Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 07/20/2012 | 115000 | 1 | |
| This car is 2002 bmw 330ci. i noticed that the warning light illuminated, which indicated that a tail light or brake light was not working. i replaced the bulbs, however, the warning light remained illuminated. i also noticed that the wiring harness plug had some damage in the middle and lighting assembly on the right had a connector in the middle gone. my mechanic stated that there was a recall on this problem. i contacted the recall center who stated my car was not covered. i noticed alot of the bmw models were covered including 330i and the 330xi. i also went to a bmw dealer who again said my car was not covered. i don't want to be pulled over for a problem that should be covered by bmw. *tr | |||
| 07/20/2012 | 115000 | ||
| This car is 2002 bmw 330ci. i noticed that the warning light illuminated, which indicated that a tail light or brake light was not working. i replaced the bulbs, however, the warning light remained illuminated. i also noticed that the wiring harness plug had some damage in the middle and lighting assembly on the right had a connector in the middle gone. my mechanic stated that there was a recall on this problem. i contacted the recall center who stated my car was not covered. i noticed alot of the bmw models were covered including 330i and the 330xi. i also went to a bmw dealer who again said my car was not covered. i dont want to be pulled over for a problem that should be covered by bmw. | |||
| 04/30/2011 | 110000 | ||
| Car was driven daily. parked in garage at 6:30pm. at 7:20am the following day it was noticed that a white vapor/smoke was coming from the front grill of the bmw 330ci. the car had not been started since being parked the evening before. within minutes, the white vapor turned into heavy black smoke and the entire engine compartment became engulfed in flames. (flames were visible from beneath the car as it was parked in a garage) the fire department was called at the first notice of vapor and firemen arrived 12 - 18 min. later, at which time the fire was fully engaged. two explosions emanated from the car. the fire and its significant heat caused structural damage to a portion of the home, including a bent lolly column and burned framing. it took the fire department over 2 hours to fully extinguish the fire which led to major smoke and water damage as well. | |||
| 01/01/2007 | 61000 | 1 | 05/04/2006 |
| After driving my 2002 bmw x 5 five blocks from my home, i smelled something burning and parked the car. from the time it took me to get out and walk to the rear of the car, it was filled with black smoke and in short order the car burned. my insurance company declared it a total loss and hired an independent professional company that specializes in vehicle fires and causation. the conclussion of the report was that it was an electrical short, originating in the center of the dash. i have since researched this situation with bmw fires on different web sights, including roadfly, and have found to my shock, there are way to many other bmw owners out there with a simular situation. this is an extremely dangerous problem that could cause someones life. if my grandchild or elderly mother had been in the car with me, i would not have been able to get them out in time! i appreciate your help. thank you, hope pessis. *nm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK | |||
| 06/01/2007 | 74000 | 1 | |
| Dash indicated taillight was out when it wasn't, this was random on and off for a few months. after a few months the dash panel indicator light stayed on. as i was driving one day i noticed the smell of smoke coming from the trunk. i stopped, and noticed the melted wires from the tail light harness. as i looked at them i could see them sparking when certain movements occurred., very dangerously and erratic. both male and female sides melted. i have noticed the other side was beginning to have the same symptoms, random indications of a tail light out when there was none. this was brought to the dealerships attention , savage bmw, as well as bmwna. i brought up the fact that it was a common problem that should be looked into, and they refused to cover it, and didnt take much concern into the matter. they were e charging me $400+ to fix just the one side. *ak | |||