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BMW 328I Power Train

BMW 328I 2011 Safety Review #10428886

BMW 328I 2011 car safety problem was reported on Aug 26, 2011.BMW 328I 2011, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . 1.) VEHICLE HAD VERY ROUGH IDLE WHILE IDLING IN NEUTRAL AT STOP LIGHT (0 MPH). TACHOMETER WAS FLUCTUATING RAPIDLY BETWEEN 500 AND 900 RPM AND THE VEHICLE WAS SHAKING VIOLENTLY. DROVE IMMEDIATELY TO DEALERSHIP, WHO FOUND NO FAULT CODES AND MADE NO REPAIRS. VEHICLE DROVE NORMALLY AFTERWARDS. ODOMETER APPROXIMATELY 100 MILES. 2.) VEHICLE STALLED WHILE IDLING IN NEUTRAL AT A STOP LIGHT (0 MPH). ENGINE DIED WITH NO SHUDDER OR ANY ABNORMAL NOISES. VEHICLE RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY AND DROVE NORMALLY AFTERWARDS. ODOMETER APPROXIMATELY 800 MILES. 3.) VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN WHILE IDLING IN NEUTRAL AT A STOP LIGHT (0 MPH). AGAIN, IT RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY AND DROVE NORMALLY AFTERWARDS. BROUGHT VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, WHO FOUND NO FAULT CODES AND MADE NO REPAIRS. ODOMETER APPROXIMATELY 1500 MILES. 4.) VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH IN 2ND GEAR WHILE THE ENGINE WAS COLD. RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY AND DROVE NORMALLY AFTERWARDS. AGAIN, BROUGHT VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, WHO FOUND NO FAULT CODES AND MADE NO REPAIRS. ODOMETER APPROXIMATELY 2050 MILES. *TR.Mileage was 100 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAUT9C58BA. Bmw 328i 2011 problem was reported in SUNNYVALE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 328I Engine And Engine Cooling

BMW 328I 2011 Safety Review #10428886

BMW 328I 2011 car safety problem was reported on Aug 26, 2011.BMW 328I 2011, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . 1.) VEHICLE HAD VERY ROUGH IDLE WHILE IDLING IN NEUTRAL AT STOP LIGHT (0 MPH). TACHOMETER WAS FLUCTUATING RAPIDLY BETWEEN 500 AND 900 RPM AND THE VEHICLE WAS SHAKING VIOLENTLY. DROVE IMMEDIATELY TO DEALERSHIP, WHO FOUND NO FAULT CODES AND MADE NO REPAIRS. VEHICLE DROVE NORMALLY AFTERWARDS. ODOMETER APPROXIMATELY 100 MILES. 2.) VEHICLE STALLED WHILE IDLING IN NEUTRAL AT A STOP LIGHT (0 MPH). ENGINE DIED WITH NO SHUDDER OR ANY ABNORMAL NOISES. VEHICLE RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY AND DROVE NORMALLY AFTERWARDS. ODOMETER APPROXIMATELY 800 MILES. 3.) VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN WHILE IDLING IN NEUTRAL AT A STOP LIGHT (0 MPH). AGAIN, IT RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY AND DROVE NORMALLY AFTERWARDS. BROUGHT VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, WHO FOUND NO FAULT CODES AND MADE NO REPAIRS. ODOMETER APPROXIMATELY 1500 MILES. 4.) VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH IN 2ND GEAR WHILE THE ENGINE WAS COLD. RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY AND DROVE NORMALLY AFTERWARDS. AGAIN, BROUGHT VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, WHO FOUND NO FAULT CODES AND MADE NO REPAIRS. ODOMETER APPROXIMATELY 2050 MILES. *TR.Mileage was 100 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAUT9C58BA. Bmw 328i 2011 problem was reported in SUNNYVALE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 328I Steering

BMW 328I 2011 Safety Review #10428889

BMW 328I 2011 car safety problem was reported on Aug 26, 2011.BMW 328I 2011, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with STEERING . VEHICLE DRIVES TO THE RIGHT WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS POSITIONED IN THE CENTER POSITION. STRAIGHT-LINE DRIVING POSITION IS SEVERAL DEGREES TO THE LEFT. PULL TO THE RIGHT WAS AMPLIFIED WITH SPEED; HIGHWAY DRIVING WAS VERY NOTICEABLE. DEALER PERFORMED AN ALIGNMENT AT 1600 MILES AND FOUND REAR CAMBER, REAR TOE, AND FRONT LEFT TOE OUT OF SPEC. IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARDS THE PROBLEM REMAINED. TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER AT 2200 MILES FOR ANOTHER ALIGNMENT. VEHICLE STILL HAS SLIGHT PULL TO THE RIGHT BUT THE STEERING WHEEL REMAINS OFF-CENTER. AGAIN, STRAIGHT-LINE DRIVING POSITION IS SEVERAL DEGREES TO THE LEFT. *TR.Mileage was 100 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAUT9C58BA. Bmw 328i 2011 problem was reported in SUNNYVALE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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BMW 328I Engine And Engine Cooling

BMW 328I 2011 Safety Review #10433999

BMW 328I 2011 car safety problem was reported on Oct 31, 2011.BMW 328I 2011, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO RETRIEVE SOMETHING FROM THE TRUNK WHEN HER LEG WAS BURNED FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE INCIDENT. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,037..1 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 3037 miles. Bmw 328i 2011 problem was reported in BEVERLY HILLS, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 328I Exterior Lighting

BMW 328I 2011 Safety Review #10434400

BMW 328I 2011 car safety problem was reported on Apr 18, 2011.BMW 328I 2011, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED ON 2/3/2011 AND HAS EXPERIENCED ONGOING & UNRESOLVED ELECTRICAL SHORTS, BATTERY DISCHARGE, FAILURES TO START, ERRONEOUS DOOR AJAR MESSAGES, SERVICE ENGINE SOON & ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION MESSAGES LEAVING PASSENGERS STRANDED. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP(S) 2 TIMES. DATES/MILEAGE OF FAILURE(S): 19FEB2011 / 377 MILES, 18APR2011 / 2,336, 01JUN2011 / 3,816, 12 AUG 2011 / 4,690, 24OCT2011 / 6,867, 21OCT2011 / 6,943. FORMAL NOTICES SERVED TO BRAMAN BMW / MIAMI, SOUTH MOTORS / MIAMI & BMW CORPORATE / NJ TO REPAIR OR REPLACE VEHICLE HAVE GONE UNANSWERED. PENDING LEMON LAW / LEGAL ACTION CURRENTLY PENDING. *TR.Mileage was 2336 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAPH7G53BN. Bmw 328i 2011 problem was reported in MIAMI, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 328I Electrical System

BMW 328I 2011 Safety Review #10434400

BMW 328I 2011 car safety problem was reported on Apr 18, 2011.BMW 328I 2011, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED ON 2/3/2011 AND HAS EXPERIENCED ONGOING & UNRESOLVED ELECTRICAL SHORTS, BATTERY DISCHARGE, FAILURES TO START, ERRONEOUS DOOR AJAR MESSAGES, SERVICE ENGINE SOON & ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION MESSAGES LEAVING PASSENGERS STRANDED. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP(S) 2 TIMES. DATES/MILEAGE OF FAILURE(S): 19FEB2011 / 377 MILES, 18APR2011 / 2,336, 01JUN2011 / 3,816, 12 AUG 2011 / 4,690, 24OCT2011 / 6,867, 21OCT2011 / 6,943. FORMAL NOTICES SERVED TO BRAMAN BMW / MIAMI, SOUTH MOTORS / MIAMI & BMW CORPORATE / NJ TO REPAIR OR REPLACE VEHICLE HAVE GONE UNANSWERED. PENDING LEMON LAW / LEGAL ACTION CURRENTLY PENDING. *TR.Mileage was 2336 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAPH7G53BN. Bmw 328i 2011 problem was reported in MIAMI, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 328I Latches/locks/linkages Trunk Lid Lock

BMW 328I 2011 Safety Review #10451018

BMW 328I 2011 car safety problem was reported on Sept 09, 2011.BMW 328I 2011, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO VIBRATE ALONG WITH THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT ON ONE OCCASION, THE TRUNK OPENED WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH. THE DEALER FOUND THE LOCK ACTUATOR WAS NOT LOCKING COMPLETELY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8,000. UPDATED 04/11/12 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE GPS SYSTEM DIDN'T ALLOW HER TO PUT IN 95% OF THE ADDRESSES. SOMETIMES, THE GPS GAVE THE CONSUMER THE WRONG DIRECTIONS. ALSO, THE ENGINE VIBRATED AFTER SITTING FOR A PERID OF TIME. UPDATED 05/11/12.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 300 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAPH5G52BN. Bmw 328i 2011 problem was reported in HARBOR CITY, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20110803. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 328i 2011 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. DEALER'S NAME: SOUTH BAY BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 310-939-7300 . DEALER'S CITY: TORRANCE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 90504 .
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BMW 328I Equipment Electrical Navigational System(global Positioning System)

BMW 328I 2011 Safety Review #10451018

BMW 328I 2011 car safety problem was reported on Sept 09, 2011.BMW 328I 2011, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO VIBRATE ALONG WITH THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT ON ONE OCCASION, THE TRUNK OPENED WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH. THE DEALER FOUND THE LOCK ACTUATOR WAS NOT LOCKING COMPLETELY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8,000. UPDATED 04/11/12 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE GPS SYSTEM DIDN'T ALLOW HER TO PUT IN 95% OF THE ADDRESSES. SOMETIMES, THE GPS GAVE THE CONSUMER THE WRONG DIRECTIONS. ALSO, THE ENGINE VIBRATED AFTER SITTING FOR A PERID OF TIME. UPDATED 05/11/12.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 300 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAPH5G52BN. Bmw 328i 2011 problem was reported in HARBOR CITY, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20110803. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 328i 2011 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. DEALER'S NAME: SOUTH BAY BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 310-939-7300 . DEALER'S CITY: TORRANCE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 90504 .
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BMW 328I Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

BMW 328I 2011 Safety Review #10451018

BMW 328I 2011 car safety problem was reported on Sept 09, 2011.BMW 328I 2011, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO VIBRATE ALONG WITH THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT ON ONE OCCASION, THE TRUNK OPENED WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH. THE DEALER FOUND THE LOCK ACTUATOR WAS NOT LOCKING COMPLETELY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8,000. UPDATED 04/11/12 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE GPS SYSTEM DIDN'T ALLOW HER TO PUT IN 95% OF THE ADDRESSES. SOMETIMES, THE GPS GAVE THE CONSUMER THE WRONG DIRECTIONS. ALSO, THE ENGINE VIBRATED AFTER SITTING FOR A PERID OF TIME. UPDATED 05/11/12.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 300 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAPH5G52BN. Bmw 328i 2011 problem was reported in HARBOR CITY, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20110803. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 328i 2011 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. DEALER'S NAME: SOUTH BAY BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 310-939-7300 . DEALER'S CITY: TORRANCE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 90504 .
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BMW 328I Steering

BMW 328I 2011 Safety Review #10451018

BMW 328I 2011 car safety problem was reported on Sept 09, 2011.BMW 328I 2011, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with STEERING . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO VIBRATE ALONG WITH THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT ON ONE OCCASION, THE TRUNK OPENED WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH. THE DEALER FOUND THE LOCK ACTUATOR WAS NOT LOCKING COMPLETELY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8,000. UPDATED 04/11/12 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE GPS SYSTEM DIDN'T ALLOW HER TO PUT IN 95% OF THE ADDRESSES. SOMETIMES, THE GPS GAVE THE CONSUMER THE WRONG DIRECTIONS. ALSO, THE ENGINE VIBRATED AFTER SITTING FOR A PERID OF TIME. UPDATED 05/11/12.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 300 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAPH5G52BN. Bmw 328i 2011 problem was reported in HARBOR CITY, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20110803. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 328i 2011 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. DEALER'S NAME: SOUTH BAY BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 310-939-7300 . DEALER'S CITY: TORRANCE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 90504 .
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BMW 328I Power Train

BMW 328I 2011 Safety Review #10455684

BMW 328I 2011 car safety problem was reported on Jan 19, 2012.BMW 328I 2011, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SHIFTING INTO PARK, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO MOVE AS IF THE CONTACT HAD NOT SECURED THE VEHICLE IN PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND THE FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 8,000. .Mileage was 8000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAPK5C51BA. Bmw 328i 2011 problem was reported in PITTSBURGH, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 328I Structure Body Door

BMW 328I 2011 Safety Review #10462768

BMW 328I 2011 car safety problem was reported on June 17, 2012.BMW 328I 2011, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR . ACCIDENT HAPPENED IN LOS ANGELES. I WAS HEADING EAST ON 3RD STREET ( MAIN ROAD) 2 LANES, I WAS ON THE RIGHT LANE. OPPOSITE SIDE ALSO HAS 2 LANES GOING WEST. WESTMORELAND IS AN INTERSECTION ON 3RD STREET AND HAS THE STOP SIGN. THE VECHILE CROSSED 3 LANES OF TRAFFIC AND HIT MY CAR ON THE DRIVE SIDE REAR WHEEL AND QUARTER PANEL. AT THE TIME OF IMPACT, THE MOMENTUM HAD ME GOING ALMOST SIDEWAYS ONTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. AND MY BIGGEST CONCERN WAS, THE 2 PASSENGER SIDE DOORS FLUNG OPEN. EVERYONE HAD THEIR SEATBELTS ON. MY WIF'E'S SHOULDER BAG WHICH WAS TUCKED ON THE FLOOR ON THE FRONT PASSENGER ENDED UP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD ON 3RD WESTMORELAND. THE CAR WAS DISABLE AND CAN'T BE DRIVEN BECAUSE THE REAR WHEEL WAS BENT. I HAVE REPORTED IT TO MY INSURANCE COMPANY AND TOLD THE BMW AUTHORIZED REPAIR SHOP. I AM NOT SURE IF THE DOORS WHERE DESIGNED TO OPEN DURING A COLLISION BUT INQUIRIES TO BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND DEALERSHIP HAS GOTTEN NOWHERE. I AM CONCERNED THAT WHEN THE CAR IS FIXED, I MAYBE DRIVING A CAR THAT HAS A SAFETY DEFECT. *TT.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 18000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAPH7C56BE. Bmw 328i 2011 problem was reported in GILBERT, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 328i 2011 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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BMW 328I Wheels

BMW 328I 2011 Safety Review #10462768

BMW 328I 2011 car safety problem was reported on June 17, 2012.BMW 328I 2011, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with WHEELS . ACCIDENT HAPPENED IN LOS ANGELES. I WAS HEADING EAST ON 3RD STREET ( MAIN ROAD) 2 LANES, I WAS ON THE RIGHT LANE. OPPOSITE SIDE ALSO HAS 2 LANES GOING WEST. WESTMORELAND IS AN INTERSECTION ON 3RD STREET AND HAS THE STOP SIGN. THE VECHILE CROSSED 3 LANES OF TRAFFIC AND HIT MY CAR ON THE DRIVE SIDE REAR WHEEL AND QUARTER PANEL. AT THE TIME OF IMPACT, THE MOMENTUM HAD ME GOING ALMOST SIDEWAYS ONTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. AND MY BIGGEST CONCERN WAS, THE 2 PASSENGER SIDE DOORS FLUNG OPEN. EVERYONE HAD THEIR SEATBELTS ON. MY WIF'E'S SHOULDER BAG WHICH WAS TUCKED ON THE FLOOR ON THE FRONT PASSENGER ENDED UP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD ON 3RD WESTMORELAND. THE CAR WAS DISABLE AND CAN'T BE DRIVEN BECAUSE THE REAR WHEEL WAS BENT. I HAVE REPORTED IT TO MY INSURANCE COMPANY AND TOLD THE BMW AUTHORIZED REPAIR SHOP. I AM NOT SURE IF THE DOORS WHERE DESIGNED TO OPEN DURING A COLLISION BUT INQUIRIES TO BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND DEALERSHIP HAS GOTTEN NOWHERE. I AM CONCERNED THAT WHEN THE CAR IS FIXED, I MAYBE DRIVING A CAR THAT HAS A SAFETY DEFECT. *TT.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 18000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAPH7C56BE. Bmw 328i 2011 problem was reported in GILBERT, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 328i 2011 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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BMW 328I Electrical System Instrument Panel

BMW 328I 2011 Safety Review #10476084

BMW 328I 2011 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2012.BMW 328I 2011, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL . 2011 BMW 328I. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE ODOMETER BEING OFF BY A COUPLE OF MILES. *TGW.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAPK5C52BA. Bmw 328i 2011 problem was reported in NEW YORK, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: BMW MANHATTEN . DEALER'S CITY: NEW NEW . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NY. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 10019 .
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BMW 328I Steering

BMW 328I 2011 Safety Review #10487388

BMW 328I 2011 car safety problem was reported on Dec 04, 2012.BMW 328I 2011, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with STEERING . I WAS DRIVING ON FREE WAY AROUND 65-70 MPH, SUDDENLY THE CAR LOST CONTROL, VEERING,JERKING, STEERING WHEEL LOST CONTROL. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 17000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADW3C51BE. Bmw 328i 2011 problem was reported in NORTHVILLE, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph.
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BMW 328I Power Train

BMW 328I 2011 Safety Review #10487388

BMW 328I 2011 car safety problem was reported on Dec 04, 2012.BMW 328I 2011, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . I WAS DRIVING ON FREE WAY AROUND 65-70 MPH, SUDDENLY THE CAR LOST CONTROL, VEERING,JERKING, STEERING WHEEL LOST CONTROL. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 17000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADW3C51BE. Bmw 328i 2011 problem was reported in NORTHVILLE, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph.
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BMW 328I Engine And Engine Cooling

BMW 328I 2011 Safety Review #10487388

BMW 328I 2011 car safety problem was reported on Dec 04, 2012.BMW 328I 2011, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . I WAS DRIVING ON FREE WAY AROUND 65-70 MPH, SUDDENLY THE CAR LOST CONTROL, VEERING,JERKING, STEERING WHEEL LOST CONTROL. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 17000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADW3C51BE. Bmw 328i 2011 problem was reported in NORTHVILLE, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph.
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BMW 328I Seats

BMW 328I 2011 Safety Review #10499259

BMW 328I 2011 car safety problem was reported on July 12, 2011.BMW 328I 2011, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SEATS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT WAS NOT POSITIONED PROPERLY AND CAUSED THE DRIVER TO SUSTAIN SEVERE BACK AND SHOULDER PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE AND THAT A SPECIALIST WOULD DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING A CALLBACK FROM THE SPECIALIST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000. .1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 22000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAPH7C52BE. Bmw 328i 2011 problem was reported in TALLAHASSEE, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 328I Visibility Sun Roof Assembly

BMW 328I 2011 Safety Review #10504739

BMW 328I 2011 car safety problem was reported on Mar 27, 2013.BMW 328I 2011, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY . WHILE APPROACHING THE INTERSTATE AND INCREASING IN SPEED, DRIVER HEARD LOUD EXPLOSION (LIKE A GUN) COMING FROM ABOVE AND STARTED TO FEEL GLASS DEBRIS COMING FALL FROM CRACK. THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS AROUND 40 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND THERE WERE NO OVERPASSES NEARBY WHERE DEBRIS COULD HAVE FALLEN AND NO DEBRIS COMING FROM OTHER CARS. WHEN PULLED OVER, THE SUNROOF HAD COMPLETELY SHATTERED. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Bmw 328i 2011 problem was reported in CLEARWATER, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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BMW 328I Latches/locks/linkages

BMW 328I 2011 Safety Review #10515083

BMW 328I 2011 car safety problem was reported on May 30, 2013.BMW 328I 2011, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED SEVERAL ELECTRICAL FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V044000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, CONTINUED TO EXHIBIT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ISSUES WITH THE POWER LOCKS. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, WHICH DETERMINED THAT THE ELECTRICAL LOCK SYSTEM IN BOTH THE FRONT DOORS WAS DEFECTIVE. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE LOCK SYSTEM WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 67000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAPH7G50BN. Bmw 328i 2011 problem was reported in SUWANEE, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 328I Power Train

BMW 328I 2011 Safety Review #10525395

BMW 328I 2011 car safety problem was reported on Mar 15, 2013.BMW 328I 2011, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT CONTINUED DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL UNTIL THE VEHICLE RESPONDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,500. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 49500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAPH7G55BN. Bmw 328i 2011 problem was reported in BRISTOW, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 328i 2011 drive type:RWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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BMW 328I Vehicle Speed Control

BMW 328I 2011 Safety Review #10553290

BMW 328I 2011 car safety problem was reported on July 15, 2013.BMW 328I 2011, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . THROTTLE RESPONSE TO PRESSING ACCELERATOR LAGS DANGEROUSLY. HAVE HAD NUMEROUS INSTANCES WHERE LACK OF RESPONSE HAS PLACED ME IN DANGEROUS SITUATIONS. SOMETIMES IT TAKES A FEW SECONDS BEFORE THERE IS ADEQUATE RESPONSE SO CAR DOES NOT MOVE OR ACCELERATES VERY SLOWLY EVEN THOUGH ACCELERATOR PRESSED DOWN ALL THE WAY. ALMOST GOT REAR-ENDED LAST NIGHT AS I PULLED OUT OF A DRIVEWAY ONTO A ROAD AND ONCOMING CARS NEARLY REAR-ENDED MY CAR BECAUSE MY 2011 BMW 328I WOULD NOT RESPOND APPROPRIATELY TO MY PRESSING DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL; THE CAR BARELY ACCELERATED AND EVEN SLOWED FURTHER FOR A FEW SECONDS BEFORE THE THROTTLE RESPONDED AND BEGAN PICKING UP SPEED. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. I HAD THIS CAR IN FOR SERVICE AT THE BMW EARLIER YESTERDAY AND THEY SERVICE ADVISOR TOLD ME THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THESE CARS, BUT THEY DON'T HAVE A FIX FOR IT. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 0 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAPH5C57BA. Bmw 328i 2011 problem was reported in CUPERTINO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 328I Unknown Or Other

BMW 328I 2011 Safety Review #10558332

BMW 328I 2011 car safety problem was reported on Dec 26, 2013.BMW 328I 2011, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED AND BEFORE THE MAUFACUTERER'S 50,000 MILE WARRANTY PERIOD EXPIRED. SINCE 1/2013, THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF THE SERVICE SHOP FOR IGNITION COIL ISSUES. SINCE JANUARY 2013, THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD 3 IGNTION COILS REPLACED, ONE DURING THE EXTENDED WARRANTY, ONE THAT I PAID FOR AND ONE THAT WAS COMPLETED GRATIS. MY CONCERN IS THAT THIS APPEARS TO BE SOME TYPE OF MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT AND I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT MY SAFETY. SO MUCH SO THAT I CONTACTED BMW NORTH AMERICA DURING THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 26, 2013 AND SPOKE WITH RACHEL. WHEN I ASKED TO SPEAK WITH THE PRESIDENT OF BMW NORTH AMERICA, I WAS TOLD BY RACHEL THAT THERE WOULD BE NO FURTHER ESCALATION BEYOND HER BECAUSE HER JOB WAS TO RESOLVE ISSUES AND SHE BASICALLY PUSHED MY CONCERN ASIDE AS THE WIND BLOWS LEAVES. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE THAT BMW NEEDS TO RESOLVE IMMEDIATELY BEFORE SOMEONE LOSES THEIR LIFE. I HAVE DONE RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET AND HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH BMW'S WHICH I HAVE NOW COME TO UNDERSTAND = BRING MORE WORRY. I HAVE OWNED OVER 10 CARS IN MY LIFETIME AND NEVER HAVE I EXPERIENCED SO MANY TRIPS TO THE REPAIR SHOP!!! .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 74234 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAPH5C58BA. Bmw 328i 2011 problem was reported in WASHINGTON, DC, DC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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BMW 328I Vehicle Speed Control

BMW 328I 2011 Safety Review #10564110

BMW 328I 2011 car safety problem was reported on Jan 11, 2013.BMW 328I 2011, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . 2011 BMW 328I. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIR BAG MALFUNCTION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, SHE NOTICED WHEN DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 10 MPH OR LOWER, APPLYING THE BRAKE, OR PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE WOULD SURGE FORWARD UNEXPECTEDLY. THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE SAME SURGING FOR A SECOND TIME, AS SHE PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE. THE VEHICLE WENT OVER A CURB AND INTO SOME BUSHES. AS A RESULT, SHE RECEIVED WHIP-LASH TO HER NECK AND SLIGHTLY BRUISED HER ELBOWS, KNEES AND HURT HER CHEST ON THE STEERING WHEEL. BMW SENT AN ENGINEER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND CONCLUDED NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. AFTER PICKING UP THE VEHICLE A WEEK LATER, THE CONSUMER AND HER HUSBAND CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE SAME ISSUE. A MONTH LATER, THE CONSUMERS HUSBAND PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE WHEN THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY SURGED FORWARD AND HIT A PARKED SUV IN FRONT OF HIM, WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT BUMPER. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER, WHERE THEY KEPT IT FOR 2 WEEKS. THE DEALER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS FINE AND IT WAS READY FOR PICK-UP. HOWEVER, 2 DAYS LATER THE VEHICLE SURGED AGAIN, AS THE CONSUMER WAS APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT. *JB.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Bmw 328i 2011 problem was reported in VERO BEACH, FL. Vehicle was purchased on 20111108. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BRAHAM MOTORCARS . DEALER'S CITY: PALM BEACH . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL.
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BMW 328I Air Bags

BMW 328I 2011 Safety Review #10564110

BMW 328I 2011 car safety problem was reported on Jan 11, 2013.BMW 328I 2011, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . 2011 BMW 328I. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIR BAG MALFUNCTION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, SHE NOTICED WHEN DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 10 MPH OR LOWER, APPLYING THE BRAKE, OR PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE WOULD SURGE FORWARD UNEXPECTEDLY. THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE SAME SURGING FOR A SECOND TIME, AS SHE PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE. THE VEHICLE WENT OVER A CURB AND INTO SOME BUSHES. AS A RESULT, SHE RECEIVED WHIP-LASH TO HER NECK AND SLIGHTLY BRUISED HER ELBOWS, KNEES AND HURT HER CHEST ON THE STEERING WHEEL. BMW SENT AN ENGINEER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND CONCLUDED NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. AFTER PICKING UP THE VEHICLE A WEEK LATER, THE CONSUMER AND HER HUSBAND CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE SAME ISSUE. A MONTH LATER, THE CONSUMERS HUSBAND PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE WHEN THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY SURGED FORWARD AND HIT A PARKED SUV IN FRONT OF HIM, WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT BUMPER. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER, WHERE THEY KEPT IT FOR 2 WEEKS. THE DEALER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS FINE AND IT WAS READY FOR PICK-UP. HOWEVER, 2 DAYS LATER THE VEHICLE SURGED AGAIN, AS THE CONSUMER WAS APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT. *JB.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Bmw 328i 2011 problem was reported in VERO BEACH, FL. Vehicle was purchased on 20111108. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BRAHAM MOTORCARS . DEALER'S CITY: PALM BEACH . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL.
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BMW 328I 2011 Safety Review #10572732

BMW 328I 2011 car safety problem was reported on Mar 14, 2014.BMW 328I 2011, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . MY DAUGHTER WAS TRAVELING ON I-95 SOUTH IN ST AUGUSTINE FL , WHEN SEVERAL CARS CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP. MY DAUGHTER WAS UNABLE TO STOP AND HIT A SUV, SHE WAS APPLYING HER BRAKES . THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. MY DAUGHTER WAS INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT, I THINK SOMETHING IS WRONG BECAUSE THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND FELT THE NEED TO REPORT IT. MIKE HURLEY .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 32000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAPH7C5XBE. Bmw 328i 2011 problem was reported in ORLANDO, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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