bmw 328i Problems

bmw 328i 2010 Complaints

AIR BAGS

rear right turn signal mulfunction turned on for a few min. signal also started blinking extreamly fast. head light malfunction alarm turned on for a few min.head lights wouldn't turn with stearing wheel. pasanger restraint malfunction alarm turned on when car was started. after driving 20 miles and turning the car off it cleared.

Reported in: KERMAN CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAPH5G58AN

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

rear right turn signal mulfunction turned on for a few min. signal also started blinking extreamly fast. head light malfunction alarm turned on for a few min.head lights wouldn't turn with stearing wheel. pasanger restraint malfunction alarm turned on when car was started. after driving 20 miles and turning the car off it cleared.

Reported in: KERMAN CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAPH5G58AN

SEAT BELTS

rear right turn signal mulfunction turned on for a few min. signal also started blinking extreamly fast. head light malfunction alarm turned on for a few min.head lights wouldn't turn with stearing wheel. pasanger restraint malfunction alarm turned on when car was started. after driving 20 miles and turning the car off it cleared.

Reported in: KERMAN CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAPH5G58AN

STRUCTURE

(incident #1) i began having issues with my 2010 328i replacement vehicle (initially purchased 2009, because of water leakage bmw replaced 2009 with current 2010) hardtop, initially reporting slippage outside of the hardtop of rubber trim hanging out of the convertible top (seals) at approx 17k miles early may 2012. according to the invoice, the technician stated that the " hardtop roof seals were defective. seals were removed and replaced at approx 18k miles after a two week wait to receive replacement parts ordered from the only supplier in germany". (incident #2) a year later, may 2013, once again i began to experience defective parts after hearing the hinge on the right (passenger) rear of my vehicle making a grinding noise, grating against the glass as the convertible collapsed into the trunk compartment of my vehicle. this was a noise that sounded as if the roof of the vehicle, upon closing was truncating and collapsing within itself. fearing that the roof would collapse on me, i exited the vehicle and closed it until receiving service. extremely frustrated that i had accepted another faulty bmw, and uncertain how to rationalize why the defacto expectation would be that the "convertible" feature would be the "safest feature on the vehicle, and knowing that the "convertible" option was the main reason for purchasing the vehicle may soon be my most expensive? reason for wishing i would have chosen another manufacturer other than bmw based on my 2009 experience. i have been continuously haunted, anxious, worried, unable to sleep because of the recent breakdowns with regard to the "safety/integrity" of the rooftop of my 2010 replacement vehicle. in the interest of safeguarding the public, shouldn't all convertibles have the option of a "special warranty" to the consumer to ensure the integrity of the vehicle?

Reported in: HANOVER MD || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWL1C5XAP

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

the driver side tail light is malfunctioning where not all the leds illuminate when braking or using the turn signal. the turning signal also operates very rapidly. i was informed that this was not covered under my extended warranty so i called bmw n.a. who offered no assistance at all. this is a critical safety component of the car that is known to be defective, its cost is expensive and should last longer than three years. since it is an led type light, the entire light assembly needs to be replaced as there are no standard bulbs that can be replace by the owner. *jb

Reported in: OLD BRIDGE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAPH7C59AE

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmw 328i. the contact stated the the tail-lights failed. the contact stated that the taillight harness was defective. the contact stated that the previous owner replaced the taillight harness but the repair did not remedy the issue. the contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test or repairs. the failure mileage was 34,000.

Reported in: LIVER POOL NY || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWV5C59AP

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

recall notice national highway traffic safety administration - campaign # 13v044000 - vehicle service history by owner #1 4/12/10 to 2/11/2013; 08/02/11 serviced for fuel filler cap/fuel tank leaking; 2/8/12 serviced for airbag control module/safety electronics software error/internal device fault; 5/16/12 serviced for roof functions centre fzd permanent malfunction; 06/15/12 serviced tire condition and pressure mileage 28,151 miles; owner #2: 4/12/13-3/4/13 car is purchased; 4/12/13 recall battery cable, defect code 0061760300; 10/24/13 serviced check engine light on, engine misfire in cylinder #6- replace ignition coil #6: 11/20/13 serviced for malfunction notice on 11/14/13 - select p position before leaving the vehicle, select p position fault in ignition transmission selector lever system; have system checked by nearest bmw center; second malfunction notice 11/19/13 ¿¿possible r,n,d may not be possible; r,n,d, may not be possible, activate release gear selector for lever is necessary; gear shifter faults- replaced gear shifter assembly, vanos solenoids faults - replaced vanos solenoids and valves; replaced gaskets(3) sib recall 110208; 12/2/13 vanos faults - replaced vanos gears and valve sib recall 121412, broken screw heads; replaced gaskets (4); 1/16/14 serviced replaced faulty ignition coil, replaced gaskets (3); replaced cylinder head cover; 3/4/14 serviced engine misfire replaced ignition coils 5,2,9,8 and 7, balanced tires, replaced spark plugs

Reported in: BETHESDA MD || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAPK5C57AA

TIRES

tires with large bubbles on several tires after tire purchase

Reported in: NY NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

i was traveling on the pa turnpike near the quakertown exit at 75 mph in the left hand lane when my car shut down and came to a stop in active traffic. as the car was shutting down i had diffulty steering but was able to break. there were no visible error codes or lights to indicate issue. when attempting to restart the car, the engine would roll but i was unable to move. i called 911 for assistance. i was fortunate that a state farm highway worker stopped to protect me from high speed traffic coming up behind me until i could be safely moved off of the road. the car was towed to west german bmw in fort washington, pa. cost for the above service was paid for by bmw under a "warranty extension" as this is a "known issue." i was unaware of this issue as no recall or service notices have been sent by bmw to inspect or repair failing fuel lines. i am filing this complaint because the issues found in my car are exceptionally serious and could have resulted in a major high speed accident. furthermore these repairs will appear on my carfax and will position my car to other buyers as one with major issues. during inspection and repair process several issue were noted. 1. no faults were stored in the vehicle. 2. upon checking the fuel pressure, none was found @ rail 3. upon removing the fuel tan cover they discovered that a hose popped off inside the tank 4. after reattaching, they were able to restart the car, only to have the hose come off again the next day as it was going through the courtesy car wash 5. after opening the car again, they found that the fuel line that was clamped on "line a" ruptured, full fuel tank and assembly replacement was necessary.

Reported in: ROCK HALL MD || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAPK5C58AA

ENGINE

i was traveling on the pa turnpike near the quakertown exit at 75 mph in the left hand lane when my car shut down and came to a stop in active traffic. as the car was shutting down i had diffulty steering but was able to break. there were no visible error codes or lights to indicate issue. when attempting to restart the car, the engine would roll but i was unable to move. i called 911 for assistance. i was fortunate that a state farm highway worker stopped to protect me from high speed traffic coming up behind me until i could be safely moved off of the road. the car was towed to west german bmw in fort washington, pa. cost for the above service was paid for by bmw under a "warranty extension" as this is a "known issue." i was unaware of this issue as no recall or service notices have been sent by bmw to inspect or repair failing fuel lines. i am filing this complaint because the issues found in my car are exceptionally serious and could have resulted in a major high speed accident. furthermore these repairs will appear on my carfax and will position my car to other buyers as one with major issues. during inspection and repair process several issue were noted. 1. no faults were stored in the vehicle. 2. upon checking the fuel pressure, none was found @ rail 3. upon removing the fuel tan cover they discovered that a hose popped off inside the tank 4. after reattaching, they were able to restart the car, only to have the hose come off again the next day as it was going through the courtesy car wash 5. after opening the car again, they found that the fuel line that was clamped on "line a" ruptured, full fuel tank and assembly replacement was necessary.

Reported in: ROCK HALL MD || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAPK5C58AA

ENGINE

i received a recall note campaign no. 14v-176 vanos assembly bolts on my 2010 bmw 328i in june. it is now the end of august and i have not heard anything about repairs. the nearest garage hasn't the parts and says nothing of the safety of my faulty vehicle or when parts may appear. i don't know if i can safely drive the car. i need to use it, but the letter says it can cause a crash. how long will this crap go on? i tried to contact bmw customer service over a week ago.....no response. i tried to call the vehicle safety office at fed gov.....long wait on the phone.....i can't get any answers from anybody. it's like the whole country has gone on vacation. who's in charge? when will my car be fixed? can i drive the car in the meanwhile without risking my life?

Reported in: OPELIKA AL || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWR3C55AP