Dash Wiring Problems of BMW 328

BMW 328 owners have reported 3 problems related to dash wiring (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Dash Wiring problem of the 2007 BMW 328

Failure Date: 04/02/2018

The contact owned a 2007 BMW 328i. While driving with the cruise control set at 75 mph and the heater at 70 degrees, there was an abnormal popping noise and a flash of light underneath the passenger side dashboard. The passenger air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact stopped the vehicle and shifted the gear to the park position. Additionally, the contact smelled smoke inside the vehicle. Upon exiting and re-entering the vehicle, the cabin filled up with smoke and spontaneously caught fire. A police report was not filed. The fire department was contacted and extinguished the fire. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to an independent tow facility. The contact called BMW of concord (1967 market st, concord, CA 94520), but no further instructions were provided. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 115,000.

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2 Dash Wiring problem of the 2011 BMW 328

Failure Date: 02/06/2016

The contact owned a 2011 BMW 328. While driving at an unknown speed, there was a burning odor entering the vehicle. The contact noticed a spark followed by a flame underneath the dashboard. The contact pulled over and exited the vehicle. A police and fire report were filed. The fire department extinguished the fire. The fire department was unable to diagnose how the fire originated. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

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3 Dash Wiring problem of the 1996 BMW 328

Failure Date: 09/02/1997

Engine failure due to computer controls. All check lights come on, engine stalls and runs rough and cylinders misfire.

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