Engine Cooling System problems of the 2010 BMW 328

Six problems related to engine cooling system have been reported for the 2010 BMW 328. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 06/13/2018

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.

2 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 01/05/2018

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.

3 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 10/25/2017

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.

4 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 10/11/2017

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.

5 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 02/05/2016

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.

6 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 02/05/2016

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).




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