Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/15/2012 | 88250 | 1 | |
| This bmw 530xi wagon suffered a complete electrical failure after the sunroof drainage system drained rain water into the compartments where the battery, fuses, various wiring harnesses and computer modules are stored. approximately 7 hours after the rain storm, the owner (with no knowledge of the improperly drained water) attempted to operate the vehicle. during the drive, the car displayed two system malfunctions, followed shortly thereafter by the message electronic system malfunction. continued driving not possible and multiple warning lights and sounds. the car was parked in a safe area and later towed to the bmw dealer. the bmw dealer confirms that the sunroof drained rain water into the electronics compartments, shorting out at least four computer modules, and destroyed the battery and multiple switches, relays, and wiring harnesses. certain system components, including an air bag control unit, showed evidence of a fire (presumably due to a short caused by the rain water.) the bmw dealer states that replacing electronics modules and the battery (approximately $4,000) are required before further diagnostics can be performed to determine if there is damage to other vehicle components. *tr | |||
| 07/18/2011 | 40000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 530xi. the contact stated that the sunroof drain plug separated from the vehicle, causing water to flow into the vehicle. the failure caused the electronic components to short. the dealer was notified but denied any assistance with repair to the failure. the manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 40,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | |||
| 01/28/2013 | 48000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 535xi. the contact stated that water leaked through the sunroof and caused the electronics on the instrument panel to blink and not operate properly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and was informed that water had leaked into the vehicle from a clogged drain that was attached to the sunroof. the dealer cleaned the drain. the failure and current mileages were 48,000. the vin was not available. mah | |||
| 01/28/2013 | 48000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 535xi. the contact stated that water leaked through the sunroof and caused the electronics on the instrument panel to start to blink and not operate properly. the contact had the vehicle taken to the dealer and was told water leaked into the vehicle from a clogged drain attached to the sunroof. the dealer had to clean out the drain connected to the sunroof. the vin was not available. the failure mileage and current mileages were 48,000.rl | |||
| 11/29/2012 | 70000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 530xi. the contact stated that the major electrical failure warning message illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the drain in the sunroof failed, causing moisture to reach the electrical components. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the issue. the failure mileage was approximately 70,000. kmj | |||
| 11/29/2012 | 70000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 530xi. the contact stated that while driving, the major electrical failure warning message appeared. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the drain in the sunroof had failed causing moisture to reach the electrical components. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the issue. the failure mileage was approximately 70,000. mh | |||