bmw 5-series Problems

bmw 5-series 2009 Complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the grounding wire in the connector to the tail light bulb holder melted and melted parts of the connector. this resulted in no signal, brake and running rear lights. a recall has been called for bmw e46 3 series for this exact problem (see below). the recall should be expanded to cover the 5 series as well.

Reported in: MANHATTAN BEACH CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBANU53569C

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

the grounding wire in the connector to the tail light bulb holder melted and melted parts of the connector. this resulted in no signal, brake and running rear lights. a recall has been called for bmw e46 3 series for this exact problem (see below). the recall should be expanded to cover the 5 series as well.

Reported in: MANHATTAN BEACH CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBANU53569C

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

driving on a posted speed limit road of 30mph when we see this message on our screen "engine malfunction power reduced".

Reported in: SCOTTSDALE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: WBANW13509C

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

driving on a posted speed limit road of 30mph when we see this message on our screen "engine malfunction power reduced".

Reported in: SCOTTSDALE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: WBANW13509C