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Resources for the Repair and Maintenance of your BMW

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BMW Problems

Burning Smell or Oil Drips on the Ground Due to Engine Oil Leak

Engine -- Verified

Valve cover gasket leaks are common after 60,000 miles. Symptoms will include oil drips under the vehicle and burning oil smell from the engine compartment.

Burning Smell or Oil Drips on the Ground Due to Engine Oil Leak

Engine -- Verified

Valve cover gasket leaks are common after 60,000 miles. Symptoms will include oil drips under the vehicle and burning oil smell from the engine compartment.

Clunk or Jolt Felt in Steering Due to Worn Bushings in Front Suspension

Suspension & Steering -- Verified

Failure of the front control arm bracket bushings—often referred to as thrust rod bushings—is moderately common. One symptom is a clunk or jolt felt in the steering when braking.

Coolant Loss Due to Leak from Expansion Tank

Engine -- Verified

An engine coolant leak may develop from the expansion tank resulting in engine overheating. When a cooling system component fails the entire cooling system should be inspected. It is not uncommon to find additional component have failed or are leaking.
Overheating can cause severe engine damage. If the engine begins to overheat it is recommended to stop at the first available location and have your vehicle towed to a repair shop.

Blower Final Stage Fan Resistor May Fail

Heating & Air Conditioning -- Verified

The blower final stage fan resistor is known to fail. Symptoms are the heater fan speed varies regardless of the setting, the fan will not turn off when the car is switched off, or the fan will not switch on at all.

BMW Recalls (Recent)

Front Head Restraint May Not Stay in Fully Extended Position

Body, Interior & Misc., April 19, 2012
RepairPal Expert Overview:

On certain vehicles, when extended to their highest position, the front seat head restraints exceed the allowable downward movement limit of 25mm, as determined by federal safety regulations. In the event of a crash, the head restraint may unexpectedly move down slightly if it was adjusted to the fully extended position, increasing the risk of personal injury. Dealers will attach a clamp to the front seat head restraint posts to correct this concern.

 

BMW 328i, BMW 328i xDrive, BMW 335i, BMW 335i xDrive, BMW 335is

The Automatic Transmission Park Lock May Not Engage Properly

Drive Train, January 20, 2012
RepairPal Expert Overview:

Due to a manufacturing error, six vehicles may have a condition where the engagement of the transmission's parking lock may not occur when the shifter is in the "P" position. In this situation, if the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle could roll unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the automatic transmission to correct this concern.

BMW X5 xDrive

The Positive Battery Cable Connection in the Trunk Can Overheat

Electrical & Lights, March 23, 2012
RepairPal Expert Overview:

The insulated connector for the positive battery cable may have been incorrectly attached to the trunk floor panel, which can lead to a loosening of the bolt connection. Loosening of the connection can cause an increase in electrical resistance and overheating of the cable connection, which could lead to a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will secure the battery bolt cable connection as necessary to correct this concern.

 

BMW M5, BMW M6, BMW 525i, BMW 525xi, BMW 528i, BMW 528xi, BMW 530i, BMW 530xi, BMW 535i, BMW 535i xDrive, BMW 535xi, BMW 550i, BMW 645Ci, BMW 650i

Auxiliary Water Pump Could Catch Fire

Engine, April 5, 2012
RepairPal Expert Overview:

Vehicles equipped with an 8 or 12 cylinder turbocharged engine may overheat the circuit board for the auxiliary water pump. This could lead to smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire. Dealers will replace the auxiliary water pump to correct this concern.

BMW 550i, BMW 650i, BMW 650i xDrive, BMW 750Li, BMW 750Li ActiveHybrid, BMW 750Li xDrive, BMW 750i, BMW 750i ActiveHybrid, BMW 750i xDrive, BMW X5 M, BMW X5 xDrive, BMW X6 M, BMW X6 xDrive

The Auxiliary Water Pump May Smolder and/or Catch Fire

Engine, October 20, 2011
RepairPal Expert Overview:

On vehicles equipped with an 8 or 12 cylinder turbocharged engine, the circuit board for the electric water pump may overheat. This could lead to smoldering of the pump and/or an electrical fire in the engine compartment. Dealers will replace the auxiliary water pump to correct this concern.

BMW X5, BMW 528i, BMW 528xi, BMW 535i, BMW 535i xDrive, BMW 535xi, BMW 550i, BMW 740i, BMW 740Li, BMW 750i, BMW 750i xDrive, BMW 750Li, BMW 750Li xDrive, BMW 760Li, BMW X5 xDrive, BMW X6 M, BMW X6 xDrive

BMW Questions and Answers

goodwillpimp84, 1990 BMW 325i, Lake Charles, LA

my turn signal works sometimes i dunno if my switch is going out or if it something else but when i hit the steering will it will blink sometimes it will work then sometimes it dont work at all bu...

flooring4sale, 1990 BMW 325i, Brownwood, TX

it is actually an 89. tried to use key, lock and unlock, tried to push against door and lift on handle. Driver door will not open.

crazyaztec007, 1990 BMW 325i, Chicago, IL

1990 BMW 325i

crazyaztec007, 1990 BMW 325i, Chicago, IL

1990 BMW 325i -average cost

bmw1987325, 1990 BMW 325i, Palmyra, VA

i have repaced the ignation switch and the car still will not shut off the only way i can turn off the car is by pulling the coil wire.

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BMW Owners' Stories

i have bmw 530 xi 2007 and it shows practcal filter [diesel] filter
band my vehicle is not a diesel . i tried to reset through the cluster and it didnt let me . does any body has an answer how to reset it
thanks

I have a bmw 525i 1995. two hoses have to be changed
1 was easy to do l ocated on the side of engine)
difficult to find for 2nd hose where to put it in engine

1 is air flax hose
2nd is temp gauge hose

HELP HOW TO FIND OTHER END OF HOSE

MY NANE IS TOMMY I HAVE A 2006 750I BMW THERE IS A WHISTLEING FROM THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE SOUNDS LIKE THE LOWER PART MAYBE LIKE THE PULLIES I CHECKED THEM AND I SEE NOTHING WRONG IF ANY ONE HAS ANY ANSWERS PLEASE LET ME NO MY E MAIL IS TOMMYV975@AOL.COM THANK U

I love my car never really had any major problems Just seem tempermental at times. Expensive to maintain. 80000 mils. But I can't find anything I like better .

Got my 2012 BMW 328I last Thursday. I love it, but the Black plastic 'molding' on door next to window were chipping off and The headrest pillow white foam was coming out.