Engine Stall problems of the 2008 BMW 328

Recall omission & safety dispute (case #10683843): I am reporting two documented safety defects in my 2008 BMW 328i (n51 engine) that are identical to existing federal safety recalls but have been omitted from the recall VIN list for this model year. 1. Airbag system failure (recall 17v-428): the vehicle has a confirmed fault code 93c3 (passenger seat occupancy mat). This is the exact failure mode described in recall 17v-428. This defect has deactivated the front passenger airbag system, as indicated by the red srs warning light. The manufacturer has refused to address this as a safety recall, despite the component failing in the identical manner described in the 2006 model year recall. This creates an immediate risk of injury or death to front-seat passengers in the event of a crash. 2. Engine stall risk (recall 23v-707): this vehicle utilizes the same aluminum vanos housing bolts that are currently under safety recall 23v-707 for 2010–2012 models. These bolts are known to loosen and shear, causing sudden engine stalling while in motion. Despite the high risk of a high-speed stall and loss of power steering/braking, the manufacturer is excluding 2008 models from the recall remedy. Dealer/manufacturer response: the vehicle was inspected by a dealer in October 2024 (invoice #156201), but the safety warning light was not documented on the repair order. A subsequent formal request for assistance (case #10683843) was denied verbally by the manufacturer's regional management, who stated the vehicle is excluded from the recall based on its VIN, regardless of the active safety system failure. I am requesting a formal investigation into this recall omission to ensure these safety-critical repairs are provided to all affected vehicles.

The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328i. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving, the engine stalled without warning. The contact stated that he had to wait a few minutes to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to long beach BMW located at 1660 e spring st, long beach, CA 90806 ,phone number (877) 514-7977 where it was diagnosed that the sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that on another occasion while driving, the engine stalled again without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine stalled again without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. No warning lights illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.