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
388 reports, newest first.
Other or unspecified, Dec 4, 2017
AFTER 3 MONTHS OF BEING OVERCHARGED $5000 FOR AN $800 REPAIR I CONFRONTED BMW ALEXANDRIA WITH THE DOCUMENTATION OF BEING OVER CHARGED FOR A $815 REPAIR THAT FIXED A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM THEY CHARGED MY MORE THAN $5000 IN REPAIRS WHICH DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. WHEN I CONTACTED BMW HEADQUARTERS, EVENTUALLY AN $800 CREDIT WAS EXTENDED, BUT IT IN NO WAY COMPARED TO THE ERRONEOUS OVERCHARGE FOR UNNEEDED REPAIRS BY YOUR DEALERSHIP. BMW ALEXANDRIA COULD NOT PROPERLY DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM WITH MY CAR FROM JULY-NOVEMBER AND ALLOWED MY CAR TO SIT FOR WEEKS, UNTIL I REACHED OUT TO BMW HEADQUARTERS FOR ASSISTANCE THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THEY FOUND THE PROBLEM THAT ONLY COST $815 TO REPAIR. THIS FEELS LIKE A DEALERSHIP WITH THE SUPPOSEDLY BEST TECHNOLOGY AND TECHNICIANS TO PROPERLY DIAGNOSE A VEHICLE MADE GUESSES ON THE REPAIRS NEEDED TO OVERCHARGE ME. THERE IS NO WAY THAT ALL OF A SUDDEN A REPAIR NEED CAN BE IDENTIFIED WHEN I CONTACT EXTERNAL PEOPLE FOR ASSISTANCE ON THE MATTER WHEN THE MATTER COULDN'T BE SOLVED WITHIN THE MANY MONTHS AND OVERCHARGES PRIOR TO ME SEEKING SUPPORT OUTSIDE OF BMW. BMW EXPLAINED THAT THE REASON I WAS ONLY EXTENDED A CREDIT INSTEAD OF A REFUND WAS BECAUSE OF THE PARTS USED FOR REPAIRS COST MONEY. HOWEVER, IT IS MY PERSPECTIVE THAT THIS WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN THE CASE OF PARTS BEING PLACED ON THE VEHICLE IF TECHNICIANS PROPERLY DIAGNOSED THE CAR IN THE FIRST PLACE. THIS ACTUALLY ADDS ON TO THE FEELING THAT THE DEALERSHIP SCAMMED ME BECAUSE THESE WERE ALL ITEMS THAT I DID NOT NEED AND WERE NEVER GOING TO REPAIR THE CONTINUOUS ISSUE THAT IN THE END TOOK $815 TO FIX. I TRULY FEEL A REFUND OF THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WHAT I PAID OUT AND WHAT THE ACTUAL REPAIR ENDED UP COSTING IS APPROPRIATE. [XXX] ('PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).')*JB
Air bags, Nov 28, 2017
NEED REPLACE
Air bags, Seats, Nov 26, 2017
FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANCY SEAT SENSOR IS DEFECTIVE BECAUSE IT DISABLES PASSENGER AIRBAG CREATING A SAFETY HAZARD RENDERING VEHICLE INOPERABLE FOR PASSENGER OCCUPANCY. THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT EXPERIENCED BY PREVIOUS MODELS. COST OF REPAIR IS EXCESSIVE..
Fuel system, Gasoline, Air bags, Engine, Nov 16, 2017
I WENT TO THE BMW DEALERSHIP (TO HAVE THE SEVERAL RECALL PERFORMED ON MY CAR LASTWEEK 1. RECALL ID 263858 2. RECALL ID 190318 3. RECALL ID 190319 4. RECALL ID 190320 5. RECALL ID 174817 THE SERVICE GUY (HTTPS://WWW.STEVENSCREEKBMW.COM) TOLD ME THAT THEY CANT HONOR THE RECALL BECAUSE MY CAR HAS A REBUILT/SALVAGE TITLE MY CALL VIN NUMBER [XXX] CAR BMW 335I 2009 BASE ON MY UNDERSTANDING RECALLS ARE A SAFETY ISSUE AND BY LAW HAVE TO BE COMPLETED ON THE CAR NO MATTER THE BRANDING ON TITLE. PLEASES LET ME KNOW THE WAY TO GET THE RECALL PROCESS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Electrical system, Engine, Nov 15, 2017
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); 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 DEALER (BMW OF ARLINGTON, 1105 E LAMAR BLVD, ARLINGTON, TX 76011) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 800-424-9153, BUT THE CONTACT WAS HUNG UP ON EACH TIME, WHICH PREVENTED THE CONTACT FROM SPEAKING WITH A REPRESENTATIVE. A CASE NUMBER WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Electrical system, Air bags, Nov 6, 2017
NHTSA #17V-683 NHTSA #17V-676 NO REMEDY AVAILABLE.
Air bags, Nov 4, 2017
TAKATA RECALL MY BMW DEALER/SERVICE CENTER IN MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA STATES THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE THE E92 AIRBAGS TO REPLACE MY DEFECTIVE AIRBAG. THEY TELL ME IT WILL TAKE MONTHS TO GET A NEW AIRBAG. I WOULD LIKE THE NHTSA TO CONTACT BMW ABOUT THIS MATTER AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO MAKE THIS A TOP PRIORITY. I'VE BEEN DRIVING AROUND WITH THIS DEFECTIVE PART LONG ENOUGH, AND BMW HAS A RESPONSIBILITY TO ACT SWIFTLY TO REASSURE OWNERS THAT THEY ARE ON TOP OF THIS. I WOULD ULTIMATELY LIKE MY DEALER TO CONTACT ME WITH THE PART ASAP AND HAVE THIS REPAIR COMPLETED.
Steering, Electrical system, Oct 24, 2017
TAKATA RECALL AIR BAGS NEED TO BE SERVICED 1000 DOLLARS TO SERVICE
Air bags, Oct 6, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS); 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. LAUDERDALE BMW SERVICE CENTER IN FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Air bags, Sep 25, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS). 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 DEALER (BMW OF FAIRFAX, 8427 LEE HWY, FAIRFAX, VA 22031) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 12/13/2017 *LN UPDATED 7/20/18*JB *TR
Air bags, Seat belts, Seats, Sep 23, 2017
THE VEHICLE BRINGS UP A WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASH INDICATING THAT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS DISABLED DUE TO SEAT OCCUPANCY, EVEN THOUGH I HAVE A PASSENGER SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THIS HAPPENS AT ALL TIMES. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN BECAUSE IN THE CASE OF AN ACCIDENT, THE CAR WOULD NOT DEPLOY THE PASSENGER AIRBAG.
Air bags, Sep 19, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS). HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE LOCAL DEALER, PERFORMANCE AUTOMALL 1810 DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL BLVD, CHAPEL HILL, NC ,27514, 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.
Air bags, Seat belts, Sep 12, 2017
MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY DISPLAYED A PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION MESSAGE FOLLOWING SOMEONE SITTING IN THE SEAT. EVERYTHING APPEARS TO BE IN FULL WORKING ORDER EXCEPT WHATEVER IS CAUSING THE MALFUNCTION.
Air bags, Vehicle speed control, Electronic stability control (ESC), Aug 28, 2017, crash
" TAKATA RECALL " : I REMEMBER THE MOMENT MY CAR ACCIDENT HAPPENED ( 7-18-17 ) : WHEN I ARRIVED DEL MAR PHARMACY'S PARKING LOT ([XXX] ), ABSOLUTELY I SLOWED DOWN MY CAR AND APPROACHING THE PARKING SPACE. WHEN MY CAR 'S FRONT TIRES TOUCH ONE SIDE OF THE PAVEMENT ( THERE ARE 2 PAVEMENTS SEPARATED APART ABOUT 3 FEET WITH SOIL WHERE ARE PLANTED WITH FLOWERS, EACH PAVEMENT IS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 FOOT THICK AND 1/2 FOOT HIGH ). WHILE I STEPPED ON MY CAR'S BRAKE PEDAL, I FELT THE CAR SUDDENLY LOSE CONTROL AND IT JUMPED ON MY SIDE'S PAVEMENT, AND ALMOST AT THE SAME TIME, BOTH AIR BAGS BURST, MADE THE CAR RAN OVER TO ALMOST A HALF OF THE DISTANCE BETWEEN 2 PAVEMENTS ( ABOUT MORE THAN 2 FEET ) AND HITTING THE REAR OF ANOTHER PARKING CAR ( ON OPPOSITE SIDE OF MY CAR'S PARKING SPACE ( LOT ). I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT REASON HAD MADE THE BRAKING SYSTEM DIDN'T FUNCTION WELL, THEN THE CAR JUMPED ON THE PAVEMENT, AND BOTH AIR BAGS SUDDENLY BURST, MADE THE CAR MADLY JUMP OVER TO ANOTHER SIDE OF PARKING SPACE ( OPPOSITE SIDE ) AND MADE THE ACCIDENT SERIOUS ( 1 CAR'S REAR ALMOST WAS CRASHED, ANOTHER CAR'S REAR ON THE OTHER SIDE OF PARKING SPACE WAS HIT BY THIS CAR' S HEAD . FINALLY, THE POLICE CAME TO MAKE THE REPORT, AND MY CAR WAS TOWED AWAY TO MY FRIEND'S PARKING LOT. AFTER 1 WEEK, I CALLED THE REPAIR SHOP WHICH FIXED MY CAR'S BRAKE SYSTEM IN JUNE. NOW IT IS STILL THERE, AND WAITING FOR BMW INVESTIGATING MORE THAN 3 WEEKS ALREADY, BUT STILL WITHOUT ANY RESULT IF YOU STILL HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE JUST EMAIL ME. I WILL DO MY BEST TO EXPLAIN EVERY DETAIL. SINCERELY, YOURS : [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Air bags, Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Aug 26, 2017, crash
I RECALL THE MOMENT MY CAR ACCIDENT HAPPENED : WHEN I ARRIVED THE PHARMACY PARKING LOT, ABSOLUTELY I SLOWED DOWN MY CAR AND APPROACHING THE PARKING SPACE. WHEN MY CAR 'S FRONT TIRES TOUCH ONE SIDE OF THE PAVEMENT ( THERE ARE 2 PAVEMENTS SEPARATED APART ABOUT 3 FEET WITH SOIL WHERE ARE PLANTED WITH FLOWERS, EACH PAVEMENT IS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 FOOT THICK AND 1/2 FOOT HIGH ). WHILE I STEPPED ON MY CAR'S BREAK PEDAL, I FELT THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL AND IT JUMPED ON MY SIDE'S PAVEMENT, AND ALMOST AT THE SAME TIME, BOTH AIR BAGS BURST, MADE THE CAR RAN OVER TO ALMOST A HALF OF THE DISTANCE BETWEEN 2 PAVEMENTS ( ABOUT MORE THAN 2 FEET ) AND HITTING THE REAR OF ANOTHER PARKING CAR ( ON OPPOSITE SIDE OF MY CAR'S PARKING SPACE ( LOT ). THEREFORE : 2 REASONS, THE BREAKING SYSTEM DIDN'T FUNCTION WELL AT FIRST, WHEN THE CAR JUMPED TO THE PAVEMENT, THE AIR BAGS SUDDENLY BURST, MADE THE CAR MADLY JUMP OVER TO ANOTHER SIDE OF PARKING SPACE ( OPPOSITE SIDE ) AND MADE THE ACCIDENT SERIOUS ( 1 CAR'S REAR ALMOST WAS CRASHED, ANOTHER CAR'S REAR ON THE OTHER SIDE OF PARKING SPACE WAS TOUCHED BY THIS CAR' S HEAD ALMOST NO EVIDENCE ). FINALLY, MY CAR STOPPED, CAN'T MOVE ANYMORE !
Steering, Electronic stability control (ESC), Aug 25, 2017
I WAS DRIVING MY 2009 BMW 328I SEDAN ON THE HIGHWAY DURING PEAK MORNING OFFICE HOUR (~ 07:45 AM CST) ON AUGUST 24TH 2017 WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE STEERING CONTROL STARTED BEHAVING WEIRD. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS NOT STAYING STRAIGHT. IT WAS GOING TO THE EXTREME LEFT AND RIGHT RESULTING IN THE CAR GOING ALL OVER THE LANES BY ITSELF. I WAS SCARED AND PANICKED AT THIS SUDDEN BEHAVIOR OF THE CAR. ULTIMATELY I HIT THE BRAKES AND THE CAR SEEMED TO GET BACK TO CONTROL. I PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER AND GOT THE CAR TOWED TO MY HOME. NOTE THAT THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVEN FOR A MONTH AS I WAS ON VACATION. I AM THANKFUL TO GOD THAT I AM SAFE AND DIDN'T HIT OR GET HIT BY ANOTHER CAR!
Air bags, Aug 25, 2017
TAKATA RECALL. I RECEIVED NOTICE OF A RECALL IN 2016 AND BMW STILL HAS NOT CONTACTED ME TO SERVICE THE RECALL
Air bags, Aug 21, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW 328XI. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS) 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 CALLED A LOCAL DEALER PATRICK BMW LOCATED AT 700 E GOLF RD SCHAUMBURG IL 60175, PHONE NUMBER: 847-843-4000. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. (PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT).
Air bags, Aug 10, 2017
TAKATA RECALL
Air bags, Seat belts, Aug 9, 2017
MY PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF AND SEATBELT WARNING LIGHTS ARE CONSTANTLY LIT UP ON BOTH THE DASH AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON THE ROOF. THIS BEGAN A COUPLE MONTHS AGO ONE DAY WHEN I STARTED THE CAR AND HAS BEEN CONSTANT SINCE. I BROUGHT MY CAR IN TO BE DIAGNOSED AND WAS TOLD THAT I HAVE A FAULTY PASSENGER OCCUPANCY SENSOR, AND WAS QUOTED $1,100 TO REPAIR. IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS SENSOR IN MANY 2004-2007 BMW VEHICLES INCLUDING THE 328I, JUST NOT MY YEAR. I HAVE SEEN A LARGE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ONLINE BY OTHER OWNERS OF THE SAME PROBLEM THAT ALSO FEEL THAT OUR VEHICLES SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL OF A FAULTY PART THAT IS DAMAGING TO THE SAFETY AND GENERAL FUNCTIONING OF THE VEHICLE. WE HAVE ALL ALREADY JUST HAD TO WAIT FOR OVER A YEAR TO HAVE THE TAKATA RECALL DONE, MINE IS JUST NOW BEING COMPLETED. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THE SAFETY FUNCTIONS OF BMW AS WELL AS THEIR HANDLING OF SUCH ISSUES, AND WISH TO HAVE ADDITIONAL VEHICLES OUTSIDE OF THOSE THREE YEARS INCLUDED SEEING AS IT IS THE SAME EXACT FAULTY SENSOR THAT AFFECTS THOSE CARS. I BELIEVE THAT NOT DOING SO WOULD WARRANT A LEGAL CLAIM AND FOLLOWING CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT IF BMW CONTINUES TO REFUSE AND IGNORE CLAIMS ON THIS ISSUE.
Exterior lighting, Aug 7, 2017
INTERMITTENT SIDE LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT PROBLEM
Air bags, Aug 7, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS); 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 CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (BMW OF PEABODY LOCATED AT 221 ANDOVER ST PEABODY, MA 01960) WHO STATED THAT THE RECALL REMEDY PARTS WERE ON BACKORDER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 4, 2017
TAKATA RECALL: THE CAR WHILE BEING DRIVEN WILL JUST STALL ALL POWER IS LOST, AND THEN AFTER ABOUT 30 MINUTES IT WILL START BACK UP. IT IS HARD TO HAVE IT REPAIRED BECAUSE IT IS NOT DISPLAYING THE ISSUE WHEN THE MECHANIC LOOKS AT IT. BUT IS SHOWS AN ERRORS CODE OF FUEL PUMP OVER HEATING. I HAVE HAD ALL SEVERAL REPAIRS DONE AND NOTHING HELPS. I CAN'T JUST KEEP DUMPING MONEY IN TO SEE IF THIS MIGHT ELIMINATE THE ISSUE. I SEE THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH A NUMBER OF BMW MODELS. I CAN NOT SAFELY DRIVE THE CAR OR SELL IT, IT COULD CAUSE A HORRIFIC AUTO ACCIDENT. I BELIEVE IT IS AN ISSUE INVOLVING SOME PART OF THE FUEL PUMP SYSTEM. I HAVE SEEN RECALLS FOR SOME BMW MODELS WITH THESE ISSUE BUT NOT MINE. I HAVE HAD IT IN THE SHOP 5 TIMES SINCE APRIL
Air bags, Jul 31, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUTO HERMANA BMW (LOCATED ON CALLE ACUARELA #106, CARRETERA 20 KLM 4.0, GUAYNABO, PR 00969). THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. ...UPDATED 10/23/17 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPLACED. *JS
Air bags, Jul 24, 2017
TAKATA RECALL -- I RECEIVED NOTIFICATION MARCH, 2016, AND HAVE YET TO HAVE MY AIR BAG REPLACED. WHEN WILL THIS BE RESOLVED?