Bmw 328
Model 328 made by Bmw got 23 consumer complains as well as 10 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting.
Model 2011
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||||
| SIB-11-03-08 | 12/01/2010 | 10038217 | Ready | 06/10/2011 | |
| SIB-11-03-08 | 12/01/2010 | 10038217 | Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm | 06/10/2011 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Ready | 04/27/2011 | |
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm | 04/27/2011 | |
| STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| SIB-36-02-11 | 08/01/2011 | 10041408 | Ready | 09/30/2011 | |
| SIB-36-02-11 | 08/01/2011 | 10041408 | Bmw: changes have been made to the vehicle | 09/30/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 07/03/2011 | 14800 | ||
| Bmw 328/2011- poor rain handling & lack of airbag(s) deploying in crash where car was totaled. i was driving in the rain and visibility was fine. my car started to hydroplane and started fishtailing, then spun out of control and into a guard rail on i-95. my airbags did not deploy. my car has been declared a total loss. i have had 5 cars and 2 of them were bmw 3 series. my 2007 bmw never had a problem. i've never had an accident before this one and am confident driving in the rain. i do not feel that my bmw preformed like it should have. i did not suffer serious injuries but am having to go to a chiroprator and get deep tissue massage twice weekly. i'm not sure if the airbags would have helped my situation (i hit my head and am having what i'm sure are normal problems after an auto accident.) | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 04/20/2011 | |||
| I leased a vehicle from bmw encinitas that had previously been used by them as a loaner vehicle on 3/24/11. on 4/20/11, i parked the vehicle at my home after a short 20 minute freeway drive and within 20-30 minutes, flames were shooting out the top of the hood and over the tops of the front tires. the flames were blue and burned so hot water was unable to douse them. the fire burned for approx 15 more minutes before the fire dept was able to put it out. upon inspection, the engine was completely charred, engine mounts gone and the bumper and lights approx 2 feet in front of the car. the car is now owned by state farm insurance. bmw was not at all interested in determining the cause of this fire. to my knowledge, no work was ever performed on this vehicle. | |||
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | |||
| 07/03/2011 | 14800 | ||
| Bmw 328/2011- poor rain handling & lack of airbag(s) deploying in crash where car was totaled. i was driving in the rain and visibility was fine. my car started to hydroplane and started fishtailing, then spun out of control and into a guard rail on i-95. my airbags did not deploy. my car has been declared a total loss. i have had 5 cars and 2 of them were bmw 3 series. my 2007 bmw never had a problem. i've never had an accident before this one and am confident driving in the rain. i do not feel that my bmw preformed like it should have. i did not suffer serious injuries but am having to go to a chiroprator and get deep tissue massage twice weekly. i'm not sure if the airbags would have helped my situation (i hit my head and am having what i'm sure are normal problems after an auto accident.) | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 1 | 01/19/2011 | |
| 2011 bmw 328i. consumer states problem with the rail on which the front seats are mounted *tgw the consumer stated each seat has two rails attached to the floor. the rails, attach to the seats move to allow adjustment. when the drivers seat is properly adjusted, the top rails mounted on the seats, project several inches into foot well of the rear passenger compartment. the rails are bare metal and have sharp edges on the end and they project 2 1/2 inches and are not flushed to the floor. the consumer believed there was ample space for his feet to pass beneath the sharp rails. he believed it posed a safety hazard while entering and exiting the vehicle. *jb | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 12/10/2010 | 5 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 328i. the contact stated that while sitting idle at a traffic stop, he noticed that the vehicle would slowly surge forward autonomously. on one occasion, while driving into a garage, the vehicle abnormally accelerated and crashed into a pillar. the contact was not injured. the vehicle was inspected by the dealer who was unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 5. the vin was not available. | |||
| 12/10/2010 | 0 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 bmw 328i. the contact stated that while waiting at a traffic light, he noticed that the vehicle would slowly surge forward on its own. another instance was when he had the vehicle in a garage and the vehicle suddenly accelerated forward into a pilar. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they were unable to diagnose the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 0. tb | |||