Air Conditioner problems of the 2011 BMW 328

Two problems related to air conditioner have been reported for the 2011 BMW 328. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Conditioner problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2017

7 recall items on my vehicle :-( caling BMW constantly to get an update on the parts needed so I can take my car in and it's not happening. . . It's been over a year and a half nd nothing. Blower motor wiring: this recall involves the wiring for the system, known as the blower-motor, that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system. Over time, the connection between the wiring and this system could deteriorate and, in rare cases, could lead to overheating. Positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve heater : this recall involves an engine component known as the positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve heater. The pcv valve heater may not have been produced to specifications. Over time, it could deteriorate and, in rare cases, could lead to overheating. F overheating occurs, then in rare cases, this could lead to melting of the pcv valve. In extremely rare cases, this could lead to a fire. Recall 17v676000- electrical system wiring -may cause fire even when vehicle is off. Recall 16v071000- airbag frontal drivar side inflator module-in crash the inflator could rupture with metal fragments. Recall 11v476000: power train driveline driveshaft- if bolts loosen could lease to loss of power to front wheel and vehicle breakdown/crash. Recall 17v683000 -component engine and cooling, emission control crank case, electricl short will cause parts within pcv valve to melt increasing risk of fire. Recall 12e029000 -engine and cooling system fan-fa motor can become inoperative or circutitboard to overheat cauing engine in engine compartment to catch fire. Recall 13v044000 - electrical system -loss of electrical system power fail -vehicle can stall unexpectedly increasing risk of crash. Recall 14v176000 - engine and engine cooling engine- if the bolts lossen or break, the engine may have reduced power or stall increasing risk of crash.

2 Air Conditioner problem

Failure Date: 10/19/2016

Fumes coming into cabin, BMW service center states that it is the initial burning off of the fuel when car is started, yet it can be detected an hour after the car has been running, especially if the air conditioning is on.


Other Equipment related problems of the 2011 BMW 328



328 Service Bulletins
328 Safety Recalls
328 Defect Investigations