2004 BMW 3 Series Engine problems

Takata recall I have requested since may 2015-novemebr 2017 a repair to this recall. My car was on a mountain going uphill and it stalled out and made flickering. It was towed to bmw sealership who kept the car for almost three months and could not fix. I called bmw to no resolution. The car was in motion going up a hill.

CAR BURNED WHILE PARKED

Thur may 11, 2017 lower engine caught fire while driving on sunrise highway near exit 49. Vehicle began to shut down and got to the shoulder and got out and saw the smoke coming out of the engine. The fire flames were in the engine at bottom of car. A driver behind saw the fire beneath car and was trying to catch up with me to inform that flames at bottom of car . Fire was put out by the highway safety unit.

Bmw jointly owned vehicle, was not returned to customers on demand, nor swapped as is customary business practice (i.E. Bmw repair/recalled for bmw loaner car), and held for unreasonable amount of time. Bmw recalled the vehicle, in part, defective airbags, and was to send a consent form to the customers prior to ordering parts/repairs. The customers never received the consent form as assured and expressed concerns about the bmw who damaged the vehicle in their possession or disabled state. July 15, 2016 bmw ...

The vehicle (1.6 Turbo) has a hesitancy to engage in acceleration relative to pressing the accelerator pedal. Once engaged, it immediately jumps out to a quick, jolting and what feels like an uncontrollable start. This typically happens at stop/start intersections where the car comes to a full and complete stop. Yesterday, (07.20.16) The vehicle choked and sputtered and almost stalled on a small rise when traffic started moving through a just-turned green light at a very busy intersection during rush hour. The...

Vehicle defects reported or recalled, bmw, oem, or other, yet with known defects was requested to drive an unsafe vehicle that is 'imminent danger' that can cause serious injury or death: airbags. Bmw replaced driver side airbag in 9/ 2014 then passenger side. Yet in 2015 accident, the airbags failed to detonate, and injury to persons/property occurred. Bmw recalled driver's side airbag (2nd repair/3rd airbag) in 2015 and parts are on back order. Bmw has the 'defective vehicle' (i.E. Other issues engine, seat...

Vehicle leaks large amounts oil from valve gasket cover and oil filter housing compartment. I believe the engine block must have loose bolts which is causing the oil to leak and further cause a hazard in a possible engine fire due to this assembly of the engine. I am assuming bmw is well aware of this issue and believe a recall should be available. *Js

While driving in normal rush hour traffic my wife heard a loud pop from the engine compartment. The car lost power, brakes. She started to coast to the side of the road when other commuters started to yell at here to get out of the vehicle, at that time the cabin started to fill up with smoke. She tried to lower the window but that had lost power also. She was able to drive the car into the snow at the side of the road to stop it and then exited the vehicle. The 325xi started to burn and shortly was a total loss. Thank god she got out ok but was traumatized by the incident. Since this happened we have found many similar fires documented on the web. *Tr

Total engine failure. Air bag lights illuminated. Air condition failure. Several electrical component failures. Incident occurred at idle speed at stoplight. Currently window system failure due to automobile accident. Window were slow to roll prior to the accident. Reported to bmw denied for warranty coverage. Rear side highway speed contact airbags failed to deploy resulting in medical injury on october 11th 2013. Window now inoperable bmw still fails to acknowledge any responsibility to design flaw. *Tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw 325i. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer performed a diagnostic that located the failure at the engine cooling electronic sensor system failed and caused the engine to crack. The contact also consulted an independent mechanic whom advised that the engine electronic cooling sensor was made with defected aluminum. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and denied assistance with the repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 50,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw 325i. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the engine stalled without prior warning. The engine restarted and the vehicle resumed; however within five miles the failure recurred. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an authorized dealer. The technician stated that the engine exhibited a crack. The vehicle may possibly be repaired for the defect. In 2007, the engine was leaking a significant amount of oil and an unknown repair was performed by the dealer. In addition, the air condition compressor was replaced by the dealer three times. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

The contact owns a 2004 bmw 325i. The contact was driving 30 mph when the engine stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who advised that there was a crack in the engine and water was entering the engine. The dealer needed to replace the engine at the owner's expense of $12,000. The manufacturer offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 49,000 miles. *Tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw 325i. The contact was driving 10 mph when the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who advised that there was a crack in the engine and water was entering the engine. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who stated that the dealer needed to replace the engine at the owners expense of $10,000. They offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 50,000.

In 2005 when driving my car, the car began pulling unevenly, jerking gently on acceleration up a highway bridge and the problem persisted to the dealer for service. The ignition coils were replaced under warranty. *Tr

The vehicle is a 330cic which a purchased in 2007, there is a problem with the electrical system & oxygen sensors. *Tr

This problem is occurring on all e46 330 m54 engines with the zhp(performance package) there have been numerous complaints to bmw na about this issue. At 2000 - 3000 rpms the engine rattles like a coffee can full of marbles. I took my vehicle to bmw but they stated that this is perfectly normal. Bmw is not willing to do anything about this issue. The issue is the dual vanos unit they put into the m54 engine is using belrin bushings and they are failing. There is a company called dr. Vanos that fixes this issue by rebuilding the oem vanos with upgraded bushings. This unit cost $500, which I am not willing to spend as I have a 100,000 mile warranty from bmw. *Tr

Bmw 2004 330ci. The oil light comes up every 400-500 or 700-800 miles depending if it is driven in the city or highways. 2 Different dealers checked the car and replaced the oil level sensor, crankcase vent valve, vent pipe, vent hose, return pipe, wash pump so far but the car still having the problem. Car goes to the dealer once a month approx. *Nm

2004 Bmw 330ci upon start up the engine over revs and sometimes stalls.***No answer required***.*Mr this malfunction has also occured while driving in traffic. *Nm

The vehicle stalled while driving at a low speed of 20 mph or less. The has vehicle has been to the dealer on two separate occasions, however the mechanic was unable to correct the problem. Please provide any further information. *Jb

Engine needs to be replaced on 2004 bmw 325ic. *Mr the check coolant light had come on, then the oil indicator light and then the engine stopped. This all occurred within seconds. The consumer was informed that a water pump was needed and that there was a serious oil leak. The left and right windows did not move into the lock position. *Sc *jb

While stopped, engine speed would drop near or below idle. Happened after cold engine start or while warm after driving (both no-traffic and high-traffic). Twice the car actually stalled (in garage and at traffic light). Rough idle can be felt in pedals and (6-speed manual) shifter. See also odi ids 10064475,10062056,10064439.*Ak

Vehicle experienced rough idle which cause it to stall at intersections, stop lights, etc... *Ph *nm

2004 Bmw 330ci 6 speed manual - 3.0L inline 6 cyl. Intermittent problem - idle becomes erratic and car stalls. This has happened approx 6-8 times over 8 months/5000 miles. Normally happens on warm days and at a stop light/stop sign. It once happened in the middle of a turn which caused me to lose power steering. Dealer has seen the car 3+ times and updated idle control valve, and engine software but problem persists. It is very intermittent and doesn't throw any computer fault codes.*Ak

Bmw 330i exhibits frequent erratic idle when stopped, as well as engine stalling. Erratic idle is in the form of engine speed drops below 400-500 rpm. Stalling sometimes occurs as a result of these idle speed drops. This is a common issue among recent 330 model bmw's, and apparently there is no known solution at this time. *Jb

Engine power failure and heavily distorted windshield on a 2004 bmw 330ci. Repeated failure of engine power without warning (twice in an itersection). Bmw replaced eng. Computer, then installed new software after second incident. Rough idle and surging continues and gas mileage in city dropped to 12.6-13 Mpg. Additionally the windshield is heavily distorted. Bmw replaced it with an equally distorted one and the fse said"all 3 series windshields are distorted,worse on the x3". It is like driving in the rain without wipers. In both cases the bmw fse has stated the " there is nothing more to be done". This is the real bmw warranty service. This lemon is unsafe to drive. *Nm