Good Morning Folks, I own a 2010 BMW 335i sedan with approximately 110k miles and I will have to be replacing AGAIN, the valve cover gaskets in the car. The first time I had to replace the VCGs was back in 2016 and the vehicle barely had 50k miles on it. Had to replace the VCGs again in 2020. Milage was approximately 92k miles. Fast forward to today and once again, the VCG are leaking. This is an obvious manufacturer defect and I would request that the NHTSA look into to this reoccurring problem with BMW North America. The replacement cost of the VCGs on these vehicles is costly and because it is happening so frequently, BMW should not only be required to cover the cost of replacement but should also be required to remedy the problem permanently. The leakage could lead to possible ignition and a fire within the engine compartment. Thank you for your attention to this matter. [XXX] Grovetown, Ga 2010 BMW 335i owner [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11694468 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

The contact owns a 2010 BMW 335I. The vehicle was a custom-modified vehicle and a company mascot. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V676000 (Electrical System); however, the vehicle was not repaired. The contact self-identified as an independent mechanic who wanted to be present when recall repair was performed; however, the contact preferred to have the recall disassociated with the VIN and to perform the recall repair himself. The local dealer was contacted and declined the contact to be present during the recall remedy process. The manufacturer was contacted, but the contact was advised that the request was denied. In addition, the contact was not advised on the recall reimbursement process. The contact wished to perform the recall repair himself and be granted reimbursement. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11702256 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

MY REAR LEFT BRAKE CALIPER STARTED SHOOTING OUT BRAKE FLUID FROM WITHIN THE MIDDLE. I HAVE AN ATE CALIPER. THIS COVERS MODELS FROM ABOUT 2006-2014. ON BIMMERFEST.COM, E90POST.COM, ETC . . . MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM. ON ROCKAUTO, AUTOZONE, ETC . . . THE PREMIUM RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT IS TO GET A CALIPER FOR THE REAR THAT HAS NO PHENOLIC PISTON, YET, INSTEAD HAS A SOLID METAL PISTON. UNTO THE WORST, AT TIMES, THE PHENOLIC PISTON HAS EJECTED FROM THE CALIPER AND JAMMED THE BRAKE PADS TO THE VERY ROTORS. ATE CALIPERS ARE OFTEN USED AS SINGLE OR DUAL PIN BOOTED CALIPERS ON BENZ. THEY ALWAYS HAVE METAL PISTONS. I HAVE PREMIUM BRAKES. MY ROTORS ARE UNHARMED, MY BRAKE PADS ARE UNHARMED. THERE IS NOT A SCRATCH IN MY ROTOR. MY WHEEL BEARING IS GONE. MY SUSPENSION IS GONE.MY SUB FRAME IS GONE. IT FLATTENED MY TIRE. IT MADE ME SLIDE COMING OUT OF A TURN AT 15-18MPH. MY SPEEDOMETER BEGAN WAVERING UP AND DOWN, I GOT A TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT FOR THE DISC. IT SLID INTO THE SIDE OF A CURB. THE CURB HAS NOT A MARK ON IT. MY CAR HAS ONLY PAINT DAMAGE TO LOWER DRIVER SIDE SKIRT. AND SMALL SCRATCH ON THE FRONT LEFT QUARTER PANEL. WHILE WE ARE AT IT, WHY IS THERE NO REGULATION THAT A HUGE H8 OR T8 SIZED BATTERY NOT BE PLACED UNDER THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT WHERE THE CHILD SEAT GOES? YOUR CHILD IS SITTING ON A HUGE PILE OF SULFURIC ACID. THEY ARE SEALED, BUT THEY COOK AND SMELL LIKE ROTTEN EGGS OFTEN. ANOTHER BAD DESIGN. THEY DID THAT FOR YEARS. IT NEEDS TO GO IN THE TRUNK OR SOMEWHERE ELSE. THAT'S TERRIBLE! IT HAS HIGH PRESSURE EXTERNAL DFI, AND A CENTERED FUEL TANK. THE YEARS OF THE DODGE AND LAMBO LP TRIAL AND ERROS ALL COMBINED. IT'S REALLY BAD. I HAVE ME CALLING THE POLICE TO FILE A REPORT. THEY DENIED SHOWING TO THE SCENE. I HAVE THE CALLS RECORDED. I FILED AN ACCIDENT REPORT WITH THE TN DEPT OF HOMELAND SECURITY; AND I HAVE A CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT. NO ONE ELSE INVOLVED. 12:31*DT*JB

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11325908 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW 335I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS) AND 17V676000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT COMPENSATION SHOULD BE PROVIDED FOR THE INCONVENIENCE CAUSED BY THE RECALLS. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11054458 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

THE RUBBER SEAL AROUND THE FROND WINDSHIELD CRACKS AND FALLS/FLIES OFF. I HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN ON 2 DIFFERENT (2006, AND 2010 WITH ONLY 17000 MILES) BMW 3 SERIES. I HAVE SPOKEN TO BMW AND WAS TOLD THIS IS NOT A WARRANTY ITEM. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS. IT COULD A DEFECTIVE PART THAT COULD CAUSE GREAT RISK. THANKS *TR

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10546471 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov