Owners have filed 24 complaints
about the 2009 BMW 328 with NHTSA between 2016 and 2018.
The largest single group is the airbags.
Across this model's run it ranks 2 of 6 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 59
Against the median year of the BMW 328. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
25% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 30
18% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 2009 BMW 328
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Airbags
729.2%
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 61,250 mi
Electrical System
520.8%
Median failure at 95,000 miles
Engine & Cooling
312.5%
Median failure at 83,838 miles
Other & Unspecified
28.3%
Median failure at 95,500 miles
Stability & Traction Control
28.3%
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 25,755 mi
Seats
14.2%
Seat Belts
14.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
14.2%
Median failure at 100,000 miles
Brakes
14.2%
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 10 mi
Steering
14.2%
Median failure at 100,000 miles
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
317.6%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
741.2%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
741.2%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Aug 2016peak 4Oct 2018
NHTSA investigations into the 2009 BMW 328
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
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.C...
Complaints that involved harm
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 120,000 milesCohoes, NY2 injured
AIR BAGS
THE AIR BAG DID NOT OPEN AND I ALMOST DIED
NHTSA complaint #11109931 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesCohoes, NY2 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE AIR BAG DID NOT OPEN AND I ALMOST DIED
NHTSA complaint #11109931 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesCohoes, NY2 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE AIR BAG DID NOT OPEN AND I ALMOST DIED
NHTSA complaint #11109931 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 10 milesW.covina, CACrash
AIR BAGS
I RECALL THE MOMENT MY CAR ACCIDENT HAPPENED : WHEN I ARRIVED THE PHARMACY PARKING LOT, ABSOLUTELY I SLOWED DOWN MY CAR AND APPROACHING THE PARKING SPACE. WHEN MY CAR 'S FRONT TIRES TOUCH ONE SIDE OF THE PAVEMENT ( THERE ARE 2 PAVEMENTS SEPARATED APART ABOUT 3 FEET WITH SOIL WHERE ARE PLANTED WITH FLOWERS, EACH PAVEMENT IS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 FOOT THICK AND 1/2 FOOT HIGH ). WHILE I STEPPED ON MY CAR'S BREAK PEDAL, I FELT THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL AND IT JUMPED ON MY SIDE'S PAVEMENT, AND ALMOST AT THE SAME TIME, BOTH AIR BAGS BURST, MADE THE CAR RAN OVER TO ALMOST A HALF OF THE DISTANCE BETWEEN 2 PAVEMENTS ( ABOUT MORE THAN 2 FEET ) AND HITTING THE REAR OF ANOTHER PARKING CAR ( ON OPPOSITE SIDE OF MY CAR'S PARKING SPACE ( LOT ). THEREFORE : 2 REASONS, THE BREAKING SYSTEM DIDN'T FUNCTION WELL AT FIRST, WHEN THE CAR JUMPED TO THE PAVEMENT, THE AIR BAGS SUDDENLY BURST, MADE THE CAR MADLY JUMP OVER TO ANOTHER SIDE OF PARKING SPACE ( OPPOSITE SIDE ) AND MADE THE ACCIDENT SERIOUS ( 1 CAR'S REAR ALMOST WAS CRASHED, ANOTHER CAR'S REAR ON THE OTHER SIDE OF PARKING SPACE WAS TOUCHED BY THIS CAR' S HEAD ALMOST NO EVIDENCE ). FINALLY, MY CAR STOPPED, CAN'T MOVE ANYMORE !
NHTSA complaint #11019915 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 10 milesW.covina, CACrash
SERVICE BRAKES
I RECALL THE MOMENT MY CAR ACCIDENT HAPPENED : WHEN I ARRIVED THE PHARMACY PARKING LOT, ABSOLUTELY I SLOWED DOWN MY CAR AND APPROACHING THE PARKING SPACE. WHEN MY CAR 'S FRONT TIRES TOUCH ONE SIDE OF THE PAVEMENT ( THERE ARE 2 PAVEMENTS SEPARATED APART ABOUT 3 FEET WITH SOIL WHERE ARE PLANTED WITH FLOWERS, EACH PAVEMENT IS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 FOOT THICK AND 1/2 FOOT HIGH ). WHILE I STEPPED ON MY CAR'S BREAK PEDAL, I FELT THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL AND IT JUMPED ON MY SIDE'S PAVEMENT, AND ALMOST AT THE SAME TIME, BOTH AIR BAGS BURST, MADE THE CAR RAN OVER TO ALMOST A HALF OF THE DISTANCE BETWEEN 2 PAVEMENTS ( ABOUT MORE THAN 2 FEET ) AND HITTING THE REAR OF ANOTHER PARKING CAR ( ON OPPOSITE SIDE OF MY CAR'S PARKING SPACE ( LOT ). THEREFORE : 2 REASONS, THE BREAKING SYSTEM DIDN'T FUNCTION WELL AT FIRST, WHEN THE CAR JUMPED TO THE PAVEMENT, THE AIR BAGS SUDDENLY BURST, MADE THE CAR MADLY JUMP OVER TO ANOTHER SIDE OF PARKING SPACE ( OPPOSITE SIDE ) AND MADE THE ACCIDENT SERIOUS ( 1 CAR'S REAR ALMOST WAS CRASHED, ANOTHER CAR'S REAR ON THE OTHER SIDE OF PARKING SPACE WAS TOUCHED BY THIS CAR' S HEAD ALMOST NO EVIDENCE ). FINALLY, MY CAR STOPPED, CAN'T MOVE ANYMORE !
NHTSA complaint #11019915 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 10 milesW.covina, CACrash
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
I RECALL THE MOMENT MY CAR ACCIDENT HAPPENED : WHEN I ARRIVED THE PHARMACY PARKING LOT, ABSOLUTELY I SLOWED DOWN MY CAR AND APPROACHING THE PARKING SPACE. WHEN MY CAR 'S FRONT TIRES TOUCH ONE SIDE OF THE PAVEMENT ( THERE ARE 2 PAVEMENTS SEPARATED APART ABOUT 3 FEET WITH SOIL WHERE ARE PLANTED WITH FLOWERS, EACH PAVEMENT IS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 FOOT THICK AND 1/2 FOOT HIGH ). WHILE I STEPPED ON MY CAR'S BREAK PEDAL, I FELT THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL AND IT JUMPED ON MY SIDE'S PAVEMENT, AND ALMOST AT THE SAME TIME, BOTH AIR BAGS BURST, MADE THE CAR RAN OVER TO ALMOST A HALF OF THE DISTANCE BETWEEN 2 PAVEMENTS ( ABOUT MORE THAN 2 FEET ) AND HITTING THE REAR OF ANOTHER PARKING CAR ( ON OPPOSITE SIDE OF MY CAR'S PARKING SPACE ( LOT ). THEREFORE : 2 REASONS, THE BREAKING SYSTEM DIDN'T FUNCTION WELL AT FIRST, WHEN THE CAR JUMPED TO THE PAVEMENT, THE AIR BAGS SUDDENLY BURST, MADE THE CAR MADLY JUMP OVER TO ANOTHER SIDE OF PARKING SPACE ( OPPOSITE SIDE ) AND MADE THE ACCIDENT SERIOUS ( 1 CAR'S REAR ALMOST WAS CRASHED, ANOTHER CAR'S REAR ON THE OTHER SIDE OF PARKING SPACE WAS TOUCHED BY THIS CAR' S HEAD ALMOST NO EVIDENCE ). FINALLY, MY CAR STOPPED, CAN'T MOVE ANYMORE !
NHTSA complaint #11019915 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Winston, GA
SEATS
TAKATA RECALL-I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR THE AIRBAG RECALL AND THE BMW OF SOUTH ATLANTA REPAIRED THE DRIVER SEAT-I THINK. WHEN I LEFT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF LIGHT WAS ON AND I ASKED ABOUT IT THE TECH SAID IF YOU HAVE AN ACCIDENT YOU DON'T WANT TO SCHRAPNEL TO HIT THE PASSENGER. FROM THEN ON THE SEAT BELT SIGN STAYED ON EVEN WHEN SOMEONE WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT WITH THEIR SEAT BELT ON. I TOOK MY CAR BACK IN LAST WEEK FOR THE WARNING LIGHT AND WAS TOLD IT IS A SEAT SENSOR AND WOULD COST $1,400.00. DOES THIS HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE AIRBAG RECALL? IF THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND IS A FAULTY PART WITH BMW THEN WHY AREN'T THEY RECALLING AND REPAIRING?
NHTSA complaint #11142653 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Winston, GA
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
TAKATA RECALL-I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR THE AIRBAG RECALL AND THE BMW OF SOUTH ATLANTA REPAIRED THE DRIVER SEAT-I THINK. WHEN I LEFT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF LIGHT WAS ON AND I ASKED ABOUT IT THE TECH SAID IF YOU HAVE AN ACCIDENT YOU DON'T WANT TO SCHRAPNEL TO HIT THE PASSENGER. FROM THEN ON THE SEAT BELT SIGN STAYED ON EVEN WHEN SOMEONE WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT WITH THEIR SEAT BELT ON. I TOOK MY CAR BACK IN LAST WEEK FOR THE WARNING LIGHT AND WAS TOLD IT IS A SEAT SENSOR AND WOULD COST $1,400.00. DOES THIS HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE AIRBAG RECALL? IF THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND IS A FAULTY PART WITH BMW THEN WHY AREN'T THEY RECALLING AND REPAIRING?
NHTSA complaint #11142653 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Alpharetta, GA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW 328. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V676000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 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. THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTIFY A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #11130974 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Alpharetta, GA
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW 328. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V676000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 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. THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTIFY A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #11130974 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesCohoes, NY2 injured
AIR BAGS
THE AIR BAG DID NOT OPEN AND I ALMOST DIED
NHTSA complaint #11109931 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesCohoes, NY2 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE AIR BAG DID NOT OPEN AND I ALMOST DIED
NHTSA complaint #11109931 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesCohoes, NY2 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE AIR BAG DID NOT OPEN AND I ALMOST DIED
NHTSA complaint #11109931 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesMatawan, NJ
STEERING
TAKATA RECALL: JUST CANT BELIEVE MY CAR JUST WENT DEAD WHILE DRIVING. THERE HAVE BEEN ISSUES WITH THE FUEL PUMP BUT NOBODY IS MAKING PEOPLE AWARE OF THIS SO IT CAN GET FIXED.IT WAS REALLY SCARY . BELT TENSIONER WAS REPLACED FROM BMW IN 2014. THEN BELT TENSIONER GOES BAD AGAIN IN 2016. STEERING SUPER TIGHT ,JUST REPLACED POWER STEERING PUMP 10 MONTHS AGO..
NHTSA complaint #11089986 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesMatawan, NJ
ENGINE
TAKATA RECALL: JUST CANT BELIEVE MY CAR JUST WENT DEAD WHILE DRIVING. THERE HAVE BEEN ISSUES WITH THE FUEL PUMP BUT NOBODY IS MAKING PEOPLE AWARE OF THIS SO IT CAN GET FIXED.IT WAS REALLY SCARY . BELT TENSIONER WAS REPLACED FROM BMW IN 2014. THEN BELT TENSIONER GOES BAD AGAIN IN 2016. STEERING SUPER TIGHT ,JUST REPLACED POWER STEERING PUMP 10 MONTHS AGO..
NHTSA complaint #11089986 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesMatawan, NJ
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TAKATA RECALL: JUST CANT BELIEVE MY CAR JUST WENT DEAD WHILE DRIVING. THERE HAVE BEEN ISSUES WITH THE FUEL PUMP BUT NOBODY IS MAKING PEOPLE AWARE OF THIS SO IT CAN GET FIXED.IT WAS REALLY SCARY . BELT TENSIONER WAS REPLACED FROM BMW IN 2014. THEN BELT TENSIONER GOES BAD AGAIN IN 2016. STEERING SUPER TIGHT ,JUST REPLACED POWER STEERING PUMP 10 MONTHS AGO..
NHTSA complaint #11089986 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 67,677 milesBerkeley, IL
ENGINE
I HAD TO REPLACE THE POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION PCV VALVE HEATER AND HARNESS IN APRIL OF 2017 BECAUSE IT MELTED. THIS COST ME $3000 AT PATRICK BMW IN SCHAUMBURG, IL. I LATER FOUND OUT THAT THERE IS A RECAL # 17V-683 CONCERNING THIS. I NEVER RECEIVED A LETTER FROM BMW ABOUT THE RECALL. HOWEVER, I'M LOOKING TO GET REIMBURSED FOR MY OUT OF POCKET CHARGES. WHEN I TOOK MY CAR TO THE CLOSEST DEALER, I WAS TOLD I HAD TO WAIT TO RECEIVE THE REIMBURSEMENT. THEREFORE, I'D LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT. IN ADDITION, I SMELL A BURNT SMELL FROM TIME TO TIME. I KNOW THERE IS A BLOWER MOTOR RECALL AS WELL. I'VE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE BLOWER MOTOR ON MY CAR SINCE THE FIRST YEAR OF OWNING IT. WHEN I ASKED THE DEALER ABOUT THE SMELL - I WAS TOLD THERE WERE NO SIGNS OF A BURNING SMELL. I'M CONCERNED BECAUSE THE SMELL IS NOT CONSTANT ONLY ON OCCASION. MY FEAR IS MY CAR WILL CATCH ON FIRE AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO ME OR MY PROPERTY. PLEASE TELL ME MY RIGHTS CONCERNING FILING A CLAIM ON BOTH RECALLS. ONE FOR REIMBURSEMENT AND THE OTHER FOR REPLACING THE BLOWER MOTOR.
NHTSA complaint #11071754 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 71,000 milesKnoxville, TN
AIR BAGS
HEAT NOT WORKING ON CAR. CONCERNED ABOUT FIRE BEFORE RECALL IS FIXED. PLUS, I AM FREEZING IN WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY DEALERSHIP BMW HAS NOT RELEASED PARTS TO FIX. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11064406 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 71,000 milesKnoxville, TN
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
HEAT NOT WORKING ON CAR. CONCERNED ABOUT FIRE BEFORE RECALL IS FIXED. PLUS, I AM FREEZING IN WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY DEALERSHIP BMW HAS NOT RELEASED PARTS TO FIX. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11064406 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 71,000 milesKnoxville, TN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HEAT NOT WORKING ON CAR. CONCERNED ABOUT FIRE BEFORE RECALL IS FIXED. PLUS, I AM FREEZING IN WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY DEALERSHIP BMW HAS NOT RELEASED PARTS TO FIX. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11064406 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 10 milesW.covina, CACrash
AIR BAGS
I RECALL THE MOMENT MY CAR ACCIDENT HAPPENED : WHEN I ARRIVED THE PHARMACY PARKING LOT, ABSOLUTELY I SLOWED DOWN MY CAR AND APPROACHING THE PARKING SPACE. WHEN MY CAR 'S FRONT TIRES TOUCH ONE SIDE OF THE PAVEMENT ( THERE ARE 2 PAVEMENTS SEPARATED APART ABOUT 3 FEET WITH SOIL WHERE ARE PLANTED WITH FLOWERS, EACH PAVEMENT IS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 FOOT THICK AND 1/2 FOOT HIGH ). WHILE I STEPPED ON MY CAR'S BREAK PEDAL, I FELT THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL AND IT JUMPED ON MY SIDE'S PAVEMENT, AND ALMOST AT THE SAME TIME, BOTH AIR BAGS BURST, MADE THE CAR RAN OVER TO ALMOST A HALF OF THE DISTANCE BETWEEN 2 PAVEMENTS ( ABOUT MORE THAN 2 FEET ) AND HITTING THE REAR OF ANOTHER PARKING CAR ( ON OPPOSITE SIDE OF MY CAR'S PARKING SPACE ( LOT ). THEREFORE : 2 REASONS, THE BREAKING SYSTEM DIDN'T FUNCTION WELL AT FIRST, WHEN THE CAR JUMPED TO THE PAVEMENT, THE AIR BAGS SUDDENLY BURST, MADE THE CAR MADLY JUMP OVER TO ANOTHER SIDE OF PARKING SPACE ( OPPOSITE SIDE ) AND MADE THE ACCIDENT SERIOUS ( 1 CAR'S REAR ALMOST WAS CRASHED, ANOTHER CAR'S REAR ON THE OTHER SIDE OF PARKING SPACE WAS TOUCHED BY THIS CAR' S HEAD ALMOST NO EVIDENCE ). FINALLY, MY CAR STOPPED, CAN'T MOVE ANYMORE !
NHTSA complaint #11019915 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 10 milesW.covina, CACrash
SERVICE BRAKES
I RECALL THE MOMENT MY CAR ACCIDENT HAPPENED : WHEN I ARRIVED THE PHARMACY PARKING LOT, ABSOLUTELY I SLOWED DOWN MY CAR AND APPROACHING THE PARKING SPACE. WHEN MY CAR 'S FRONT TIRES TOUCH ONE SIDE OF THE PAVEMENT ( THERE ARE 2 PAVEMENTS SEPARATED APART ABOUT 3 FEET WITH SOIL WHERE ARE PLANTED WITH FLOWERS, EACH PAVEMENT IS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 FOOT THICK AND 1/2 FOOT HIGH ). WHILE I STEPPED ON MY CAR'S BREAK PEDAL, I FELT THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL AND IT JUMPED ON MY SIDE'S PAVEMENT, AND ALMOST AT THE SAME TIME, BOTH AIR BAGS BURST, MADE THE CAR RAN OVER TO ALMOST A HALF OF THE DISTANCE BETWEEN 2 PAVEMENTS ( ABOUT MORE THAN 2 FEET ) AND HITTING THE REAR OF ANOTHER PARKING CAR ( ON OPPOSITE SIDE OF MY CAR'S PARKING SPACE ( LOT ). THEREFORE : 2 REASONS, THE BREAKING SYSTEM DIDN'T FUNCTION WELL AT FIRST, WHEN THE CAR JUMPED TO THE PAVEMENT, THE AIR BAGS SUDDENLY BURST, MADE THE CAR MADLY JUMP OVER TO ANOTHER SIDE OF PARKING SPACE ( OPPOSITE SIDE ) AND MADE THE ACCIDENT SERIOUS ( 1 CAR'S REAR ALMOST WAS CRASHED, ANOTHER CAR'S REAR ON THE OTHER SIDE OF PARKING SPACE WAS TOUCHED BY THIS CAR' S HEAD ALMOST NO EVIDENCE ). FINALLY, MY CAR STOPPED, CAN'T MOVE ANYMORE !
NHTSA complaint #11019915 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 10 milesW.covina, CACrash
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
I RECALL THE MOMENT MY CAR ACCIDENT HAPPENED : WHEN I ARRIVED THE PHARMACY PARKING LOT, ABSOLUTELY I SLOWED DOWN MY CAR AND APPROACHING THE PARKING SPACE. WHEN MY CAR 'S FRONT TIRES TOUCH ONE SIDE OF THE PAVEMENT ( THERE ARE 2 PAVEMENTS SEPARATED APART ABOUT 3 FEET WITH SOIL WHERE ARE PLANTED WITH FLOWERS, EACH PAVEMENT IS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 FOOT THICK AND 1/2 FOOT HIGH ). WHILE I STEPPED ON MY CAR'S BREAK PEDAL, I FELT THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL AND IT JUMPED ON MY SIDE'S PAVEMENT, AND ALMOST AT THE SAME TIME, BOTH AIR BAGS BURST, MADE THE CAR RAN OVER TO ALMOST A HALF OF THE DISTANCE BETWEEN 2 PAVEMENTS ( ABOUT MORE THAN 2 FEET ) AND HITTING THE REAR OF ANOTHER PARKING CAR ( ON OPPOSITE SIDE OF MY CAR'S PARKING SPACE ( LOT ). THEREFORE : 2 REASONS, THE BREAKING SYSTEM DIDN'T FUNCTION WELL AT FIRST, WHEN THE CAR JUMPED TO THE PAVEMENT, THE AIR BAGS SUDDENLY BURST, MADE THE CAR MADLY JUMP OVER TO ANOTHER SIDE OF PARKING SPACE ( OPPOSITE SIDE ) AND MADE THE ACCIDENT SERIOUS ( 1 CAR'S REAR ALMOST WAS CRASHED, ANOTHER CAR'S REAR ON THE OTHER SIDE OF PARKING SPACE WAS TOUCHED BY THIS CAR' S HEAD ALMOST NO EVIDENCE ). FINALLY, MY CAR STOPPED, CAN'T MOVE ANYMORE !
NHTSA complaint #11019915 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Alhambra, CA
SEAT BELTS
TAKATA RECALL COMPLAINT ON THE TIME IT TAKES TO GET THIS FIXED. I RECEIVED NOTICED AROUND MARCH 2016, IT IS NOW DECEMBER 2016, WHAT IS CONSIDERED A TIMELY REMEDY TO THIS SITUATION? 1 YEAR? IN OTHER WORDS, HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO PUT MY LIFE AT RISK UNTIL THIS BECOMES REMEDIED? I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT PREVIOUSLY THAT CAUSE MY CAR TO BE A TOTAL LOST, SHOULD I CONSIDER MYSELF LUCKY THAT THE TAKATA RECALL ISSUE DID NOT KILL ME? JUST WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO TELL ME I CAN BRING MY CAR IN IS DRIVING ME NUTS. THE DEALERS DON'T GIVE ME ANY INFORMATION ON HOW I CAN GET THIS FIXED ON MY OWN. AND ALL THEY DO IS ASK ME IF I RECEIVED A LETTER YET. WELL ITS BEEN OVER HALF A YEAR AND STILL NO LETTER.
NHTSA complaint #10930009 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Alhambra, CA
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL COMPLAINT ON THE TIME IT TAKES TO GET THIS FIXED. I RECEIVED NOTICED AROUND MARCH 2016, IT IS NOW DECEMBER 2016, WHAT IS CONSIDERED A TIMELY REMEDY TO THIS SITUATION? 1 YEAR? IN OTHER WORDS, HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO PUT MY LIFE AT RISK UNTIL THIS BECOMES REMEDIED? I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT PREVIOUSLY THAT CAUSE MY CAR TO BE A TOTAL LOST, SHOULD I CONSIDER MYSELF LUCKY THAT THE TAKATA RECALL ISSUE DID NOT KILL ME? JUST WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO TELL ME I CAN BRING MY CAR IN IS DRIVING ME NUTS. THE DEALERS DON'T GIVE ME ANY INFORMATION ON HOW I CAN GET THIS FIXED ON MY OWN. AND ALL THEY DO IS ASK ME IF I RECEIVED A LETTER YET. WELL ITS BEEN OVER HALF A YEAR AND STILL NO LETTER.
NHTSA complaint #10930009 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 51,500 milesAlpharetta, GA
AIR BAGS
RECALL 13V044000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAR IS STILL AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL AND UNSAFE FOR DRIVING. VEHICLE HAS BEEN LOSING POWER, STALLING, JERKING, SENSORS FAULTY, RECALL16V071000 AIRBAGS UNSAFE HAZZARD MY SON WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND THE LIGHTS AND SENSORS STARTED TO GO, THE HEADLIGHT WENT OUT ON THE HIGHWAY, HE MANAGED TO GET INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND THE VEHICLE COMPLETLY STALLED. HE HAD NO LIGHT INCLUDING HAZARDS ON A BUSY HIGHWAY AT NIGHT. HE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED LOSING POWER WHILE DRIVING ESPECIALLY ON THE INTERSTATE. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION AND NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED, OR REFUNDED BY BMW IMMEDIATELY. MY SON IS 23 YEARS OLD AND SHOULD NOT HAVE TO FEAR FOR HIS LIFE WHENEVER HE DRIVES HIS VEHICLE. BMW CLAIMS THE RECALL WORK WAS DONE, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS OBVIOUSLY NOT REPAIRED AS FAR AS THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE HAS LOST POWER WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE CITY STREETS. I WAS STALLED AT THE STOP LIGHT AND HAD TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD ABANDONED. THE VEHICLE JERKS AND LOSES POWER EVERY TIME IT'S DRIVEN NOW.
NHTSA complaint #10925372 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 51,500 milesAlpharetta, GA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
RECALL 13V044000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAR IS STILL AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL AND UNSAFE FOR DRIVING. VEHICLE HAS BEEN LOSING POWER, STALLING, JERKING, SENSORS FAULTY, RECALL16V071000 AIRBAGS UNSAFE HAZZARD MY SON WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND THE LIGHTS AND SENSORS STARTED TO GO, THE HEADLIGHT WENT OUT ON THE HIGHWAY, HE MANAGED TO GET INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND THE VEHICLE COMPLETLY STALLED. HE HAD NO LIGHT INCLUDING HAZARDS ON A BUSY HIGHWAY AT NIGHT. HE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED LOSING POWER WHILE DRIVING ESPECIALLY ON THE INTERSTATE. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION AND NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED, OR REFUNDED BY BMW IMMEDIATELY. MY SON IS 23 YEARS OLD AND SHOULD NOT HAVE TO FEAR FOR HIS LIFE WHENEVER HE DRIVES HIS VEHICLE. BMW CLAIMS THE RECALL WORK WAS DONE, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS OBVIOUSLY NOT REPAIRED AS FAR AS THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE HAS LOST POWER WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE CITY STREETS. I WAS STALLED AT THE STOP LIGHT AND HAD TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD ABANDONED. THE VEHICLE JERKS AND LOSES POWER EVERY TIME IT'S DRIVEN NOW.
NHTSA complaint #10925372 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 51,500 milesAlpharetta, GA
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
RECALL 13V044000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAR IS STILL AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL AND UNSAFE FOR DRIVING. VEHICLE HAS BEEN LOSING POWER, STALLING, JERKING, SENSORS FAULTY, RECALL16V071000 AIRBAGS UNSAFE HAZZARD MY SON WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND THE LIGHTS AND SENSORS STARTED TO GO, THE HEADLIGHT WENT OUT ON THE HIGHWAY, HE MANAGED TO GET INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND THE VEHICLE COMPLETLY STALLED. HE HAD NO LIGHT INCLUDING HAZARDS ON A BUSY HIGHWAY AT NIGHT. HE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED LOSING POWER WHILE DRIVING ESPECIALLY ON THE INTERSTATE. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION AND NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED, OR REFUNDED BY BMW IMMEDIATELY. MY SON IS 23 YEARS OLD AND SHOULD NOT HAVE TO FEAR FOR HIS LIFE WHENEVER HE DRIVES HIS VEHICLE. BMW CLAIMS THE RECALL WORK WAS DONE, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS OBVIOUSLY NOT REPAIRED AS FAR AS THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE HAS LOST POWER WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE CITY STREETS. I WAS STALLED AT THE STOP LIGHT AND HAD TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD ABANDONED. THE VEHICLE JERKS AND LOSES POWER EVERY TIME IT'S DRIVEN NOW.
NHTSA complaint #10925372 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 119,000 milesSlidell, LA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL DAFETY, BATTERY WIRE PULLS LOOSE FROM FUSE BOX, CAUSING CAR TO SHUT DOWN, EVEN WHILE IN MOTION, THEREFORE LOSING BRAKES AND STEERING. THAS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED TO MY CAR ON THE INTERSTATE IN TRAFFIC. I NARROWLY AVOIDED A CRASH AND PEAKE BMW IN KENER, LA REFUSES TO TOW THE CAR, FIX IT IN A TIMELY MANNER, OR OFFER A RENTAL OR LOANER AT NO COST.
NHTSA complaint #10924064 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fayetteville, NC
AIR BAGS
TAKATA AIRBAGS BMW HAS NOT SENT A SECOND LETTER SINCE MARCH ON THE REPAIR OF THE RECALL. THAT IS UNACCEPTABLE CONSIDERING HONDA GAVE THEIR CUSTOMERS LOANER VEHICLES UNTIL THEY ARE FIXED. I CALLED MY LOCAL DEALERSIP AND THEY JUST BASICALLY SAID THEY CANT DO ANYTHING UNTIL I RECEIVE THE SECOND LETTER. I HAVE A 3 YEAR OLD AND I FEAR FOR OUR SAFETY DAILY. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE THE TIME FRAME WHEN SUCH A RECALL COULD POTENTIALLY KILL US. THAT WAS MARCH. IT IS ALMOST SEPTEMBER.
NHTSA complaint #10899543 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.