BMW 3 Series Problems by year

relations they say my warranty expired but this isn't warranty issue it's a fire safety recall issue and they failed to make sure it's running safely and pass the cost to repair on to me INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

the starter diagnosis, the dealer tested the auxiliary 12V battery and it passed the test. The dealer then documented on the repair order that the faulty starter drained the auxiliary battery. A rescue charge was attempted, but the battery could not be recovered and had to be replaced as well. This failure matches the defect described in Safety Recall 26V-441 (engine starter relay corrosion that can cause a short circuit and overheating of the starter). Our vehicle is covered by this recall. Safety risk: the vehicle became unable to start and was immobilized, and the drivetrain warning appeared while driving. According to the recall notice, this defect can also lead to a thermal event while driving or while parked with the ignition off. The failed parts were replaced in October 2024. Whether they are still available for inspection is UNKNOWN. After the recall was announced, the manufacturer reimbursed the starter motor replacement but refused to reimburse the auxiliary battery replacement, even though its own authorized dealer documented that the starter defect caused the battery failure. No written reason was given for the refusal.

inspected and repaired. However, I was informed that the dealership would not replace the recall-related part because the vehicle has a salvage title. I am concerned because this is a safety-related recall, and the dealership's refusal prevented me from having the recalled component properly inspected and, if necessary, replaced. The vehicle is also experiencing electrical symptoms involving the same general power supply system associated with the recall. I am requesting that NHTSA review this matter and determine whether the dealership's refusal to perform or properly address the safety recall because of the vehicle's salvage title is consistent with BMW's recall obligations and applicable federal safety requirements. I am also requesting guidance regarding what steps I should take to have the recall properly inspected and completed by an authorized BMW dealer. My primary concern is safety. I want the recalled component and the vehicle's power supply system properly evaluated to determine whether the vehicle presents an ongoing safety risk. VEHICLE INFORMATION Year: 2007 Make: BMW Model: 328i TITLE STATUS: Salvage RECALL INFORMATION Recall: Power Supply/Positive Battery Cable System DEALERSHIP INFORMATION Dealership: BMW of Birmingham Location: Irondale, Alabama ISSUE REPORTED The dealership refused to replace the recall-related component because the vehicle has a salvage title. I can provide documentation of the recall and dealership communications

hood of the vehicle and confirmed that there was a small. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer and was diagnosed with starter failure. The starter failure had caused the fire. The starter was replaced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V441000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); but the vehicle failed to start. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 120,000.