NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
577 reportsMileage unknown · Mar 27, 2020
EngineFuel/propulsion SystemUnknown Or Other
MARCH 13 TH. I LEASE A 328I 2011 A HOUR OR TWO LATER. IT STARTING SHAKING A LOT AND JERKING FORWARD. WHILE FOOT ON BREAK THEN IT CUT OFF I ATTEMPTED TO CUT IT BACK ON AND IT WOULD CUT BACK OF I WAS STUCK FOR A WHILE. SO I CALLED THE. DEALER THEY WAS CLOSED. I WENT THE NEXT DAY. TOLD THEM BOUT THE PROBLEM. AND THE TOOK THE CAR T…
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MARCH 13 TH. I LEASE A 328I 2011 A HOUR OR TWO LATER. IT STARTING SHAKING A LOT AND JERKING FORWARD. WHILE FOOT ON BREAK THEN IT CUT OFF I ATTEMPTED TO CUT IT BACK ON AND IT WOULD CUT BACK OF I WAS STUCK FOR A WHILE. SO I CALLED THE. DEALER THEY WAS CLOSED. I WENT THE NEXT DAY. TOLD THEM BOUT THE PROBLEM. AND THE TOOK THE CAR TO THE SHOP AND SENSE THEN I HAVEN'T. SEEN IT AGAIN AND AT THIS POINT THEY WANT ME TO STILL MAKE PAYMENT ON CAR I DNT HAVE. AND INSURANCE I ASK THEM TO. REFUND ME. AND. THE TOLD ME NO THERE NOTHING THEY CAN DO. AND I HAVE TO KEEP THE CAR. THAT I STILL DNT HAVE. TODAY'S THE 27TH SO THEY HAD IT ABOUT TWO WEEKS. NOW TODAY I VIOBTHE MECHANICS AND THEY TOLD ME THE. PPL AT THE DEALER. ORDER ALL THE WRONG PARTS TO THE CAR AND DNT NO WHEN HE WILL HAVE THE PART OR WHEN IT WILL BE FIX. I TRIED CALLING. THE DEALER. BACK TO BACK ABOUT 20 TIMES THEY KEPT COWARD MY CALL THEN SOMEONE FINALLY ANSWER. WITH A BAD ATTITUDE AND TOLD ME STOP CALLING CAUSE THE PERSON I'M LOOKING FOR ISN'T HERE ALTHOUGH THE SPECIFICALLY TOLD ME TO CALL HIM AND HE GUARANTEES THAT IT WILL BE READY TODAY MARCH 27 TH AT 6PM BUT WHICH IT WASN'T. AND I STILL HAVEN'T HEARD BACK FROM. THEM YET ALL I WANTED. WAS TO GET OUT OF IT. AND THEY KEEP DENYING. ME DAT. EVEN WHEN IT HAPPEN THE SAME DAY. I NEED HELP PLEASE I'M BEING SCAMMED. OF. FEEL LIKE I AM ALL I WANTED WAS A CAR. WITH NO PROBLEMS. RIGHT AWAY AND THAT'S EXACTLY WAT HAPPENED TO ME. AND NOW I FEEL SO IN IT BEING AROUND THOSE PPL AND VISITING THE DEALER TO. SPEAK TO THEM CAUSE THEY NOT ANSWER. PLEASE HELP ME
NHTSA ODI #11319543
Mileage unknown · Mar 3, 2020
Air BagsSeat BeltsSeats
OVER THE COURSE OF THE LAST 2 MONTHS I GET AN OC3 PASSENGER SEAT MAT ERROR. I NOTICED THAT THERE IS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THIS BUT MY CAR ISN'T COVERED.
NHTSA ODI #11315937
102,000 miles · Feb 11, 2020
EngineFire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE DROVE THE VEHICLE AND PARKED THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE AFTER AN HOUR NOTICES SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. WITHIN TWO MINUTES FLAMES WERE SEEN COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIR…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE DROVE THE VEHICLE AND PARKED THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE AFTER AN HOUR NOTICES SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. WITHIN TWO MINUTES FLAMES WERE SEEN COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A FRIEND'S RESIDENCE AND APPROXIMATELY 3 DAYS LATER THE MANUFACTURER RETRIEVED THE VEHICLE TO DO AN INVESTIGATION WHICH TOOK TWO MONTHS. THE DETERMINATION WAS THAT THE VEHICLE HAD AN OIL LEAK WHICH CAUSED THE FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS REFERENCING THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V683000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000.
NHTSA ODI #11308476
Mileage unknown · Feb 11, 2020
EngineUnknown Or Other
IN 2018 CLASSIC BMW DEALER DIAGNOSED OIL PAN GASKET LEAKING AND MY OIL LEVEL WAS LOW. HE RECOMMEND GASKET REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF $1100 I WROTE LETTER & CALLED BMW CORPORATE USA FOR INVESTIGATION AND RESOLVE THE ISSUE. BUT 1 YR LATER, THEY HAVE NOT RESOLVED THE ISSUE & HAVE USED MY EXPIRED WARRANTY AS REASON FOR NOT LOOKING A…
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IN 2018 CLASSIC BMW DEALER DIAGNOSED OIL PAN GASKET LEAKING AND MY OIL LEVEL WAS LOW. HE RECOMMEND GASKET REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF $1100 I WROTE LETTER & CALLED BMW CORPORATE USA FOR INVESTIGATION AND RESOLVE THE ISSUE. BUT 1 YR LATER, THEY HAVE NOT RESOLVED THE ISSUE & HAVE USED MY EXPIRED WARRANTY AS REASON FOR NOT LOOKING AT ISSUE. I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS COMMON ISSUE WITH BMW CARS THROUGH MY ONLINE RESEARCH. I WOULD LIKE NHTSA TO INVESTIGATE THESE COMPLAINTS.
NHTSA ODI #11308451
85,000 miles · Jan 21, 2020
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting
THE HEADLIGHTS, BLINKER LIGHTS, DASH LIGHTS, INTERIOR LIGHTS, AND POWER TO THE WINDOWS DOESN'T WORK. FROM MY RESEARCH ONLINE IT IS BECAUSE OF THE FOOTWELL (FRM) MODULE GOING BAD. THE ISSUE JUST STARTED ONCE I STARTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTHING WORKED WHEN IT DID PRIOR TO PARKING.
NHTSA ODI #11300722
160,000 miles · Jan 16, 2020
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ALUMINUM BOLT DETACHED WHICH AFFECTED THE CAMP-SOLENOID SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TWO BOLTS IN THE MOTOR UNDER THE CAMP SOLENOID SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE TIMING NEEDED TO BE READJUSTED. THE VEHI…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ALUMINUM BOLT DETACHED WHICH AFFECTED THE CAMP-SOLENOID SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TWO BOLTS IN THE MOTOR UNDER THE CAMP SOLENOID SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE TIMING NEEDED TO BE READJUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 160,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #11299700
Mileage unknown · Jan 15, 2020
Engine
BOLTS BROKE ON ENGINE CAUSING NOT TO CRANK WHERE THE TIMING IS HOOKED TO SOLENOID CAM
NHTSA ODI #11299638
123,000 miles · Jan 14, 2020
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON VEHICLE START UP, THE LOW OIL PRESSURE OIL LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED. THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED OF A DEFECT IN THE PLASTIC COVER ON THE OIL FILTER, WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE OIL LE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON VEHICLE START UP, THE LOW OIL PRESSURE OIL LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED. THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED OF A DEFECT IN THE PLASTIC COVER ON THE OIL FILTER, WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE OIL LEAK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,000.
NHTSA ODI #11299317
126,000 miles · Jan 7, 2020
Electrical System
CONNECTION BETWEEN BATTERY AND FUSE BOX IS CORRODED AND CAUSING ISSUES. THIS IS ALREADY A RECALL FOR CERTAIN 2007 TO 2011 BMW 3 SERIES MODELS BUT MY SPECIFIC VIN IS NOT INCLUDED AND IT IS HAVING THE EXACT ISSUE THAT THE RECALL SPECIFIES ON VERY SIMILAR CARS. CAR'S DASH LIGHTS, HEADLIGHTS, AND RADIO FLICKER ON AND OFF AND THE CAR…
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CONNECTION BETWEEN BATTERY AND FUSE BOX IS CORRODED AND CAUSING ISSUES. THIS IS ALREADY A RECALL FOR CERTAIN 2007 TO 2011 BMW 3 SERIES MODELS BUT MY SPECIFIC VIN IS NOT INCLUDED AND IT IS HAVING THE EXACT ISSUE THAT THE RECALL SPECIFIES ON VERY SIMILAR CARS. CAR'S DASH LIGHTS, HEADLIGHTS, AND RADIO FLICKER ON AND OFF AND THE CAR HAS COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING BEFORE.
NHTSA ODI #11297575
50,000 miles · Jan 6, 2020
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)
MY CAR STARTED GIVING ERROR CODES OF CHASSIS STABILIZATION MALFUNCTION ERRORS. IT STARTED DRAINING THE BATTERY (NEW BATTERY LESS THAN A YEAR) WHERE IT NEEDED TO BE JUMPED. THE DEALER SAID THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE FROM THE BATTERY TO THE MOTOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. VEHICLE STARTED THEN WOULDN'T RUN NORMAL AND THEN BATTERY WAS DEAD.…
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MY CAR STARTED GIVING ERROR CODES OF CHASSIS STABILIZATION MALFUNCTION ERRORS. IT STARTED DRAINING THE BATTERY (NEW BATTERY LESS THAN A YEAR) WHERE IT NEEDED TO BE JUMPED. THE DEALER SAID THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE FROM THE BATTERY TO THE MOTOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. VEHICLE STARTED THEN WOULDN'T RUN NORMAL AND THEN BATTERY WAS DEAD. ONCE JUMPED IT RAN BUT SHAKES BAD.
NHTSA ODI #11297502
Official recalls
7Jul 3, 2024
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Air Bags:frontal
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Jan 15, 2020
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes, X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d and 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Oct 30, 2017
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notification by the end of October 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Oct 25, 2017
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Apr 10, 2014
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 128i Coupe, 128i Convertible, 328i Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 328i Coupe, 328i Convertible, 328i Sports Wagon and Z4 sDrive 30i, 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 135i Convertible, 335i Sedan, X5 xDrive 35i, and X6 xDrive 35i, 2011 335i xDrive Sedan, 335i Coupe, 335i Convertible, 528i Sedan, 535i Sedan, 535i xDrive Sedan, X3 xDrive 28i, and X3 xDrive 35i, 2010 X3 xDrive 30i, and X5 xDrive 30i, 2012 640i Coupe, and 640i Convertible and 2010-2012 535i Gran Turismo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (VANOS) unit can loosen over time and may possibly break.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the bolts loosen or break the engine may have reduced power or stall. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four VANOS housing bolts for both VANOS units (intake and exhaust), free of charge. In addition, owners of approximately 170,172 model year 2010-2012 BMW vehicles equipped with inline 6 cylinder engines not covered by this recall, will receive an extended warranty to address this condition. The recall began on September 24, 2014. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.
Feb 7, 2013
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sports wagons manufactured March 2007 through June 2011; and 2009-2011 Z4 vehicles manufactured March 2009 through June 2011. In February 2013, BMW recalled 504,545 vehicles. In July 2013, BMW informed the agency that it was adding 1-Series, 3-Series, and Z4 vehicles, representing an additional 12,094 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 516,791. The connector for the positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box may degrade over time. Over time, the high current flow and heat from electrical resistance may lead to a breakage of the connection, and a loss of electrical power to the vehicle.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
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Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sports wagons manufactured March 2007 through June 2011; and 2009-2011 Z4 vehicles manufactured March 2009 through June 2011. In February 2013, BMW recalled 504,545 vehicles. In July 2013, BMW informed the agency that it was adding 1-Series, 3-Series, and Z4 vehicles, representing an additional 12,094 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 516,791. The connector for the positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box may degrade over time. Over time, the high current flow and heat from electrical resistance may lead to a breakage of the connection, and a loss of electrical power to the vehicle.
Consequence: If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Electrical SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V Battery:cables
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sports wagons manufactured March 2007 through June 2011; and 2009-2011 Z4 vehicles manufactured March 2009 through June 2011. In February 2013, BMW recalled 504,545 vehicles. In July 2013, BMW informed the agency that it was adding 1-Series, 3-Series, and Z4 vehicles, representing an additional 12,094 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 516,791. The connector for the positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box may degrade over time. Over time, the high current flow and heat from electrical resistance may lead to a breakage of the connection, and a loss of electrical power to the vehicle.
Consequence: If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Electrical System
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sports wagons manufactured March 2007 through June 2011; and 2009-2011 Z4 vehicles manufactured March 2009 through June 2011. In February 2013, BMW recalled 504,545 vehicles. In July 2013, BMW informed the agency that it was adding 1-Series, 3-Series, and Z4 vehicles, representing an additional 12,094 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 516,791. The connector for the positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box may degrade over time. Over time, the high current flow and heat from electrical resistance may lead to a breakage of the connection, and a loss of electrical power to the vehicle.
Consequence: If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Sep 15, 2011
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 328I XDRIVE AND 335I XDRIVE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 8, 2011, THROUGH JULY 29, 2011. THE FRONT DRIVESHAFT ATTACHMENT BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION. IF THE BOLTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION, THEY MAY BECOME LOOSE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE BOLTS LOOSEN, IT COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF POWER TO THE FRONT WHEELS AND ULTIMATELY A VEHICLE BREAKDOWN, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT DRIVESHAFT ATTACHMENT BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.
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