valve (NHTSA 17V683) has been outstanding since Oct 2017. I received a letter July 2021 from BMW saying I needed to urgently have this repaired and could lead to a fire. It said parts and remedy are available. Went to BMW dealer 3/8/22 and the dealership is telling me that the system tells them there is no fix available for this recall. (Service agent: Yordano Rios Reyes, and Service center Manager: Mike) I told them I was experiencing an active issue with my car related to the PCV valve (excessive vacuum leading to erratic RPM, loud whistling, and stalls). They said their is nothing they can do, so they are telling me I should drive around with an active safety issue.
Electrical system, Engine, Jun 9, 2021, fire
The contact owned a 2009 BMW 335i. The contact stated that he parked his vehicle in the driveway of his residence and the next morning his wife informed him that the vehicle was engulfed in flames. There was no damage to the residence from the flames. The fire department was contacted and arrived to extinguish the flames. A fire report was made. There was no injury sustained. The police arrived and started an investigating however, a police report was not filed. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the Vin was not under recall. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by the fire department. The insurance provider was contacted and informed the contact that fire coverage was not included in his policy. The contact mentioned NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V676000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) as a possible solution to the failure however, the Vin was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.
Engine, Feb 19, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW 3281. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND STALLED. THE CONTACT SATED THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THAT PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND FOUND THAT OIL HAD SPILLED ONTO THE ECCENTRIC SHAFT SENSOR AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO FAIL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED A TSB-10076476-5448 ECCENTRIC SHAFT SENSOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000.
Air bags, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 25, 2020
I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN MY CAR STARTED TO LOSE ACCELERATION. I COULD NOT ACCELERATE UP AN INCLINE. THEN I HEARD A RATTLING. THE NEXT EXIT WAS A REST STOP AND AS I WAS EXITING MY VEHICLE FAILED AND SHUT DOWN. I HAD NO POWER AT ALL. I COASTED TO A PARKING STALL AND TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AFTER PARKING IT SAFELY. WHEN I OPENED THE HOOD THE VEHICLE WAS NOT HOT OR SMOKING SO I TRIED TO START IT. THE CAR STARTED BUT WITH A VERY LOUD KNOCKING AND RATTLING SO I SHUT IT OFF AGAIN AND PHONED THE DEALERSHIP. I TOWED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP OVER 30 DAYS AGO AND HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED BY THEM NOT 1X. I HAVE CALLED WEEKLY TO NO AVAIL.
Electrical system, Air bags, Engine, May 28, 2020
VEHICLE NEEDS AN AIRBAG REPLACEMENT, AND TWO ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FIXED. ONE OF THOSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS MAY LEAD TO THE CAR OVERHEATING WHICH IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND A FIRE HAZARD. *DT I HAVE CALLED THE BMW ROSEVILLE, CA DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES AND THEY DO NOT ANSWER. I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE I COMMUTE FOR WORK AND I ALSO DRIVE AROUND MY PREGNANT WIFE AND MY 5 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER.*JB
Fuel system, Gasoline, Engine, Jan 17, 2020
2009 BMW 335I. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE INDEX 9 FUEL INJECTORS. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE INDEX 9 FUEL INJECTORS WERE DISCONTINUED. ALL 6 FUEL INJECTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED WITH AN INDEX 12. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED THE REPAIR COSTS. *JS *JS
Engine, Oct 22, 2019
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 2 IGNITION COILS IN LESS THAN A YEAR. #1. WAS TOLD BY WARRENTY CO THAT THERE IS ALSO A TSB (TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN) FROM BMW RECOGNIZING A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAND OF COILS (BOSCH) THAT WERE INSTALLED FROM THE FACTORY, & THEY WANT SHOPS TO REPLACE THEM WITH AN UPGRADED BRAND (DELPHI). THERE IS OBVIOUSLY A PROBLEM WITH THESE IGNITION COILS. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE TO PAY FOR CHANGING THEM OUT?
Engine, Jul 22, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. WHILE DRIVING 55 TO 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC CAME OUT TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO START THE ENGINE. THE MECHANIC LOCATED A LEAK AT THE TOP OF THE RADIATOR HOSE. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE RADIATOR HOSE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED ON JULY 20, 2019 WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO LONG BEACH BMW (1660 EAST SPRING STREET, SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755, (562-427-5494) TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMED. THE RESULTS OF THE TEST WERE UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,000.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Engine, Oct 27, 2018
MY SITUATION IS POWER SUPPLY RELATED, MY HEADLIGHTS AND PART OF MY CLUSTER DISPLAY CASH BOARD BEGAN FLICKERING, MAKING AN ELECTRICAL NOISE AND WITH THE SWITCH ON OFF POSSITION THE LIGHTS DID NOT WANT TO TUIRNO OFF. I NOTICE THIS ON AROUND JUNE OF 2018, I WAS DRIVING ON MY WAY HOME FROM EATING PIZZA, SMELL SOMETHING LIKE BURN PLASTIC, I ASKED MY WIFE DO YOU SMELL SOMETHING LIKE BURN RUBBER?, SHE SAID YES BUT WERE IS IT COMING FROM?, I PAID NOT MUCH MIND TO THIS LATER WHEN I GOT HOME I SMELLED IT AGAIN, LFELT THE CAR SOME WHAT HOT BUT THE SAMEL WAS NOT STRONG SO I PAID NO MIN, AFTER A FEW WEEKS I HAD TO CHANGE A WATER HOSE THEN ANOTHER WATER HOSE, THE WHEN I TUERN THE CAR OFF THE LIGHTS ON THE CAR AND THE TRIANGLE HAZARD LIGHT DID NOT WANT TO TURN OFF EVEN WITH THE LIGHT SWITCH ON THE OF POSSITION. MY 2009 328I BMW WAS LEFT AT THE AUTORIZED BMW SERVICE CENTER IN GUAYNABO, P.R. ON THE 18TH OF AUGOST 2018 AND IS STILL AT THIS SERVICE STATION BUT ALWAYS COME WITH AN EXCUSE TO WHAT THE PROBLEM IS, I KNOW ITS RECALL RELATED BECAUSE ITS AN ELECTRICAL SITUATION BUT THE ADVISOR AT THE SERVICICE CENTER ALWAYS SAYS ITS NOT RECALL RELATED, AT FIRST THEY SAID THEY FIXED THE LIGHT PROBNLEM BUT THE NOISE CONTINIUED AND THAT THE NOISE CAME FROM THE RADIOS AMPLIFIER, THEN THEY SAID IT CAME FROM TYHE CARS FUSE BOX, NOE THEY SAY ITS THE CARS CAS BUT THA THIS IS NOT RECALL RELATED, I TOLD THEM THAT IF THIS CAS IS THE CODIFIED KEY ENTRY THAT THIS SHOULD BE RECAL;L RELATED BECAUSE ITS A POWER SUPPLY COMPONENT AND THATS AN ELECTRICAL PART SO ITS RECALL RELATED, THEY SAID ITS NOT RELATED BUT THAT THEY HAVE SENT FOR THE PART AND WOULD BE ARRIVING ON THE 2ED OF NOVEMBER OF 2018 AND THEY WILL INFORM ME WHEN THE PART ARRIVES AND THAT THEY ARE GOING TO PAY FOR THE PART AND THE SERVICE.
Electrical system, Engine, Oct 26, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V676000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 17V683000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WITHIN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. THE DEALER (A&L BMW, 3780 WILLIAM PENN HWY, MONROEVILLE, PA 15146) CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *TT*JB
Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 24, 2018
MY CAR HAS BEEN HAVING SERIOUS ISSUES. OVER HEATING, SMOKING UNCONTROLLABLY,UNABLE TO USE AIR/ HEAT CONDITIONING DUE TO TOXIC SMOKE COMING THROUGH VENT. LIGHTS SIGNAL, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, AND BRAKE LIGHT WILL NOT TURN OFF. I FEAR FOR MY LIFE AND HAVE BEEN CAR PULLING DUE TO MY CAR ISSUES. I FEEL AS THOUGH, MY CAR IS AT RISK OF CATCHING ON FIRE. THE CAR HAS EVEN SHUT OFF 5 TIMES DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE SMOKE. IN WAS TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT I WOULD ONLY NEED TO PRESSURE WASH THE ENGINE AND IT SHOULD BE FINE. I HAVE HAD TO PULL OVER BY THE HIGHWAY. I HAVE WASTED SEVERAL DOLLARS DUE TO THIS MATTER WITH MY CAR. ITS PAINS ME DEEPLY THAT I'M HAVING THESE ISSUES WITH MY CAR. I HAVE WORKED VERY HARD TO GET IT. I'M AT A LOSS FOR WORDS WITH THIS MATTER.
Electrical system, Engine, Sep 25, 2018
RECALL # 17V676, 17V683 IT HAS BEEN NEARLY A YEAR AND I'M STILL UNABLE TO MAKE REPAIR APPOINTMENT WITH BMW DEALER FOR REASON OF PARTS UNAVAILABLE. MY AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM COULDN'T KEEP CAR COOL ENOUGH AS HEAT FROM THE ENGINE IS HIGH.
Electrical system, Engine, Sep 24, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW 328. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA 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 CONTACT DID NOT NOTIFY A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Engine, Sep 20, 2018
IN NOVEMBER 2017 I RECEIVED TWO (2) RECALL NOTICES FOR MY 2009 BMW 328I. I WAS ADVISED THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR WIRING (RECALL CAMPAIGN # 17V-676) AND PCV VALVE HEATER (RECALL CAMPAIGN # 17V-676) WERE DEFECTIVE. I WAS FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT NO REMEDY FOR EITHER DEFECT WAS AVAILABLE AT THAT TIME. IT IS NOW SEPTEMBER 2018. I HAVE CONTACTED BMW AND BEEN ADVISED THAT AT THIS TIME A REMEDY REMAINS UNAVAILABLE. I AM CONSIDERING SELLING OR TRADING IN MY VEHICLE BUT BECAUSE THIS RECALL HAS NOT YET BEEN COMPLETED MY RESALE PRICE MAY BE LOWERED. IF TWO (2) RECALL REPAIRS HAVE NOT BEEN PERFORMED 10 MONTHS AFTER A RECALL NOTICE HAS BEEN ISSUED, WHY BOTHER ISSUING THE RECALL NOTICE IN NOVEMBER 2017 IF IT IS FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE THAN BUREAUCRATIC PAPER SHUFFLING FOR BMW TO CLAIM TO THE NHTSA THAT BMW IS GOING TO FIX A DEFECT WHILE ACTUALLY DOING NOTHING TO REMEDY THE DEFECT?
Electrical system, Engine, Sep 20, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V683000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING), 17V676000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), AND 13V044000(ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AUTOGERMANA BMW (LOCATED AT 298 AVENDIA CARLOS E. CHARDON, SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO) 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. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Electrical system, Engine, Sep 7, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V676000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 17V683000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). A DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER 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.
Electrical system, Engine, Sep 6, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICES FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 13V044000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), 17V676000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), AND 17V683000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT VARIOUS UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND THE LIGHTING FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES FLICKERED. AN UNKNOWN BMW DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER PROVIDED A LOANER VEHICLE FROM A RENTAL FACILITY FOR OVER TWO WEEKS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *TT CONSUMER STATED THE FUSE BOX HAS PROBLEMS NOW AND NOT AVAILABLE UPDATED 11/26/18*JB
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 8, 2018
TAKATA RECALL. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IVE HAD TO FILE A COMPLAINT. MY CAR KEEPS DYING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WHILE I'M DRIVING JUST RANDOMLY. IT GIVES NO WARNING OR ANYTHING I CAN'T DRIVE MY CAR IN THE HEAT OR AT NIGHT. I'VE BEEN TO THE BMW DEALERSHIP HERE AND IT'S BEEN 6MONTHS AND THEY STILL DON'T HAVE THE RECALL PARTS. IT'S A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE PLEASE CONTACT ME SOON
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 8, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V676000 (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. BMW OF RIVERSIDE (3060 ADAMS STREET, RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA 92504, (951) 373-5000) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Electrical system, Engine, Jul 10, 2018
VEHICLE HAS TWO OPEN RECALLS. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT PROVIDED ANY RELIEF OR REMEDY FOR OVER NINE (9) MONTHS SINCE NHTSA FIRST PUBLISHED RECALLS.
Steering, Power train, Engine, Jun 18, 2018
I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY BETWEEN 70-80 MPH. THE ENGINE STALLED AND I WAS UNABLE TO PRESS THE GAS. I MANAGED TO GET THE CAR OFF ON AN EXIT DUE TO MOMENTUM. AFTER SITTING IN A PARKING LOT FOR 30 MINUTES, THE CAR CRANKED BACK UP WITHOUT ANY ISSUE. THE STALLING ISSUE HAS OCCURRED TWICE.
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Jun 14, 2018, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, SMOKE WOULD EMIT THROUGH THE VEHICLE VENTS AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAITED A FEW MINUTES UNTIL IT COOLED DOWN BEFORE DRIVING AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIR. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V676000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 17V683000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,000. * (RECALL RELATED INCIDENT) TS