How many problems does the 2014 BMW 328i have?

The 2014 BMW 328i currently has 146 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 2014 BMW 328i?

The most common problems reported for the 2014 BMW 328i are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 2014 BMW 328i problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 2014 BMW 328i comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.

2014 BMW 328i Problems

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

22 complaints

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated. An alarm sound was coming from the vehicle. An unknown warning light was illuminated, and there was smoke coming from under the hood. The contact's son was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the water pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The mechanic called the BMW dealer to order the parts and asked if there was a recall for the water pump, and was informed that there was no recall for the water pump issued by BMW. Upon further investigation, the contact found a recall on the NHTSA.gov website issued by BMW for the water pump. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that there was a recall associated with the VIN. The manufacturer informed the contact that to receive a reimbursement, the contact needed to contact a local BMW dealer to verify that the recall repair was completed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the original water pump was needed to complete the inspection. The contact informed the dealer that he no longer had the original part. Several weeks later, the contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The manufacturer denied the claim for reimbursement since the repair was not completed at a BMW dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

Aug 12, 2025

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Aug 12, 2025

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Jul 14, 2025

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328i. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was previously illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An unknown local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Jun 26, 2025

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Jun 10, 2025

+ 17 more complaints for this component

SERVICE BRAKES

13 complaints

The rear brakes cable holder is broken. This is a very common issue with this vehicle and appears to be a safety issue as the cables will hang and rub on the driveshaft. My service advisor, from BMW of Pembroke Pines, FL, Ramon Trull, also advised/ confirms the same. It's an inexpensive part, however, the cost to replace is exorbitant. If you search the web, you'll find many examples. I feel this should be covered under a recall. Please review and advise. Thank you!

Oct 30, 2023

I drove the car downhill very slowly. (Good weather, no rain or anything) The traffic light turned red and I tried to brake. However, the brake felt rock hard and the car was not slowing down. In the end I read-ended the car in front of me. No one was injured because I drove very slowly. But the car will probably be totaled.

Mar 30, 2023

Crash: 1

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION OF BRAKING POWER. IT IS MUCH WORSE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE WET(RAIN OR SNOW). AT TIMES THE PEDAL GOES ALL THE TO THE FLOOR LEAVING THE CAR UNABLE TO STOP WITHOUT THE USE OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. SEVERAL TIMES I WAS AFRAID I WOULD BE UNABLE TO STOP & HAVE AN ACCIDENT. I AM A RN ON THE FRONT LINE TREATING PATIENTS IN THE ICU WHO HAVE CONTRACTED THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) AND CANNOT AFFORD TO BE AWAY FROM MY JOB. THIS CONDITION FIRST HAPPENED IN OCT 2019 AND CONTINUES TODAY.

Apr 20, 2020

THE SYMPTOMS ARE THE SAME AS THOSE REFERENCED IN RECALL #13V454000& 14V627000 THE BRAKING POWER IS LOST UNEXPECTEDLY RESULTING IN INCREASED VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE OR NO BRAKES AS WELL WHEN THE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON BOTH LOCAL AND HIGHWAY DRIVING ESPECIALLY WHEN THE PAVEMENT IS WET.. THIS CONDITION FIRST HAPPENED IN OCT OF 2019 & CONTINUES TODAY. I AM AN RN ON THE FRONT LINE TREATING PATIENTS IN THE ICU WHO HAVE CONTRACTED THE CORONAVIRUS(COVID-19)AND I CAN'T AFFORD TO BE ACCIDENT FROM WORK DUE TO AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL INSTANCES WHERE THE BRAKES HAVE FAILED. BMW STATED MY CAR IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST AND REFUSES TO REPAIR IT UNDER THE RECALL. PLEASE ADVISE WHAT FURTHER ACTION I CAN TAKE AS THIS IS MY ONLY MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION.

Apr 20, 2020

WHILE DRIVING CAR HAD MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON IE. DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS. ABS AND CRUISE CONTROL NO LONGER WORKED. TOOK IT TO MECHANIC. HE SAID THE ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILED. MECHANIC SAID THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE DUE TO ENGINEERING.

Feb 16, 2020

+ 8 more complaints for this component

ENGINE

12 complaints

Thermostat was a recall back then, brought it to the dealer they fixed it and now it has come back, i brought it to a mechanic to fix it, and it came back again one more time. thermostat is staying stuck open. safety recall with emissions

Nov 24, 2025

The engine coolant pump is leaking and causing my car to smoke it’s been happening right before the recall was posted. I’m concerned my car will catch on fire and there is no remedy for the fix yet. And it’s almost a whole year later.

Feb 03, 2025

What Happened: The issue involves a recall on the engine coolant system of my BMW. The car is currently unsafe to drive, and BMW has not provided a timetable for fixing the problem or offering a solution. The last time I drove the car, I experienced a dangerous malfunction. While driving slowly to the end of my street, I pressed the gas pedal, but the engine did not respond at all. The car essentially lost power, leaving me in the middle of the street. I was able to roll the car in front of a neighbor’s house, turn it off, and restart it. After restarting, I managed to drive it back up the street to my house. I have not driven the car since, as I do not want to put myself or others in danger. Safety Risk: The engine failure occurred while I was driving, which could have put me at risk of being struck by other vehicles. A sudden loss of engine power while driving, especially at higher speeds or in traffic, could cause a serious accident. Inspection/Confirmation: The recall has been acknowledged by BMW, but there is no timetable for when parts will be available to resolve the issue. I have contacted the corporate office and the local dealership. The dealer refuses to provide a rental car, leaving me without a viable transportation option. Warning Symptoms: No warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms appeared before the failure occurred.

Dec 17, 2024

Vehicle is not functioning properly and may catch fire unexpectedly without BMW part remedy Had to pull over to let the engine cool off

Oct 30, 2024

Timing Chain Guide failure after 75k miles resulting in catastrophic engine damage. I was in heavy traffic at 60 mph when the engine began to knock loudly, just as quick the drivetrain malfunction warning came on along with the oil pressure warning light. Immediately lost power & the vehicle went into “Limp Mode” and within a 3 seconds it completely shut down causing a plethora of problems that made it a nightmare to get off of this busy highway. Vehicles were narrowly missing me & blowing their horns while I was trying to coast off of the side of the roadway. All this happened in about 20 to 25 seconds.The car has been in the garage for 6 months & a confirmation was made on the timing chain guide failure. The inlet screen to the oil pump has pieces of the broken guides stuck in it which restricted the oil flow to the entire engine. Both front & rear crankshaft bearings were seized up & spun inside the engine block. Upon inspection of the top end of the engine, indicators suggesting extreme heat resulting in damage to both camshafts, connecting rods, rocker spring retainers, rocker arms, valves, & piston rings. The VIN number of the vehicle is amongst the ones included in the Class Action Lawsuit against BMW regarding the malfunction of the timing chain guides. I still haven’t heard back from BMW’s representatives to date. My vehicle needs fixed whether it’s beyond the mileage of the extended warranty or not!!

Dec 08, 2021

+ 7 more complaints for this component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

9 complaints

Manufacturer has yet to remedy recall. No timeframe for a solution

Apr 22, 2025

MFGR CAMPAIGN #: 24V-608:474 was issued in August 2024 for my car, a 2014 BMW 328i. It is now January, 2025 and no remedy is available. Is there a defined period of time that BMW needs to produce a remedy? How long should I expect to wait for the remedy to be available and for my dealership to make the repair? Thanks.

Jan 20, 2025

Engine and transmission mounts are collapsed. The car started making a rattling sound that seemed to start from the center of car traveling towards the steering wheel. There was never an alert or a system warning lamp advising of the issue. BMW dealer inspected the car and determined that the Engine and Transmission mounts were collapsed. Still no warning or alert came on. The potential risk of an entire engine and transmission to fall out without any warning can pose a huge danger and possible fatality.

Nov 16, 2023

The sunroof in my car exploded yesterday morning as I was driving in clear weather on the open freeway. There were no other vehicles or other obstacles near the car when the incident occurred; nothing to "throw up" a rock onto the car and cause the damage as BMW says occurs often in situations like this. When the sunroof blew out, it sounded like a gun went off in my car, My dad and I were was showered with glass, and the impact was so strong it made a dent on the roof of my car.

Sep 14, 2022

Injuries: 1

Inside door latches frequently do not open the locked doors - must use power door unlock first. This creates an unsafe situation if door needs to be unlocked quickly, under restricted mobility or if power is out following an accident or sustained sitting in car that is not running and cannot be re-started. There are two existing complaints about this issue related to this exact model and widely documented online. Since the door latch actuator on this model is shared with other models for this and many other years of similar models BMW should replace the affected actuators as a recall.

Jan 16, 2022

+ 4 more complaints for this component

AIR BAGS

7 complaints

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328i. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light, another vehicle crashed into the entire rear at 50 MPH causing the contact's vehicle to spin around twice and come to a stop in the middle of the street. The air bags did not deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not destroyed. Two people were injured, the contact was seated in the driver's seat, and his brother was seated in the front passenger seat. No one else outside of the vehicle was injured. The contact and his brother received injuries to both their heads and backs. Medical treatment was not needed for the injuries. The vehicle was taken to a local body shop where the vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Feb 21, 2025

Crash: 1

Several BMW dealerships have told me they are unable to remedy a safety recall that pertains to the airbags. This puts anyone who drives this vehicle at severe risk if the airbags will not work. The dealership basically told me I'm out of luck. The problem has been confirmed by the dealer and they said they cannot fix it. I have tried contacting 4 BMW dealerships with no luck. There are no warning lamps or messages on the dash. The recall was announced to me April 2024.

Jul 18, 2024

Fortunately, an incident has yet to occur, but the Front Passenger Air Bag Occupancy Sensor is faulty causing the deactivation of the air bag rendering any passenger at risk. BMW of North America has been contacted about this faulty sensor. Recall B651017 & 17V-428 have addressed this faulty sensor on many BMW models with replacement as the remedy…a stated (3) hour repair. My BMW model (328i - 62k miles) unfortunately, is not listed on the recall notice, but, nonetheless, is still a safety issue. Serious enough that on the Recall it states that no passenger should sit in the front passenger seat while this faulty condition exists and further recommends passengers sit in the rear seats! Regardless of warranty status and recall model omission, I have reached out to BMW of North America. First response was refusal of any repair assistance with a textbook definition of a car warranty. It was further reviewed by their Escalation Team and the response was an echo of the first. If this wasn’t a safety issue that wasn’t addressed on other models via a recall, I wouldn’t be writing this and would abide by the car warranty and take care of myself. Since this is a known issue by BMW, I feel this repair should be taken care of as it affects the safety of my family. It affects any future owner as well, which now leaves me a car that is basically unsafe to sell leaving me in double jeopardy. After researching costs for this repair, it seems the average is $1500-$2000 which I cannot afford. I have offered to pay for parts and some labor but the Escalation Team (Clay) has offered zero in assistance. I leave this correspondence on record in case of an unfortunate event that could’ve been easily rectified and avoided. Thank you for allowing me to explain my situation. Sincerely, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Nov 15, 2023

I HAVE HAD 4 CAR CRASHED QUIT THIS VEHICLE AND NEITHER TIME HAVE THE AIRBAGS DEPLOY AND I HAVE BECAME INJURED FROM THE CAR CRASHES IN MY AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED, I CAN'T HIT A CAR FROM THE FRONT I HAVE BEEN HIT FROM THE BACK AND NEITHER AIRBAGS HAVE DEPLOYED EVEN A PASSENGER GOT IN ON THE SITE AND THAT ARE BACK DID NOT DEPLOY EITHER. MY VEHICLE IS IN MOTION EVERY TIME THAT I CRASHED OR WAS CRASHED,

Jul 10, 2020

Crash: 1

Injuries: 2

TAKATA RECALL

Aug 11, 2017

+ 2 more complaints for this component

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

7 complaints

FUEL TANK LEAKS GASOLINE. an alarming amount of fuel leaks and this is an issue that seams common among BMW F30 chasis. In my case when my car is ful tank it starts dripping fuel, visible. the problem seems to be a seal that is made to flex but with time that seal fails and creates a fire hazard due to high volatile fumes and liquid gas leakage. I was able to notice as I parked my car when arriving home due to the strong smell of fuel. -The issue is reproducible. -On the safety side, it puts a risk of Fire. -The vehicle unfortunately has not been inspected by police or insurance -There is an error code un the computer of the vehicle that has to do with detection of fuel leakage.

Dec 13, 2024

The car loose power while driving, near stop it pulls hard as it wants to turn off. Have show multiple times the fuel system error and shut off while operating. Is been doing the same problems for years now.

Jun 23, 2024

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION. THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE HAZARD LIGHTS AND PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SHOULDER. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED, IT RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. WHILE DRIVING TO REEVES BMW (109 E FOWLER AVE, TAMPA, FL 36612, THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWO MORE TIMES. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.

Sep 11, 2019

MY CAR HAS STALLED TWICE ON THE HIGHWAY AND HAD TO BE TOWED FOR SERVICE AS IT WOULD NOT START. THE ERROR IN THE SYSTEM WAS FOR THE FUEL PUMP. THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL FOR MY SAME YEAR MAKE AND MODEL FOR THIS ISSUE RELATED TO THE FUEL PUMP, BUT MY VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED.

Jul 25, 2018

WHILE PROCEEDING AT 50 MPH ON HEAVILY-TRAVELED 2-LANE COUNTRY ROAD, THE ENGINE CUT OUT LEAVING THE CAR WITH NO PROPULSION. I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE DRIVEWAY OF A LOCAL FARM AND COME TO A STOP SAFELY OFF THE ROAD. MY REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO RESTART THE ENGINE WERE UNSUCCESSFUL. I THEN CALLED FOR A WRECKER WHICH TOWED THE CAR TO THE BMW DEALERSHIP. THE DEALER SUBSEQUENTLY INFORMED ME THAT THE FUEL PUMP HAD FAILED (REPAIR WORK WAS UNDER WARRANTY). NOTE: I PURCHASED THIS CAR NEW IN 2014. AFTER THIS INCIDENT, I PERFORMED A GOOGLE SEARCH AND FOUND THAT MY YEAR/MODEL BMW HAD BEEN RECALLED FOR A FUEL PUMP ISSUE [NHTSA CAMPAIGN 15V189000]. I NEVER RECEIVED THAT RECALL NOTICE AND TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, AM NOT AWARE THAT THE REQUIRED WORK WAS EVER DONE.

May 15, 2018

+ 2 more complaints for this component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

6 complaints

The water pump is draining my battery, the bmw dealership said they fixed the recall but it has not been fixed. They told me I needed a new battery which was replaced & now it’s back at the shop for a dead battery again.

Nov 06, 2025

The recall for this car part has been made public for 10 months and there is still not a remedy available. Considering the issue potentially being a fire hazard, I find this unacceptable and alarming. Since being notified of the news, I now have white smoke/steam coming out from the hood at times, which worries me as this is one of the possible effects from the recall. A BMW dealership will not take the car in if there is no resolution to this and it would be an out-of-pocket expense. I would understand all recalls take some time but it has been nearly a year and there have been no updates throughout this process.

Jun 05, 2025

FRONT ELECTRONIC MODULE KEEPS GETTING WET AND FAILING ON THESE CARS. (FEM) *TR

May 11, 2020

WHILE DRIVING, I RECEIVED AN ERROR MESSAGE THAT MAY LEFT REAR LIGHT HAD MALFUNCTIONED. A FEW DAYS LATER, I TOOK IT TO THE BMW DEALERSHIP FOR BULB REPLACEMENT AND MY YEARLY OIL CHANGE. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME THAT IT WASN'T JUST THE LIGHT BULB THAT NEEDED REPLACING THE ENTIRE REAR LIGHT SYSTEM HAD MELTED. THE SOCKET, CONNECTOR, CONTACT POINTS ALL BURNT. THERE MUST BE A DEFECT IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. BMW RECALLED EARLIER YEAR VEHICLES FOR THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. I BELIEVE MY CAR SHOULD BE FIXED AT BMW'S EXPENSE. SINCE I CAN NOT AFFORD THE $600.00 BILL, I AM DRIVING WITHOUT A LEFT REAR SIGNAL WHICH IS NOT SAFE. I HAVE ATTACHED PHOTOS OF PARTS.

Mar 04, 2020

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR AS USUAL, MADE A LEFT HAND TURN, AND A NOTICE CAME ON THE DASHBOARD ALERTING ME THAT THE LEFT REAR TURN SIGNAL AND LEFT REAR BRAKE LIGHT WERE NOT FUNCTIONING. AS THIS IS VERY CONCERNING, I IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE CAR TO THE NEAREST BMW DEALERSHIP FOR ANALYSIS. THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE AND THAT THE ENTIRE WIRING HARNESS IN THE LEFT REAR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $905. IT WAS AT THIS POINT THAT I WANTED TO GET A SECOND OPINION, SO I HAD MY LOCAL MECHANIC TAKE A LOOK. HE TOLD ME THAT THERE WERE SCORCH MARKS WHERE THE GROUND WIRE CONNECTED INTO THE WIRING HARNESS, AND THAT THE GROUND PIN THAT IT CONNECTED TO ON THE OTHER SIDE WAS ENTIRELY ERODED. HE SUGGESTED THE REASON BEHIND THIS WAS THAT BMW USED AN INAPPROPRIATE GAUGE CONNECTOR FOR THE CURRENT THAT WAS BEING TRANSMITTED, CAUSING EROSION OVER TIME. HE WAS ABLE TO ORDER GENUINE BMW REPLACEMENT PARTS AND INSTALLED THEM FOR A FRACTION OF THE PRICE QUOTED AT THE DEALERSHIP. THIS IS VERY CONCERNING TO ME BECAUSE OF THE RISK OF A POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL FIRE.

Feb 27, 2020

+ 1 more complaint for this component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

5 complaints

The left rear turn signal stopped working. Along with the left brake light. Currently getting the part fixed that is causing the issue. Part is being melted by something. Yes there has been warning lamps and messages.

Aug 08, 2022

I RECEIVED DASHBOARD WARNINGS THAT MY LEFT REAR BRAKE LIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL WERE NOT WORKING. THIS WARNINGS WERE INTERMITTENT. I CHANGED THE BULBS, BUT THAT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. I THEN LOOKED AND THE CONNECTOR TO THE LIGHT HOUSING AND SAW THAT PIN #3 HAD MELTED/CORRODED. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS CAR, AND THAT ON A PREVIOUS MODEL YEAR, THERE WAS A RECALL . THIS PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY A DESIGN DEFECT AND IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND SHOULD BE FIXED BY BMW. THE CONSUMER COST IS IN THE HIGH HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS. THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN THAT DESCRIBES THE PROBLEM AT: HTTPS://STATIC.NHTSA.GOV/ODI/TSBS/2017/MC-10136736-9999.PDF

Feb 08, 2021

WAS GETTING WARNINGS ABOUT LEFT REAR BRAKE AND TURN LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONING FOR MONTHS THAT WOULD TURN ON AND THEN GO AWAY. ON CHRISTMAS DAY THE BRAKE LIGHT AND TURN LIGHT FOR LEFT REAR CAME ON AND STAYED ON. I WENT AND BOUGHT BULBS TO REPLACE THEM SINCE AT THAT POINT THE LIGHTS WERE NO LONGER WORKING (INSTEAD OF A WARNING THAT WOULD COME ON THEN GO RIGHT BACK OFF ONCE THE BRAKE WAS PRESSED OR LEFT TURN SIGNAL WAS USED). I TOOK THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY OFF TO REPLACE THE BULBS AND ONCE I DISCONNECTED THE WIRING HARNESS I DISCOVERED THAT THE GROUND PIN WAS MELTED OFF THE TAIL LIGHT SIDE OF THE CONNECTOR AND STUCK INTO THE WIRING HARNESSES. I HAVE NEVER MADE AN NHTSA COMPLAINT BEFORE, BUT FELT THIS WAS DANGEROUS BETWEEN THE FACT THAT 1 IT PULLED ENOUGH CURRENT TO MELT THE WIRING PIN INTO THE HARNESS AND 2 I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND LOST REAR BRAKE TAIL AND TURN LIGHTS ON THE LEFT SIDE.

Dec 29, 2018

I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 15V520000. I HAVE CONTACTED BOTH BMW AND NHTSA ABOUT IT BUT TTGHEY HAVE SAID MYVIN IS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THAT PROBLEM. I HAVE SET AN APPOINTMENT WITH BMW BUT WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR BECAUSE MY VIN IS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECALL.

Mar 21, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PATRICK BMW (700 E GOLF RD, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEADLIGHT CASING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO AVAILABLE REMEDY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.

Nov 22, 2017

POWER TRAIN

4 complaints

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328I. The contact stated while driving at speeds above 55 MPH, the rear end of the vehicle was shaking and vibrating abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the rear differential, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back the dealer who later determined that the transfer case was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact was also informed that the suspension arms and bushing also needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 39,800.

Sep 28, 2023

WAS EXPERIENCING AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE MIDDLE OF THE CAR WHILE ACCELERATING AND DE ACCELERATING, BROUGHT TO BMW DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD I NEEDED A NEW TRANSFER CASE, WAS ALSO TOLD THIS ISSUE WAS ABNORMAL WITH MY CAR HAVING LESS MILES THAN INTENDED FOR WHAT YEAR IT WAS. THEY ALSO SAID EVENTUALLY MY AWD FUNCTION WOULD NO LONGER WORK IF NOT REPLACED IN MY 328I XDRIVE

Nov 28, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE GEAR SHIFTER WAS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, IT SLIPPED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION INTO NEUTRAL INDEPENDENTLY AND ROLLED DOWN A HILL AND PINNED THE CONTACT BETWEEN THE VEHICLE AND THE BUMPER OF AN INDUSTRIAL BOX TRUCK. THE AIR BAGS HAD NOT DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND UNKNOWN INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Aug 23, 2016

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

I WAS MERGING ONTO THE INTERSTATE AND GOT INTO THE PASSING LANE. I THEN SHIFTED FROM 3RD GEAR TO 4TH AND THE CAR STARTED TO SHAKE AND LOSE POWER (LIMP HOME MODE). THE DISPLAY SAID DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION, DRIVE MODERATELY, ETC. AND THE CHECK ENGINE LAMP CAME ON. I SHIFTED TO 5TH GEAR TO SEE IF IT WOULD HELP AND HAD THE SAME LOW POWER ISSUE. I THEN CHANGED TWO LANES TO GET ONTO THE SHOULDER. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND WAITED BRIEFLY AND RESTARTED THE CAR. THE LAMPS WERE OFF AND THERE WAS NO ISSUE. I PHONED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATED THEY GET THIS TYPE OF CALL OFTEN AND IT IS A 'NORMAL GLITCH.' I SHOULD DRIVE IT AND SEE IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN AS IT USUALLY DOESN'T OR I COULD BRING THE CAR IN. *TR

Nov 04, 2013

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

4 complaints

PURSUANT TO THE NATIONAL TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACT AND THIS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY DUTY, I AM SUBMITTING A COMPLAINT AGAINST BMW AUTO MAKER. WE OWN A 2014 BMW 328I XDRIVE GT IN WHICH MY WIFE, (SAFE DRIVER), HAD AN ACCIDENT ON 06/26/2018 DUE TO "SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION" WHILE PARKING, LEAVING TWO (2) FAMILY MEMBERS IN THE HOSPITAL WITH SERIOUS BACK INJURIES. WHILE SHE WAS PARKING AND AT FULL STOP WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL PRESSED, THE VEHICLE SUDDEN FORCEFULLY ACCELERATED AND TOOK OFF JUMPING OVER A 12 INCH PARKING LOT BARRIER WALL LANDING 4 FEET DOWN ON A FOUR (4) LANES BUSY ROAD, WATERS AVENUE (TAMPA, FL). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL BMW (REEVES, TAMPA, FL) DEALER WERE WE PURCHASED THE CAR BRAND NEW AND HAVE BEEN SERVICING THE CAR. THE BMW AFTER CHARGING $190.00, CLAIMED TO BE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE AND DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE OR ADMIT HAVING THESE TYPE OF PROBLEMS THIS BMW 328I SERIES CONTRARY TO THIS AGENCY CLAIMS AND OTHER DISCLOSED IN PUBLIC MEDIA. THE DEALER DID NOT EVEN CHANGE THE ACCELERATION SENSOR FOR SAFETY UNCERTAIN. FURTHERMORE, BE AWARE, THIS IS THE SECOND TIME WE EXPERIENCE THIS VEHICLE "SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION" MALFUNCTION AS IN 2016 DID IT AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED WHILE PARKING, STILL IN SLOW MOTION, ONTO A HANDICAP SIGN AND A PARKING LOT LANDSCAPE ISLAND (IN FRONT IF A BEST BUY STORE). LIKEWISE, AT THAT TIME THE DEALER (REVEES) CLAIMED TO BE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRONIC CHECK DID NOT SHOWED ANOMALIES. WE HAVE PICTURES, POLICE REPORT, AMBULANCE REPORTS OF LATEST INCIDENT AND A BUSINESS RECORDED THE INCIDENT ON A SITE SECURITY CAMERA, SO EVIDENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. IT IS A SAD DAY FOR US TO EXPERIENCE BMW NOT DOING ANYTHING TO RESPOND TO OUR CLAIM AND/OR AT LEAST PREVENT FURTHER SAFETY HUMAN AND PROPERTY INJURIES RESULTING IN TRAGEDIES.

Jul 01, 2018

Crash: 1

Injuries: 3

THIS VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED TWO INCIDENTS OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. ON JANUARY 15, 2018 IT OCCURRED AT FREEWAY SPEEDS (55 MPH) AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO APPROXIMATELY 95 MPH. FORCIBLE APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES SLOWED THE VEHICLE AND THE ACCELERATION REVERTED TO NORMAL. THE SECOND INCIDENT WAS ON JANUARY 17, 2018. THIS OCCURRED ON A SURFACE STREET AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AGAIN TO AT LEAST 90 MPH, AND UPON APPLICATION OF BRAKES, REVERTED TO NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE HAS APPROX 40,000 MILES ON IT. I TOOK THIS CAR TO KUNI BMW IN BEAVERTON, OREGON. THEY CHECKED OUT THE CAR AND REPORTED THAT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.

Jan 17, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 3281. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 03/04/16*LJ *TR

Jan 07, 2016

DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR REPORTED AN ERROR "CHASSIS: DRIVE MODERATELY. CONSULT SERVICE CENTER." THERE WERE NO OTHER SYMPTOMS. I DROVE STRAIGHT TO THE SERVICE CENTER. THE PROBLEM WAS NOT REPRODUCIBLE AT THE SERVICE CENTER AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF. AFTER A COUPLE OF DAYS IN THE SERVICE CENTER THE ACCELERATION SENSOR WAS REPLACED. THE DAY I RECEIVED THE CAR, I GOT THE SAME ERROR, THIS TIME WHILE DRIVING AT AROUND 20 MPH. ON STOPPING AND RESTARTING, THE ERROR WAS NOT REPRODUCIBLE. 500 OR SO MILES LATER, I GOT THE ERROR ONCE AGAIN, THIS TIME AT AROUND 40 MPH. AND AGAIN, ON SHUTTING THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTING THE ERROR WAS NOT REPRODUCIBLE. I PLAN TO CONTACT THE SERVICE CENTER AGAIN TOMORROW. *TR

May 05, 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

3 complaints

I went to Lakeland bmw, for my recall, they only put a shield up for the recall instead of changing out my water pump which was draining my battery. Now they are trying to charge me for a whole water pump installation even after I informed them that it was supposed to be changed out when I came in for a the recall due too it causing a battery drain.

Nov 12, 2025

The engine coolant pump is affected in my vehicle. There is a current recall issued on my vehicle with no available remedy. The recall was issued back in August, which means it has been 6 months. This is my form of transportation to work and also to school. I have contacted my local dealership and they are not sure when they will get the part in. They want me to pay $195 per hour for a diagnostic first to see if they can expedite the part needed. With this being said they will not offer me a loaner vehicle and says I am responsible for my own form a transportation. I was driving my vehicle on February 11th around 5:45PM when my vehicle suddenly stopped in the middle of a roundabout. I yielded oncoming traffic, thankfully I was able to shift over into the grass in time before anyone else entered the roundabout. My check engine light came on and it started to overheat, which I have never had that issue since the recall was issued. It started smoking from under my hood so I let it cool before I attempted to drive it again to return home. The following day I was able to start my vehicle up and I took it to Take 5 to get an oil change and a coolant flush thinking that may be the issue. The mechanic advised me since the coolant they use is standard coolant and I need premium he would not perform it. He ran my codes and the issue that popped up was the current recall on my vehicle. This is the first time I have experienced any issues since the recall has been issued. I am now left with a vehicle that is not able to be driven.

Feb 16, 2025

My car engine starts to smoke and enters through the vents making it difficult to breathe and forces me to lower my windows. The engine smells burnt after driving.

Dec 01, 2024

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 complaints

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Dec 27, 2024

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine, and the vehicle lost motive power and decelerated independently. The contact safely pulled over to the side of the road to inspect the vehicle. The contact then restarted the vehicle; however, the abnormal sound coming from the engine persisted. The vehicle towed was towed to the residence. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Nov 07, 2024

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328I. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start and was idling rough. Additionally, the contact stated that while starting the vehicle and while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. The low oil pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer and to several independent mechanics, where the valve cover gasket, the serpentine belt, the oil pressure sensor, and other unknown parts were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the timing chain, the oil pump, the drive chain, and the oil pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact related the failure to TSB Number: SIB 11 03 17; however, the dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer and to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 176,000.

Oct 09, 2024

STRUCTURE

3 complaints

The sunroof of my 2014 BMW 328i sedan exploded while driving on a highway at 75mph. The explosion sounded like a gunshot or a truck tire exploding. Thankfully I kept control of the car and the pull shield was closed preventing a majority of the glass from raining down on me and my passenger. We did pull over to the side of the highway were a witness described the glass as exploding up and sliding down the back of the car. Glass was found in the trunk crevasse of the car and inside the vehicle. Next, we proceeded to a safe location off the freeway and found the sunroof glass to have a hole in the center. The remaining glass was protruding upwards in a convex shape. To note, I did not have cars in front me during the explosion so no direct impact from a rock or other debris. My dealership has the car for inspection and repair. A claim with my insurance has been submitted. My car had a comprehensive service in May of 2022.

Aug 30, 2022

THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR DOES NOT RELIABLY (I.E. <50% OF THE TIME) OPEN FROM THE INSIDE USING THE DOOR HANDLE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY. INSTEAD I HAVE TO PRESS THE CENTRAL UNLOCK BUTTON ON THE DASHBOARD (AN ELECTRICAL MECHANISM) TO UNLOCK THE DOOR PRIOR TO BEING ABLE TO OPEN IT WITH THE DOOR HANDLE. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS AND IS A MASSIVE SAFETY RISK - E.G. IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT THE DRIVER MIGHT BE UNABLE TO EXIT THE CAR.

Jan 16, 2019

IF DOORS ARE LOCKED. SPORADICALLY IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO UNLOCK AND OPEN THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER'S FRONT DOOR FROM THE INSIDE USING DOOR HANDLE. IT IS POSSIBLE TO OPEN DOORS IF UNLOCKED WITH "DOOR UNLOCK". THIS IS A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD AS IN THE EVENT OF CRASH IT WOULDN'T BE POSSIBLE TO LEAVE THE CAR IF ELECTRICAL POWER IS LOST.

Mar 19, 2018

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

3 complaints

2014 BMW 328i Xdrive, 62K miles. Routine oil change and filter change serviced at BMW dealership Feb 2022. March 2022 (<30 days later), suffered catastrophic engine failure related to camshaft oil starvation and sudden loss of power while driving on highway at 60 mph. Dealership investigation unable to determine the cause, ruled out N20 timing chain and oil pump chain issues. Neither BMW NA nor dealership would stand behind engine failure - BMW NA stated the "car is too old." Full engine replacement completed at the expense of the customer ($11K). Very disappointing that an engine would suffer catastrophic failure related to oil starvation within one month of dealership oil service with multi-point inspection. BMW F30 N20 engines have numerous reports of failures.

Mar 25, 2022

CAR STALLED ON THE FREEWAY. DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION ERROR APPEARED ON THE CAR'S INFO DISPLAYED AND THEN THE CAR STOPPED COMPLETELY. IT WOULD NOT START AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MY LIFE WAS IN DANGER SINCE MY CAR LOST POWER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY AT NIGHT. GAS TANK WAS ABOVE ONE QUARTER.

Mar 13, 2018

DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN ENGINE GIVES OUT AND CAR GOES INTO "LIMP MODE" CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET AT 76 MPH AND SUDDENLY IT GOES TO 60 MPH, I ALMOST GOT REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AS I HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE POWER. VEHICLE CONTINUES TO DRIVE BUT DOES NOT GO OVER 60 MPH, SHUDDERS AND SHAKES THE ACCELERATION IS VERY MILD TO PUT IT LIGHTLY. POSES A MAJOR SAFETY RISK. THIS IS 3RD THAT THAT IT HAS HAPPENED TO THIS VEHICLE. THIS IS WELL DOCUMENTED UNDER BMW 328I (2012 - ONWARDS) FORUMS HTTP://F30.BIMMERPOST.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=776020 DEALER REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING.

Sep 11, 2015

VISIBILITY/WIPER

2 complaints

Mid-mounted Dash/Display Screen has Delaminated, rendering “rear backup camera display” unusable. Delaminating has progressed over time, rendering screen virtually unusable. Since the camera display is unusable, there is immediate danger that the driver might not see an object immediately behind the vehicle, such as a child, and back into/over, causing injury or death. Note: while watching a YouTube video of ANOTHER BMW vehicle, the same phenomenon, mid-mounted (a BMW i8) display delaminated, was shown, meaning this is NOT unique to my vehicle.

Sep 26, 2025

FRONT SIDE PASSENGER WINDOW REGULATOR STOPPED WORKING AND THE CABLE SNAPPED WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT CAUSING THE WINDOW TO FALL DOWN INTO THE DOOR. WINDOW WILL NO LONGER ROLL UP AND I'M FORCED TO PUT A GARBAGE BAG TO COVER THE OPEN WINDOW WHICH IS A SAFETY HAZARD WHEN DRIVING. I NO LONGER HAVE VISIBILITY ON MY RIGHT HAND SIDE WHEN DRIVING.

Oct 01, 2019

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2 complaints

Safety Concern Regarding Left Rear Brake and Turn Light Malfunction in a BMW 328i I want to outline a significant safety concern related to the electrical system. specifically involving the left rear brake and turn signal lights. For several months, intermittent warnings indicated a malfunction in these lights. On New Years, the warnings ceased to be intermittent, and the lights failed completely. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the ground pin within the wiring harness had melted off the tail light connector and fused into the harness itself. The melting of a wiring pin is a critical issue that indicates an electrical fault, likely due to excessive current or resistance, and presents a serious safety risk. The fact that a core safety feature of the vehicle—the brake and turn lights—failed completely due to this issue is a significant concern. This type of malfunction can lead to a rear-end collision, as drivers behind the vehicle would not be properly alerted to braking or turning maneuvers. This situation is not merely an inconvenience but a potential public health and safety hazard. The failure of vehicle safety components, particularly those responsible for signaling, directly increases the risk of motor vehicle accidents, which are a leading cause of injury and death. NHTSA is responsible for ensuring vehicle safety, and the failure of vehicle lighting systems due to a manufacturing or design defect is a violation of these standards and a common factor in accidents (FHA, 2025). this specific issue with my BMW 328i is not an isolated incident. Research into technical service bulletins and consumer complaints reveals that melted wiring harnesses and bulb carriers in the rear taillight assemblies are a known, recurring problem. The prevalence of this issue strongly suggests a systemic design or manufacturing flaw that puts drivers and the public at risk. As a known defect, the failure to address it could lead to significant legal and financial consequence

Aug 31, 2025

Left rear brake and turn lights malfunctioning -issue not fixed after changing light bulbs. Noticed that metal pins in the connector was melted and stuck into the wiring harness. Problem affects brake light and turn signal. Melting of the the metal pin in the connector housing clearly is not a wear and tear situation but a defect in manufacturing that needs to be repaired and corrected by BMW.

Aug 04, 2022

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 complaints

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328i. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Jun 09, 2025

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328I. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with a fuel pressure low warning message displayed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System ); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer confirmed that parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. VIN tool confirms part not available.

Apr 11, 2025

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2 complaints

A remedy still has not been offered for the coolant pump.

Mar 27, 2025

MY BMW 328I X-DRIVE GIVING "DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION" MESSAGE WHEN THE CAR WAS RUNNING ON SPORT MODE OR ECO MODE. AFTER FEW MINUTES OF DRIVING THE CARS SHUTS DOWN. THIS HAD HAPPENED 3 TIMES BEFORE IN SAME MONTH AND EVERY TIME THE DEALERSHIP LOOKED AT IT THE REPLACED A PART(FUEL INJECTOR AND MODULE IN FUEL TANK) NO HELP AND HAPPENED AGAIN NEXT DAY THEY DID IT. AFTER I TOPPED UP THE FUEL WITH 2 GALLONS WHEN THIS HAPPEN THIS TIME THE MESSAGE IS NOT SHOULD NO MORE AND THE CAR STARTED RUNNING NORMAL GAIN. BMW IS NOT ABLE TO FIGURE OUT THE ISSUE AND I WILL BE TURNING IT IN TOMORROW AGAIN FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE ISSUE IS STILL UN-KNOW.

Jul 07, 2018

TIRES

2 complaints

Tire Size: 225/50RF17 Tire Type: Bridgestone Driveguard While driving my car southbound on I225 through Aurora, CO on 5/19/2023, I received an indication of a low right front tire. As I have received this warning when the tire pressure varies due to weather, I proceeded home. When I arrived home in Englewood, CO, I immediately inflated the tire to its proper pressure. After shutting down the compressor, I heard a hiss coming from the tire and found a gash near the rim. The errand that I ran on that day took me from home to I70 and Chambers and back home. At no time during this trip did I recall hitting a pothole or curb that would have caused this. Could it have been from a previous incident? Possibly, but when I took my car to Coloradoland Tire & Service at 6600 S. Quebec, Centennial, CO, the service advisor informed me that another customer had a similar problem (name can be provided upon request) with the same type of tire. Is there a problem with these tires?

May 21, 2023

I HAVE HAD 5 BLOWOUTS AND 1 TIRE HAS A BUBBLE(ABOUT TO BLOW OUT) IN 13 MONTHS. I HAVE 2 SETS OF WHEELS. THE BRIDGESTONE DRIVEGUARD TIRES HAVE HAD ALL OF THE PROBLEMS. NOT ONE PROBLEM WITH MY MICHELINS. I DRIVE ON THE SAME ROADS WITH BOTH SETS. THE SIDEWALLS ARE EXTREMELY WEAK ON THE BRIDGESTONE. IN 26 YEARS OF DRIVING, THESE ARE THE ONLY TIRES THAT I HAVE GOTTEN A BLOWOUT WITH, AND 5 IN ONE YEAR.

Jul 12, 2019

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328i. The contact stated while driving at 45 MPH, the temperature gauge warning light illuminated, and the engine started to overheat. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal became inoperable. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Apr 03, 2025

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

ENGINE COOLANT PUMP: The electrical connector of the engine coolant pump could become damaged. Small drops of liquid from the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system could drip down onto the electrical connector of the pump. Safety Risk Over time, this could lead to a short circuit and, in rare cases, a thermal event or a fire. We took it to a car shop and they charged us over $800 fixing something else that was not the issue. We haven’t been able to drive this car for months and it has caused tremendous inconveniences.

Jan 14, 2025

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

1 complaint

Starting Dec 1st, the check engine light displayed on my dash and the electrical system has malfunctioned for many features of my vehicle. I am unable to switch to Sport & Eco Mode. The car also takes multiple tries to start the engine. It has been almost 4 months since the recall announcement and remediations are still not available. the engine coolant pump is a direct cause of short circuits and engine problems

Dec 04, 2024

SEAT BELTS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint

Unknown

Oct 29, 2024

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

I purchased the vehicle with no issues upon driving the vehicle for about 3 months i started having issues with the vehicle overheating and low coolant warning messages one day i was driving home and the engine suddenly started smoking i turned the vehicle off and opened the hood the vehicle had not started ever since. i realized the vehicle has a recall for the engine coolant pump doing further research made me realize a faulty engine coolant pump can cause engine failure by overheating the engine, which can lead to serious damage.

Sep 17, 2024

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

UNKNOWN: Vehicle collided with another vehicle on highway and control system and functions stopped. Airbag on Driver’s Side malfunctioned burning driver with liquid and metal.

Sep 03, 2024

Crash: 1

Injuries: 2

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? + AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY IN HEAD-ON COLLISION How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? + DUE TO FAILURE, DRIVER SUSTAINED MILD CONCUSSION WHEN HEAD HIT STEERING WHEEL AND PUT AT RISK OF LIFE THREATENING INJURY AND IMPAIRMENT Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? + UNKNOWN; HOWEVER, NO RECALL OR WARNINGS HAVE BEEN COMMUNICATED Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? + UNKNOWN Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? + NO, NONE, NEVER

Jan 05, 2024

Crash: 1

Injuries: 2

STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 complaint

My interior door handle cannot unlock the door. As I pull on the interior door handle, the door lock pin would come up partially, but it doesn’t unlock or open the door. I tried multiple pulls, because this car required two pulls to unlock.

Oct 13, 2023

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

I was driving to target and from a stop I was 75% through the turn when a car ran the stop sign and hit my car straight on . The impact was supposed to deploy the airbags but was not deployed due to a malfunction, I was injured in this accident from my neck down my back . My injury claim is still open with the party at fault.

Aug 22, 2023

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

I was rear-ended during a traffic slowdown in freeway, while driving my 2014 BMW 328i sedan. Due to the collision, my vehicle’s safety system got invoked, which made the gear automatically go into neutral and the flashers turned on. However, my seatbelt (driver, left-front seat) unbuckled automatically. This caused me to hit the steering wheel during the accident. I didn’t suffer major injury as I had slowed down to less than 20 mph, while the vehicle hit me in the rear (which had also slowed, though didn’t stop on time/didn’t have the distance, and hence the collision). After the collision, when I checked, the socket from which the seatbelt is pulled had got loose, and the belt had a double fold in the buckle, and so it got stuck. It didn’t rollback to its place.

Apr 17, 2022

Crash: 1

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

I went to park my mom's car. Tapped the brakes, moved up a little, tapped the brakes again-the brakes gave out and the car lunged forward at a high speed. The only reason I stopped was because a metal fence stopped me. Earlier in the day the car switched modes by itself from Sport to Economy. This is the 2nd time this has happened in this car. The first time my mom was parking in her driveway and the brakes gave out and the car lunged into her garage. This car is not safe.

Apr 07, 2022

Crash: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

the left brake lamp continues to come on after changing the brake lamp and checking sensor - I dont know if the light is out or its another issue the brake lamp has been working fine , the warning is incorrect Also , the added safety features installed in the car and paid 1000's extra for no longer work due 3g phase out , Bmw claimed drivers can use their phones but they will not retro fit the cars to get safety features back , they chose specific vins of this model to re-enable but not all??? The car has no space within drivers sight to mount phones for directions/navigation and any voice activation /handfree usage iis disabled along with crash notificatiions/stolen vehicle recovery . BMW made crashes far more likely in the vehicle and far more vulnerable to be stolen! BMW service dept advised to use a cell phone to get some of the lost services back which is illegal and very dangerous to do so.

Apr 07, 2022

SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

1 complaint

While approaching a stop light I noticed that it was much harder to stop than expected. As I let up on the brake a little I started accelerating towards the car in front of me. I reapplied the brakes much hard and was able to stop the vehicle but I could tell that I was fighting the engine. I put the car into park and the engine raced up to about 4.5k. I then just hit the off button and put my hazards on. After a few seconds, I turned the car back on and the engine behaved as expected. I drove off without incident.

Jan 18, 2022

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 complaint

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328I. The contact stated while driving 75 mph, the vehicle stalled as the drivetrain malfunction warning light illuminated. The contact managed to coast the vehicle to the shoulder of the roadway. The contact attempted to turn off and restart the vehicle which failed to resume normal operation. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the fuel feed pump and high pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced. The technician informed the contact that the fuel pump failed to provide the correct fuel level in the tank. No dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 76,802

Aug 06, 2021

STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 complaint

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328i. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel locked up not allowing the contact to turn the steering wheel. The contact stated the chassis stabilization warning light was illuminated on the control panel. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it has yet to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 13V454000 (Service brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

Jun 21, 2021

SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

INCOMING AIR TO THE CABIN IS UNSAFE, FUMES ENTER THE CABIN. SUSPENSIN PRESENT CONSTANT ISSUES, PARTS HAVE BROKEN WITH NORMAL WEAR.

Feb 01, 2021

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

ON FEB 20, 2020, I TOOK MY CAR TO BMW DEALERSHIP BECAUSE I HAD A LEFT REAR SIGNAL AND BRAKE MALFUNCTION. I WAS GIVEN AN ESTIMATE OF APPROXIMATELY 600.00. BASED UPON MY UNDERSTANDING OF THIS ISSUE, THIS IS A MANUFACTURER ISSUE. THE CIRCUIT BOARD, CONNECTOR, AND WIRING MUST BE REPLACED. AFTER FURTHER RESEARCH, I FOUND THAT THERE HAVE BEEN TWO RECALLS FOR THIS VERY SAME ISSUE, BUT FOR OLDER MODEL BMW'S. PLEASE REFERENCE 13V407000 AND 17V6766000. BMW ALSO ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN TO FIX THIS ISSUE. PLEASE REFERENCE SIB63-0611. ALSO REFERENCE 11V-438 CAMPAIGN. IT IS APPARENT THAT BMW'S ARE STILL BEING PRODUCED WITH THE GROUND WIRING ISSUE. IF YOU VISIT BIMMERFEST, YOU WILL SEE HOW MANY BMW'S FROM 2010- 2014 ARE STILL BEING EFFECTED BY THIS ISSUE. IF OLDER MODELS WERE RECALLED FOR THIS ISSUE, NEWER ONES WITH THE SAME ISSUE SHOULD ALSO BE RECALLED, AND FIXED FREE OF CHARGE. I AM CURRENTLY DRIVING A VEHICLE WITH A FAULTY LEFT REAR BRAKE LIGHT, AND LEFT REAR SIGNAL LIGHT WHICH IS A SAFETY HAZARD. I AM REQUESTING THAT BMW PAY FOR THE REPAIRS AS THIS IS A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM, NOT OPERATOR ERROR OR WEAR AND TEAR. PLEASE REFERENCE THE COMPLAINT FILED ON 3.3.20 11315965.

Nov 28, 2020

STEERING

1 complaint

MY VEHICLE BEGAN MAKING A VERY DEFINED RATTLING SOUND OVER SMALL CRACKS AND BUMPS IN THE ROAD AND THE STEERING BECAME EXTREMELY SENSITIVE AT THE SAME TIME THAT PROBLEM OCCURED. I TOOK IT IN TO GET AN ALIGNMENT AT BELLE TIRE, AND IT IS UP TO SPEC. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A BMW AND NOBODY IS ABLE TO FIGURE OUT THE ISSUE. WHEN DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY OR STREET, THE CAR TENDS TO PULL IN ONE DIRECTION. THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN IN A CRASH, AND IT ONLY STARTED OCCURING AFTER A A YEAR OF OWNERSHIP. THE CAR FEELS VERY UNSAFE AND "SENSITIVE" TO STEERING. IT IS VERY CHALLENGING TO STAY IN THE CENTER OF THE LANE WILL SWAY LEFT AND RIGHT.

Nov 20, 2020

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING 70MPH CAR WENT INTO NEUTRAL COASTING TO A STOP. I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE GAS CAUSING A DANGEROUS SITTUATION AS WE COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AFTER PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO PARK, IT WOULD NOT START AND NEEDED TO BE TOWED. VEHICLE COULD NOT BE PUT INTO NEUTRAL FOR TOWING PURPOSES. REPAIR SHOP SAID THE TIMING CHAIN HAD WENT OUT SEIZING AND RUINING THE ENGINE. 15K REPAIR BILL, VERY DANGEROUS SITTUATION HAVING NO CONTROL OVER A VEHICLE AT HIGH SPEED HIGHWAY DRIVING!

Oct 13, 2020

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

FROM 40MPH TO 60MPH THE STEERING WHEEL GETS A SHAKING, WOBBLE THAT DOESN'T STOP ITS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 2012 TO 2014 BMWS TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. ON MANY BMW FORMS THERE ARE MULTIPLE OWNERS WHO SAY THEY HAVE REPLACED THE STEERING RACK, STEERING ASSEMBLY AND IT WILL FIX IT FOR THE TIME BEING BUT IT WILL EVENTUALLY DEFAULT AGAIN. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL YOU'LL HEAR A CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE THAT SOUNDS AS IF THE FRONT AXLE IS GOING TO REMOVE ITS SELF FROM YOUR PRESENCE. TO HAVE THIS FACTORY PROBLEM FIXED IS UPWARDS OF 2,000$, THAT OWNERS SHOULD NOT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT BECAUSE IT IS A PROBLEM WITH ALMOST EVERY BMW. ALSO BMW HAS HAD THE SAME ISSUE WITH THE BLOWER MOTOR OR HEATER MOTOR. IT IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH THESE MODEL BMWS THAT BMW REFUSES TO RECALL. THE HEATER WILL NOT WORK AT ALL OR ONLY THE DRIVER SIDE WILL BLOW SLIGHTLY WARM AIR BECAUSE OF BMWS FAULTY BLOWER MOTOR. ALSO THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM WILL POWER OFF OR STOP WORKING IN GENERAL. THIS IS A PROBLEM BECAUSE IT'S THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN FIND OUT WHAT ISSUES THE VEHICLE IS HAVING. BMW HAS TO HAVE SOME ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THESE ISSUES BASED OFF ALL OF THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THESE SAME ISSUES, BUT HAS REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING TO INSURE THE SAFTEY OF THE PEOPLE OPERATING THERE VEHICLES WITH THESE FACTORY DEFAULTS. MOST OF THE ISSUES THAT HAVE OCCURRED WITH THE VEHICLE WERE HAPPENING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.

Sep 27, 2020

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

PASSENGER FRONT SEAT FASTEN SEATBELT SIGNALS WHEN I'M DRIVING AND NO-ONE IS IN THE FRONT SEAT, I HAVE TO LOCK SEATBELT TO TURN IT OFF. IT HASN'T SIGNAL LATELY. DRIVER'S DOOR LOCKS AND WON'T UNLOCK WHEN I'M PARKED UNLESS I USE THE REMOTE BUT, NOT ALL OF THE TIME. BREAKS SQUEAKS ONLY WHEN I FIRST EXIT THE GARAGE AT HOME.

Aug 05, 2020

AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

TO AVOID A HEAD ON COLLISION, I WAS FORCED OFF ROAD. WHEN I MOVED OUT OF THE WAY I IMMEDIATELY APPLIED THE BREAKS WHICH THEN TOOK SOME TIME TO RESPOND AS IF IT WAS BLOCKED OR AS IF I DIDNT PRESS THE PEDAL. BY THE TIME I FELT SOME SORT OF STOPPING TENSION I WAS PUT INTO A POLE. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.

Jan 11, 2020

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTION DUE TO A SENSOR MALFUNCTION IN THE STEERING COLUMN. AS SOON AS I BEGIN DRIVING, THE MALFUNCTION MESSAGE BEGINS AND REPEATS CONSTANTLY AS I DRIVE. THIS MALFUNCTION DISABLES ALL OF THE FEATURES ON THE STEERING WHEEL. THE WARNING MESSAGE APPEARS IN THE NAVIGATION SCREEN REPEATEDLY WHEN DRIVING. IT IS DISTRACTING AND PREVENTS ME FROM USING HANDS FREE FUNCTIONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DEALER ADVISES IT IS $1,000 TO REPAIR. I NEVER USED THE CRUISE CONTROL, NOR DO I NEED IT.

Jul 30, 2019

STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

MY 2014 SURGED AUTOMATICALLY IN A PARKING LOT AND THE BRAKES FAILED REPEATEDLY: IT TOOK ME OVER THE 4" CEMENT PARKING LOT STOPPER AND INTO A WALL! THIS WAS THE ONLY WAY THE VEHICLE WOULD STOP! IWILL SAY THAT JUST BEFORE I HAD BACKED OUT VERY SLOWLY AS I WAS IN A PARKING LOT. I HIT SOMETHIG, PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THEN PUT CAR IN DRIVE TO PULL A FEW FEET BACK INTO THE PARKING SPOT. I USED VERY LITTLE GAS, NOT NECESSARY OF COURSE. BMW ENGINEERS EXAMINED IT AND FOUND NO ERROR ACCORDING TO THEIR THREE STANDARD TESTS. I WAS TOLD THAT THEIR TESTS "MAY NOT RECORD SOMETHING," "COULD NOT DUPLICATE MY CONCERNS," AND THAT IT WOULD TAKE "A MORE SEVERE IMPACT TO RECORD SOMETHING." NOTHING COULD BE TESTED OR RECORDED FOR SPEEDS UNDER 35 MILES PER HOUR. I GOT A CONCUSSION AND THE INCIDENT COST $ 17,000 (PLUS LOSS OF CAR VALUE). BMW DID NOTHING FOR ME SO I AM OUT OF A BMW FOR GOOD. I HAD JUST PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE TO PULL BACK INTO THE PARKING SPACE I WAS IN. IN ALL FAIRNESS I DID HIT SOMETHING, STOPPED, FOOT ON BRAKE PUT IT IN DRIVE. THERE IS NO WAY IT OUTGHT TO HAVE SURGED OUT OF CONTROL OR FAILED TO STOP. I WAS GOING LESS THAN 5 MPH. BMW WILL DO NOTHING FOR ME EXCEPT GIVE ME A COURTESY DISCOUNT ON A DIFFERENT BMW ONCE I'VE PURCHASED IT. THEIR DEALERS HAVE OFFERED ME LESS THAN COMPETITORS. I WON'T BUY ANOTHER ONE. ## VIN PASSED ## BMW 328I2014 ##

Jul 12, 2019

Injuries: 1

AIR BAGS,SEATS

1 complaint

WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING OR A PASSENGER SITS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT OF THE CAR SAYS AIRBAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTION I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS THE PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR WHICH IS GOING TO BE $800 TO FIX THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM BY BMW THAT THEY ARE WELL AWARE OF MULTIPLE OWNERS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY IN MY VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY

Apr 24, 2019

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,ENGINE

1 complaint

FAULT IN AIRBAG ON SCREEN, COMES ON AND OFF. STARTED AROUND 61,513 MILES. EXACT MESSAGE "FAULT IN AIRBAG, BELT RENSIONER OR BELT-FORCE LIMITER. FEW DAYS LATER, CHECK ENGINE COMES ON, ALONG WITH HIGH RPM'S, WHILE STRUGGLING TO ACCELERATE. 12/10/2018 ENGINE IS EXTREMELY LOUD AND DROPPING OFF AT DEALER. ALSO BACK TAIL LIGHTS HAVE MOISTURE, BACK PASSENGER WAS REPLACED A YEAR AGO. DRIVER SIDE NOW NEEDS REPLACING.

Dec 11, 2018

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 complaint

THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH MY STEERING, ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTS ON MY 2014 328I. THERE IS A STEERING COLUMN PROBLEM THAT IS CAUSING MY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND MY BRAKE LIGHTS AND FOG LIGHTS TO RANDOMLY STOP WORKING AT TIMES WHEN I'M DRIVING MY CAR DOWN THE ROAD. I HAD IT TESTED AND THEY SAID IT'S A 6 PIN STEEEING COLUMN ISSUE. IT'S CAUSING MY CRUISE CONTROL TO MALFUNCTION, ALONG WITH MY BRAKE LIGHTS AND FOG LIGHTS. I HAVE THE DOCUMENTS FROM THE REPORT IN MY EMAIL. ALSO, THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH MY DRIVE TRAIN/TIMING BELT OR POWER STEERING BECAUSE MY ENGINE MAKES A LOUD WHINING NOISE WHEN I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL A CERTAIN WAY AND ALSO IT'S LOUDER WHEN I HAVE THE AIR OR VENTS TURNED ON. I'M AFRAID ALL THE DEFECTS ARE GOING TO CAUSE ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT DUE TO MY LIGHTS FAILING AND SOMEONE RUNNING INTO ME OR MY STEERING GOING OUT ON ME OR MY ENGINE SHUTTING DOWN DUE TO THE NOISE AND IT FAILING. I'VE READ LOTS OF OTHER BMW OWNERS REPORTING THE SAME ISSUES ON DIFFERENT SITES ON GOOGLE. THEY NEED TO RECALL THESE THINGS AND CHECK INTO THEM MORE SERIOUSLY BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT.

Nov 11, 2018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT OF PASSENGER SIDE LED TURNED ON. PARKING LIGHT TURNS ON AND DRIVER SEAT ALIGNMENT ON WITHOUT REASON.

Jan 31, 2018

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2014 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SOFTWARE IN THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE UPDATED. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A DIAGNOSTIC CODE FOR THE DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION. THE SOFTWARE WAS UPDATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,564. UPDATED 05/31/17*LJ *CN

Feb 21, 2017

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

MY 2014 BMW 328I WAS REAR-ENDED ON A FREEWAY RAMP DURING RUSH HOUR (AROUND 5PM OCT. 30, 2015). THE TRAFFIC WAS STOP AND GO. MY CAR WAS STILL WHEN THE CAR BEHIND HIT. THE IMPACT TO MY REAR BUMPER CAUSED THE SEAT BELT TO LOCK DOWN. THE SEAT BELT HELD ME VERY TIGHT (ALMOST STRANGLED) ME AND WOULD NOT EJECT NOR RELEASE. AFTER MORE THAN 5 MINS, I WAS ABLE TO PULLED IT OUT WHILE HOLDING THE EJECT BUTTON. ON TOP OF THE SEAT BELT LOCK-DOWN, MY CAR WOULD NOT RE-START. THE SYSTEM GAVE A "CHASSIS STABILITY" WARNING AND WOULD NOT RESPOND TO SHIFTING GEAR OR ANY OPERATIONS. I COULD NOT MOVE THE CAR OUT OF TRAFFIC TO THE SHOULDER. THE CAR EVENTUALLY WAS TOWED OFF THE FREEWAY RAMP. FORTUNATELY, ALL VEHICLES WERE MOVING SLOW DUE TO THE RUSH HOUR. OTHERWISE, EITHER OF THE SITUATION (LOCKED DOWN SEAT BELT OR THE STALLED VEHICLE WITH A BUMPER IMPACT) WOULD HAVE KILLED ME ON THE FREE WAY.

Nov 03, 2015

Crash: 1

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

VEHICLE STALLED IN DRIVEWAY OF GAS STATION, JUST BEFORE I WAS ABOUT TO TURN ONTO STREET. ENGINE WOULD CRANK WHEN START BUTTON WAS PRESSED, BUT CAR WOULDN'T START. *TR

May 07, 2015

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

ON INTERSTATE 10, DURING THE ACCELERATION, THE ENGINE COMPLETELY LOST ITS POWER. I HAD TO IMMEDIATELY PULL OVER BEFORE I LOST THE MOMENTUM.THE CA HIGHWAY PATROL PUSHED ME TO A SAFE PLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE ENTIRE FUEL TANK. THE SECOND INCIDENT WAS ALMOST 20 DAYS AFTER AGAIN DURING THE ACCELERATION ON FREEWAY AT THE SPEED OF 70, THE ENGINE LOST ITS POWER IN A WAY THAT THE CAR DID NOT PROCEED FOR A WHILE. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT IT WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH ENGINE BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT READ ANY ERROR IN THE SYSTEM AND II HAD TO WAIT TILL I RECEIVE AN ERROR ON THE LCD. I NOTIFIED THEM THAT IT IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM SPECIFICALLY ON THE FREEWAY BECAUSE LOSS OF POWER CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, BUT TO NO AVAIL. *TR

Oct 28, 2014

SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

JUST AFTER GETTING ON THE HIGHWAY, I GOT AN WARNING MESSAGE THAT READ - "CHASSIS: DRIVE MODERATELY. CONSULT SERVICE CENTER." THIS IS THE 3RD TIME I GOT THIS WARNING. IT HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER FOR SERVICE THE PAST 2 TIMES. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET A GOOD ANSWER FROM THE DEALER AS TO WHAT PROBLEMS THIS MIGHT CAUSE. I DO NOTICE THE SUSPENSION DOESN'T WORK AS WELL WHEN IT THROWS THIS ERROR. *TR

Aug 01, 2014

AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

I WAS ABOUT TO PARK IN A CUL-DE-SAC GOING ABOUT 5 MPH, WHILE I WAS HALF WAY THROUGH THE CUL-DE-SAC THE BMW 328D HAD A SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND IN A VERY HIGH SPEED CRASHED INTO A TREE. I DO NOT RECALL THE EXACT SPEED WHEN IT CRASHED BUT IT WAS VERY HIGH, IT FELT AND SOUNDED LIKE A RACE CAR. MY FOOT WAS ON THE BREAK RIGHT WHEN IT ACCELERATED. IT SEEMS LIKE A MAJOR MECHANICAL / ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. CALLED BMW HQ TO REPORT THE ISSUE. A CASE MANAGER HAS BEEN ASSIGNED BUT NO ONE CONTACTED ME YET. *JS

Apr 13, 2014

Crash: 1

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

1 complaint

ONE OF THE REAR RIDE HEIGHT SENSORS CONTROLLING THE ADAPTIVE XENON HEADLIGHTS FAILED (BOLT BROKE). THIS CAUSED THE HEADLIGHTS TO AIM DOWN AT THE LIMIT OF THEIR ADJUSTMENT, EFFECTIVELY GIVING THE DRIVER ONLY 20 OR SO FEET OF VISIBILITY AT NIGHT. WE HAD TO USE THE HIGH BEAMS TO GET ANY REASONABLY VISIBILITY TO DRIVE SAFELY. *TR

Mar 12, 2014

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