Four problems related to starter have been reported for the 2007 BMW 328. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I am having a no start, no crank problem, new battery, remove starter, checked ok, fuses, ok. Repair cable but code sill appear, month later n start or crank. This week brought new cable it detonated. Had car towed and now at home. Owned this car since July 2018 and totally upset. This is my second BMW and I love it. I am no sure but I believe the car was in an accident before I brought it.
Takata recall - I have had two separate major issues with this vehicle since I purchased it in may 2018. Over a month ago , my car started to make a loud squealing noise while idled at stop light and would ease up when I would accelerate. My engine was shaking so badly that I could feel it with my foot on brake petal. My roommate heard the squealing noise from inside my house and came out to see what was wrong. Entire engine was shaking as if something was not on properly. Happened one other time since while coming back from work. Second major issue occurred while on the way to work Monday morning - I was making a semi sharp right turn off ruffin mill road in chester and my �service engine soon� light immediate came on and the car went from 35mph to 0 - my car felt as if I couldn't turn the wheel and engine stopped. I cut the car off then back on - light went away and I was able to drive. Less than 5 minutes later, I was coming to a stop light, about to turn left and the same thing happened. Cut car off then back on and it was okay. I have had a lot of issues with this car and even had to get brand new starter two weeks after purchase. Attachment shows all issue with car given to me by mainentance.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328i. The contact stated that smoke appeared under the hood and the vehicle was hesitant to operate. The battery was replaced, but the failure continued. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer (BMW of mobile, 3025 government blvd, mobile, al 36606, (251) 476-2550) indicated that the remedy and parts were unavailable and may not be available for over six months. The dealer stated that a loaner vehicle was not an option. The manufacturer was notified. The failure progressed to the point that the dealer stated that the starter and drive belt tensioner needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was awaiting the diagnosis. The failure mileage was not available. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328i. Upon starting the vehicle, the contact noticed smoke under the hood. The contact turned off the ignition and restarted the vehicle. The smoke cleared and he continued to drive the vehicle. Intermittently, the contact detected a burning plastic odor coming from the vents. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. Approximately one year ago, the check engine indicator illuminated and the vehicle shook. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle failed to start and was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a starter, valve cover, and ignition malfunction. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 117,000.