2011 BMW 328I Structurebody Problems

9 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structurebody Issues in the 2011 BMW 328I

9 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 BMW 328I. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

9
Complaints
0
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Structurebody Complaints

#11694622 |
Door handle plastics are disintegrating in to a soft sticky matter. Please advice as this seem to a poor decision on the type of material need in the door handles.
#11557086 |
While driving at city speed limit the headlights started flicking on-off very difficult to see in the dark. I pulled over to the side of the road for safety but now realized the turn signals not working and also the hazard lights are not working either. I was in a very dangerous situation sitting on the side of the road without any warning light on. Not only for mine safety but also dangerous for other drivers passing by without seen my car in the dark. Its due to well known BMW FOOTWELL MODULE that has high failure incidents rate but BMW refused not to do a recall. Since this a safety issue NHTSA should request BMW to do a recall instead of just extended the warranty to 10/150K miles which my car is not qualify for. I've contacted BMW customer care but they refused to offer any assistance. I feel...
#11447048 | Fire
Car spontaneously caught fire
#11291152 |
MY LICENSE PLATE HAS 1 SCREW THAT FITS INTO THE METAL MADE HOLES. IT IS SUPPOSE TO HAVE 2 SCREWS THAT FIT INTO THE METAL HOLES IN THE TRUNK. THE PLATE ITSELF HAS SCREWS WITH NO BACKS AND ARE STRIPPED. I DON'T WANT THE LICENSE PLATE TO RATTLE AND FALL OFF FROM FAULTY WORKMANSHIP WITH LICENSE PLATE PANEL. ALSO THE FRONT PLATE IS COMPLETELY DIFFERENT FROM THE BACK LICENSE PLATE PANEL AND THESE SCREWS LOOK STRIPPED TOO.
#11196065 |
I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM THE DEALERSHIP SO I HAVE TO RETURN THE CAR BECAUSE ALL THIS ISSUES AND NOW THE CAR IS FOR SALE AGAIN AT THE DEALERSHIP
#11173842 |
MY MOONROOF SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODED TODAY (AROUND 5:40PM). I WAS DRIVING OPEN ROAD (CITY, ABOUT 30-35MPH) AND THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF A ROCK OR OTHER FOREIGN BODY OTHER THAN GLASS IN MY CABIN. THE EDGES OF THE REMAINING GLASS OF THE MOONROOF TILTED UPWARDS. THE NOISE AND GLASS SURPRISED ME AND I DRIFTED INTO THE MEDIAN BRIEFLY BEFORE CALMING DOWN/REGAINING CONTROL.
#11043638 | Fire
MY SON'S BMW (2011 BMW 328I XDRIVE) SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTED ON SEP 4 2017 WHILE HE WAS DRIVING BACK FROM WORK AT 4 AM ON SUNRISE HIGHWAY NY. LUCKILY HE NOTICED SPARKS AND SMOKE AND PULLED OVER AND GOT OUT. THE CAR FULLY BURNT WITHIN 30 MINUTES.
#10985035 | Fire
I HAD JUST LEFT MY HOUSE FOR WORK AND WAS A FEW MINUTES DOWN THE STREET AT A LIGHT WHEN I SAW WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE DASH/HOOD AREA. I PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF THE CAR AND GOT OUT WITHIN SECONDS THE CAR WAS UP IN FLAMES. I COULD HEAR THE CAR TURNING ITSELF ON EVEN THOUGH IT WAS OFF AND I HAD THE KEYS. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME. MY CAR LITERALLY BURNT TO THE GROUND. THEY SAID IT SEEMED LIKE AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. IF I WASN'T AT A STOP, OR IF I WAS ON THE FREEWAY THE CAR FILLED SO QUICKLY WITH WHITE SMOKE THAT I WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN ABLE TO SEE AND COULD HAVE CRASHED OR BEEN TRAPPED. BMW DID NOTHING AND TOOK NO RESPONSIBILITY. THEY TRIED TO OFFER ME A DISCOUNT TOWARDS A NEW BMW IF I SIGNED AN NDA. I KNOW SEE ALL THE NEWS...
#10854447 |
TWICE WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, THE DRIVER'S CAR DOOR FLEW OPEN. THERE WAS NO INDICATION THE DOOR WAS NOT LATCHED, NOR DID ANY ALARMS SOUND. THIS OCCURRED AS I WAS TURNING INTO HEAVY TRAFFIC ON A BUSY 4 LANE HIGHWAY IN TOWN, AND ACCELERATING TO 50 MPH. I TOOK THE CAR INTO MY BMW DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A FAULTY ACTUATOR THAT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, INCURRING A COST TO ME OF $622.00. I AM APPALLED THAT THIS IS NOT COVERED AS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE SO FEEL THIS NEEDS TO BE REPORTED....

Other 2011 BMW 328I Problem Areas

Engine 186 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 160 complaints Electrical System 122 complaints Air Bags 90 complaints Unknown Or Other 43 complaints Power Train 24 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 19 complaints Exterior Lighting 17 complaints Seat Belts 12 complaints Seats 11 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 10 complaints Steering 10 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 9 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 9 complaints Service Brakes 8 complaints Visibilitywiper 8 complaints Wheels 6 complaints Air Bagssensoroccupant Classification 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 5 complaints Air Bagssensoroccupant Classificationfront Passenger 3 complaints Tires 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginecrankcamshaft Position Sensor 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield 2 complaints Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhandleinterior 1 complaint Suspension 1 complaint Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 1 complaint
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