general problems of the 2010 BMW 328

2010 BMW 328i xdrive: had in for recall pcv 1/08/2025. This vehicle has had a prior recall for same issue before I owned in 2014. Motorwerks BMW failed to complete recall, as parts and repair bulletin from BMW of America has parts list. Motorwerks just chose to put items, subtitled under other services/self pay. When I asked about this they responded that car was out of warranty . . . . As build date put it a year out? a recall is a recall its forever, or the life of car. Not when they the dealer/shop and BMW right? I have filed and called and complained to numerous places including ncds, BMW of America and have gotten no traction or reasonable response. Now I'm having vanos related issues, serious issues, but no recall listed?, even though the year and style and build date put it in parameters of safety recall not just manufacture voluntary recall.

I believe it was an electrical problem, my car caught fire in the trunk on the passenger side above the battery and behind the trunk lining. My safety was out at risk because I started the car a next thing you know I started smelling smoke, I looked back and my car was on fire from the trunk. I popped the trunk open and it was nothing but smoke an fire. Lucky there was a fire extinguisher around, so I was able to detain the fire for the most part. But there has already been excessive damage inside the trunk. I just found out there was a recall for this car in March of 2022, but we had got this car in August of 2022. An we have never received anything in the mail stating it had a recall. There was no warning lamps or anything.

The contact owns a 2010 BMW 328i sedan. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, he felt a sudden surge and observed white smoke emitting from the rear passenger seat. As a result of the distraction, the contact stated that the vehicle crashed into a tree at approximately 35 mph; the driver's steering wheel and driver's seat air bags both deployed. Upon exiting and inspecting the trunk of the vehicle, the contact observed flames engulfing the trunk liner. The contact stated that he was able to extinguish the fire himself with water. No warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. No police report was filed. No fire report was filed. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence, where it remains. The failure has not been diagnosed. After investigating the issue, the contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 18v314000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 120,000.

2010 328i BMW that I own. Vehicle will not start. I had to leave it where it sits as we speak at my baby mamas apartment complex in lacey washington. Very dangerous and strong smell a burning smell I am finally after getting the trunk open come to find out that my battery was more than just “smoldering” and the positive terminal was melted all the way to the point where we panic and I had to disconnect it because it was red hot actually the bolts are melted together im sure and probably won’t be coming apart. I had to leave my key in the ignition and I left the car there after speaking to the apartment complex managers asking them not to do it. I’ve been trying to contact the BMW dealer and ask them what my next step is and getting it fixed as there is an active recall on it because of the pcv valve not being up to specifications and could cause a short and “an extremely rare cases can you catch fire. Which unfortunately happen to be my luck. The car is still in lacey washington and I don’t know whether to get it towed to the dealer in tacoma washington being that the guy on the phone was a complete a******* and told me to not get it towed there that they’re just going to get it towed out of there. At this point I do not know what to do but I need help in expressing the amount of beyond safe and liability on this recall through BMW to.

Have been made aware recently a recall has been required on my vehicle although no remedy is available yet. Pcv crankcase valve is defective which can cause several issues with vehicle. . . After learning this my car was having issues cranking and not starting, thinking it was the battery I had it replaced and still to no avail. . Replaced fuel pump thinking it may be a fuel issue and now no power. . Battery chargers get extremely hot when trying to charge car. . . B+ battery cable has been recalled in the past although I did not own this vehicle when BMW was mad aware in 2011, and my vehicle is a 2010! so many recalls, defective components with fuel related issues and electrical problems that can leave owners stranded. I have been lucky my car is at my home, although I now have to rely on others for transportation now. . . .

Had my car checked at the dealer to confirm pcv heater issue (22v-119) after smelling burning plastic while driving in cold weather. I was told nothing was wrong and I need several different repairs totaling nearly $2000. Car overheated with a failed water pump days later. Dealer is outright refusing to provide any resolution outside of paying out of pocket for towing, repair, and rental.

After running errands and car had been parked for an hour or so, I returned to my vehicle and it would crank but would not start. After trying to start a few times it finally started and I was able to make it home without having to call a tow truck (or being abandoned in a mall parking lot in the middle of the night). My car drove fine the next day, after driving for about an hour I parked at my parents home during a visit that lasted an hour or so. When returning to my vehicle to leave the same thing happened as before. It would crank but would not start. It took a few tries to start and then it ran fine and I was able to make it home with no issue. It started okay the following day and I was able to drive to and from work (approx. 8 miles). After parking over night I went to start vehicle and it would not start at all. It would crank but would not start. I had the battery replaced thinking it was an old battery (2010 vehicle) this would still not work, the car was also not able to be jumped from the engine compartment, may have something to do with the battery lines or fuel pump?previous recall? I did not own this vehicle prior to 2018 so I am not sure if this could be the issue? or properly repaired previous recall? recently April 2022 recall-pcv valve heater. The recall information claims that it is only activated in "cold weather climates" and that it may not have been produced to specifications by the supplier. Over time this could lead to overheating in the engine compartment. In some cases, this could lead to fire! this recall's remedy is unavailable at this time which is extremely concerning. I am actually scared to attempt to continue to inspect, as this recall can cause a fire. If this was a recall regarding windows, or windshield wipers that would be a little easier to deal with, but fires! the recall info requested drivers and passengers to dial 911 and immediately move to a safe location away from traffic if you see smoke/funny smell no remedy availabl.

Some of the BMW footwell module for the e7x to e9x models containing a defective microchip that upon jump-start of the vehicle when the battery level is low would corrupt its memory. When corruption occurs, the car will disable turning signal blinkers, power windows, internal lights, and more. Those affected function will render the vehicle unsafe to drive. BMW has issued an extended warranty to cover the part, but only for owners who run into the problem (jump-started) within that time frame is covered. I did not realize this infamous defect until recently and BMW failed to inform me of this issue proactively. I'm the original owner. After I read hundreds of articles online, this is a part that warrants a broder recall.

I started overheating and loosing alot a power.

I was slowing to a stop in rush hour traffic, went to brake and the engine revved up to 300 rpms and lurched forward, almost hitting the car in front of me. Traffic was crawling so I was only going about 20 mph before I was about to make a complete stop.

1. ) what component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? answer: my motor/engine gave out on me. No the vehicle is not available due to the fact that it was towed and too expensive for me to take out of the impound. My vehicle was then taken from me since I couldn’t pay to have it taken out ! 2. ) how was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? answer: I was put at risk by being broken down on the side of the turnpike/highway in my state for over an hour without a cell phone to call for help. I had no choice but to accept a ride from a stranger, putting my life at jeopardy for a second time 3. ) has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? answer: im not familiar with the details of this question. But yes the dealer was made aware 4. ) has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? answer: the car was brought to a BMW dealership where nothing was done to resolve the problem were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? answer: yes.

There's been a recall on the parts that control the flow or speed of the ac unit in the car, also the airflow. There's several other recalls on this car. A notice was originally sent out to me in November of 2017. It's now August of 2018 and another notice has not been sent out. I've reached out to BMW on this issue was simply told that if smoke or a fire starts in my car, to pull over and dial 911. The fact I can't use my ac in arizona is out of control, it's extremely hot here. Earlier in the year it was okay since it was cooler but now temps are reaching over 110 degrees. I did find the part but also asked for a reimbursement if I were to purchase it and was told I'd still have to wait for a second letter. Why should I need to wait for a second letter for something there's a recall on? especially something that can put myself or child in damage or other people.

Tl the contact owns a 2010 BMW 328i. 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 BMW of mountain view (150 e el camino real mountain view, CA 94040, (650) 200-0149), but the parts were not available for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Tl- the contact owns a 2010 BMW 328i. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled with no warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to replicate and diagnose the failure. The vehicle was also taken to the dealer BMW of mountain view, 150 e el camino real, mountain view, CA 94040, 650-943-1000 who indicated that the vehicle would need to be diagnosed to determine the cause of the failure, the contact had not authorized the dealer to repair the vehicle and felt that the vehicle should not have been excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 18v314000 (electrical system). And 13v044000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure, indicated that there was no recall campaign to provide a remedy and rendered no assistance other than stating to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis and repair. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Dyd.

Tl the contact owns a 2010 BMW 328i. While driving approximately 65 mph in the dark, the headlights intermittently illuminated. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. Upon opening the trunk, the contact noticed that the trunk light was burned out and a strong burning odor was present. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 108,237.

The connection between the battery and the fusebox failed causing a complete electrical failure while the car was being driven. Luckily the car was just pulling onto the highway and it was a city street. This apparently had been replaced before under a previous NHTSA recall and the repair did not fix the problem. The cable was replaced but the fuse box apparently wasn't. Both the cable and the fuse box were replaced this time in hope that this will permanently solve the issue.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v676000 (electrical system). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair pertaining to the interim notice. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted to determine when the part would be supplied to the dealer. The contact noticed a strong odor and smoke coming from the vents when the electric control was used. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

My Bmws battery compartment in the trunk was flooded with water. This caused shorting of the battery. The car stalled and became suddenly inoperable. Even the trunk could not be accessed for a long time as all the battery connections were lost. The BMW service technician who worked on the car said that this could have led to a serious battery explosion. Fortunately, the stalling happened in my drive way, but it could have happened while driving on the road also. The car was serviced as per BMW's recommendation. But still the flooding in the battery compartment was never found. It's a serious risk for any driver. Any battery explosion or stalling can lead to sudden loss of control and can also be fatal. This seems to be a problem with many BMW owners, but BMW has failed to recognize this as an issue. . Read more...

Tl- the contact owns a 2010 BMW 328xi. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact stated that whenever the vehicle is off there was a buzzing noise coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle near the motor. The contact contacted BMW kingston north carolina who informed the contact that they would need to properly diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure/issue and stated that if the failure related to the recalls they would later reimburse the contact. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000. VIN tools confirms remedies not yet available. Gl.

In November 2017, I received 2 recall notices from bwm (17v-683 and 17v-676). As of last week, they are still saying that no remedy for these defects are available. After almost 1 complete year, that is absolutely ridiculous! these are safety hazards and should have been solved long ago!.

This car has had 2 open recalls since October 2017: NHTSA recall number 17v676 and NHTSA recall number 17v683. Both of these recalls involve the possibility of short-circuiting wires, melting and possibility of fire. I can't believe that BMW hasn't come up with a solution for these issues in 6 months.

Tl- the contact owns a 2010 BMW 328i. The contact stated that while the vehicle was operated at a higher speeds the vehicle experienced hesistation. The contact also stated that when the air conditioning is activated the vehicle experienced lack of acceleration and violent vibration. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 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 was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and were not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 95000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Kh.

The recalls were posted in oct 2017. . . . What is taking them so long to get parts available? are they waiting for someone to get hurt?.

Tl the contact owns a 2010 BMW 328i. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. The vehicle was taken to fields BMW south orlando (located at 9750 s orange blossom trail, orlando, FL 32837, (407) 956-6300) and it was determined that the VIN was not included in a recall for the air bags. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, 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 contact called the dealer again and was informed that parts were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Tl � the contact owns a 2010 328i. The contact stated that when he turned on the air flow for defrost,heat or air, nothing happened and he heard an abnormal noise. The contact stated that the vehicle had exhibited the same symptoms as 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v676(electrical system). The dealer (BMW of rochester (4250 henrietta rd, rochester, NY 14623) was contacted and stated that the parts for the recall remedy were unavailable so the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Jc.

When tire pressure management system begins to fail, its rdc module takes down the complete dashboard monitoring and operational systems. Upon failure, the rdc affects speedometer, tachometer, radio, blower, wipers, idrive systems. Driver has no indicators of turn signals or lighting (even if functional) within the cabin of the car. This occurred in driving sequence as first a series of flashes and idrive restarts, then complete blanking out of all dashboard systems. Upon advisement of repair tech, simple unplug of rdc clears all dashboard symptoms except tpms malfunction indicator. A car should not simply have a complete electronic monitoring and operational (radio, blower, turn indicators, wipers) failure due to one monitoring system going down -- this is a design flaw and could have led to me having an accident easily due to no turn or speed indicators available.

There is an electrical short in my car (BMW 328xi 2010). This electrical short can not be found easily. It causes my car to loose power while driving or it will not restart after only minutes after turning the car off. The power loss due to the electrical short/issue occurs without warning.

The contact owns a 2010 BMW 328i. While driving approximately 65 mph, the cruise control warning indicator illuminated. The heater failed, the gauges on the instrument panel flickered, the turn signals failed, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a BMW dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v044000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

BMW on fire. I had been driving on a city street for about 15 minutes when the engine caught on fire. I was stopped at a traffic light when I noticed smoke so it may have started while in transit. My car had no issues, no complaints about the car, engine or driving experience. At the time of the fire there were no warnings on the dashboard, no smell of fire or burning oil, no signs of engine issues while driving but while stopped at a red traffic light I noticed smoke coming from around the driver's front tire area and it escalated quickly. I was stopped waiting at a second-to-the-left turn lane surrounded by cars and nobody could move away. People in the car to my left panicked the most as they could see the smoke going their way and couldn't move their car, fortunately the light turned green soon and I was still able to drive to an empty parking lot of a fast food restaurant across from the traffic light. I parked, turned off the engine and when I opened the hood the engine was in flames. Management of the fast food restaurant rushed with a fire extinguisher but it was too late regardless. The next morning the car was towed to a BMW dealership where it was declared total loss by the insurance company before BMW even finished estimating the damage. Nobody investigated further eventhough I asked if they would given that my car seemed in perfect condition. BMW stated it was a rare instance however when I researched about it I found blogs of lots of more cases like mine. The insurance said it looked like an electrical fire. I would have purchased another BMW if anyone had cared enough to provide answers or at least follow up. I bought my BMW in 2014 certified pre-owned at the BMW dealership in a beautiful and perfect condition. I'm just glad I was able to stop, that the only property damage was my car and more importantly that nobody got hurt.

I was driving and the vehicle at approximately 20mph on a city street when it just stalled out and dash lights went out and back on. I have only 66000 miles on the car. Repair shop is saying fuel pump is seized up and needs to be replaced which may be related to this recall NHTSA campaign number: 13v044000. I was never notified of any recall. I purchased this car used from BMW in February of 2013. When I run the VIN number no recall comes up.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 BMW 328i. The contact stated that there was a burning odor for months coming through the vents within the vehicle. Months later, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer was contacted (bert ogden BMW, 3201 n 10th st, mcallen, TX 78501, (956) 683-6477) and indicated that the remedy and repair parts were unavailable. The dealer provided no mention of a loaner vehicle until the remedy and parts become available. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags). The approximate failure mileage was 66,700. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v071000 (air bags), 17v676000 (electrical system), and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Advantage BMW midtown (1305 gray st, houston, TX) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. 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 for NHTSA campaign numbers:17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). Parts distribution disconnect for NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags).

The contact owns a 2010 BMW 328i. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the service engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the failure was unable to be determined. The failure recurred after one week and the vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic who replaced the fuel pump. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2010 BMW 328xi. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the r & r battery, the computer registry battery, and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 13v044000 (electrical system) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,242. Pam.