Bmw X3 Sav 2008

• Recall 230153 [USA]: An electrical short can cause the pcv valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while driving or, soon after driving when parked.
  Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 series coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 series coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xdrive); 2007-2010 x3 sav (x3 3.0si, x3 xdrive30i); 2008-2013 1 series convertible (128i); 2006-2011 3 series sedan (325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xdrive, 330i, 330xi); 2006-2012 3 series wagon (328i, 328i xdrive); 2007-2013 3 series convertible (328i); 2006-2010 5 series sedan (525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi); 2006-2007 5 series wagon (530xi); 2007-2010 x5 sav (x5 3.0si, x5 xdrive30i); 2006-2008 z4 coupe (z4 3.0si); and 2006-2011 z4 roadster (z4 3.0i, z4 3.0si, z4 sdrive30i) vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve may short circuit.
  this recall supersedes and expands previous nhtsa recalls 17v-683 and 19v-273. Dealers will install an electrical wiring harness with fuse protection for the pcv valve heater in potentially affected vehicles, free of charge. This recall supersedes and expands previous nhtsa recalls 17v-683 and 19v-273. Vehicles previously repaired under the prior recalls will need to come back for the new recall remedy. The remedy is currently being developed. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on april 1, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on july 22, 2022. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
  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 179368 [USA]: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
  Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i convertibles, 128i, 135i, and m coupes, 2007-2010 x3 30si and x3 xdrive30i, 2013-2015 x1 sdrive28i, x1 xdrive28i and x1 xdrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xdrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xdrive and m3 coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xdrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xdrive and m3, 2009-2011 335d, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xdrive, 2010-2011 x6 activehybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, m3 coupes, x5 30si, x5 xdrive30i, x5 xdrive35i, x5 48i, x5 xdrive48i, x5 xdrive50i and x5 m, 2009-2013 x5 xdrive35d and 2008-2014 x6 xdrive35i, x6 xdrive50i and x6m vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (psan) that were used as interim remedy parts for previous takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
  bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On x5 and x6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began march 11, 2020. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
  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 129428 [USA]: An electrical short can cause the parts within the pcv valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use.
  Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xdrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, x3 3.0si, x3 xdrive30i, x5 xdrive30i, z4 3.0i, z4 3.0si and z4 sdrive30i vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve may short circuit.
  bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pcv valve heater, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on november 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notification by the end of october 2018. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
  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 132749 [USA]: Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
  Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2006-2010 bmw x3 2.5i, x3 3.0i and x3 xdrive30i sports activity vehicles. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if, and how, the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
  bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat occupant detection mat, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on november 27, 2017. A second notification letter will be sent when parts are available. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
  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 107792 [USA]: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
  Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 series m coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xdrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xdrive sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xit, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xdrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xdrive, 335is and m3 coupes and convertibles, 2013-2015 x1 sdrive28i, x1 xdrive28i and x1 xdrive35i savs, 2007-2010 x3 xdrive30i savs, 2007-2013 x5 xdrive30i, x5 xdrive35i, x5 xdrive48i, x5 xdrive50i and x5 m savs, 2009-2013 bmw x5 xdrive35d savs, 2008-2014 x6 xdrive35i, x6 xdrive50i, and x6 m sacs, 2010-2011 bmw x6 xdrive50i sacs and 2008-2011 m3 sedan vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
  bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began march 9, 2018. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
  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 R/2011/123 [UK]: Risk of fire
  Moisture may enter the fuel filter heater at an electrical connection. Should this occur it can cause a discharge of the battery causing non starting of the vehicle. Also if it occurs whilst the vehicle is in motion it could result in a fire when the vehicle is left unattended.
  recall all affected vehicles and replace the fuel filter heater.

• Recall 2020008 [Canada]: Airbag
  Issue: this recall is for certain vehicles that had an airbag inflator replaced as a part of an earlier recall campaign. This recall provides a final repair. Long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the driver-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function. Safety risk: if the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury. Corrective actions: owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the driver-front airbag inflator. The driver-front airbag module or inflator will be replaced as necessary. Note: the canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.

• Recall 2017471 [Canada]: Airbag
  On certain vehicles, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat can fatigue over time. As a result, the passenger airbag could deactivate, illuminating the airbag warning lamp and the passenger airbag on/off lamp. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: dealers will replace the occupant detection mat.

• Recall 2017470 [Canada]: Engine
  On certain vehicles equipped with the n52 6-cylinder engine, an electrical short could occur in the pcv valve heater due to manufacturing irregularities. If this occurs, the surrounding plastics could overheat, melt and potentially cause a fire, which could increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will replace the pcv valve heater.

• Recall 2016142 [Canada]: Airbag
  On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflator or air bag module, depending on the vehicle model.

• Recall 2012129 [Canada]: Label
  Certain vehicles fail to conform to canada motor vehicle safety standards. Specifically, the compliance label does not indicate the wheel rim size, as required by the standard. Correction: due to the inconsequential nature of this non-compliance, no action will be taken.

• Recall 2022095 [Canada]: Engine
  Issue: on certain vehicles equipped with an n52 or n52k 6-cylinder engine, a manufacturing problem could cause the pcv valve heater (blow-by heater) to short circuit and overheat. Note: this replaces transport canada recalls 2017-470 and 2019-170. Only vehicles equipped with an n52 or n52k engine require this repair. Safety risk: an overheated engine pcv valve heater could create the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off. Corrective actions: bmw will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development. Bmw recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors, until the recall repairs have been completed.

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• Desiccated air bag inflator rupture investigation as of 20210917

  From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.Nhtsa.Gov/sites/nhtsa.Gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.Pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in us vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004l that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated psan inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All takata inflators produced with propellant 2004l contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004l are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated psan inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- takata (now known as tk global), the independent testing coalition, and exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of takata desiccated psan inflators using propellant 2004l (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004l is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004l.The office of defects investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated psan frontal inflators manufactured by takata. This investigation will require extensive information on takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated psan inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.Gov/recalls?Nhtsaid=ea21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede ea15-001, which remains open.
  

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• C2A82 [2] C2A82
• C2A87 [1] C2A87

The front passenger window regulator failed making the window not wor and sit in the frame wrong at high speeds it sounds like the window will shatter

The front passenger window regulator failed making the window not wor and sit in the frame wrong at high speeds it sounds like the window will shatter

Bmw fort lauderdale refuses to replace passenger side air bag! They claim only drivers side tanaka airbag needs replacement!

Bmw fort lauderdale refuses to replace passenger side air bag! They claim only drivers side tanaka airbag needs replacement!

On december 19, 2020 while driving with my driver's seat heater on warming my seat due to cold weather, i was on my way to pick up medication at the pharmacy when i noticed a sharp sting and burning sensation on my lower right side. I looked down and noticed my coat on fire. I immediately pulled over and turned the car off. I got out, frantically patted my coat that was burning, and looked at my seat to see if there was a fire and there was a hole where the heater had burned completely thru the leather seat. I got back in, didn't turn the heater on, and when i arrived home i didn't drive until that monday, december 21, 2020 i drove to my local bmw dealership that regularly services my vehicle and explained what happened and asked if there was a known recall or issues. He explained it was a known issue with the heater system in the seats failing and causing damage but currently no recalls for the issue. I asked how could that be with the danger involved? I explained it could have been tragically worse if i had caught fire and couldn't get it out. I was lucky i felt it quickly and was able to pull over and get out of the vehicle. Chris at cain bmw, north canton, ohio inspected mu vehicle and gave me an estimate of $1,495.00 to replace the part of my seat affected with a new heating system and repair. I feel that this should be a recall due to the manufacturer already knowing there's an issue. I just want them to recall vehicles they know are affected and repair. Or at least voluntarily repair vehicles that report the issue. (just for clarification: i was driving thru town on a state highway and city streets) i kept the coat that caught fire just in case it would be needed later.

On december 19, 2020 while driving with my driver's seat heater on warming my seat due to cold weather, i was on my way to pick up medication at the pharmacy when i noticed a sharp sting and burning sensation on my lower right side. I looked down and noticed my coat on fire. I immediately pulled over and turned the car off. I got out, frantically patted my coat that was burning, and looked at my seat to see if there was a fire and there was a hole where the heater had burned completely thru the leather seat. I got back in, didn't turn the heater on, and when i arrived home i didn't drive until that monday, december 21, 2020 i drove to my local bmw dealership that regularly services my vehicle and explained what happened and asked if there was a known recall or issues. He explained it was a known issue with the heater system in the seats failing and causing damage but currently no recalls for the issue. I asked how could that be with the danger involved? I explained it could have been tragically worse if i had caught fire and couldn't get it out. I was lucky i felt it quickly and was able to pull over and get out of the vehicle. Chris at cain bmw, north canton, ohio inspected mu vehicle and gave me an estimate of $1,495.00 to replace the part of my seat affected with a new heating system and repair. I feel that this should be a recall due to the manufacturer already knowing there's an issue. I just want them to recall vehicles they know are affected and repair. Or at least voluntarily repair vehicles that report the issue. (just for clarification: i was driving thru town on a state highway and city streets) i kept the coat that caught fire just in case it would be needed later.

Sheared motor mount support bracket to engine bolt at or before 112k miles. Found bolt head on reinforcement plate under support bracket.

Sheared motor mount support bracket to engine bolt at or before 112k miles. Found bolt head on reinforcement plate under support bracket.

Nhtsa: please help, our 2008 (besides all lost time for the repaired recalls) our 2008 bmw x3 is suffering the exact as in the recall below; nhtsa 14v176000, the bmw dealer replaced the camshaft position sensors due to "engine problems"july 2020,miles 135,000 this did not fix the problem. That bmw dealer, nashua nh then called us to say it would be $4,500.00 to fix. Unsafe to drive, it lost power by 70% or greater-my wife, and i have been nearly _rear ended when this occured at higway sppeds-and slower local speeds ie 65mph or 30 mph limits.....We had to stop driving for life safety. 1. How did bmw get away with not including the other yrs with same engine safety issues(ours 2008) and why did a bmw serv.Advisor replace parts for over $1000.00 knowing that a bmw serv.Bulletin had cited the manufacture defects? 3. Please help with recourse? I am sending title copy for ownership, i am awaiting copies of repairs by bmw (they are being slow / delaying) i am collecting all repair receipts at this time. Again: the vehicle was moving and lost power, stalled and eventually started with lost power.

Nhtsa: please help, our 2008 (besides all lost time for the repaired recalls) our 2008 bmw x3 is suffering the exact as in the recall below; nhtsa 14v176000, the bmw dealer replaced the camshaft position sensors due to "engine problems"july 2020,miles 135,000 this did not fix the problem. That bmw dealer, nashua nh then called us to say it would be $4,500.00 to fix. Unsafe to drive, it lost power by 70% or greater-my wife, and i have been nearly _rear ended when this occured at higway sppeds-and slower local speeds ie 65mph or 30 mph limits.....We had to stop driving for life safety. 1. How did bmw get away with not including the other yrs with same engine safety issues(ours 2008) and why did a bmw serv.Advisor replace parts for over $1000.00 knowing that a bmw serv.Bulletin had cited the manufacture defects? 3. Please help with recourse? I am sending title copy for ownership, i am awaiting copies of repairs by bmw (they are being slow / delaying) i am collecting all repair receipts at this time. Again: the vehicle was moving and lost power, stalled and eventually started with lost power.

My car has suddenly lost power in several occasions nearly causing an accident at 60 mph on one occasion. When power is lost steering seizes up completely. This happens with absolutely no warning whatsoever & my car has started up as though nothing is wrong after. The second issue is so well known it has been labeled as the "terrible triad" ac road all bmw forums, youtube. Twitter, etc. You can find thousands of chats & forums discussing the 3 lights which appear simultaneously due to transfer case actuator & i drive issues. My 4x4 light is on indefinitely & all of the symptoms can be felt.

My car has suddenly lost power in several occasions nearly causing an accident at 60 mph on one occasion. When power is lost steering seizes up completely. This happens with absolutely no warning whatsoever & my car has started up as though nothing is wrong after. The second issue is so well known it has been labeled as the "terrible triad" ac road all bmw forums, youtube. Twitter, etc. You can find thousands of chats & forums discussing the 3 lights which appear simultaneously due to transfer case actuator & i drive issues. My 4x4 light is on indefinitely & all of the symptoms can be felt.

After turning on the driver's seat heater, it defaults to high, the left side seat bolster started to smoke. A few seconds later before my wife realized what was happening she felt her left arm and side getting a lot hotter than the rest of her seat. The seat heater then immediately burned a hole through the leather seat while my wife was driving down a city road.

After turning on the driver's seat heater, it defaults to high, the left side seat bolster started to smoke. A few seconds later before my wife realized what was happening she felt her left arm and side getting a lot hotter than the rest of her seat. The seat heater then immediately burned a hole through the leather seat while my wife was driving down a city road.

Transfer case need to be repaired various times. The plastic piece inside the case keep going bad causing me to pay thousands of dollars to replace the transfer case motor and labor cost to do so. Without a proper transfer case you can not switch gears properly which almost caused an accident when trying to merge on the highway with my child in a rear car seat.

While driving, the 4x4 and break lights come on the dashboard, after a few miles of driving the power train can be felt to be failing/slipping, it is more noticeable when making a turn, according to the bmw dealership, the transfer case needs to be replaced, after some research, this seems to be a common failure with bmw cars.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw x3. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v605000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair as the recall notice was received over a year ago. The dealer (niello bmw, 2020 fulton ave, sacramento, ca 95825, (916) 486-1011) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was contacted several times and was unable to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Received 2 recall notices from bmw usa 11/17 and 12/17 for issues with the front passenger seat occupant detection mat and the engine pcv valve heater. Contacted my local dealership to have them fixed. Was advised that they did not have authorization from the national office to perform the repairs. When questioned about having the parts the service representative admitted that they could get the parts but would not be reimbursed for the repair because the national office had not authorized their use. Repeatedly check with them over the next several months. Received the same answer again and again. Contacted bmw usa directly through their customer service and spoke with their representative who stated that they did not have the parts to repair the known safety issues and were hoping to have them fixed later this year. When i informed them that the local dealership said they could get the parts they finally admitted that yes they had them but not enough to cover all the recalled vehicles so they were not authorizing repairs yet.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw x3. The contact recently purchased the vehicle and noticed that there was an oil leak. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to lauderdale bmw of pembroke pines (14800 sheridan st, pembroke pines, fl 33028, 954-620-5050) where the contact was informed of nhtsa campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) and that the cv joint needed replacement. The contact stated that the recall was remedied, but the cv joint was not replaced. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer from where it was purchased and was informed that the cv joint was not covered under a warranty. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000. *tt

Last week dash 4x4 light comes on a,udible rapid clicking sound comes from rear just after car is turned off...I brought the vehicle to west paterson motors in woodland park, nj for diagnostics. Mechanic states computer codes indicate it's transfer case failure, and to replace it costs over $ 2,600.00 ! How does the vehicle such as bmw gets away with such poor quality, parts that fail so soon, so expensive? How is this possible? Please recall transfer case please, this vehicle does not even have 85,000 miles on odometer yet ...

The passenger seat occupancy sensor is defective. This is part of the "seat mat", which is under recall. Bmw sent an initial notice of recall in september of 2017. As of april 20, 2018 the parts are still not available to perform this recall. Over 7 months! No one at the dealer or bmw usa can give us a straight answer as to when the parts will become available. The q and a part of the notice indicates no one should sit in the passenger seat until this is fixed! Why is bmw being allowed to continue to delay fixing this safety defect? I would like to know what the nhtsa is doing to make bmw repair this in a timely manner!

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw x3. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v605000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted to confirm part availability as the recall notice stated that owners would receive a second notice when parts become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw x3. While driving, the driver's seat heating element burned through the seat to the contact's clothes. The contact sustained a burn on the right side of his behind, which required medical attention. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 203,000. The vin was not provided.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw x3. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Bmw of monrovia (1425 mountain ave, monrovia, ca 91016, (855) 627-5361) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

I have 2 dangerous recalls. One-no one can sit in the passenger seat because the air bags may not deploy and the second, my engine can be on fire due to a pvc valve. Bmw has no remedies and it has been over 4 months, this is unacceptable. Someone has to put the pressure on bmw to get this fixed immediately. Thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6). *tr

Recall campaign number 17v-605. I need this part installed now.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw x3. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v605000 (air bags) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available for both nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v605000 (air bags) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). *tt *tr

Recall notification was received in nov 2017. Dealer has yet to repair. Is this length of delay acceptable?

Tahata recall for 3 times i have gone to the official service bmw and never have the part that must replace by default, since 1 year

Seat occupation detection mat and positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve heater. Both recalls but no remedy since september 2017. Dangerous conditions that need to be resolved immediately

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw x3. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v605000 (air bags) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. Bmw of fort wayne (929 ave of autos, fort wayne, in) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedies. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw x3. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 17v605000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in september of 2017. The dealer leith bmw (5603 capital blvd, raleigh, nc 27616) stated that the parts were not available for the repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tools confirms parts not available.

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 bmw x3. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 17v605000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact received the recall notification in august of 2017. The dealer (bmw of devon, 20 lancaster ave, devon, pa 19333) could not provide a date for when the remedy would be available. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw x3. The contact stated that the recall notices for nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v605000 (air bags) and 17v83000 (engine) were received in september and october of 2017. After contacting bmw of birmingham (11000 tom williams way, irondale al), the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the defects were not available. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw x3. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was brought to bmw gallery of norwood located at 918 boston providence hwy, norwood, ma to get nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags) completed. Upon checking the paperwork after leaving the dealer, they were informed that the recall had not been remedied. The dealer was contacted and they informed the contact that the campaign was unable to be done due to them not having a resolution. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact's vin no longer showed under the recall due to bmw's system. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 bmw x3. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags) for the driver frontal air bag inflator; however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called the local dealer (bmw seattle, located at 1002 airport way s, seattle, wa, 98134) and was informed that parts were not available. The dealer stated that if the contact faxed over the final remedy letter he received, they would add him to the list for when parts arrived to schedule an appointment. The contact did not have access to a fax machine; however, the manufacturer was notified of the issue and informed the contact that they would email the dealer on his behalf. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Takata recall needs to be replaced. No dealers in area

Takata recall - i called east bay bmw and bmw of concord dealerships since receiving safety recall in june 2017 to make an appointment for the airbag recall service and i haven't received a call back regarding the parts arriving to the dealership. It is not november and i still haven't received a single phone call.

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 bmw x3. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the initial notification in the spring of 2016 and the final remedy notification letter in june of 2017. The dealer (wagner bmw of shrewsbury 770 boston turnpike, shrewsbury, ma, 01545) stated that the parts were unavailable, and they were only servicing 2007 models currently. The contact would be informed when it was time to bring in the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted and made aware of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 bmw x3. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags) and was unable to receive the remedy and part within a reasonable time frame. In addition, the contact was included in nhtsa campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the recall notices stated that the remedy and parts were unavailable. The contact was uncertain as to when the vehicle would be repaired for months. A dealer was contacted (bmw of freehold, 4225 u.S. 9, freehold, nj 07728, (732) 410-6096), but the contact relocated. The manufacturer was notified of the concerns pertaining to the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 . Almost a year and a half and still no resolution from bmw meanwhile we are at risk everyday. I would like to at least see a schedule for repair rather than them using attrition to mitigate their cost.

Since purchase in 2013 from a dealer, with only 43000 mile changed battery twice at bmw peter pan, replaced power steering pump, window regulator, replaced starter , plus other services and window wipers are faulty, t-case actuator replaced, sway bar replaced, totaling $9531.38. I tried to complain to bmw corporation for selling a lemon car . Please let me know who i can complain about this car. Right now it only has 57k miles on it and i am being told it needs more work.

Engine bolts are loose or have fallen out.

Sheared engine mount bolts on vehicle with no accidents, no off road use and only 60k miles. Bmw did have a service notice on this, but we are told it has expired. It appears to be manufacturing defect, in which case bmw should fix, but they say too late.

Summarydriver's front air bag: during air bag deployment cause the inflator to rupture. In an accident, the driver's front air bag module may produce excessive internal pressure that could

My car was on recall for a defective airbag. I was notified in march 2016. I was told by my dealer they would notify me when they had an airbag. When i didn't hear from them still by early august i asked for a loaner car as i no longer felt safe in my car because of the constant worry about the airbag. Bmw instructed me to park my car and "not drive it" which i did. Finally on 11/28/16 they said they had an airbag. I brought the car in. The result from it sitting for so long has rusted my perfectly maintained brakes and rotors to be not safe to drive and my hood is frozen shut with possibility of flying off and killing someone. Bmw will not be responsible for the damage caused by the car sitting so long and i believe they should be. It is thousands of dollars worth of damage on a car that was perfectly safely drivable before i parked it to wait for an airbag. I have the bmw recall and the paperwork that says i had to park and not drive my car. They say i was supposed to maintain my car. I started it regularly to be sure battery was good and everything seemed ok. I don't know what else i should have know to maintain if the car was ordered to be parked and not driven. They should be responsible for this. Can you please help?

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 bmw x3 sav. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. One dealer stated that bmw had not yet released the parts. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 bmw x3 sav. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags). 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.

As of today, oct 10th 2016, the recall repairs has not been done.

While slowing down my car (bmw x3 year 2008)engine suddenly shut down. I pull over put it in park and it and re-start auto. This has happen a number of times. The last time was today 10/08/2016 while slowing down at a yield sign. Lucky for me there hasn't been an accident yet. This has happened a number of times on a busy street, pulling in my driveway and on the highway during a backup.

Takata recall...Received recall notice months ago. Bmw has no idea when the part will be available to fix

I received a notice the start of the year,called bmw and was told that i had an option to have a replacement vehicle which i declined as i was informed parts would be in soon. I called back in the summer and was told parts are slowly being shipped and that because i lived in a cold part of the usa those parts with water climates would have the repairs completed first and that i'm to call back in the fall. I called today oct 5th,2016 to be told that my vehicle could not currently be repaired and bmw are waiting on a governmental solution and in the meantime i must driver a loan vehicle until the final decision or solution is found. My complaint is that i was never called about the issue since receiving the notice in january 2016 and if i'd not called today i'd have never known.

Driving on a flat paved road and hear two mental ping sounds on the front passenger side.I pulled over to check the vehicle, and couldn't see anything. I pulled out and when i turned there was a loud vibration. This happened when turning left or right from a stop. When further inspected you could see the motor was hanging at an angle. The four bolts on the engine mount bracket had broken off causing the engine to hang down. After inspecting the parts you could see by the discoloration of two bolts that they had been broken for sometime . There is no way of knowing when the first one broke or how long it took the last two to break .This could cause a serious problem to the operation of the vehicle. I spoke with a bmw mechanic and he said they fix this problem all the time,its not unusual. Its defiantly a safety concern .

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw x3. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags). 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 contact called peter pan bmw at 650-349-9077 and informed the contact that the part was not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw x3 sav. While driving 55 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000.

Takata recall - became aware of driver's side air bag recall in june 2016; contacted local bmw dealer who estimated parts available to fix by october 2016. Contacted my bmw dealer again in january 2017 and was told parts are provided to bmw dealers based on vin, that my vin was on record with bmw, and that i'd be contacted when they became available. This nine month wait is unreasonable for this significant safety issue, and no estimate of when repairs will be made has been provided. *tr

I have brought my vehicle to bloomfield nj dealership on several occasions in 2013, 2014, 2015 due to vehicles inability to shift gears swiftly, rmp going to 34,000 and transmission not shifting gears. I drive about 6,000miles per year sometimes less. All dealer would say "vehicle performs as designed"....Or "unable to duplicate the problem". Around june 20, 2016 when in the driveway i put gear in reverse but vehicle would not move. I called bmw dealer describing the inability of my car moving in reverse dealer representative stated its transmission failure. The vehicle was towed to tra-par transmissions in belleville nj on june 23, 2016 confirmed transmission failure and replaced it june 27, 2016 for $ 3, 092.19 !!! Come to find out through reading copies of receipts dealer had not described issues as there were on their work orders! After i read most of them, they don't even mention the true reason why the vehicle was brought in ! I'm very disgusted with them and i find bmw dealer stalling tactics and deception criminal.

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 bmw x3 sav. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the remedy was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The vin was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw x3. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Bmw of south atlanta (located at 4171 jonesboro road, union city, ga 30291, tel: (770) 969-0755) was contacted for part availability. The contact was informed that there was no part to remedy the recall. The manufacturer was also contacted, but there was no response. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

My bmw x3 2008 57,000 miles. Engine vibration at idle speed, find out all 4 bolt engine suspension on the passenger side broken.

-takata recall -front passenger seat occupant detection mat recall -positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve heater

"takata recall" for air bags and due to the large volume of new in-flators needed to repair vehicles, the bmw dealership is not giving an eta or provide help.

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 bmw x3 sav. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags),but the remedy for the recall was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 04/05/17*lj updated 10/11/2017*js

Takata recall -- bmw sent me a letter for the recall, but says they have no parts and by summer may have limited parts. They quoted nhtsa when i called saying they are probably safe. What is the point if there are no parts?

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 bmw x3 sav. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the part do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer 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. The vin was unavailable. Parts distribution disconnect.

I am a 2008, bmw x3 driver. I had my air bag fixed (i think) yet, the air bag light is still on. Also, the brake light and engine light. I do not know what is going on. This drama is over a year old. I have supportive documents, voicemails and emails to support my efforts.

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 bmw x3 sav. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to receive the repair. The dealer and the manufacturer were unable to provide a specific date and only indicated a general time frame, indicating that the parts may be available mid fall of 2016. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. ...Updated 06/30/16 *bf *cn

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 bmw x3. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and were not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 08/29/17*lj *cn

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 bmw x3 sav. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the parts for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Takata recall. Bmw has failed to provide any information regarding the recall. It has now been a year and a half since the recall was announced and every time i call bmw to ask for details they say there is nothing they can do. If bmw cant provide replacement airbags fast enough to fix their cars that are defective, then they need to provide loaner cars or a buy-back program. Having to wait 18 months without even getting an update as to when my car will even be fixed is ridiculous.

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 bmw x3. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called beverly hills bmw (5070 wishire blvd, los angeles, ca 90036, (877) 794-4678) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 bmw x3. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags). 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 dealer was contacted (autoplex bmw in amarillo, texas) and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 bmw x3 sav. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); 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.

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 bmw x3 sav. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); 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. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 bmw x3 sav. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was not available. 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw x3 sav. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); 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.

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 bmw x3. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Princeton bmw (3630 quakerbridge rd, hamilton township, nj) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Takata recall: after being notified that my x3 was under recall earlier this year, i still have not received any updates to the recall or alternative options to make my car safe again. I have reached out to niello bmw here in sacramento and they are unwilling to put me in a rental or otherwise accommodate my safety needs. I need bmw to aggressively provide a solution so i can drive my family around without risking our lives by an airbag explosion. I am making a car payment and insurance payment for a car that has been dangerous to drive for 6 months. It cannot keep sitting in my garage. I need answers. Thanks.

Takata recall: i first received notice from nhts in feb. 2016 and went to dealer to have part replaced however they did not have the notice or the part. I received a notice from bmw in oct. 2016 and went to the dealer again and still no replacement part available in our area. I was told to just hang tight. Please advise

Vehicle was stationary. I was changing a fuse and was leaning over from the driver seat on to the passenger seat. After changing the fuse, i started the car and the airbag light illuminated. Upon driving the car later with my wife, i noticed that the passenger airbag off light was illuminated as well. I then had the code diagnosed and it indicated a malfunctioning passenger seat sensor. I have sport comfort seats in my car.

While driving my 2008 bmw x3, the driver side heated seat was turned on, than shorted out, burned through the protective layers, a stinky smoke created, melted my leather seat, and partially burned my jeans and leg. Due to the year and miles on the vehicle, bmw would not fix any of the parts.

My bmw had been having a roaring, vibrating noise in it. Then it started running hot. I parked in my garage only to find water and antifreeze all over the garage floor. When i took it to get it fixed, the mechanic told me that the bolts which hold the engine mounts up on the passenger side had broken and the engine was sitting sideways and had dropped down and crushed the water pump and coolant reservoir. The bolts are not substantial enough to support the engine. They are very lightweight metal (maybe aluminum) and just broke. The car has not been involved in any crash. There is no reason why the bolts broke, but it could have really put my family in jeopardy. When i contacted the dealer to see if there had been any recalls on these bolts, they acted like i was crazy and didn't know what i was talking about.

Engine turned off on interstate 40 near greensboro, north carolina. Fortunate to be able to pull onto shoulder. Traveling close to 60mph. Started right back up. This is third occurrence in past two months. Never a problem prior; almost two years of ownership. Very scary and dangerous. Please advise on if this is more common than the 40-60 cases i've read about online. What seems to be issue? *js

I bought my car at 88,000 miles and shortly after (5 days) my airbag light came on. I took it back to the dealer and they figured out what was wrong with it, then replaced the driver side curtain airbag. About a month later my light came on again and has been on since. Since the second time the light has come on i took it to a different dealer (because i moved) and they said it is something to do with the passenger airbags but they would have to plug it up to a computer to figure out exactly what it is. *tr

I was informed by an independent bmw repair shop that the rear springs were broken. A subsequent visit to a bmw dealer confirmed this. I was also informed by both the independent shop and the dealer that this was a common problem with 3 series bmws. Bmw of north america told me that this was not an item that would be covered under their cpo warranty or any other warranty. I would think that broken springs would affect handling and therefore constitute a safety hazard. Both the dealer and independent shop strongly recommended that i have them replaced as soon as possible. *tr

The seat belt sensor warning light and alarm would indicate that the seat belts are not worn by driver and / or passenger when the temperature inside the vehicle is 90 degrees fahrenheit or more.

I noticed water on the garage floor about a week ago and that the coolant was low. I took it to bmw dealer expecting a radiator leak. I was told that all 4 aluminum support bolts had been sheared and that the engine was resting on the water pump causing the leak. The solution, while covered by my extended warranty, is still costing me $50 deductible and another $200 or so to flush and replace the coolant (which was caused by the water pump damage). If i didn't have the warranty and was forced to pay for the labor, bolts, support brackets and a water pump - i would be even more irate that bmw hasn't issued a recall on this well known issue. *tr

I brought my car into the dealership because it stalled and the check engine light came on briefly and shut off. The car was also hesitating on acceleration. The dealer determined the cause was a needed thermostat replacement. However, once under the car, the technician noted 3 of 4 engine mount bolts were "broken" and needed to be replaced. He said it was considered "wear and tear" and was not covered under warranty even though only one bolt was now holding the engine from falling out. This repair would cost approximately $400. Upon investigation, i noticed this website: http://www.Bimmerfest.Com/forums/showthread.Php?T=528870 where people post about their bmws. It seems that several others have had this serious problem around the same mileage point with the same make and model, and several complained that the repair was not covered under warranty, even though it appears to be a manufacturing defect as the bolts are made of aluminum, not a strong material, and one that easily breaks. *tr

While driving at about 25 mph on residential street, felt an unusual "bump", continued driving home with no apparent problem. Started car next morning and felt an unusual vibration and noise which disappeared when driving. Vibration at idle continued, two days later, after driving on freeway, i found a broken bolt under the car in garage, i immediately took car to dealer service department. Was told that several motor mount bolts had sheared and was lucky no serious damage occurred. Quick internet search indicated sheared motor mount bolts to be a problem with bmw x3 years 2007 & 2008. Broken motor mount bolts could result in serious accident and/or injury - again, i was lucky. *tr

I left my car parked on the corner of elmhurst avenue and ithaca street in elmhurst, queens ny. Another car by the license plate of [xxx] a volkswagen was parked literally on my car. There was a clear impact and the car was left literally touching the back of my car. I have plenty of pictures as evidence. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6). *tr

Service engine soon light came on. Diagnosed at dealership that it was the dmtl pump that senses and gas leaks. I was told by service manager that it was out of warranty and i didn't have to replace it since i lived in pa in an area that didn't require it to work under our state inspections. The only problem was that the service engine light would be on and i would not know if something else was wrong with the car. Later i was talking to service manager at lexus who was a former bmw service manager who stated it was covered under pa emission laws. I contacted manager at bmw who informed me that i would have to contact bmw. I registered a complaint with bmw who came back 3 weeks later denying any coverage. When asked why gentleman could not answer stating he was not a technician. I repeatedly stated from my research that pa adopted california emission law in 1996 and from my understanding it should be replaced by bmw. Once again i was told no coverage and i asked if his 3 weeks of research involved a corporate attorney. He would not answer.It appears that a bmw buyer is given 4 year warranty because after that everything is denied with no explanation as to why. This dmtl pump is a sensor for fuel leaks and could really cause a serious accident if not replaced. I believe pa emission laws understand the hazard and that is why they state it should be replaced. This problem with bmw goes back over 10 years according to internet forums.. I cannot understand why they have not been held accountable and made to correct this hazardous situation. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw x3. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the latch under the steering wheel disengaged and caused the steering wheel to move up and down. The contact was able to lock the steering wheel back into place and maintained control of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 52,000. Updated 05/11/12*lj the consumer stated she has an appointment scheduled for june 12, 2012. Updated 06/01/12

I was driving my vehicle when all four tires indicated a major malfunction of tire pressure warning. I immediately went to my local authorized dealer where it was discovered that all 4 tires needed to be replaced, the 2nd time in 2 years, because of interior deterioration from within the tire walls. It was explained to me that the nitrogen used to fill the tires, that are run flats, causes this. The cost to replace each tire was $274.01. Mind you this is the second time in 2 years and the dealer and tire manufacturer refuse to rectify this issue as well as make good on any warranties that are still in affect. *tr

For nearly the entire time i have owned the vehicle i have had issues with the car jerking and lurching while accelerating in the lower rpm ranges. Of late this has become so bad i am afraid to drive the vehicle. The problem manifests itself mostly between 1,800 and 2,400 rpm with the most severe issues in the 2,200 to 2,400 rpm range. When going from a stop the car will begin to accelerate and when it gets just above 2,000 rpm it begins to jerk and lurch with the tachometer fluctuating wildly. The 4x4 light then comes on and the car completely loses acceleration. This has happened many times while in the middle of a busy intersection. I have been nearly t-boned twice and now fear for my life driving this car. *tr

Passenger seat alarm would go off constantly without anyone or anything in the seat. Bmw replaced sensor under warranty. Problem appeared to be fixed until the following summer 2012 when alarm on seat would go off again on a regular basis. Bmw refused to replace until complaint filed and i stated it was a driving hazard due to attempting to fumble with belt while driving to stop alarm by securing belt. Bmw offered to replace alarm sensor i had to pay $300.00 for labor. This was late sept 2012. Shortly after due to cold weather alarm did not go off any longer.I did not have alarm sensor replaced because it was now working properly until april of 2014 when alarm again began to sound and continued throughout this past summer. According to internet and forums on the internet this is a problem that has existed on x3s from the first year the car was sold. Bmw apparently avoids doing anything to prevent this from occurring even in the newer models.This is an annoying and dangerous situation which should be addressed .In my complaint they stated i didn't accept their offer even though the alarm was no longer going off and that my warranty was over. Someone needs to make them accountable and their cars safer.. *tr

Passenger seat alarm would activate for no apparent reason on a daily use. Under warranty seat pad was replaced. Reported same seat malfunction one month after warranty ran out and bmw agreed to pay for seat pad and i would have to pay for labor of $300.00. At this time seat no longer sounding alarm. Seat alarm would malfunction again the entire hot weather season of 2013. After contacting bmw in dec of 2013 i was told no coverage. After researching internet i discovered this to be a regular complaint since 2003 when 1st x3 was manufactured. I discovered last week that as long as this pad is not functioning properly the air bag may not work in an accident. This a very serious driving situation that could result in serious injury. Bmw needs to be held accountable and made to address this safety hazard immediately. *tr

This vehicle is a bmw x3 3.0si. When the vehicle is in first gear, there is a severe hesitation in the transmission. When you try to accelerate, the transmission "thinks" about what gear it should be in. The vehicle hesitates, stalls slightly, and creeps along slowly before second gear catches. The rpms are erratic when accelerating. Very unpredictable when trying to accelerate. The hesitation is the main issue, especially when trying to pull out of an intersection across traffic. It can become a very scary situation when you want to accelerate and nothing happens. This is an ongoing problem. Nothing in particular causes it to happen besides regular acceleration. The problem is intermittent and may disappear while driving. However, it will appear again for no real reason. A software update was performed in mid-july. The problem was still noticeable. On august 3rd, the vehicle was once again brought in for service work. The service manager came along for the drive and noticed the transmission problem. Another 2008 bmw x3 that was on the lot was driven under the same driving conditions. The same issues with the transmission were noted. He told me that they will contact bmw to see if there are any service bulletins on how to correct the problem, but was unaware of any fix currently available. After two service calls the problem still persists without any fix as of yet. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw x3. The contact stated that the front passenger's seat belt warning chime activated independently without the seat being occupied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the technician stated that the seat sensor mat in the front passenger's seat would need to be replaced. The failure recurred after the repair. Additionally, the engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the dmtl pump would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.

Own a 2008 bmw x3 3.0 si awd. We had an engine cranking issue and took to vehicle to dealer to have tsb service bulletin number : sib-12-17-07/nhtsa item number : 10028464 performed. Since this was performed, there is very poor throttle response in the normal transmission mode. The transmission will stall to engage with very erratic and hard up and down shifts. The concern is with the delay in throttle response when pulling into traffic, when you give it throttle, it is delayed to respond, presenting a true safety concern. The vehicle has been back to the dealer 2 to 3 times since with no resolution. Bmw north america was contacted and they simply referred me back to the dealer. Spoke with the dealer this week and there is still no resolution as they say they are still waiting on new computer programming; however, they have 3 other x3s in this dealership with the same concern. My fear is that when my wife is pulling into traffic that the vehicle will be delayed in throttle response and a crash may result. Bmw has an issue with this in looking at the bimmerfest.Com blog as there are numerous complaints of the same issue on this site. *tr

The seat occupancy detection mat failed at 7,285 and was replaced, then was failing again at 31,592 and bmw did not repair/replace when serviced but did confirm the problem. Know the seat occupancy mat is in total failure at 59,000. Bmw will not address the problem. This problem is part of a recall for most vehicle of this age but for some reason not the x3. *tr

My bmw x3 2008 was 'bought back' by bmw after three months of ownership in dec 2008 due to a problem with the transmission. The transmission would not respond when depressing the accelerator at random times. It happened once after pulling away from an ezpass booth - the car just froze and would not accelerate nearly causing an accident. This was so serious that bmw recognized it as a problem but could not fix it despite replacing major transmission parts. They assured me it was not a general problem in x3's so i allowed them to replace the 2008 x3 with a 2009 model. Less than 1000 miles and one month later the 2009 started exhibiting the same problems. This time bmw would not remedy the situation instead denying there was a problem with the car. The matter is currently with my lemon law lawyers and bmw. Here is a link to a blog that shows many bmw x3 owners have the problem - some have had their cars replaced by bmw and others have been ignored. This is a serious safety issue that is being ignored by the manufacturer (similar to the toyota issue). Please investigate before someone gets killed. Http://www.Bimmerfest.Com/forums/showthread.Php?T=262130. *tr

Takata recall. I have been notified of the recall for this item more than a year ago and there has been no progress in replacing defects. Meanwhile, we are driving a time bomb that is more likely to injure us than offer protect from impacts.When is nhtsa going to force bmw to make repairs. My car is 9 years old now and i have been driving without protection for that long and the car's resale value is affected by this as well.