Gas tank strap that holds up the gas tank tore off on the part that is supposed to be welded on the car. One end is bolted on, the other has a welded bracket. That bracket broke off and my gas tank and bracket were dragging until I pulled off of the road. Luckily the entire gas tank didn’t fall out because if it would have, the …
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Gas tank strap that holds up the gas tank tore off on the part that is supposed to be welded on the car. One end is bolted on, the other has a welded bracket. That bracket broke off and my gas tank and bracket were dragging until I pulled off of the road. Luckily the entire gas tank didn’t fall out because if it would have, the tank would’ve broke and caused a massive spill of gas, since the tank was full of fuel. There is no warning lamps for this, a weld shouldn’t just break off, and I can’t find any replacements to fix it or replace it at all.
NHTSA ODI #11427015
198,000 miles · Aug 31, 2020
Fuel/propulsion System
THE WELDS ON THE FRONT STRAP THAT HOLDS THE GAS TANK IN PLACE BROKE WHILE DRIVING,RESULTING IN GAS TANK DROPPING HALF WAY DURING DRIVING. THERE IS NO OTHER DEVICE HOLDING THE GAS TANK MAKING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE AND INOPERABLE.
NHTSA ODI #11352406
168,000 miles · Oct 8, 2019
Fuel/propulsion System
STRAP THAT SUSPENDS THE FUEL TANK BROKE CAUSING THE FUEL TANK TO HANG AND ALMOST TOUCH THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT A SLOW RATE OF SPEED ON A CITY STREET.
NHTSA ODI #11267142
170,903 miles · Jan 20, 2018
EngineFuel/propulsion System
THE SPARK PLUGS AND COILS THAT WHERE INSTALLED IN MY BMW AT THE BMW SERVICE CENTER DID NOT WORK PROPLERLY OR WHERE INSTALLED PROPERLY THEY DIDN'T EVEN GIVE ME A WARRANTY TIME FRAME IT ONLY RAN 4,000 MORE MILES SINCE THEY DID A SERVICE ON IT MY CAR JUST STOPED WORKING IT WOULDN'T TURN ON ANYMORE I DON'T WANT THIS HAPPENING TO AN…
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THE SPARK PLUGS AND COILS THAT WHERE INSTALLED IN MY BMW AT THE BMW SERVICE CENTER DID NOT WORK PROPLERLY OR WHERE INSTALLED PROPERLY THEY DIDN'T EVEN GIVE ME A WARRANTY TIME FRAME IT ONLY RAN 4,000 MORE MILES SINCE THEY DID A SERVICE ON IT MY CAR JUST STOPED WORKING IT WOULDN'T TURN ON ANYMORE I DON'T WANT THIS HAPPENING TO ANYONE ELSE THEY PUT MY LIFE AT RISK AND ANYONE IN THE CAR WITH ME OR AROUND IT COULD HAVE JUST STOPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET BUT THANKFULLY I WAS AT A PARKING LOT I JUST WOULD LIKE THE BMW SERVICE CENTER TO BE MORE CAUTIOUS ABOUT WHAT THEY DO AND TO REPAIR MY CAR THE RIGHT WAY THEY USED PARTS THAT STOPED WORKING.
NHTSA ODI #11063908
166,181 miles · Oct 8, 2015
Fuel/propulsion SystemStructure
SUPPORT STRAP FOR GAS TANK BROKE OFF ON PASSENGER SIDE AND WAS DRAGGING ON GROUND. VEHICLE WAS IN RESIDENTIAL AREA AND MADE LOUD METAL DRAGGING NOISE. THE WELDS BROKE AWAY FROM THE FRAME LEAVING THE GAS TANK UNSUPPORTED ON PASSENGER SIDE. DEFINITE FUEL FIRE HAZARD CAR IS NOW IN DRIVEWAY UNTIL REPAIR. THIS IS MY COMMUTER …
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SUPPORT STRAP FOR GAS TANK BROKE OFF ON PASSENGER SIDE AND WAS DRAGGING ON GROUND. VEHICLE WAS IN RESIDENTIAL AREA AND MADE LOUD METAL DRAGGING NOISE. THE WELDS BROKE AWAY FROM THE FRAME LEAVING THE GAS TANK UNSUPPORTED ON PASSENGER SIDE. DEFINITE FUEL FIRE HAZARD CAR IS NOW IN DRIVEWAY UNTIL REPAIR. THIS IS MY COMMUTER CAR AND DEALER SHOULD FIX. HOW IS A GAS TANK SUPPORTED BY WELDS THAT SIMPLY BREAK? DESIGN FLAW..
NHTSA ODI #10780949
141,889 miles · Oct 14, 2014
Fuel/propulsion System
THE BRACKET HOLDING THE STRAP THAT SUPPORTS THE GAS TANK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BROKE OFF AT THE WELDS, LEAVING THE GAS TANK HANGING AND THE STRAP DRAGGING ON THE GROUND. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10644633
150,000 miles · Oct 17, 2012
Fuel/propulsion System
I WENT OVER A SMALL SPEED BUMP WHILE DRIVING ON A PARKING LOT. IMMEDIATELY AFTER I STARTED HEARING THIS METALLIC RUBBING NOISE AS IF I WAS DRAGGING SOMETHING BEHIND A CAR. I STOPPED AND INSPECTED THE UNDERSIDE & FOUND A METAL STRIP HANGING & DRAGGING ON THE PAVEMENT RIGHT NEXT TO THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL. THE METAL BRACE WA…
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I WENT OVER A SMALL SPEED BUMP WHILE DRIVING ON A PARKING LOT. IMMEDIATELY AFTER I STARTED HEARING THIS METALLIC RUBBING NOISE AS IF I WAS DRAGGING SOMETHING BEHIND A CAR. I STOPPED AND INSPECTED THE UNDERSIDE & FOUND A METAL STRIP HANGING & DRAGGING ON THE PAVEMENT RIGHT NEXT TO THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL. THE METAL BRACE WAS APPARENTLY THERE TO RESTRAIN THE FUEL TANK IN PLACE. THE FULLY LOADED FUEL TANK WAS HANGING UNDER THE CAR JUST INCHES ABOVE THE PAVEMENT. THE CAR WAS UNDRIVEABLE SO I HAD TO GET IT TOWED TO A SHOP. THIS SEEMED VERY DANGEROUS DEFECT AS THIS COULD HAVE EASILY HAPPENED AT HIGH SPEED ON A HIGHWAY WHERE I MAY NOT EVEN HAVE HEARD THE NOISE. AT WORST THIS LOADED FUEL TANK COULD HAVE LEAKED OR FALLEN OFF THE CAR STARTING A FIRE. THE CAR IS IN SHOP AT THE MOMENT & THE REPAIR ESTIMATE IS IN EXCESS OF $600. THIS SEEMS TO BE A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL. I WOULD LIKE THIS ISSUES ADDRESSED BY THE MANUFACTURER & BE REIMBURSED FOR THE REPAIR BILL. THANK YOU *TR
NHTSA ODI #10480842
143,323 miles · Jun 9, 2012
Fuel/propulsion System
WHILE EXITING THE FREEWAY AT NEAR FREEWAY SPEEDS, I HEARD A SUDDEN THUMP, THEN THE SOUND OF SOMETHING DRAGGING ON THE GROUND BENEATH THE CAR. I PULLED OVER INTO A PARKING LOT. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE 4 TINY SPOT WELDS AND EPOXY THAT FIXES THE PASSENGER SIDE FUEL TANK STRAP TO THE CAR HAD BROKEN FREE, ALLOWING THE T…
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WHILE EXITING THE FREEWAY AT NEAR FREEWAY SPEEDS, I HEARD A SUDDEN THUMP, THEN THE SOUND OF SOMETHING DRAGGING ON THE GROUND BENEATH THE CAR. I PULLED OVER INTO A PARKING LOT. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE 4 TINY SPOT WELDS AND EPOXY THAT FIXES THE PASSENGER SIDE FUEL TANK STRAP TO THE CAR HAD BROKEN FREE, ALLOWING THE TANK STRAP TO DRAG ON THE GROUND AND THE FUEL TANK TO COME DANGEROUSLY CLOSE TO THE ROAD SURFACE. I HAD JUST FILLED THE TANK. *JS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 BMW 3 Series (323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci and 330Ci), 1999-2001 323i, 328i, 330i, 330xi, and 2000 323i, 328i stationwagon vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) manufactured by Takata. These vehicles are equipped with driver-side air bag inflators that were previously inspected, but not replaced under recall numbers 19V-851, 19V852, or 19V-853. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to explode or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The inflator could explode during air bag deployment, resulting in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag inflator with a newly designed inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, M3 Coupe, 323Cic, 325Cic, 330Cic, and M3 Convertible vehicles equipped with non-desiccated frontal Takata PSAN inflators and PSPI passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant 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 passenger's front air bag, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 1999-2001 323i, 325i, 328i and 330i and 2000-2001 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, 323iT, and 325iT vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) manufactured by Takata. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver air bag as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy: BMW notified owners, and Dealers will replace the driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAILURE OF THE FAN MOTOR CAN CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY OF THE FAN CONTROL UNIT TO OVERLOAD AND FAIL, CAUSING THE FAN TO STOP OPERATING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, ENGINE OVERHEATING AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE DAMAGE COULD RESULT. IN ADDITION, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY TO CAUSE A FIRE IN THE FAN CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FAN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2001. THIS IS A SUPPLEMENT TO A RECALL THAT BEGAN DURING SEPTEMBER 2001 (SEE RECALL CAMPAIGN 01V206). OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAILURE OF THE FAN MOTOR CAN CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY OF THE FAN CONTROL UNIT TO OVERLOAD AND FAIL, CAUSING THE FAN TO STOP OPERATING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, ENGINE OVERHEATING AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE DAMAGE COULD RESULT. IN ADDITION, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY TO CAUSE A FIRE IN THE FAN CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FAN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
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