108 problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2008 BMW 328. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 BMW 328 based on all problems reported for the 2008 328.
Tl- the contact owns a 2008 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) the contact called the rick hill imports, inc dealer (877-549-1572) located at 861 e stone dr, kingsport, TN 37662) and it was confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle overheated and a burning odor was perceived. The check-engine light illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. Parts distribution disconnect for both campaign numbers. Fe.
The recalls were reported in November of 2017 and there is still no remedy available. Both of these recalls (17v-676 and 17v-683) can cause a fire. It is not reasonable that there is no remedy available in more than 120 days.
Tl the contact owns a 2008 BMW 328i. While driving approximately 5 mph, the defroster failed to operate and the contact could not see the road properly. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. There were no injuries sustained. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to BMW of san antonio (8434 airport blvd, san antonio, TX 78216) where the blower was disconnected and the contact was informed that the part was not available. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Pulled into driveway, smelled melted plastic, parked car and turned it off. Looked and saw flames from under the passenger side glovebox area. Car ignited in flames. Attempted put out but fire spread rapidly and called 911.
Tl the contact owns a 2008 BMW 328xi. While driving at an unknown speed, an odor of burning plastic emitted through the air vents. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle overheated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts needed for the repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The vehicle was taken to princeton BMW (3630 quakerbridge rd, hamilton township, NJ 08619, (609) 570-1520), but was not repaired because parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available for NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling).
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The interim recall notice indicated that the remedy and repair parts were unavailable. The contact was uncertain as to when the second letter would be sent from the manufacturer, indicating that the part was available. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags) and was to provide the repair. The dealer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328xi. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Princeton BMW of princeton, new jersey was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that smoke entered the vents of the dashboard. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 BMW 328xi. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) and 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. Rallye BMW of westbury, new york was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Part distribution disconnect for NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags). VIN tool confirms parts not available for NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). Ad.
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v696000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. BMW of north houston in houston, texas was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 BMW 328-I. The contact received a recall notifications for NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v683000 ( engine and engine cooling ) and 17v676000 ( electrical ) and stated that the manufacturer had exceeded the reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. The dealer classic BMW 6800 dallas parkway plano texas 75024, confirmed the parts were not available to perform the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated also stated that a burning smell was present whenever the heater or the air conditioning was turned on. Parts distribution disconnect. Bp.
Tl the contact owns a 2008 BMW 328i. The contact stated that an abnormal burning odor was detected in the vehicle but was unable to determine the source. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The contact stated months later, received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v676000 (electrical system), contacted the manufacturer to notify of the failure and inquiry of when the remedy parts would become available. The approximate failure mileage was not available. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl the contact owns a 2008 BMW 328i. While driving approximately 30 mph, the windshield became foggy and a burning odor emitted through the vents in the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called rallye BMW at (516) 393-0000 (1 bush hollow rd, westbury, NY 11590) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was not contacted and made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl the contact owns a 2008 BMW 328. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact called paul miller BMW (1515 NJ-23, wayne, NJ 07470) and was informed that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.
Tl the contact owns a 2008 BMW 328i. The contact received a recall letter from BMW in November of 2017 for NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact called classic BMW (2571 som center rd, willoughby hills, OH 44094, (440) 585-9990) six months ago and was informed that the parts were not available to complete the recall repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl the contact owns a 2008 BMW 328i. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 (electrical system). 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 columbia in columbia, south carolina) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
I locked the car doors while driving using the dashboard switch. Upon arriving at my destination and placing the vehicle in park, I was unable to open the driver's door with the dash switch, key fob or interior/exterior door handle. I had to exit the vehicle by crawling over the console between the driver and front passenger seat. Had an accident occurred preventing egress via the passenger door, I would have been trapped in the vehicle. The repair involved replacing a 15 amp fuse with a 20 amp fuse and has occurred with some BMW cars. BMW needs to address this issue via recall.
Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328xi. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to paul miller BMW (1515 NJ-23, wayne, NJ 07470, (973) 696-6060), but the parts were not available for the repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
I went to the dealership 6 times, they were super unprofessional they did not try to help at all and all they said was you were going to receive a letter in the mail and that's what he says for the past six times, I feel like my life is in danger, I just want a solution for the problem and I don't got any.
The contact owns a 2008 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 repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. Otto's BMW (1275 wilmington pike, west chester, PA 19382) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedies. 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl- the contact owns a 2008 BMW 328i. The contact stated that the manufacturer failed to provide the remedy and parts for the recall repairs so the contact was uncertain as to when the vehicle may be repaired for NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system), 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) and has not contacted a dealer yet. The contact had not experienced a failure yet and was uncertain if a failure may progress wile waiting an extended time frame for the manufacturer to supply the part to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted to address parts availability. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Dyd.
Tl the contact owns a 2008 BMW 328xi. The contact noticed a burning odor outside the vehicle that was seeping into the interior of the vehicle. In addition, there were more than two separate failures that the dealer was unable to diagnose. The dealer (open road BMW of edison, 731 u. S. 1, edison, NJ 08817, (732) 985-4575) did not know when the part would become available to service the vehicle for NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact was uncertain if a loaner vehicle would be provided. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Received letter in November. I am experiencing issues likely related to the recall as my heater is not working and I'm having electrical malfunctions. Each time I call BMW to have the recall addressed I am told there are no parts to resolve the issue, but that I can come in and pay $175 for an inspection.
Tl the contact owns a 2008 BMW 328xi. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl the contact owns a 2008 BMW 328xi. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v676000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair as the recall notice was received over a year ago. The dealer (hendrick BMW, 6950 e independence blvd, charlotte, nc 28227, (704)-321-4851) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not contacted to confirm if the parts were available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unknown.
Ref: NHTSA recall number17v676 wait time for manufacturers remedy recall is unacceptable!.
The contact owns a 2008 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 repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (BMW of middleburg heights, 6976 pearl rd, middleburg heights, OH 44130) 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 BMW 328i. He 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. The contact called a local dealer plaza BMW located at 11858 olive blvd, creve coeur, mo 63141 (314) 720-6045 where informed that the remedy parts were not available. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. (VIN tool confirms parts not available). Ap.
Tl the contact owns a 2008 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); 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. BMW of south albany (617 us-9w, glenmont, new york 12077, (888) 542-9066) was made aware of the recalls and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact to NHTSA. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328xi. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact called BMW of minnetonka at (952) 236-1263 (15802 wayzata blvd, wayzata, mn 55391) and was informed that parts were not available. 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl the contact owns a 2008 BMW 328xi. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer (bobby rahal BMW of south hills, 2610 washington rd, canonsburg, PA 15317, 1-(724) 746-2600) was contacted and provided no option of a loaner vehicle in the event of a failure. The manufacturer was contacted and stated parts were unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Nhtsa recall number17v676 and 17v683 were issued in October 2017. I have not received my notice that parts are available. I have contacted BMW and they told me I would receive another notice in December 2017. We are past the deadline and I have no working ac or heater due to the fan going out and when I turn the car on I get a burn smell. I can't drive the vehicle.
Tl the contact owns a 2008 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer (BMW of san rafael, 1599 francisco blvd e, san rafael, CA 94901, (415)-482-2000) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedies. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 BMW 328-I. The contact received a recall notification from NHTSA campaigns number: 17v683000 ( engine & engine cooling ) and 17v676000 ( electrical ) and stated that the manufacturer had failed to repair the vehicle with in a reasonable amount of time. The dealer BMW service center peabody MA 01960 ( 978 ) 532-8300 confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repairs. VIN tool confirms that parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Bp.
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328xi. While driving various speeds, an abnormal odor was present coming from the front vents. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). 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 was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl the contact owns a 2008 BMW 328i. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 17v600000 (electrical system) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact received the recall letter in October of 2017. The dealer (center BMW, 5201 van nuys blvd, sherman oaks, CA 91401) stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.