bmw 128i us 2009 Complaints

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

tl*the contact owns a 2009 bmw 128i. the contact noticed that the rear tail lights were inoperable and due to the design he was unable to replace the bulb. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who was aware of the failure and stated that the entire rear tail light assembly needed to be replaced; however, there were no parts available in north america. the contact did not inform the manufacturer nor was the vehicle repaired. the current and failure mileages were approximately 6,000.

Reported in: SUNNYVILLE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAUP93569V

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw 128i. the contact stated that the passenger side taillights failed and toxic burning fumes were emitting into the interior cabin of the vehicle through the ventilation system. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failures but opted to place deodorant to the air conditioner as a remedy. shortly afterward, the air conditioner failed. the dealer advised that one pound of freon had leaked that the valve would need replacing. the vehicle was repaired. after repairs, the contact stated that all of the lights on the instrument panel illuminated and the vehicle then stalled. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who advised that the alternator would need to be replaced. the contact stated that she was unsatisfied with the results of the diagnostic test because she believed it was an electrical issue that was causing the failure. the manufacturer was contacted to report the failure and she was awaiting a response. the failure and current mileage was 9,000.

Reported in: SARASOTA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAUP73569V