general problems of the 2007 BMW 328 - part 1

Keeps dying out. Can't drive it at all.

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328xi. 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 contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, there was a smoke and a burning odor entering the cabin of the vehicle. There was a smoldering sound coming from the dashboard. The contact turned off the vehicle; however, the vehicle remained hot, and the smoke started to increase as if the vehicle was not turned off. The contact disconnected the battery to get the smoke to settle and get the engine to cool down. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328i. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormally strong burning odor coming from the vehicle. Additionally, the blower motor became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he had personally replaced the blower motor. The contact stated that while servicing the vehicle, he noticed that the wiring underneath the footwell had melted. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system); however, the recall repair failed to prevent the failure. The dealer was contacted and advised the contact that he had to pay for the diagnostic test and the repairs. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 173,000.

I was driving to my appointment about 3 weeks ago. When all of a sudden I start to smell smoke. I started to brake at the light when I seen flames coming from underneath my glove box. I pulled over as fast as I could by that time my entire glove box with my documents were on fire. The only thing I had was a gallon of apple juice so I put that on the fire to put it out. That was the only I could contain the fire. From that point my car wouldn't turn back on. So I had to pay to get my vehicle to my home.

The wiring insulation is dry cracked everywhere in both headlights exposing a lot of the wires in many places. It can cause a short.

My vehicle caught on fire while parked and unoccupied. Fire started in the engine compartment.

Defective professional grade radio. When you first start the vehicle the radio works fine. After driving the vehicle 30 minutes or so the digital display on the radio goes blank ( cannot read the display). The radio is connected to the digital display underneath the speed odometer. So it’s untelling what all might happen if the radio issue is not resolved. It could possibly cause the vehicle to not start or short out and cause a fire. Me personally, I would just recall it and upgrade it to digital navi. System. (radio is included). This days time everything is digital.

Possible class action law suit knowingly neglect, mislead, purposely avoiding known recall & obvious risks of possible life / property lost 08/2012, nys bear mt parks camp ground unknown reason low battery resulted locked steering, stranded tow $450 /park+$450 tow truck to shop e141st bronx friend a westchester BMW dealer mechanic 1988~2019 (will testify): official instruction to replace steering column $2000-3000 job, replaced on the street, can't start w dealer computer+ $300 towed to bronx BMW specialist & reset/ started for $450 2012 not much info online as my VIN isn’t on the recall list, I was not aware of the other identical recalled issue til it happened again in 2015(?2016, can confirm w the NY westchester BMW dealer parts receipt) paid another $2000+ much nightmare only to realized the issue can easily be reset by any mechanic computer then restarted. BMW dealer still maintain its instruction to their dealer mechanic to replace knowingly hiding the fact that it should have been recalled & avoided 2016 (have receipt) at 70k miles transmission rebuilt, specialist said broken fragments of gears resulting in irreparable damages 2017 corroded fuse box nr passenger side replaced $680 2019 after stopping, car barely cranks over & white smoke observed under hood in front of passenger waited 30 minute to start days later car won’t start, the wire leading to fuse burnt off, lost all power $300 tow home +$350 replace wire $4580 since 2020 low battery all year, car sluggish due to sudden lost of power. 2021 engine shaking violently, drives shaky & unstable jerks, pulled over towed $280 steering lock symbol shown car on driveway realized my VIN was not included in this 2013 recall of 570,000 cars for the same defect numerous reported urgent life/ property threats to highway safety for years: sudden lost of power (no hazard light) on left lane of highways entire car engulfed in flames in minutes w toddlers inside car barely escaping air bags popping while in motion. .

My car is experiencing electrical failures explained in this recall: NHTSA campaign 13v044000 there is a complete loss of power to the vehicle, I need to manually open the trunk, wiggle the positive terminal of the battery to get the power back. This seems to be known issue as identified in the NHTSA campaign 13v044000 when reported to the dealer, they declined to fix the issue as part of recall for the reason my VIN number does not show up in the system for this specific electrical issue. The only way the dealer would address is through charging me for diagnostics and fixing. This seems to be a widespread issue with the model year of the car I own, I expect BMW to fix this as part of the existing recall campaign.

While the vehicle is in motion as well as stationary the window pinch protection light flashes at 30 second intervals along with an audible noise. This creates a dangerous distraction while driving and there is no way to turn off the noise or notification. Once the window pinch protection has been reset on each window the notification remains flashing every 30 seconds while the car is running. This audible noise is heard while driving at any speed and creates an unsafe distraction.

Just finished driving about 10 miles from home to work, about 70 degrees-f outside, sunny, good weather around 11am. Did not operate air conditioner, heater or vent fan. Car seemed to drive fine, no strange noises. Had no recent major repairs. We are second owners of certified pre-owned BMW, have had vehicle for the past 7 years and driven about 50k miles since purchase. After arriving at workplace, stopped at workplace parking lot with engine idling for a few seconds to wait for parking gate to open. However, began seeing white smoke coming out of driver's side of engine hood. Tried to reverse the vehicle out to the street and moved about 10ft before engine shut off and would not restart. Within 15-30 seconds a plume of fire erupted out of the front hood through the grill. Within 3 minutes entire car was engulfed in flames and its proximity to other cars in the lot caused fire damage to 4 other vehicles. Car was a total loss including all possessions within it. Electronic locks quit working as soon as fire started.

The car has a short draining battery all the dash lights came on the blower moter smelt like fire when turned on. Scan tool wont connect to obd2 says no communication air bags restraint lights came on . I beleive your recalls were not done and cause a massive failure that would be considered dangerous conditions to operate vehicle under.

I understand there was a recall for electrical failure on certain BMW�s. Recall 13v044. My vehicle bad a complete electrical failure in early December 2019. It now sits in my garage. Apparently my car was not part of the recall which I cannot understand. It exhibits all the failures indicated in the original recall. Please help.

Vacuum pump recall . Takata recall electric recall.

Comfort access is blowing fuse. Can't exit my car w inside handles, all doors (only sometimes though) have to roll down driver window, insert manual key to unlock door. Other times, the passenger door will not unlock at all. This is dangerous. Without power to the windows, how would one escape? the fob will not unlock the doors at all. As mentioned, sometimes I can manually open with the handle inside the car and other times not at all. Locks broken at all stages, stationary or moving.

My car is losing power randomly, and has a burning smell. Inspected some of the wires and my main wire going into my fuse box looks a little burnt and has a color change to it.

The heater turns on by itself when the car is off and kills my battery. . . . Having lots of other electrical problems with the car not starting. . The driver side mirror motor turns on sparatically which drains the battery. . . Now the car doesn't start at all and the windshield wipers engage when I push the start button.

Tl the contact owns a 2007 BMW 328i. While driving or when parking the vehicle, a strong burning odor of plastic emitted through the vents. The contact called classic BMW at (214) 778-2600 (located at 6800 dallas pkwy, plano, TX 75024) and was informed to schedule an appointment. The vehicle was not driven to the dealer due to the burning odor. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

My car burst into flames ahile driving down the highway. The electrical system went off immediately and I was trapped in car. A nearby passenger broke my window to me out. If it wasn't for the man I would have lost my life!!.

Oil interval warning cannot be reset unless the total mileage is less than 180,000 miles. BMW confirms this is a known problem.

Tl the contact owns a 2007 BMW 328xi. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the recall repair were unavailable. The dealer (BMW of south atlanta, 4171 jonesboro rd, union city, GA 30291, 678-228-8373) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified and confirmed that the recall remedy was not available and the would receive a letter when parts arrived. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Tl- the contact owned a 2007 BMW 328i. The contact stated they were altered by hospital staff that the vehicle was on fire. Upon leaving to confirm the failure the contact saw the fire department had extiguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it deemed destroyed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v676000(electrical system) 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. Grayson BMW located 10671 parkside dr, knoxville, TN was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and were not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact was not offered any additional assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 131,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Kh.

Tl the contact owns a 2007 BMW 328i. While driving approximately 30 mph and approaching a stop sign, the vehicle lost power and the steering wheel seized. When the vehicle was restarted, the service engine soon indicator illuminated and the failure recurred. The contact called BMW of wilmington at 910-338-2149 (located at 4920 new centre dr, wilmington, nc 28403) and the technician recommended a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Driver side light continue to go out. . . Smoke coming from under the hood on start up periodically smell of burning plastic pulled over to turn turned the car off . Noticed white smoke coming from center console. . . Random warning light indicated on display. Car keeps jumping into lag mode.

Tl - the contact owns a 2007 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system); however the parts to do the repair were not available. The dealer sewell BMW of grapevine (1111 e state hwy 111, grapevine, TX 76051. 817-912-4500) was contacted and confirmed the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was contacted and informed that they should have the parts in a few months. VIN not available . Jc.

Fuel pump is burning out and liquid isn't passing through the tank properly. The car is overheating anf feels like it's going to start fire.

Tl the contact owns a 2007 BMW 328xi. The contact stated that the previous owner had not scheduled an appointment to have the vehicle repaired per NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v676000 (electrical system) prior to selling the vehicle. The contact noticed an abnormal odor of fuel and the heater failed to work. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was not available.

Tl � the contact owns a 2007 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer was not contacted and the manufacturer was notified and confirmed the parts were unavailable for the recall remedy. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN not available. Jc.

Tl - the contact owns a 2007 BMW 328i. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked, when attempting to start the vehicle, it was noticed that the vehicle had loss of all elecletrical power. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer (hendrick BMW north lake: 10720 north lake auto plaza blvd, charlotte, nc 28269), where the technician informed the contact that the distribution box had over heated and melted. This was going to be an out of pocket cost. The manufacturer was notified of this failure and informed the contact even though the vehicle is a 2007 it was manufacturer in December of 2006 and was outside of the date of the recall :13v044000 (electrical system). The manufacturer continued to inform that even though it was 2 months outside of the recall:13v044000 (electrical system) date if it was 1 day outside of that date they would be unable to assist. The VIN search revealed no recalls associated with this vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 156,000.

Car had been parked in driveway for about 10 minutes after being driven for less than a mile. Then it went up in flames. Not totally sure what caused this, but I see that there are two safety recalls/alerts posted in oct 2010 that could result in this. We were never notified. This car was very well maintained and we certainly would have taken care of the problem if we had known it existed.

Tl the contact owns a 2007 BMW 328i. When the contact started the vehicle and activated the air conditioner, he smelled smoke. There were no warning indicators illuminated before or after the failure. The vehicle was taken to south motors BMW (16215 s dixie hwy, miami, FL), but were unable to assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. There were two recalls potentially related to the failure: NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) and NHTSA campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Both front headlamp assembly's have had to be replace three times due to the bulbs melting their bases - this includes melting of both turn signals bulbs. The cost to replace a single front headlamp assembly is $990, $1,980 for both, times three times. . . . This is unbelievable and is a big problem with BMW 3 series cars.

The car has been recalled by BMW national due to 2 recalls: the pvc valve gasket and the heating wireframe. Car had been showing signs of smoke coming out of hood and smell of plastic burned inside the cabin. BMW national asked the car to be towed to a dealership. Car is actually with the dealership for over 6 weeks and BMW has not given any prevision when it will be repaired. Please help.

The car will not stop over heating and cuts off when in the middle of the highway when I was going 65 mph I almost wasn't able to make it off the road because I didn't have any power steering when it cut off. I have had the thermostat water pump radiator n hoses and reservoir replaced. And the car still over heats there is a open recall on the car and the dealer hasn't informed me when I can bring it in to be serviced.

Tl the contact owns a 2007 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v676000 (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. BMW of rochester hills (45550 daquindre rd, shelby charter township, mi) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.