NHTSA Complaint #11081067 — 2011 BMW 328I
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11081067 |
| Vehicle | 2011 BMW 328I |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 84,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
BMW RECALL. MY CAR WAS IN THE PARKING LOT OF MY EMPLOYMENT. I WENT OUT TO MY CAR - THE ENTIRE INSIDE OF THE CAR WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE AND SOOT. THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD, UNDER THE GLOVE BOX AND THE GLOVE BOX HAD MELTED ONTO THE FLOOR BOARD. ALSO BURNING THE CARPET AND PASSENGER DOOR PANEL. I CALLED BMW OF AMERICAN ON WED. 3/21/18 AND FILED A FORM REGARDING THE RECALL AND WHAT TO DO. THEY STATED SOMEONE WOULD CONTACT ME BETWEEN 24 AND 48 HOURS - IT IS 3/23/18 AND NO ONE HAS CONTACTED ME. I CALLED THE 800-831-1117 BMW CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER AND WAS ON HOLDING WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO PICK UP THE PHONE FOR 63 MINUTES. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO BUT I NEED YOUR HELP PLEASE. - (RECALL RELATED INCIDENT) TS
Related Complaints for the 2011 BMW 328I
Other ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Complaints
#11713877
The power cable to my battery needed to be replaced from the front to the rear. This seems like the recall NHTSA CAM...
#11699451
Footwell module (FRM) module went out after negative battery disconnect to change fuse. Module being inoperable is ca...
#11662192
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the electrical syste...
#11574109
Previously reported on February 20, 2024. NHTSA #1157301 RDC failure caused complete loss of all dashboard functions ...
#11573011
Tire pressure yellow warning light on. RDC module ordered but repair not completed. After starting the car at a gas ...
Recent Complaints for the 2011 BMW 328I
#11719240
ENGINE
> While driving the car, the low oil pressure indicator came on, and within less than a mile later there was a sudden...
#11714100
ENGINE
Engine lost all oil pressure, smoke came through vents with the smell of burnt oil. Engine stalled, intake camshaft n...
#11705161
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the check engine warnin...
#11702719
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed ...
#11699451
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Footwell module (FRM) module went out after negative battery disconnect to change fuse. Module being inoperable is ca...