Engine Cooling System Problems of BMW 328 - part 2

The contact owns a 2015 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number:  24v608000 ( engine and engine cooling, electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

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The contact owns a 2016 BMW 328i. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v608000 ( engine and engine cooling, electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at approximately 65 mph, all of a sudden there vehicles engine began to deaccelerate the vehicle, and a message displayed on the dashboard stating "engine hot, please stop driving" the contact proceeded to pull over onto the side of the highway, where he waited an hour for the engine to cool down, before he was able to start his vehicle again. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed. The contact was advised that no codes were displayed, and that the contact would have to take their vehicle to a local dealer. The contact proceeded to take their vehicle to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed again, and the contact was informed again that noting was found to be wrong with their vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact believes that NHTSA campaign number 24v608000 ( engine and engine cooling, electrical system)  is of probable cause for the failure experienced. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000.

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The contact owns a 2015 BMW 325i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v608000(engine and engine cooling, electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had experienced the failure and smoke was present coming from the engine compartment and the check engine light had illuminated. The cause of the failures were not determined. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328i. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 24v513000 (air bags) and 23v707000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated while operating the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle failed to immediately start, and while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light flashed off and on. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The failure mileage was 110,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

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The contact owned a 2015 BMW 328i. The contact stated that while her husband was driving in mexico at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle spun around and was struck head on by another vehicle. The air bags deployed as needed. The contact’s husband suffered injuries to the ribs, both arms were fractured, cerebral hemorrhage, and internal bleeding. The contact was taken to the hospital by an ambulance. The contact was unsure if a police report was filed. The fire department used the jaws of life to remove the driver’s side door. The vehicle was towed to the city impound lot in mexico and deemed totaled. The contact stated that the engine had overheated weeks before the vehicle stalled and was involved in the crash. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v707000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated while driving 15 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal before the vehicle stalled. The safe mode message was displayed. The contact was driving uphill when the vehicle stalled. The contact helped to push the vehicle before coasting downhill. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine had seized. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer stated that engine damage was not part of the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle remained at the dealer and had not been driven since the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.

The contact called on behalf of their mother whom owns a 2015 BMW 328i. The contact stated that occasionally upon starting their vehicle the engine would not start, during these occurrences the check engine light illuminated, and a message would display across the dashboard stating "please drive vehicle with caution" the contact stated that restarting their vehicle has resolved this issue, however that they continue to experience this failure. The contact received recall notice NHTSA campaign 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system) and believes that this is probable cause for the failure experienced. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The approximate failure mileage 134,000.

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328xi the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number:( engine and engine cooling). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328i. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 22v119000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts for the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that while traveling at various speeds, an abnormal, plastic burning odor would emit from the vehicle without warning. He also stated that a light, white colored smoke had begun to emit from the engine upon start of the vehicle. The dealer had been notified about the recall and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328i. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 22v119000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts for the repair were unavailable. The dealer had yet to be notified about the recall. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v119000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph when the contact noticed smoke coming from vents and underneath the hood of the vehicle. The contact had to pull over where the warning for the vehicle overheating had began to sound off. The smoke dissipated once the vehicle was turned off. The contact had the vehicle towed to their home. There were no injuries and no medical attention was needed. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000. VIN tool confirms parts unavailable.

The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328i. The contact stated while driving at 25-30 mph for 10 minutes, the engine started misfiring, went on overheating mode and stalled. The coolant temperature warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The contact stated that he turned off the vehicle for some time; however, when he restarted the vehicle, the coolant temperature warning light was still illuminated. Additionally, the contact noticed white smoke coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The contact drove back to his residence. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving and he could smell a burning odor . The contact became aware that his VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 22v119000 (engine and engine cooling), which he associated with the failure. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 102,300.

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328i. The contact stated while driving 70 mph that all the lights became illuminated on the dash board. The contact stated that vehicle began to emit smoke from under the hood, the vehicle lost power and additionally the contact had a failure of power steering and brakes. The contact was able to safely coast off the roadway and stopped. The vehicle continued to emit smoke but eventually no more smoke was observed. The fire department was not summoned. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine had locked. The mechanic attempted to unlock the engine and failed and advised that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328xi. The contact stated that while driving at unknow speeds odor appeared from the exhaust pipe and under the hood where the engine is located. The contact mentioned that every year the oil is changed at in an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the valve gasket failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred. The contact feels unsafe driving the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided the contact with a case number. The dealer was contacted and confirm that no recalls under the VIN. The contact mentioned NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) as a possible solution to the failure however the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximate 52,202.

Tl the contact owns a 2011 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact called BMW northwest located at 4011 20th st e, tacoma, wa 98424, (253) 922-8700, and an authorized mechanic was sent to the residence to perform the recall repair. The contact stated that a week after the recall repair was performed, the air conditioning system became inoperable. The dealer was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the air conditioning failure was not related to the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 176,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2015 BMW 328d. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v755000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. BMW of bellevue (13617 northup way, bellevue, wa 98005, (425) 243-5201) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available. The manufacturer was notified and confirmed that the parts were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl the contact owns a 2014 BMW 328d. The contact received notification of NHTSA recall number: 18v755000 (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. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and were not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2016 BMW 328dx. While the vehicle was undergoing routine service at BMW of charlottesville (located at 1295 richmond rd, charlottesville, va 22911, (434) 270-8664), the contact was informed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 18v755000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired because the part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and did not assist. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Tl the contact owns a 2016 BMW 328d. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v755000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that BMW of bakersfield (located at 5400 gasoline alley dr, bakersfield, CA 93313, (661) 396-4040) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the part was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl the contact owns a 2008 BMW 328i. Less than an hour after the contact parked and exited the vehicle, it caught fire under the hood. When the contact returned to the vehicle, the key fob failed to unlock the vehicle and the key had to be manually used to open the driver's side door. The interior of the vehicle was filled with white smoke. Upon further inspection, it was noticed that an extensive fire erupted from the driver's side near the engine. The fire department extinguished the flames and provided a fire inspection report. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. After the failure, the manufacturer did not send the recall notices concerning NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the fire department mentioned that these models have recalls. The contact verified the recall information directly from the internet. The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2011 BMW 328i. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact noticed a strong odor and smoke inside the vehicle prior to receiving the recall notification letter. The dealer (advantage BMW clear lake, 400 gulf fwy s, league city, TX 77573, (281) 557-7000) was contacted. The dealer indicated that they would be able to schedule a diagnostic appointment and that a supervisor would call to determine if there was an option for a loaner vehicle. The contact waited for a call for weeks, but did not receive one. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available.

Tl the contact owns a 2014 BMW 328d. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 18v755000 (engine, engine cooling) was received in November of 2018. After contacting the local dealer (BMW of mountain view, 150 e. El camino real, mountain view, CA) and the manufacturer, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the defect were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Tl the contact owns a 2014 BMW 328d. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 18v755000 (engine, engine cooling). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Winslow BMW of colorado springs (5845 n nevada Ave, colorado springs, CO 80918, (719) 387-9650) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Tl the contact owns a 2014 BMW 328d. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v755000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact called herb chambers BMW of sudbury at 508-903-5300 (located at 128 boston post rd, sudbury, MA 01776) and was informed that the parts were not available. 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.

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328d. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v755000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact called coggin BMW of treasure coast at 772-410-5155 (located at 4429 south us 1 highway, fort pierce, FL 34982) and was informed that the parts were not available. 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.

Tl - the contact owns a 2011 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campagin numbers: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v676000 (electrical system) ; however the parts were not available. The dealer, BMW of wichita, 11000 e 13th st n, wichita, KS 67206. 316-779-2613) was contacted and confirmed the parts are not available for the recall remedies. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. VIN not available. Ks.

Tl the contact owns a 2011 BMW 328i. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and exhibited the same symptoms as listed in NHTSA campaign number: 14v176000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the cam shaft failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 11,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2014 BMW 328d. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v755000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact called BMW of stratham at 603-772-0000 (located at 71 portsmouth Ave, stratham, nh 03885) and was informed that the parts were not available. 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. The VIN was not provided.

Tl the contact owns a 2008 BMW 328xi. The contact received recall notifications for NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact detected a burning odor outside and inside the vehicle while waiting to receive the recall repairs. Orange county BMW (101 maher ln, harriman, NY 10926, 1-(845) 782-4269) stated that there were no available dates to schedule the recall repairs until mid February of 2019. The dealer did not mention if the parts were available. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was not available.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the while driving various speeds, the strong odor of an electrical burning sensation entered into the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that when the brakes were applied the fume-like odor intensified. Part distribution disconnects for NHTSA campaign number 17v676000 (electrical system and VIN tool confirms parts not available for NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). Towne BMW - 8215 main street, williamsville, new york (716) 505-2100 - was made aware of the recalls via a voicemail message but the contact stated that there was no response from the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. Ad.

Tl the contact owns a 2007 BMW 328xi. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the recall repair were unavailable. The dealer (BMW of south atlanta, 4171 jonesboro rd, union city, GA 30291, 678-228-8373) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified and confirmed that the recall remedy was not available and the would receive a letter when parts arrived. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Tl-the contact owns a 2009 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) and however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. A dealer was not made aware of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2008 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v676000 and 17v683000 (electrical system, 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 circle BMW (500 NJ-36, eatontown, NJ 07724 (732) 440-3640) 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 avialalbe. The cotnact had not experienced a failure. "VIN tool confirms parts not available". As.

Tl � the contact owns a 2011 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however the parts to do the recall were unavailable. The dealer competition BMW of smithtown (599 middle country rd, st james, NY 11780. 1-888-861-6280) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were unavailable for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced. VIN tool confirmed parts not available. Jc.