Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
14 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Safety Issue:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2022 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles. The attachment for the rear cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching.
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FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Recall Date: Oct 15, 2024
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Safety Issue:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2023 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles. The attachment for the interior cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching.
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FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Date: Jul 17, 2024
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Safety Issue:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and 2019 X4 xDrive30i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The front passenger seat occupant classification system may have been improperly assembled, which could result in the misclassification of the seat as unoccupied, and deactivate the front air bag.
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FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall Date: Jul 8, 2021
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Safety Issue:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles. When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Date: Feb 19, 2021
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Safety Issue:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i, and 2018-2020 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3M vehicles. The instrument panel casing may not have been tightened properly to the passenger air bag.
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FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Date: Mar 18, 2020
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Safety Issue:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-Royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Date: Sep 27, 2019
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Safety Issue:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 X3 sDrive30i, xDrive30i and M40i and 2019 X4 xDrive30i and M40i vehicles. The front seatback frames may have been improperly welded, allowing the seatback to unexpectedly fold forward or rearward.
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FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Date: Jul 31, 2019
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Safety Issue:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The instrument panel assembly may have been improperly manufactured, possibly affecting the deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag.
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FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Date: Apr 10, 2019
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Safety Issue:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and certain 2019 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Date: Jul 6, 2018
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Safety Issue:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i, X3 sDrive30i, and X3 M40i vehicles equipped with the "Active Lane Keeping Assistant" option. The steering wheel may be incompatible with the lane keeping assistant function and may not detect if the driver's hands are off the wheel.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Date: Jun 6, 2018
Consumer Complaints
157 ComplaintsBmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
FIRST PROBLEM IS THAT ONE THREE SEPARATE OCCASSIONS MY REAR HATCH/TAILGATE HAS OPENED ON ITS OWN WHILE PARKED. EACH OF THE THREE TIMES THE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE AND HAS HIT MY GARAGE DOOR CAUSING DAMAGE. WHILE IN THE GARAGE, MY KEYS WERE INSIDE THE HOUSE AND NO BUTTONS WERE PUSHED ON THE KEY FOB. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER ABOUT THIS ISSUE TWICE NOW AND HAVE NOT HAD SUCCESS IN SOLVING THE ISSUE. SECOND PROBLEM IS THAT THE SEAT VENTILATION ON THE PASSENGER SEAT HAS FAILED THREE TIMES. EACH TIME THE FANS WITHIN THE SEAT THAT ACTIVATE TO PUSH AIR THROUGH THE VENTS SOUND LIKE THEY ARE TEARING THROUGH THE SEAT. EACH TIME THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED THE ISSUE, ONLY FOR IT TO RETURN AGAIN. THE CAR IS GOING TO THE DEALER ONCE AGAIN AFTER I ASKED FOR THEM TO ESCALATE THIS ISSUE. I HAVE NOT YET HAD THE CAR ONE YEAR. MY PURCHASE DATE WAS IN SEPTEMBER 2018.
Corrective Action:
FIRST PROBLEM IS THAT ONE THREE SEPARATE OCCASSIONS MY REAR HATCH/TAILGATE HAS OPENED ON ITS OWN WHILE PARKED. EACH OF THE THREE TIMES THE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE AND HAS HIT MY GARAGE DOOR CAUSING DAMAGE. WHILE IN THE GARAGE, MY KEYS WERE INSIDE THE HOUSE AND NO BUTTONS WERE PUSHED ON THE KEY FOB. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER ABOUT THIS ISSUE TWICE NOW AND HAVE NOT HAD SUCCESS IN SOLVING THE ISSUE. SECOND PROBLEM IS THAT THE SEAT VENTILATION ON THE PASSENGER SEAT HAS FAILED THREE TIMES. EACH TIME THE FANS WITHIN THE SEAT THAT ACTIVATE TO PUSH AIR THROUGH THE VENTS SOUND LIKE THEY ARE TEARING THROUGH THE SEAT. EACH TIME THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED THE ISSUE, ONLY FOR IT TO RETURN AGAIN. THE CAR IS GOING TO THE DEALER ONCE AGAIN AFTER I ASKED FOR THEM TO ESCALATE THIS ISSUE. I HAVE NOT YET HAD THE CAR ONE YEAR. MY PURCHASE DATE WAS IN SEPTEMBER 2018.
Additional Notes:
FIRST PROBLEM IS THAT ONE THREE SEPARATE OCCASSIONS MY REAR HATCH/TAILGATE HAS OPENED ON ITS OWN WHILE PARKED. EACH OF THE THREE TIMES THE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE AND HAS HIT MY GARAGE DOOR CAUSING DAMAGE. WHILE IN THE GARAGE, MY KEYS WERE INSIDE THE HOUSE AND NO BUTTONS WERE PUSHED ON THE KEY FOB. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER ABOUT THIS ISSUE TWICE NOW AND HAVE NOT HAD SUCCESS IN SOLVING THE ISSUE. SECOND PROBLEM IS THAT THE SEAT VENTILATION ON THE PASSENGER SEAT HAS FAILED THREE TIMES. EACH TIME THE FANS WITHIN THE SEAT THAT ACTIVATE TO PUSH AIR THROUGH THE VENTS SOUND LIKE THEY ARE TEARING THROUGH THE SEAT. EACH TIME THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED THE ISSUE, ONLY FOR IT TO RETURN AGAIN. THE CAR IS GOING TO THE DEALER ONCE AGAIN AFTER I ASKED FOR THEM TO ESCALATE THIS ISSUE. I HAVE NOT YET HAD THE CAR ONE YEAR. MY PURCHASE DATE WAS IN SEPTEMBER 2018.
Mfg Campaign: 11232884
Recall Date: Jul 17, 2019
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
SEATS
Potential Consequences:
FIRST PROBLEM IS THAT ONE THREE SEPARATE OCCASSIONS MY REAR HATCH/TAILGATE HAS OPENED ON ITS OWN WHILE PARKED. EACH OF THE THREE TIMES THE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE AND HAS HIT MY GARAGE DOOR CAUSING DAMAGE. WHILE IN THE GARAGE, MY KEYS WERE INSIDE THE HOUSE AND NO BUTTONS WERE PUSHED ON THE KEY FOB. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER ABOUT THIS ISSUE TWICE NOW AND HAVE NOT HAD SUCCESS IN SOLVING THE ISSUE. SECOND PROBLEM IS THAT THE SEAT VENTILATION ON THE PASSENGER SEAT HAS FAILED THREE TIMES. EACH TIME THE FANS WITHIN THE SEAT THAT ACTIVATE TO PUSH AIR THROUGH THE VENTS SOUND LIKE THEY ARE TEARING THROUGH THE SEAT. EACH TIME THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED THE ISSUE, ONLY FOR IT TO RETURN AGAIN. THE CAR IS GOING TO THE DEALER ONCE AGAIN AFTER I ASKED FOR THEM TO ESCALATE THIS ISSUE. I HAVE NOT YET HAD THE CAR ONE YEAR. MY PURCHASE DATE WAS IN SEPTEMBER 2018.
Corrective Action:
FIRST PROBLEM IS THAT ONE THREE SEPARATE OCCASSIONS MY REAR HATCH/TAILGATE HAS OPENED ON ITS OWN WHILE PARKED. EACH OF THE THREE TIMES THE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE AND HAS HIT MY GARAGE DOOR CAUSING DAMAGE. WHILE IN THE GARAGE, MY KEYS WERE INSIDE THE HOUSE AND NO BUTTONS WERE PUSHED ON THE KEY FOB. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER ABOUT THIS ISSUE TWICE NOW AND HAVE NOT HAD SUCCESS IN SOLVING THE ISSUE. SECOND PROBLEM IS THAT THE SEAT VENTILATION ON THE PASSENGER SEAT HAS FAILED THREE TIMES. EACH TIME THE FANS WITHIN THE SEAT THAT ACTIVATE TO PUSH AIR THROUGH THE VENTS SOUND LIKE THEY ARE TEARING THROUGH THE SEAT. EACH TIME THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED THE ISSUE, ONLY FOR IT TO RETURN AGAIN. THE CAR IS GOING TO THE DEALER ONCE AGAIN AFTER I ASKED FOR THEM TO ESCALATE THIS ISSUE. I HAVE NOT YET HAD THE CAR ONE YEAR. MY PURCHASE DATE WAS IN SEPTEMBER 2018.
Additional Notes:
FIRST PROBLEM IS THAT ONE THREE SEPARATE OCCASSIONS MY REAR HATCH/TAILGATE HAS OPENED ON ITS OWN WHILE PARKED. EACH OF THE THREE TIMES THE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE AND HAS HIT MY GARAGE DOOR CAUSING DAMAGE. WHILE IN THE GARAGE, MY KEYS WERE INSIDE THE HOUSE AND NO BUTTONS WERE PUSHED ON THE KEY FOB. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER ABOUT THIS ISSUE TWICE NOW AND HAVE NOT HAD SUCCESS IN SOLVING THE ISSUE. SECOND PROBLEM IS THAT THE SEAT VENTILATION ON THE PASSENGER SEAT HAS FAILED THREE TIMES. EACH TIME THE FANS WITHIN THE SEAT THAT ACTIVATE TO PUSH AIR THROUGH THE VENTS SOUND LIKE THEY ARE TEARING THROUGH THE SEAT. EACH TIME THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED THE ISSUE, ONLY FOR IT TO RETURN AGAIN. THE CAR IS GOING TO THE DEALER ONCE AGAIN AFTER I ASKED FOR THEM TO ESCALATE THIS ISSUE. I HAVE NOT YET HAD THE CAR ONE YEAR. MY PURCHASE DATE WAS IN SEPTEMBER 2018.
Mfg Campaign: 11232884
Recall Date: Jul 17, 2019
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
I'M HAVING ISSUES WITH THE SUV'S "HATCH" DOOR OPENING ON IT'S OWN. I'VE OWNED THE CAR SINCE FEB 2019. TWICE IT HAS OPENED ON ITS OWN WHILE PARKED. YESTERDAY MORNING, IT OPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN SLOW TRAFFIC ON A VERY BUSY ROAD DURING RUSH HOUR, AND I HAD A LOT OF THINGS IN THE TRUNK. THE HATCH WOULD NOT CLOSE WITH THE BUTTON ON THE ARMREST, NOR WITH THE KEY FOB. I HAD TO PULL OVER AND GET OUT, AND CLOSE IT BY PRESSING THE BUTTON ON THE HATCH DOOR ITSELF.
Corrective Action:
I'M HAVING ISSUES WITH THE SUV'S "HATCH" DOOR OPENING ON IT'S OWN. I'VE OWNED THE CAR SINCE FEB 2019. TWICE IT HAS OPENED ON ITS OWN WHILE PARKED. YESTERDAY MORNING, IT OPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN SLOW TRAFFIC ON A VERY BUSY ROAD DURING RUSH HOUR, AND I HAD A LOT OF THINGS IN THE TRUNK. THE HATCH WOULD NOT CLOSE WITH THE BUTTON ON THE ARMREST, NOR WITH THE KEY FOB. I HAD TO PULL OVER AND GET OUT, AND CLOSE IT BY PRESSING THE BUTTON ON THE HATCH DOOR ITSELF.
Additional Notes:
I'M HAVING ISSUES WITH THE SUV'S "HATCH" DOOR OPENING ON IT'S OWN. I'VE OWNED THE CAR SINCE FEB 2019. TWICE IT HAS OPENED ON ITS OWN WHILE PARKED. YESTERDAY MORNING, IT OPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN SLOW TRAFFIC ON A VERY BUSY ROAD DURING RUSH HOUR, AND I HAD A LOT OF THINGS IN THE TRUNK. THE HATCH WOULD NOT CLOSE WITH THE BUTTON ON THE ARMREST, NOR WITH THE KEY FOB. I HAD TO PULL OVER AND GET OUT, AND CLOSE IT BY PRESSING THE BUTTON ON THE HATCH DOOR ITSELF.
Mfg Campaign: 11228884
Recall Date: Jul 2, 2019
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
THE LANE DEPARTURE WARNING SYSTEM ON MY NEW BMW X3 (PURCHASED MAY 3, 2019) DOES NOT WORK. THIS IS A NON-TRIVIAL FAILURE IN BMW'S SO-CALLED "INTELLIGENT SAFETY SYSTEM." THE RESPONSE I'VE RECEIVED SO FAR FROM MY BMW DEALER IN OCALA, FLORIDA IS UNSATISFACTORY. THEY INSIST IT IS WORKING, JUST AT A SLIGHT VIBRATION. I FEEL NO VIBRATION, AND HAVE HAD SEVERAL PEOPLE DRIVE THE CAR AND AGREE. DURING A LAPSE IN CONCENTRATION ' WHICH IS WHAT THIS FEATURE IS INTENDED FOR ' THERE IS NO WARNING OF LANE DEPARTURE. IT'S NOT A SAFETY FEATURE IF IT DOESN'T WORK. I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE THAT BMW SAFETY ENGINEERS WOULD WANT THE FUNCTION TO BE IMPERCEPTIBLE EVEN AT THE "STRONG" SETTING. BMW APPARENTLY THINKS THIS FEATURE IS IMPORTANT, AS THE COMPANY PLACED AN ASSOCIATED LIGHTED BUTTON RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DASHBOARD! PERHAPS THEY ARE WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO GET HURT OR DIE BEFORE ACTING. PLEASE RESEARCH THIS PROBLEM ON BEHALF OF CUSTOMERS BEFORE THAT HAPPENS. THANK YOU.
Corrective Action:
THE LANE DEPARTURE WARNING SYSTEM ON MY NEW BMW X3 (PURCHASED MAY 3, 2019) DOES NOT WORK. THIS IS A NON-TRIVIAL FAILURE IN BMW'S SO-CALLED "INTELLIGENT SAFETY SYSTEM." THE RESPONSE I'VE RECEIVED SO FAR FROM MY BMW DEALER IN OCALA, FLORIDA IS UNSATISFACTORY. THEY INSIST IT IS WORKING, JUST AT A SLIGHT VIBRATION. I FEEL NO VIBRATION, AND HAVE HAD SEVERAL PEOPLE DRIVE THE CAR AND AGREE. DURING A LAPSE IN CONCENTRATION ' WHICH IS WHAT THIS FEATURE IS INTENDED FOR ' THERE IS NO WARNING OF LANE DEPARTURE. IT'S NOT A SAFETY FEATURE IF IT DOESN'T WORK. I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE THAT BMW SAFETY ENGINEERS WOULD WANT THE FUNCTION TO BE IMPERCEPTIBLE EVEN AT THE "STRONG" SETTING. BMW APPARENTLY THINKS THIS FEATURE IS IMPORTANT, AS THE COMPANY PLACED AN ASSOCIATED LIGHTED BUTTON RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DASHBOARD! PERHAPS THEY ARE WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO GET HURT OR DIE BEFORE ACTING. PLEASE RESEARCH THIS PROBLEM ON BEHALF OF CUSTOMERS BEFORE THAT HAPPENS. THANK YOU.
Additional Notes:
THE LANE DEPARTURE WARNING SYSTEM ON MY NEW BMW X3 (PURCHASED MAY 3, 2019) DOES NOT WORK. THIS IS A NON-TRIVIAL FAILURE IN BMW'S SO-CALLED "INTELLIGENT SAFETY SYSTEM." THE RESPONSE I'VE RECEIVED SO FAR FROM MY BMW DEALER IN OCALA, FLORIDA IS UNSATISFACTORY. THEY INSIST IT IS WORKING, JUST AT A SLIGHT VIBRATION. I FEEL NO VIBRATION, AND HAVE HAD SEVERAL PEOPLE DRIVE THE CAR AND AGREE. DURING A LAPSE IN CONCENTRATION ' WHICH IS WHAT THIS FEATURE IS INTENDED FOR ' THERE IS NO WARNING OF LANE DEPARTURE. IT'S NOT A SAFETY FEATURE IF IT DOESN'T WORK. I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE THAT BMW SAFETY ENGINEERS WOULD WANT THE FUNCTION TO BE IMPERCEPTIBLE EVEN AT THE "STRONG" SETTING. BMW APPARENTLY THINKS THIS FEATURE IS IMPORTANT, AS THE COMPANY PLACED AN ASSOCIATED LIGHTED BUTTON RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DASHBOARD! PERHAPS THEY ARE WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO GET HURT OR DIE BEFORE ACTING. PLEASE RESEARCH THIS PROBLEM ON BEHALF OF CUSTOMERS BEFORE THAT HAPPENS. THANK YOU.
Mfg Campaign: 11229039
Recall Date: Jul 2, 2019
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
THIS VEHICLE HAS THE 'LANE DEPARTURE FEATURE WARNING" . THIS FEATURE HAS 3 SETTINGS,FROM LIGHT TO STRONG. ON THE FIRST TWO SETTINGS THE STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT VIBRATE AT ALL, ON THE STRONGEST SETTING THE VIBRATION FOR THE MOST PART CANNOT BE FELT EITHER. I HAD A 2014 X5, STEERING WHEEL DEFINITELY HAD A PRONOUNCED VIBRATION THAT WAS FELT. BROUGHT IT BACK TO BMW, ENGINEERS SAY THAT THEY HAD COMPLAINTS THAT THE X5 VIBRATION WAS TO SEVERE SO THEY MADE IT LESS OBTRUSIVE. IF YOU HAVE THREE MODES OF OPERATION AND TWO MODES DO NOT WORK AT ALL, AND THEIR STRONGEST MODE IS BARELY PERCEPTIBLE , THIS SAFETY FEATURE IS NOT WORKING, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE DEPENDING ON IT. I HAVE TRIED IT AT ALL SPEEDS, ACTUALLY THE FASTER YOU ARE GOING ESPECIALLY ABOVE 55 MPH, YOU DO NOT FEEL THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATE AT ALL.
Corrective Action:
THIS VEHICLE HAS THE 'LANE DEPARTURE FEATURE WARNING" . THIS FEATURE HAS 3 SETTINGS,FROM LIGHT TO STRONG. ON THE FIRST TWO SETTINGS THE STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT VIBRATE AT ALL, ON THE STRONGEST SETTING THE VIBRATION FOR THE MOST PART CANNOT BE FELT EITHER. I HAD A 2014 X5, STEERING WHEEL DEFINITELY HAD A PRONOUNCED VIBRATION THAT WAS FELT. BROUGHT IT BACK TO BMW, ENGINEERS SAY THAT THEY HAD COMPLAINTS THAT THE X5 VIBRATION WAS TO SEVERE SO THEY MADE IT LESS OBTRUSIVE. IF YOU HAVE THREE MODES OF OPERATION AND TWO MODES DO NOT WORK AT ALL, AND THEIR STRONGEST MODE IS BARELY PERCEPTIBLE , THIS SAFETY FEATURE IS NOT WORKING, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE DEPENDING ON IT. I HAVE TRIED IT AT ALL SPEEDS, ACTUALLY THE FASTER YOU ARE GOING ESPECIALLY ABOVE 55 MPH, YOU DO NOT FEEL THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATE AT ALL.
Additional Notes:
THIS VEHICLE HAS THE 'LANE DEPARTURE FEATURE WARNING" . THIS FEATURE HAS 3 SETTINGS,FROM LIGHT TO STRONG. ON THE FIRST TWO SETTINGS THE STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT VIBRATE AT ALL, ON THE STRONGEST SETTING THE VIBRATION FOR THE MOST PART CANNOT BE FELT EITHER. I HAD A 2014 X5, STEERING WHEEL DEFINITELY HAD A PRONOUNCED VIBRATION THAT WAS FELT. BROUGHT IT BACK TO BMW, ENGINEERS SAY THAT THEY HAD COMPLAINTS THAT THE X5 VIBRATION WAS TO SEVERE SO THEY MADE IT LESS OBTRUSIVE. IF YOU HAVE THREE MODES OF OPERATION AND TWO MODES DO NOT WORK AT ALL, AND THEIR STRONGEST MODE IS BARELY PERCEPTIBLE , THIS SAFETY FEATURE IS NOT WORKING, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE DEPENDING ON IT. I HAVE TRIED IT AT ALL SPEEDS, ACTUALLY THE FASTER YOU ARE GOING ESPECIALLY ABOVE 55 MPH, YOU DO NOT FEEL THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATE AT ALL.
Mfg Campaign: 11218877
Recall Date: Jun 10, 2019
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Potential Consequences:
PROBLEM IS MORE NOTICEABLE DRIVING AT 80MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. VEHICLE VEER LEFT AND RIGHT AND CONSTANT VERY SMALL TURNINGS NEED TO BE APPLIED TO KEEP CAR CENTERED, MUCH MORE NOTICEABLE WHEN PASSING BETWEEN TWO TRUCKS OR WHEN MODERATE WIND IS ENCOUNTERED. TOOK TO THE DEALER, THEY DROVE THE CAR AND MECHANIC STATED NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR AND. HOWEVER, I NEVER HAD THIS SAME PERVASIVE PROBLEM WITH ANY OTHER SUV I OWNED IN THE PAST. IS DANGEROUS AND CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT WHILE THIS IS OCCURRING.
Corrective Action:
PROBLEM IS MORE NOTICEABLE DRIVING AT 80MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. VEHICLE VEER LEFT AND RIGHT AND CONSTANT VERY SMALL TURNINGS NEED TO BE APPLIED TO KEEP CAR CENTERED, MUCH MORE NOTICEABLE WHEN PASSING BETWEEN TWO TRUCKS OR WHEN MODERATE WIND IS ENCOUNTERED. TOOK TO THE DEALER, THEY DROVE THE CAR AND MECHANIC STATED NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR AND. HOWEVER, I NEVER HAD THIS SAME PERVASIVE PROBLEM WITH ANY OTHER SUV I OWNED IN THE PAST. IS DANGEROUS AND CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT WHILE THIS IS OCCURRING.
Additional Notes:
PROBLEM IS MORE NOTICEABLE DRIVING AT 80MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. VEHICLE VEER LEFT AND RIGHT AND CONSTANT VERY SMALL TURNINGS NEED TO BE APPLIED TO KEEP CAR CENTERED, MUCH MORE NOTICEABLE WHEN PASSING BETWEEN TWO TRUCKS OR WHEN MODERATE WIND IS ENCOUNTERED. TOOK TO THE DEALER, THEY DROVE THE CAR AND MECHANIC STATED NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR AND. HOWEVER, I NEVER HAD THIS SAME PERVASIVE PROBLEM WITH ANY OTHER SUV I OWNED IN THE PAST. IS DANGEROUS AND CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT WHILE THIS IS OCCURRING.
Mfg Campaign: 11210576
Recall Date: May 29, 2019
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
THE PLASTIC COVERS OVER THE LOWER CHILD SAFETY RESTRAINT BUCKLES RIPPED OUT DURING DRIVING, CAUSING THE CHILD SEAT TO BECOME LOOSE AND UNSAFE. THE ANGLE OF THESE COVERS FORCES THE CHILD SEAT LOWER BUCKLE TO ANGLE HORIZONTALLY OUTWARDS. THESE COVERS ARE ONLY SECURED BY A THIN PLASTIC TAB, SO IF THE PRESSURE OF THE STRAP PULLS UPWARDS ON THE COVER AND BREAKS THE TAB DURING AN ACCIDENT OR REGULAR USAGE, THE CHILD SEAT STRAPS WILL BECOME LOOSE AND THE CHILD WILL BE AT SERIOUS RISK OF INJURY. THE CHILD SEAT I HAD THIS HAPPEN WITH WAS A COMMON, BEST-SELLING BRAND IN BOTH THE U.S. AND EUROPE. THERE WAS NO FAILURE WITH THE SEAT ITSELF.
Corrective Action:
THE PLASTIC COVERS OVER THE LOWER CHILD SAFETY RESTRAINT BUCKLES RIPPED OUT DURING DRIVING, CAUSING THE CHILD SEAT TO BECOME LOOSE AND UNSAFE. THE ANGLE OF THESE COVERS FORCES THE CHILD SEAT LOWER BUCKLE TO ANGLE HORIZONTALLY OUTWARDS. THESE COVERS ARE ONLY SECURED BY A THIN PLASTIC TAB, SO IF THE PRESSURE OF THE STRAP PULLS UPWARDS ON THE COVER AND BREAKS THE TAB DURING AN ACCIDENT OR REGULAR USAGE, THE CHILD SEAT STRAPS WILL BECOME LOOSE AND THE CHILD WILL BE AT SERIOUS RISK OF INJURY. THE CHILD SEAT I HAD THIS HAPPEN WITH WAS A COMMON, BEST-SELLING BRAND IN BOTH THE U.S. AND EUROPE. THERE WAS NO FAILURE WITH THE SEAT ITSELF.
Additional Notes:
THE PLASTIC COVERS OVER THE LOWER CHILD SAFETY RESTRAINT BUCKLES RIPPED OUT DURING DRIVING, CAUSING THE CHILD SEAT TO BECOME LOOSE AND UNSAFE. THE ANGLE OF THESE COVERS FORCES THE CHILD SEAT LOWER BUCKLE TO ANGLE HORIZONTALLY OUTWARDS. THESE COVERS ARE ONLY SECURED BY A THIN PLASTIC TAB, SO IF THE PRESSURE OF THE STRAP PULLS UPWARDS ON THE COVER AND BREAKS THE TAB DURING AN ACCIDENT OR REGULAR USAGE, THE CHILD SEAT STRAPS WILL BECOME LOOSE AND THE CHILD WILL BE AT SERIOUS RISK OF INJURY. THE CHILD SEAT I HAD THIS HAPPEN WITH WAS A COMMON, BEST-SELLING BRAND IN BOTH THE U.S. AND EUROPE. THERE WAS NO FAILURE WITH THE SEAT ITSELF.
Mfg Campaign: 11209562
Recall Date: May 23, 2019
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE LIFTGATE SPONTANEOUSLY OPENED. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN THE PUSH TO START WAS ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHUT OFF. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JACKIE COOPER BMW MINI (14145 N BROADWAY EXT, EDMOND, OK 73013, (405) 755-3600), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100. *BF CONSUMER STATED WHILE THE REAR HATCH OPENED AND SPILLED GROCERIES ALL OVER THE STREET. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND AUTHORIZED A RETENTION BAR TO KEEP MOST ITEMS IN PLACE AS PAYMENT FOR THE LOST ITEMS. AT THAT TIME CONSUMER ALSO ADDRESSED AN ISSUE WITH THE START BUTTON NOT TURNING OFF/SHUTTING DOWN THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY. DOT WAS NOTIFIED.*JB
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE LIFTGATE SPONTANEOUSLY OPENED. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN THE PUSH TO START WAS ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHUT OFF. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JACKIE COOPER BMW MINI (14145 N BROADWAY EXT, EDMOND, OK 73013, (405) 755-3600), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100. *BF CONSUMER STATED WHILE THE REAR HATCH OPENED AND SPILLED GROCERIES ALL OVER THE STREET. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND AUTHORIZED A RETENTION BAR TO KEEP MOST ITEMS IN PLACE AS PAYMENT FOR THE LOST ITEMS. AT THAT TIME CONSUMER ALSO ADDRESSED AN ISSUE WITH THE START BUTTON NOT TURNING OFF/SHUTTING DOWN THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY. DOT WAS NOTIFIED.*JB
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE LIFTGATE SPONTANEOUSLY OPENED. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN THE PUSH TO START WAS ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHUT OFF. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JACKIE COOPER BMW MINI (14145 N BROADWAY EXT, EDMOND, OK 73013, (405) 755-3600), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100. *BF CONSUMER STATED WHILE THE REAR HATCH OPENED AND SPILLED GROCERIES ALL OVER THE STREET. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND AUTHORIZED A RETENTION BAR TO KEEP MOST ITEMS IN PLACE AS PAYMENT FOR THE LOST ITEMS. AT THAT TIME CONSUMER ALSO ADDRESSED AN ISSUE WITH THE START BUTTON NOT TURNING OFF/SHUTTING DOWN THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY. DOT WAS NOTIFIED.*JB
Mfg Campaign: 11205853
Recall Date: May 6, 2019
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE LIFTGATE SPONTANEOUSLY OPENED. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN THE PUSH TO START WAS ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHUT OFF. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JACKIE COOPER BMW MINI (14145 N BROADWAY EXT, EDMOND, OK 73013, (405) 755-3600), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100. *BF CONSUMER STATED WHILE THE REAR HATCH OPENED AND SPILLED GROCERIES ALL OVER THE STREET. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND AUTHORIZED A RETENTION BAR TO KEEP MOST ITEMS IN PLACE AS PAYMENT FOR THE LOST ITEMS. AT THAT TIME CONSUMER ALSO ADDRESSED AN ISSUE WITH THE START BUTTON NOT TURNING OFF/SHUTTING DOWN THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY. DOT WAS NOTIFIED.*JB
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE LIFTGATE SPONTANEOUSLY OPENED. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN THE PUSH TO START WAS ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHUT OFF. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JACKIE COOPER BMW MINI (14145 N BROADWAY EXT, EDMOND, OK 73013, (405) 755-3600), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100. *BF CONSUMER STATED WHILE THE REAR HATCH OPENED AND SPILLED GROCERIES ALL OVER THE STREET. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND AUTHORIZED A RETENTION BAR TO KEEP MOST ITEMS IN PLACE AS PAYMENT FOR THE LOST ITEMS. AT THAT TIME CONSUMER ALSO ADDRESSED AN ISSUE WITH THE START BUTTON NOT TURNING OFF/SHUTTING DOWN THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY. DOT WAS NOTIFIED.*JB
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE LIFTGATE SPONTANEOUSLY OPENED. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN THE PUSH TO START WAS ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHUT OFF. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JACKIE COOPER BMW MINI (14145 N BROADWAY EXT, EDMOND, OK 73013, (405) 755-3600), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100. *BF CONSUMER STATED WHILE THE REAR HATCH OPENED AND SPILLED GROCERIES ALL OVER THE STREET. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND AUTHORIZED A RETENTION BAR TO KEEP MOST ITEMS IN PLACE AS PAYMENT FOR THE LOST ITEMS. AT THAT TIME CONSUMER ALSO ADDRESSED AN ISSUE WITH THE START BUTTON NOT TURNING OFF/SHUTTING DOWN THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY. DOT WAS NOTIFIED.*JB
Mfg Campaign: 11205853
Recall Date: May 6, 2019
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE LIFTGATE SPONTANEOUSLY OPENED. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN THE PUSH TO START WAS ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHUT OFF. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JACKIE COOPER BMW MINI (14145 N BROADWAY EXT, EDMOND, OK 73013, (405) 755-3600), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100. *BF CONSUMER STATED WHILE THE REAR HATCH OPENED AND SPILLED GROCERIES ALL OVER THE STREET. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND AUTHORIZED A RETENTION BAR TO KEEP MOST ITEMS IN PLACE AS PAYMENT FOR THE LOST ITEMS. AT THAT TIME CONSUMER ALSO ADDRESSED AN ISSUE WITH THE START BUTTON NOT TURNING OFF/SHUTTING DOWN THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY. DOT WAS NOTIFIED.*JB
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE LIFTGATE SPONTANEOUSLY OPENED. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN THE PUSH TO START WAS ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHUT OFF. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JACKIE COOPER BMW MINI (14145 N BROADWAY EXT, EDMOND, OK 73013, (405) 755-3600), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100. *BF CONSUMER STATED WHILE THE REAR HATCH OPENED AND SPILLED GROCERIES ALL OVER THE STREET. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND AUTHORIZED A RETENTION BAR TO KEEP MOST ITEMS IN PLACE AS PAYMENT FOR THE LOST ITEMS. AT THAT TIME CONSUMER ALSO ADDRESSED AN ISSUE WITH THE START BUTTON NOT TURNING OFF/SHUTTING DOWN THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY. DOT WAS NOTIFIED.*JB
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE LIFTGATE SPONTANEOUSLY OPENED. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN THE PUSH TO START WAS ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHUT OFF. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JACKIE COOPER BMW MINI (14145 N BROADWAY EXT, EDMOND, OK 73013, (405) 755-3600), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100. *BF CONSUMER STATED WHILE THE REAR HATCH OPENED AND SPILLED GROCERIES ALL OVER THE STREET. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND AUTHORIZED A RETENTION BAR TO KEEP MOST ITEMS IN PLACE AS PAYMENT FOR THE LOST ITEMS. AT THAT TIME CONSUMER ALSO ADDRESSED AN ISSUE WITH THE START BUTTON NOT TURNING OFF/SHUTTING DOWN THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY. DOT WAS NOTIFIED.*JB
Mfg Campaign: 11205853
Recall Date: May 6, 2019
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE LIFTGATE SPONTANEOUSLY OPENED. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN THE PUSH TO START WAS ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHUT OFF. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JACKIE COOPER BMW MINI (14145 N BROADWAY EXT, EDMOND, OK 73013, (405) 755-3600), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100. *BF CONSUMER STATED WHILE THE REAR HATCH OPENED AND SPILLED GROCERIES ALL OVER THE STREET. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND AUTHORIZED A RETENTION BAR TO KEEP MOST ITEMS IN PLACE AS PAYMENT FOR THE LOST ITEMS. AT THAT TIME CONSUMER ALSO ADDRESSED AN ISSUE WITH THE START BUTTON NOT TURNING OFF/SHUTTING DOWN THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY. DOT WAS NOTIFIED.*JB
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE LIFTGATE SPONTANEOUSLY OPENED. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN THE PUSH TO START WAS ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHUT OFF. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JACKIE COOPER BMW MINI (14145 N BROADWAY EXT, EDMOND, OK 73013, (405) 755-3600), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100. *BF CONSUMER STATED WHILE THE REAR HATCH OPENED AND SPILLED GROCERIES ALL OVER THE STREET. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND AUTHORIZED A RETENTION BAR TO KEEP MOST ITEMS IN PLACE AS PAYMENT FOR THE LOST ITEMS. AT THAT TIME CONSUMER ALSO ADDRESSED AN ISSUE WITH THE START BUTTON NOT TURNING OFF/SHUTTING DOWN THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY. DOT WAS NOTIFIED.*JB
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE LIFTGATE SPONTANEOUSLY OPENED. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN THE PUSH TO START WAS ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHUT OFF. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JACKIE COOPER BMW MINI (14145 N BROADWAY EXT, EDMOND, OK 73013, (405) 755-3600), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100. *BF CONSUMER STATED WHILE THE REAR HATCH OPENED AND SPILLED GROCERIES ALL OVER THE STREET. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND AUTHORIZED A RETENTION BAR TO KEEP MOST ITEMS IN PLACE AS PAYMENT FOR THE LOST ITEMS. AT THAT TIME CONSUMER ALSO ADDRESSED AN ISSUE WITH THE START BUTTON NOT TURNING OFF/SHUTTING DOWN THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY. DOT WAS NOTIFIED.*JB
Mfg Campaign: 11205853
Recall Date: May 6, 2019
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM ACTIVATED WITHOUT CAUSE. THERE WAS NO VEHICLE OR OTHER OBJECT IN FRONT OF MY VEHICLE NEVERTHELESS THE BRAKES WERE AUTOMATICALLY EMPLOYED SUDDENLY SLOWING THE CAR. SPEED AT TIME OF THE EVENT WAS APPROXIMATELY 50-60 MPH. THERE WAS A WARNING SIGNAL AND DASHBOARD ICON FOR THE AEB SYSTEM.
Corrective Action:
AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM ACTIVATED WITHOUT CAUSE. THERE WAS NO VEHICLE OR OTHER OBJECT IN FRONT OF MY VEHICLE NEVERTHELESS THE BRAKES WERE AUTOMATICALLY EMPLOYED SUDDENLY SLOWING THE CAR. SPEED AT TIME OF THE EVENT WAS APPROXIMATELY 50-60 MPH. THERE WAS A WARNING SIGNAL AND DASHBOARD ICON FOR THE AEB SYSTEM.
Additional Notes:
AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM ACTIVATED WITHOUT CAUSE. THERE WAS NO VEHICLE OR OTHER OBJECT IN FRONT OF MY VEHICLE NEVERTHELESS THE BRAKES WERE AUTOMATICALLY EMPLOYED SUDDENLY SLOWING THE CAR. SPEED AT TIME OF THE EVENT WAS APPROXIMATELY 50-60 MPH. THERE WAS A WARNING SIGNAL AND DASHBOARD ICON FOR THE AEB SYSTEM.
Mfg Campaign: 11205139
Recall Date: May 1, 2019
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
THE TAILGATE OPENS ON ITS OWN. THIS HAPPENS WITHOUT THE KEY FOB BEING NEAR A PERSON OR ANYTHING PRESSING ON IT. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND BMW DEALERS WILL NOT FIX IT, IF THEY DO NOT SEE IT IN PERSON. SO, FAR THIS HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY OR IN A PARKING LOT.
Corrective Action:
THE TAILGATE OPENS ON ITS OWN. THIS HAPPENS WITHOUT THE KEY FOB BEING NEAR A PERSON OR ANYTHING PRESSING ON IT. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND BMW DEALERS WILL NOT FIX IT, IF THEY DO NOT SEE IT IN PERSON. SO, FAR THIS HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY OR IN A PARKING LOT.
Additional Notes:
THE TAILGATE OPENS ON ITS OWN. THIS HAPPENS WITHOUT THE KEY FOB BEING NEAR A PERSON OR ANYTHING PRESSING ON IT. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND BMW DEALERS WILL NOT FIX IT, IF THEY DO NOT SEE IT IN PERSON. SO, FAR THIS HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY OR IN A PARKING LOT.
Mfg Campaign: 11203708
Recall Date: Apr 25, 2019
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
WHEN SLOWLY DRIVING UP A HILL, THE TAILGATE OPENED AND THE CONTENTS IN THE BACK FELL OUT.
Corrective Action:
WHEN SLOWLY DRIVING UP A HILL, THE TAILGATE OPENED AND THE CONTENTS IN THE BACK FELL OUT.
Additional Notes:
WHEN SLOWLY DRIVING UP A HILL, THE TAILGATE OPENED AND THE CONTENTS IN THE BACK FELL OUT.
Mfg Campaign: 11202802
Recall Date: Apr 22, 2019
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
WHEN DRIVING ON A SUNNY DAY ON OCCASION THE SUN IS REFLECTED FROM THE HEAD UP DISPLAY UNIT INTO THE DRIVER'S EYES OR FIELD OF VISION CAUSING A DISTRACTION AND DIFFICULTY SEEING THE TRAFFIC AHEAD. THE ATTACHED PICTURE WAS TAKEN WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN THE DRIVEWAY, BUT TYPICAL OF THE EVENT WHEN DRIVING 70 MPH ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. THE SUN REFLECTION IS SHOWN BOTH AT THE HEAD UP UNIT AND ON THE WINDSHIELD (POSITIONED NEAR THE FRONT OF THE HOOD BETWEEN THE ACTUAL HEAD UP DISPLAY AND THE HEAD UP UNIT) HEADING TOWARDS THE DRIVER'S HEAD. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON 3 OCCASIONS OVER THE LAST 6 MONTHS. A BMW ENGINEER AT FIRST SAID THEY HAD NEVER HEARD OF THIS AND THEN BECAME MORE INTERESTED WHEN SHOWN A PICTURE. SOME TIME LATER BMW CALLED AND ASKED IF THEY COULD REPLACE THE FAULTY HEAD UP UNIT UNDER WARRANTY AND RETURN IT BMW FOR ANALYSIS. THE PICTURE ATTACHED IS FROM THE REPLACEMENT UNIT, WHICH HAS THE SAME ISSUE. THEY CLAIM THIS NEW UNIT WAS WORKING TO BMW SPECS AT THE TIME.
Corrective Action:
WHEN DRIVING ON A SUNNY DAY ON OCCASION THE SUN IS REFLECTED FROM THE HEAD UP DISPLAY UNIT INTO THE DRIVER'S EYES OR FIELD OF VISION CAUSING A DISTRACTION AND DIFFICULTY SEEING THE TRAFFIC AHEAD. THE ATTACHED PICTURE WAS TAKEN WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN THE DRIVEWAY, BUT TYPICAL OF THE EVENT WHEN DRIVING 70 MPH ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. THE SUN REFLECTION IS SHOWN BOTH AT THE HEAD UP UNIT AND ON THE WINDSHIELD (POSITIONED NEAR THE FRONT OF THE HOOD BETWEEN THE ACTUAL HEAD UP DISPLAY AND THE HEAD UP UNIT) HEADING TOWARDS THE DRIVER'S HEAD. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON 3 OCCASIONS OVER THE LAST 6 MONTHS. A BMW ENGINEER AT FIRST SAID THEY HAD NEVER HEARD OF THIS AND THEN BECAME MORE INTERESTED WHEN SHOWN A PICTURE. SOME TIME LATER BMW CALLED AND ASKED IF THEY COULD REPLACE THE FAULTY HEAD UP UNIT UNDER WARRANTY AND RETURN IT BMW FOR ANALYSIS. THE PICTURE ATTACHED IS FROM THE REPLACEMENT UNIT, WHICH HAS THE SAME ISSUE. THEY CLAIM THIS NEW UNIT WAS WORKING TO BMW SPECS AT THE TIME.
Additional Notes:
WHEN DRIVING ON A SUNNY DAY ON OCCASION THE SUN IS REFLECTED FROM THE HEAD UP DISPLAY UNIT INTO THE DRIVER'S EYES OR FIELD OF VISION CAUSING A DISTRACTION AND DIFFICULTY SEEING THE TRAFFIC AHEAD. THE ATTACHED PICTURE WAS TAKEN WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN THE DRIVEWAY, BUT TYPICAL OF THE EVENT WHEN DRIVING 70 MPH ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. THE SUN REFLECTION IS SHOWN BOTH AT THE HEAD UP UNIT AND ON THE WINDSHIELD (POSITIONED NEAR THE FRONT OF THE HOOD BETWEEN THE ACTUAL HEAD UP DISPLAY AND THE HEAD UP UNIT) HEADING TOWARDS THE DRIVER'S HEAD. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON 3 OCCASIONS OVER THE LAST 6 MONTHS. A BMW ENGINEER AT FIRST SAID THEY HAD NEVER HEARD OF THIS AND THEN BECAME MORE INTERESTED WHEN SHOWN A PICTURE. SOME TIME LATER BMW CALLED AND ASKED IF THEY COULD REPLACE THE FAULTY HEAD UP UNIT UNDER WARRANTY AND RETURN IT BMW FOR ANALYSIS. THE PICTURE ATTACHED IS FROM THE REPLACEMENT UNIT, WHICH HAS THE SAME ISSUE. THEY CLAIM THIS NEW UNIT WAS WORKING TO BMW SPECS AT THE TIME.
Mfg Campaign: 11182646
Recall Date: Feb 26, 2019
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
Potential Consequences:
THE TAILGATE OPENED BY ITSELF WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. I HAD A SHORT LOCAL DRIVING BEFORE ENTERING THE HIGHWAY. ABOUT 5 MINS IN THE HIGHWAY AT AROUND 60 MPH, THE TAILGATE OPENED BY ITSELF. THE CAR FELT VERY NOISY AND HARD TO CONTROL (I WAS ON A WINDY HIGHWAY). I HAD TO EXIST THE HIGHWAY, STOP ON A LOCAL STREET, AND CLOSE THE TRUNK. THE SAME RANDOM OPENING ALSO HAPPENED ONCE IN MY GARAGE WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED AND LOCKED, A WEEK AGO. WITH TWO RANDOM OPENING HAPPENED IN ONE WEEK, I AM AFRAID OF DRIVING IT. YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN THE TAILGATE WILL SUDDENLY OPEN AGAIN.
Corrective Action:
THE TAILGATE OPENED BY ITSELF WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. I HAD A SHORT LOCAL DRIVING BEFORE ENTERING THE HIGHWAY. ABOUT 5 MINS IN THE HIGHWAY AT AROUND 60 MPH, THE TAILGATE OPENED BY ITSELF. THE CAR FELT VERY NOISY AND HARD TO CONTROL (I WAS ON A WINDY HIGHWAY). I HAD TO EXIST THE HIGHWAY, STOP ON A LOCAL STREET, AND CLOSE THE TRUNK. THE SAME RANDOM OPENING ALSO HAPPENED ONCE IN MY GARAGE WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED AND LOCKED, A WEEK AGO. WITH TWO RANDOM OPENING HAPPENED IN ONE WEEK, I AM AFRAID OF DRIVING IT. YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN THE TAILGATE WILL SUDDENLY OPEN AGAIN.
Additional Notes:
THE TAILGATE OPENED BY ITSELF WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. I HAD A SHORT LOCAL DRIVING BEFORE ENTERING THE HIGHWAY. ABOUT 5 MINS IN THE HIGHWAY AT AROUND 60 MPH, THE TAILGATE OPENED BY ITSELF. THE CAR FELT VERY NOISY AND HARD TO CONTROL (I WAS ON A WINDY HIGHWAY). I HAD TO EXIST THE HIGHWAY, STOP ON A LOCAL STREET, AND CLOSE THE TRUNK. THE SAME RANDOM OPENING ALSO HAPPENED ONCE IN MY GARAGE WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED AND LOCKED, A WEEK AGO. WITH TWO RANDOM OPENING HAPPENED IN ONE WEEK, I AM AFRAID OF DRIVING IT. YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN THE TAILGATE WILL SUDDENLY OPEN AGAIN.
Mfg Campaign: 11181661
Recall Date: Feb 21, 2019
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
THE TAILGATE OPENED BY ITSELF WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. I HAD A SHORT LOCAL DRIVING BEFORE ENTERING THE HIGHWAY. ABOUT 5 MINS IN THE HIGHWAY AT AROUND 60 MPH, THE TAILGATE OPENED BY ITSELF. THE CAR FELT VERY NOISY AND HARD TO CONTROL (I WAS ON A WINDY HIGHWAY). I HAD TO EXIST THE HIGHWAY, STOP ON A LOCAL STREET, AND CLOSE THE TRUNK. THE SAME RANDOM OPENING ALSO HAPPENED ONCE IN MY GARAGE WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED AND LOCKED, A WEEK AGO. WITH TWO RANDOM OPENING HAPPENED IN ONE WEEK, I AM AFRAID OF DRIVING IT. YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN THE TAILGATE WILL SUDDENLY OPEN AGAIN.
Corrective Action:
THE TAILGATE OPENED BY ITSELF WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. I HAD A SHORT LOCAL DRIVING BEFORE ENTERING THE HIGHWAY. ABOUT 5 MINS IN THE HIGHWAY AT AROUND 60 MPH, THE TAILGATE OPENED BY ITSELF. THE CAR FELT VERY NOISY AND HARD TO CONTROL (I WAS ON A WINDY HIGHWAY). I HAD TO EXIST THE HIGHWAY, STOP ON A LOCAL STREET, AND CLOSE THE TRUNK. THE SAME RANDOM OPENING ALSO HAPPENED ONCE IN MY GARAGE WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED AND LOCKED, A WEEK AGO. WITH TWO RANDOM OPENING HAPPENED IN ONE WEEK, I AM AFRAID OF DRIVING IT. YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN THE TAILGATE WILL SUDDENLY OPEN AGAIN.
Additional Notes:
THE TAILGATE OPENED BY ITSELF WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. I HAD A SHORT LOCAL DRIVING BEFORE ENTERING THE HIGHWAY. ABOUT 5 MINS IN THE HIGHWAY AT AROUND 60 MPH, THE TAILGATE OPENED BY ITSELF. THE CAR FELT VERY NOISY AND HARD TO CONTROL (I WAS ON A WINDY HIGHWAY). I HAD TO EXIST THE HIGHWAY, STOP ON A LOCAL STREET, AND CLOSE THE TRUNK. THE SAME RANDOM OPENING ALSO HAPPENED ONCE IN MY GARAGE WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED AND LOCKED, A WEEK AGO. WITH TWO RANDOM OPENING HAPPENED IN ONE WEEK, I AM AFRAID OF DRIVING IT. YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN THE TAILGATE WILL SUDDENLY OPEN AGAIN.
Mfg Campaign: 11181661
Recall Date: Feb 21, 2019
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