bmw 1 series 2011 Complaints

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact test drove a 2011 bmw 135i. while driving 35 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. the throttle was open after driving four miles and the speed increased up to 80 mph. he was able to drive onto the emergency lane and have the vehicle towed back to the dealer. the dealer stated that they would not discuss the failure or repairs with him. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were 80.

Reported in: NEWBURY PORT MA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAUN7C57BV

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

the radio display in the car has its polarizing filter off-set so that when wearing polarized glasses you cannot see the display. when required to wear prescription glasses this is a distraction and a safety hazard as you have to remove the glasses to see the radio display. this is experienced in the 335i, which does not appear in your pull down list on the following pages the climate control system has its polarized filter correctly positioned. only occurs in the car when you do not have the 'i'drive option.

Reported in: SIMI VALLEY` CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAPM5G56BN

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

the radio display in the car has its polarizing filter off-set so that when wearing polarized glasses you cannot see the display. when required to wear prescription glasses this is a distraction and a safety hazard as you have to remove the glasses to see the radio display. this is experienced in the 335i, which does not appear in your pull down list on the following pages the climate control system has its polarized filter correctly positioned. only occurs in the car when you do not have the 'i'drive option.

Reported in: SIMI VALLEY` CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAPM5G56BN

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

defective high pressure fuel pump on bmw 2011 335i after 4500 miles note: this was a 335i. your model selection doesn't not include 3-series so i clicked 1-series.

Reported in: LAKE STEVENS WA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAKG7C57BE

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

the navigation system on my 2011 bmw 335i will tell you to turn the wrong way, and then tell you to make a u-turn. i have been turning onto the entrance ramp to the highway and it will say to make a u-turn. you cannot trust where you will end up if you follow the system. it could lead you to a location that is not safe. i notified my dealer who then tested other 2011's with the same result and tested 2010's without any issues. the dealer and i have notified bmw na, yet now almost 5 months later they have not fixed the problem. when i talked to the supplier of the maps, they indicated they also had received many calls on the 2011 model. the next screen does not let me select the bmw 3 series.

Reported in: VERNON HILLS IL || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAPM5C54BE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i own a 2011 bmw 128i. on 7/5, my wife was driving the vehicle when it suffered a total electronic failure. she was unable to see how fast she was traveling due to the fact, the speedometer failed. when she returned home, all of the warning lights were on. the car would rev without touching the gas. i spoke to d-[xxx] the bmw dealer. they had me tow the car into their shop. 7/9, i received a call from [xxx] at bmw dealer. he advised me that some water from a jug i carry in case of an emergency leaked and got onto the electronics in the trunk and it would cost me 531.00. he told me to contact my insurance to have them pay. i called bmw corporate because this sounded a little strange. bmw told me they do not recommend putting groceries in the trunk because it could cause a dangerous effect. i was not told of this when i bought my car. bmw (another dealer) advised my father that this is a common problem and affects all models. they will not fix it and want everyone to use their insurance to pay for it. bmw is too lazy to pay to correct the issue. my wife or someone on the road could have been involved in a traffic accident due to the fact her speedometer went out. this is a dangerous car. my car is still in the shop as of 7/10. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Reported in: HENDERSON KY || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i own a 2011 bmw 128i. on 7/5, my wife was driving the vehicle when it suffered a total electronic failure. she was unable to see how fast she was traveling due to the fact, the speedometer failed. when she returned home, all of the warning lights were on. the car would rev without touching the gas. i spoke to d-[xxx] the bmw dealer. they had me tow the car into their shop. 7/9, i received a call from [xxx] at bmw dealer. he advised me that some water from a jug i carry in case of an emergency leaked and got onto the electronics in the trunk and it would cost me 531.00. he told me to contact my insurance to have them pay. i called bmw corporate because this sounded a little strange. bmw told me they do not recommend putting groceries in the trunk because it could cause a dangerous effect. i was not told of this when i bought my car. bmw (another dealer) advised my father that this is a common problem and affects all models. they will not fix it and want everyone to use their insurance to pay for it. bmw is too lazy to pay to correct the issue. my wife or someone on the road could have been involved in a traffic accident due to the fact her speedometer went out. this is a dangerous car. my car is still in the shop as of 7/10. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Reported in: HENDERSON KY || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

as i was driving to work in the morning on the freeway i had the pop sound, next thing i know is the driver side door popped open and the warning lights went on.

Reported in: UNION CITY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAFR1C54BC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

bmw "third stop lamp" (the break light) does not fit the 1series correctly. they fall off, crack, and disappear frequently. this is a common problem with all 1 series bmw's. as this is a brake light, it is concerning. i believe the part number for this item is (63 25 7164978). here is a link to the part with a picture {http://bmwetk.info/parts-catalog/prd/bmw/vt/p/e82/cou/135i%20n54/usa/l/n/2009/06/50622/63/63_1055} thousands of individuals are complaining of this problem.

Reported in: WESTLAKE VILLAGE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

bmw "third stop lamp" (the break light) does not fit the 1series correctly. they fall off, crack, and disappear frequently. this is a common problem with all 1 series bmw's. as this is a brake light, it is concerning. i believe the part number for this item is (63 25 7164978). here is a link to the part with a picture {http://bmwetk.info/parts-catalog/prd/bmw/vt/p/e82/cou/135i%20n54/usa/l/n/2009/06/50622/63/63_1055} thousands of individuals are complaining of this problem.

Reported in: WESTLAKE VILLAGE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

bmw "third stop lamp" (the break light) does not fit the 1series correctly. they fall off, crack, and disappear frequently. this is a common problem with all 1 series bmw's. as this is a brake light, it is concerning. i believe the part number for this item is (63 25 7164978). here is a link to the part with a picture {http://bmwetk.info/parts-catalog/prd/bmw/vt/p/e82/cou/135i%20n54/usa/l/n/2009/06/50622/63/63_1055} thousands of individuals are complaining of this problem.

Reported in: WESTLAKE VILLAGE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

this car has some serious electrical defects. it's left me stranded at least 4 times just dying. once when it was 14 below zero. the car will just die when it's driving. each time bmw has a different reason for the electrical failures but i believe there is an underlying design defect that is very dangerous leaving people in a car without power no matter where they are, even in the middle of a busy highway. once the car dies, it has this big exclamation point in the instrument controls inside a triangle and it will not move. it's very hard to even get it off to the side of the road in order to get out of traffic. this is a very dangerous situation. there has already been one recall on the electrical system of the car, but i think it did not correct the design defects. i have now given the car back to the dealer as i did not feel safe driving it. it left me stranded too many times.

Reported in: WAREHAM MA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAUN1C59BV