Engine Cooling System Problems of BMW 528 - part 1

The contact owns a 2010 BMW 528i. The contact stated while making a left turn and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The brake and transmission warning lights illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, turned off the vehicle, and then attempted to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to respond as intended and was towed back to the residence. The vehicle was next towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the camshaft and timing belt chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign numbers: 23v707000 (engine and engine cooling) and 22v119000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. 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 but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 124,000.

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The contact owns a 2011 BMW 528i. The contact received notification of NHTSA recall campaign number: 23v707000 (engine and engine cooling), and the vehicle was taken to a local dealer for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the message "drive train malfunction - drive moderately" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the same dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that faulty spark plugs had caused damages to a cylinder, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 123,568.

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The contact owns a 2015 BMW 528i. 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 had 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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The contact owns a 2016 BMW 528i. 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 contacted. 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 "coolant low - please refill", message was occasionally displayed. The contact stated that after refilling the coolant reservoir and driving for a while, the coolant level would be low again. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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The contact owns a 2016 BMW 528i. 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 contacted. 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 had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2016 BMW 528i. 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.

The contact owns a 2015 BMW 528i. 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 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 there was smoke coming from the engine compartment with an abnormal burning odor. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 90,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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The contact owns a 2015 BMW 528i. 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 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 had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

  the contact owns a 2015 BMW. 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.

The contact owns a 2016 BMW 528i. 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 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 had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 528i. 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 made aware of the issue and confirmed that 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 had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2015 BMW 528i. 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 contact stated that while her husband was driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked, and there was coolant leaking from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. 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 failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2016 BMW 528i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number:24v608000(engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. 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 had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available .

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 528i. 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.

The contact owns a 2016 BMW 528i. 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 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 while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke was coming from the engine compartment into the cabin of the vehicle through the air vents. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 37,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 528i. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 13 mph, there was smoke coming through the vents from the ac unit being activated. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor coming from through the vents causing nausea. 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 contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, however, was unable to confirm when the part would be available. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2010 BMW 528i. 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 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 while driving recently at various speeds, an abnormal, whistling noise would emit from the vehicle as the rpm gauge moved up and down without warning. The contact also stated the the vehicle had begun vibrate as if it were about to stall without warning. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2008bmw 528i sedan. The contact stated while driving approximately 35mph when the vehicle began to produce smoke from the engine compartment alongside an odor of burning plastic. The contact was able to pull over and have the vehicle towed to their residence, but was not taken to a local dealer. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with, NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) however the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000.

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The contact owns a 2016 BMW 528i. The contact stated that while attempting to activate the heating system, the heating system failed to activate. There was an abnormal coolant odor entering the vehicle through the vents. 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 contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however, the manufacturer was unable to confirm when parts would be available. The failure mileage was 137,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Tl the contact owns a 2008 BMW 528ix. While driving at an unknown speed, smoke appeared under the hood. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not coasted over to the side of the road. The contact called BMW of the hudson valley at (844) 865-8595 (located at 2068 south rd, poughkeepsie, NY 12601) and was informed that an appointment for diagnostic testing would be available sometime in March of 2019. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 198,278.

The contact owns a 2008 BMW 528xi. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer (schomp BMW, 1190 plum valley ln, highlands ranch, CO 80129, (303) 730-1300) was unable to determine when the manufacturer would provide the remedy and the part for the recall repair. The contact was uncertain as to when the recall repair would be scheduled. The manufacturer sent an interim recall notice, but with no specification of when the parts would be supplied and when the second letter would be sent, indicating the parts were available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Tl the contact owns a 2008 BMW 528i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). When the contact attempted to drive the vehicle, black smoke appeared from the engine compartment. The contact called BMW of valencia at (661) 200-9111 (located at 23435 valencia blvd, valencia, CA 91355) and was informed that parts were available and to bring the vehicle in for repair. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to have the vehicle towed to the BMW of valencia dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.

The contact owns a 2010 BMW 528xi. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer (flemington BMW, 216 us highway 202 31, flemington, NJ 08822, (908) 788-2691) indicated that the contact would need to wait to receive a second letter from the manufacturer, and that parts may become available in the summer of 2018. The dealer made no mention of inspecting the vehicle to determine if the part would prematurely fail. The manufacturer was contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 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. Moss BMW of lafayette, louisiana located at 1401 louisiana 728-8, la 728-8, 70501 was made aware of the recall and stated taht the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. . VIN tool confirms parts not available. Ad.

Tl the contact owns a 2011 BMW 528i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 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 called BMW of sterling at (571) 434-1944 (21710 auto world cir, sterling, va 20166) where it was confirmed 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 2011 BMW 528i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). 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 called (momentum BMW at 855-645-6452 (10002 southwest fwy, houston, TX) where it was confirmed 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 528i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called a local dealer BMW of bayside 266 e shoe rd great neck NY 11023 516-304-3700 where informed that the remedy parts were not available. The manufacturer was notified but no further assistance was provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Ap.

The contact owns a 2010 BMW 528i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 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 contact called two local dealers (BMW of bayside, 21427 northern blvd, bayside, NY 11361 and braman BMW west palm beach, 2901 okeechobee blvd, west palm beach, FL 33409). The contact was informed by both dealers that the parts were not available and that he would be notified when they arrive. The manufacturer was notified 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 528i. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted an abnormal burning odor while traveling various speeds. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 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. Global imports BMW (500 interstate n pkwy, atlanta, GA) 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 failure mileage was approximately 92,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 528i. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed and failed to respond. The vehicle was restarted but the failure persisted. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on several occasions where the failure was unable to be replicated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 14v176000 (engine and engine cooling) and the part was not available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not able to provide an estimated timeframe for when the part would become available for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 6,000.

Auxiliary fan failure while idling for a short period of time car will begin to overheat.

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The radiator blew for no know reason. This caused damage to the engine and cooling system. Estimate of repairs $16,000.

: the contact stated while driving 40 mph on normal road conditions the temperature gauge indicated overheating. The vehicle was taken to an independent certified mechanic who determined the head gasket burned out due to overheating. The overheating was created by the a cooling system leak in the overflow plastic tank.

While getting routine service check the sevice representative reported the car had run hot. I had noticed no previous problems, however they suggested a water pump replacement. I test drove the car and it began to overheat. I returned to the dealership and suggested the thermostat be replaced first. It has been one month and I have not had any tempature problems.

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Engine keeps overheating due to a faulty water pump. Dealer has replaced water pump twice.