Table 1 shows one common equipment related problems of the 2017 BMW 328.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Equipment problems |
Was driving down highway going 70mph, I heard a loud pop above me and realized the front sunroof section shattered. Luckily it was not open and shade protected from glass. Glass has gone everywhere on the highway and scratched up the roof and my windshield also cracked.
Failed component: failure for a motor vehicle to signal the intention to perform a u-turn maneuver. Safety at risk: u-turn maneuvers often result in accidents that cause material damage, severe injuries and death of motorists, passengers, motorcycle riders, bicyclists, and pedestrians. These accidents usually happen due to the inability of drivers to properly signal or warn others of the intention to execute a u-turn maneuver because of the non-existence of a u-turn signal in motor vehicles. Problem reproduced/confirmed? yes, this problem occurs every day on the public roads/streets of our nation. Has vehicle/component been inspected? no, the u-turn signal has not been added under the NHTSA; therefore, no regulations exist for manufacturers, police, insurance, or others to inspect. Warning lamps/messages? no, to this day, there is no official warning signal method to alert motorists of the intention to perform, and execution of a u-turn maneuver. The solution: include u-turn signal devices and methods as part of the fmvss no. 108. An effective/productive/economical and financial u-turn signal solution can be attained by the implementation of patent # us 10,919,442 b1; devices and methods for motor vehicle u-turn signaling. The u-turn signal solution offered under patent # us 10,919,442 b1 is highly achievable at a low cost to implement. The patent uses a combination of existing and approved lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment, such as headlamps, reverse lamps, turn-signal lamps, and side lamps modules used in concert to generate a universally applicable signal that communicates to other travelers that a u-turn maneuver is intended and under execution. The signaling device can be implemented via the use of a u-turn signal switch that activates the light modules of a vehicle that correspond to the direction of the u-turn maneuver. We need to act now to reduce traffic accidents/injuries/deaths resulting from the lack of u-turns warning signal.
On February 5, 2022 while driving on 70 mph on i64 my vehicle shut down due to the recall causing the the high-pressure fuel pump to shut down causing the engine to stall and a message that there was a powertrain malfunction and the vehicle would not start back or go into gear. The interstate was very busy and I could have been hit by a tractor trailer or another vehicle at high speed. I received a recall notice that stated there was a remedy available November 2021, but when I called the dealership I was told there were no parts available and they would call me when parts became available. A month went by and the issue with the recall happened leaving me in a very dangerous situation. The car was towed to moses BMW on 2/6/22 and over 30 parts have been ordered. I have been told that there is no estimate on when the parts would arrive. There is a second safety recall with no remedy that has been present October 2018 and moses BMW sold me the vehicle in June 2020. I received a notice January 2022. This recall is for the egr cooler developing an internal leak possibly causing the vehicle to catch fire. I have asked BMW to buy the vehicle back due to safety reasons and the long wait time to fix the one recall and no fix for the other, and they refuse. In addition, they sold me a vehicle that was under recall and according to s. 1634 - used car safety recall repair act that was against the law.
This recall NHTSA recall number 19v349 has been open on my vehicle since April and BMW has not repaired my vehicle yet. I went into the service department yesterday and asked them to complete the repairs and they said they do not have the parts to complete the repairs. I have a 10 month old baby that sits in the back seat and do not feel safe in the car due to the recall. I am in a lease, how do I get out of this car? I feel like BMW is not taking this recall seriously. Thank you. Priscilla luckhurst.