2019 BMW 330i

Defect. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.

Risk. A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy. Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 14, 2025.

Defect. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 2022 430i Coupe, 2021-2022 430i, M440i Convertible, and 2020-2022 228i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. The receiver audio module control unit software may fail to properly generate audible seat belt warnings to the driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk. An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy. Dealers will update the receiver audio module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Defect. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, 2020-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, 2021 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, and X4M vehicles. The seat frame may not have been welded properly to the seat rails.

Risk. An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy. Dealers will replace the seat frame and back rest, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Defect. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles. When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk. If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Defect. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 Z4 sDrive30i, 2019-2020 330i xDrive, M340i and M340i xDrive, 2020 X3M and X4M, and Toyota Supra vehicles. In certain driving conditions, such as high temperatures and rough road surfaces, a steering gear tie rod may become damaged, possibly resulting in a fractured tie rod.

Risk. A damaged or fractured tie rod may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy. BMW and Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear tie rods, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.

Defect. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 330i and 330i xDrive vehicles. The outboard rear seat belt pretensioners may not lock as intended during a crash.

Risk. In the event of a crash, if the seat belt pretensioners fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.

Remedy. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear seat belts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 10, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer at 1-800-525-7417.

Defect. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 330i, 330i xDrive, and 2019 Z4 vehicles. The needle roller bearings of the counterbalance shafts may have been improperly installed, potentially causing the counterbalance shaft to loosen.

Risk. If the counterbalance shaft loosens, severe engine damage could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Defect. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-Royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Risk. The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.

Defect. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, and 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon vehicles. The driver and passenger knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded and assembled.

Risk. An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.

Remedy. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

On XXX approximately 2:02am my car was seen on fire parked in driveway on [XXX] . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The contact owned a 2019 BMW 330I. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked at the residence in the driveway, there was an abnormal cracking sound coming from outside the residence. The contact checked and became aware that the vehicle was on fire. The vehicle was unoccupied at the time. The contact stated that the residential camera showed that the fire had started by the front driver's side tire. The Fire Department arrived at the residence and extinguished the fire. The residence and the vehicle were consumed by the fire. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. No injuries were sustained. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated with a recall related to the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

KAFAS Mid Camera has software malfunction, internal fault, system does not operate as designed. Takes down all driver assistance features. Module unable to accept new coding/programming. BMW service information - B66 20 19

Please update recall repair status to repaired for this VIN (dealer repair invoice attached)

The contact owns a 2019 BMW 330I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V636000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while driving up to a red light, the vehicle became inoperable. The "Call Roadside Assistance", "Starter System Failure" and "Engine Could Not Start" messages were displayed. The vehicle was able to restart; however, upon arriving to the residence, the vehicle became inoperable. The failure mileage was 81,652.

Description of the Problem: •Component/system that failed: The engine starter, which is subject to an open recall issued September 23, 2025. The starter was not replaced during a service visit. The vehicle no longer exists due to the fire, but the VIN and service records are available for inspection. •Safety risk: The starter malfunction caused the vehicle to catch fire while parked, creating a serious safety risk to myself, my child, and others nearby. •Problem reproduction/confirmation: The fire and defect were confirmed by BMW’s inspection as originating from the starter irregularity tied to the recall. •Inspections: The vehicle was inspected by BMW North America’s engineering team after the fire, and insurance representatives confirmed the total loss. •Warning signs prior to failure: There were no warning lamps, messages, or symptoms indicating the starter defect before the fire. Additional context: The vehicle was serviced at an authorized BMW dealership on December 3, 2025. I was not informed of the recall, and the starter was not replaced. The vehicle caught fire on December 19, 2025, resulting in a total loss. While my insurance resolved the ACV, this incident was caused by BMW’s recall-related defect and procedural failure. I have escalated this matter to BMW North America and am requesting a resolution that restores me to a comparable position (replacement vehicle or financial support). Official confirmation: BMW North America confirmed in a confidential letter that

Vehicle shudders under acceleration no warning lights or errors . Changed transfer case oil and same problem continues. No recall from manufacturer for issu

See attached document for complaint.

I am reporting a premature failure of two critical engine components: the Heat Management Module (Coolant Pump/Thermostat assembly) and the Oil Filter Housing. Despite the vehicle's low mileage (40,000 miles), the Heat Management Module began leaking coolant, posing a significant risk of engine overheating and sudden loss of power while driving. Simultaneously, the Oil Filter Housing has developed a leak, allowing oil to seep onto the engine block and potentially onto the serpentine belt. Both failures represent a safety hazard: Coolant Leak: Risk of thermal engine damage and being stranded in traffic due to overheating. Oil Leak: Risk of oil contacting hot exhaust components (fire hazard) or causing the serpentine belt to slip/fail, resulting in a sudden loss of power steering and charging systems. These components appear to have failed due to manufacturing or material defects rather than standard wear and tear for a vehicle of this age and mileage

My 2019 BMW 330i has a recurring cooling system defect, including coolant leaks, heater inoperative, and risk of engine overheating. The defect began while the vehicle was under warranty and was repaired by BMW, but it recurred. BMW later instructed me not to drive the vehicle due to safety concerns, yet declined responsibility and transportation. The vehicle remains unsafe to operate.

The contact owns a 2019 BMW 330i. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH on a three-lane highway, traveling in the exit lane, and using the hands-free calling system to speak with his wife, the vehicle crashed into an unknown metal object in the roadway, which tore the undercarriage. The driver-side air bag exploded without warning, resulting in him sustaining a concussion, and the vehicle came to a stop. The emergency call system failed to activate. His wife was able to contact 911, who was delayed in locating the incident site. The fire department, ambulance, and police department were on the scene. The contact was treated at the scene by the ambulance. The contact went to a walk-in clinic the next day, where medical attention was provided. There was no reported fire or police report filed due to the lack of identification of any damage. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who determined there was damage to the undercarriage. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had written a letter to send to the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 51,443.

The contact owns a 2019 BMW 330I. The contact recently purchased the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V636000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The message "Drivetrain Malfunction" was displayed. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, when the vehicle was started, the vehicle vibrated and jerked abnormally with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure became progressively worse, and the vehicle was no longer being driven. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.

The contact owned a 2019 BMW 330I. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked on the driveway, the vehicle caught fire. The contact called the fire department, and the fire was extinguished. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot and was declared a total loss by the contact's insurance provider. The contact stated that recently he had received a recall notice from the manufacturer for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V636000 (Electrical System). The contact related the fire to the description of the recall of the fire risk when parked. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.

The contact owns a 2019 BMW 330I. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V636000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000.

My parked vehicle, with the ignition off, caught fire while I was inside the gym. Within10-15 mins of entering the gym, the gym intercom announced that a car matching the description of my vehicle was on fire on the parking lot. When I went outside, firefighters were actively extinguishing the flams and cutting in the hood of the car. The vehicle was ultimately destroyed and considered a total loss. The vehicle has an active recall warning of a potential fire risk, even when the car is parked and turned off. The fire occurred without any action on my part, and I could have been seriously injured or killed. Also, others as well.

The contact owns a 2019 BMW 330I. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V636000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact called the local dealer and the manufacturer and was advised that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Seat restraint malfunction that prevents the air bag from working properly. Dealer is aware of this problem but has not been able to correct it.

The issue at hand is the oil filter housings on the B 58 and B 48 motors that BMW manufacturers. These oil filter housings are known to break after four years or 60,000 miles. can range from the engine overheating to oil leaks. The engine overheating can total the motor and the oil leaking can become a fire hazard. I was fortunate enough to be able to replace mine while BMW replaced another common failure point which is the heat management module. However, this is not as big as an issue as the oil filter, housing, because if the oil leaks, it can become again a fire hazard. There are several forum posts online about this issue I would like for NTHA please look at this thank you.

Vehicle is relatively new and kept in great shape. No damage nothing, one day the sensor for passenger airbag malfunction appears indicating that passenger airbag will not deploy in event of a crash. Dealership says it’s not covered under warranty and have to pay to replace out of pocket costing multiple thousands of dollars. Error seems manufacturer defect.

While traveling at approximately 20 mph, the vehicle experienced a sudden loud pop from the engine bay, immediately followed by multiple dashboard warning lights. The vehicle was safely brought to a stop, and AAA was contacted to arrange towing to the nearest available repair facility. A diagnostic inspection identified the failure of the crankshaft vibration damper. According to the repair facility, this component is essential to maintaining the structural integrity and operational balance of the engine. At the time of failure, the vehicle had approximately 37,000 miles on the odometer—well below the expected service life of such a critical part. Had this failure occurred at highway speeds, the resulting mechanical disruption could have led to a loss of engine function and increased the risk of a serious accident or death. The nature and mileage of this failure raise concerns about a potential defect or design flaw. I am requesting that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration review this incident and consider whether similar cases have been reported. Failures of this type should be reviewed for broader safety implications.

I had a coolant leak so I took car in for repair. Mechanic says I have a crack in the oil filter housing. Mechanic told me to check with BMW to see if there was a recall because the oil filter housing was made of plastic and he claimed he heard of recalls for this particular problem. I called BMW and they stated there were no recalls currently on my vehicle, but the plastic housing in BMW's are known to be prone to failure and there were recalls, but not for my vehicle. The warning message initially stated low coolant. Now it states low oil level.

The contact owns a 2019 BMW 330I. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and there was an abnormal sound. The contact stated that while the brake pedal was depressed, the brakes failed to engage as designed. No warning light was illuminated; however, the "Electronic Stability Control System Malfunctioning" message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

BMW updates the car software by sending Remote Software Updates (RSU) using the the Over The Air (OTA) method. The updates include Driver Assistance updates and fixes. My car amongst many other BMW owners worldwide are reporting on the internet that the RSU process is not working and that the updates download OTA to the car but they do not do the final installation step. FYI OTA is currently the only method BMW uses to send updates to the vehicles . BMW replies to queries about the failure by directing owners to their dealers. The dealers than update the latest RSU at their facility . Cars in warranty are not charged by the dealers , but cars out of warranty are quoted in excess of $400 to install the updates. FYI updates are sent several times per years so those which require dealer service to install are faced with excessive cost for the updates. I currently refused to pay the dealer to install the latest RSU and my car is now at risk of not receiving the latest safety updates. Below is a snapshot of my car screen showing the update in limbo and requiring a dealer fix to perform "step 3" [XXX] Thank you , [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

During my ownership of this vehicle, it started developing a terrible vinegar/mildew smell when turning on A/C a while ago, which is really unpleasant. This is concerning to me because I am afraid of potential health risks, and as a premium vehicle, this type of problem is not acceptable in my opinion. I am also an owner of a 1998 BMW that exhibits zero AC issues, so it is quite frustrating that a ~20 year newer vehicle has this issue and this feels like a design flaw of my newer vehicle. I have spoken to my dealer couple times and they claimed changing my air filter cabin would help, but it hasn’t. The dealer has explained to me that they would need to perform a deep clean in the AC vents to completely remove the smell and I would need to pay out of pocket, which I don’t believe is fair. As a result, I have contacted BMW HQ, but they have told me that this is not something they can assist with. Therefore, I am reaching out to NHTSA to request further assistance.

My 2019 BMW 330i experienced a serious malfunction. The car intermittently blacked out upon pressing the start engine button, and then it began accelerating on its own without pressing the accelerator pedal. This occurred multiple times, and the issue has not been resolved or explained by the service center, which has resulted in a significant safety concern. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? It appears that the issue might be related to the car's ignition and acceleration system. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The car began accelerating on its own without pressing the accelerator pedal. This could be extremely dangerous if it happened while driving, as it could lead to loss of control and a potential accident. Fortunately, I was parked when this occurred. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? BMW Mountain View, CA service center were not able to reproduce it. They just changed the 12V battery but were not able to provide concrete reason or reproduce the issue. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives, or others? The vehicle has been inspected by the service center but not by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives, or others. Despite multiple requests from both myself and the dealership for further examination, BMW North America is not willing to involve their enginee

A check engine light or check control message is present, and one or more of the following faults may be stored for the active air flaps behind the kidney grills. This is a KNOWN issue with other models. (SI B17 06 18)

Vehicle stopped abruptly for no reason. No obstacles ahead. Surface street. Light traffic. Fortunate there was no vehicle behind me or they could not have avoided a collision. Vehicle is still under warranty. Dealer states that they cannot find any problem.

I have heavy condensation in my BMW 330i xDrive driver side headlights. Comes during rainy and moist weather and takes couple of days to go away. upon dealer inspection its underlying issue with BMW's and sadly my warranty just expired 5 months ago and BMWusa is not helping in this regard.

Had a passenger restraint system malfunction error warning light. Took the car to the dealer for service and they replaced the air bag repair wiring harness from the ACSM (air bag control unit) control module to both knee air bags. This did not fix the error, so they then replaced the air bag control unit. Error message is now not present. Dealer stated air bags would not deploy unless I had the repairs done, yet they stated that this safety issue was not covered by my warranty. Car is 2019 model with less than 20,000 miles.

I was driving on the 5 North Freeway near downtown Stockton at around 9:30 AM when, the sunroof on my car exploded. There was no visible objects or debris that had gone airborne that hit the car. The sunroof was closed and the sun shade was opened. The loud explosion sent glass throughout the interior of the car, left my ears ringing for ten minutes, and nearly cased me to get in a car accident. I inspected the interior of the car and could not find any debris associated with the incident. This incident posses a big danger and could even lead to serious injuries.

Excessive moisture or condensation in the headlights after heavy rain. First one failed which is on driver side but replaced but second one which is the passenger side failed too within months. Replace for headlights would cost 4.5K

The contact owned a 2019 BMW 330i. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, smoke was seen coming from under the hood of the vehicle. After stopping and exiting the vehicle, flames were then present coming from under the hood and the fire department was called to the scene. The flames were extinguished. The vehicle was destroyed and towed away. A fire report was taken at the scene. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,500.

1ST TIME OUT CAR VEERED INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC ON A RECENTLY PAVED MACADAM STREET. TURN SIGNAL WAS ON. STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. HAD CAR TOWED TO LOCAL BMW SERVICE CENTER. PICKED IT UP A FEW DAYS LATER. SAME THING HAPPENED ON MY DRIVE HOME ON A CONCRETE ROADWAY. DAYTIME, CLEAR WEATHER BOTH EVENTS. DROVE RIGHT BACK TO THE SERVICE CENTER, LEFT THE CAR THERE AND TOLD THE DEALER TO PICK IT UP.

ONE OF THE FOUR ORIGINAL TIRES, PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 ALL SEASON 225 /45 R18 95H XL BSW BM RF, HAD BLOWOUT ON THE INTERNAL WALL WITHIN ONLY 15,000 MILES. THE TIRE BLEW OUT AT REST. NO NOTIFICATION OF FAILURE ON THE MONITORING SYSTEM. NO DAMAGE TO THE TIRE RIM. UNLESS IT STRUCK A POTHOLE NOT FELT WELL DRIVING. THE IS THE SECOND TIRE TO DO THIS ON THE VEHICLE IN THE FIRST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP. SEEMS LIKE THE TIRES FAIL ON THEIR OWN.

THE THREE OF THE FOUR ORIGINAL TIRES, PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 ALL SEASON 225 /45 R18 95H XL BSW BM RF, HAVE HAD BLOWOUTS ON THE INTERNAL WALL WITHIN ONE MONTH AND ONLY 13,000 MILES. I NOTICED THERE IS A RECALL ON THE PIRELLI 19" TIRES. I BELIEVE THIS HAS TO BE A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. THERE WAS NO TRAUMA THAT CAUSED THE BLOWOUTS AND THEY ALL OCCURRED SPONTANEOUSLY.

BMW ADVERTISES AS A SAFETY FEATURE AN EMERGENCY BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM THAT "WARNS ABOUT THE RISK OF COLLISION AND, WHERE APPROPRIATE, BRINGS THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE IT RESULTS IN A CRASH WITH AN OBSTRUCTION, A PERSON OR ANOTHER VEHICLE" (HTTPS://WWW.BMW.COM/EN/INNOVATION/THE-MAIN-DRIVER-ASSISTANCE-SYSTEMS.HTML#PWJT-EMERGENCY-BRAKE-ASSIST) MY WIFE WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 10-15 MPH AND THERE WAS ANOTHER CAR IN FRONT. SHE WAS DISTRACTED BY A CRYING BABY AND TOOK HER EYES OFF THE ROAD AND COLLIDED WITH THE FRONT CAR. THE BMW SYSTEM FAILED TO TAKE ACTION TO BRAKE TO MINIMIZE OR AVOID THE COLLISION. THIS WAS CONFIRMED WHEN BMW QUERIED THE SYSTEM, THAT NO BRAKING ASSIST WAS APPLIED IN THE INCIDENT. THIS "SAFETY" FEATURE WAS ADVERTISED BY BMW AND WE PAID A PREMIUM FOR THIS FEATURE AND IN FACT DECIDED TO LEASE THIS CAR BASED ON THIS FALSE PREMISE/ ADVERTISEMENT. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED DURING DAYLIGHT ON A CITY STREET, WITH SUNNY WEATHER, WITH AN OBJECT AT A STANDSTILL IN FRONT OF MY CAR. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 BMW 330I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING IN COLDER WEATHER THE FRONT HEAD LIGHT BEAM PROJECTED AT AN ANGLE DUE TO CONDENSATION INSIDE THE HEAD LIGHT ASSEMBLY CAUSING A VISIBILITY HAZARD TO THE DRIVER. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER (ORLAND PARK BMW LOCATED AT 11030 W. 159TH ST. ORLAND PARK IL) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE BOTH NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.

WHEN I WAS DRIVING THE CAR ON HIGH WAY YESTERDAY AFTERNOON, ABOUT 6 PM (JAN 20, 2020) IN LEFT MOST LANE, THE CAR'S ALL LED DASHBOARD COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN (BLACK) AND ENGINE STOPED. I HAD TO SLOWLY MOVE THE CAR THE THE ROAD SIDE AND TRIED TO RESTART THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE STARTED WITH LOTS OF WARNING SIGNS.

REVERSE WARNING 'CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT' DANGEROUS ISSUE THIS NEVER WORKED ON MY BMW 3 FOR OVER A WEEK I WAS GIVEN A LOANER CAR - NEW 2019 BMW 5. I WILL DESCRIBE HOW THE SYSTEM WORKED ON THIS LOANER. I HAVE VIDEOS I TOOK OF THE CAMERA IMAGE IN THE CAR. I WAS TOLD BY BMW THAT WHAT I HAD IN THE LOANER WAS EXACTLY THE SAME AS THE SYSTEM WOULD BE IN MY OWN BMW 3, WHEN IT WAS REPAIRED. THIS FUNCTION WORKED AS FOLLOWS ON MY LOANER BMW 5. THE DESIGN IS ALMOST DANGEROUS, UNLESS YOU FULLY UNDERSTAND WHAT IS GOING ON: A.IF ONE IS IN REVERSE THE SYSTEM ONLY PICKS UP CARS, IN THE CLOSEST LANE, COMING FROM ONES RIGHT. CARS COMING FROM THE LEFT, IN THE FAR AWAY LANE, ARE IGNORED THIS IS DANGEROUS. WHEN ONE REVERSES OUT OF A GARAGE OR PARKING SPACE, ONE USUALLY CROSSES BOTH LANES ON THE ROAD, EVEN IF TURNING IN THE LANE CLOSEST TO YOU. OFTEN ONE DESIRES TO SET OFF IN THE OTHER DIRECTION, IN THE LANE FURTHEST FROM YOU ' THE LANE IN WHICH CARS ARE NOT DETECTED B.THE WARNING , IF A CAR IS DETECTED, IS ALWAYS ONLY A RED AREA IN THE CAMERA VIEW. AN AUDIBLE WARNING IS ONLY GIVEN IF ONE IS SO CLOSE TO THE PASSING CAR THAT A CRASH IS POSSIBLE. IN OTHER WORDS IT NEVER PROVIDES AN AUDIBLE WARNING FROM THE CAR IN MOTION, BUT ONLY DETECTS AN IMPENDING COLLISION, SUCH AS ONE WOULD GET IF REVERSING INTO A WALL. THIS FIRST COUPLE OF TIMES THE SYSTEM NEARLY CAUSED ME AN ACCIDENT. I AM USED TO THE WARNING ON MY WIFE'S SUBARU ' AN AUDIBLE AND VISUAL WARNING FOR CARS, OR EVEN PEDESTRIANS, PASSING BEHIND, IN EITH

TURNING OFF THE ENGINE. DANGEROUS ISSUE WHEN ONE STOPS AT THE END OF A TRIP, ONE IS ALMOST ALWAYS IN FORWARD OR REVERSE GEAR. IN THIS SITUATION, WHEN ONE PUSHES THE STOP/START BUTTON AT THE END OF A TRIP, THE ENGINE TURNS OFF AND THE CAR GOES ELECTRONICALLY INTO PARK. NO NEED TO TOUCH THE GEAR LEVER AT ALL. HOWEVER, IF THE ENGINE IS TURNED OFF AND ONE IS IN NEUTRAL THE CAR DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY SHIFT INTO PARK. THIS ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. I WAS IN NEUTRAL, PUSHED THE ENGINE OFF BUTTON AND STARTED TO LEAVE THE CAR, WHICH BEGAN TO ROLL DOWN A SMALL HILL, AS IT WAS NOT IN PARK. THIS HAPPENED TO ME TWICE BEFORE I REALIZED THE REASON ' FOR SOME REASON I WAS IN NEUTRAL WHEN I TURNED THE ENGINE OFF I HAVE SINCE LEARNED THAT THE SYSTEM WAS DESIGNED THIS WAY. IF ONE IS IN FORWARD OR REVERSE GEAR AND TURNS THE ENGINE OFF, THE PARK IS AUTOMATICALLY ENGAGED. IF ON IS IN NEUTRAL AND TURNS THE ENGINE OFF, THE CAR STAYS IN NEUTRAL ' HORRIBLE DESIGN. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS DONE FOR TOWING THE CAR. THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN CONSISTENCY ACROSS ALL THREE GEAR POSITIONS!

THE CHROME TRIM UNDER THE DISPLAY SCREEN REFLECTS THE SUN CAUSING A GLARE THAT REFLECTS BACK INTO THE DRIVER'S EYES AND ALSO MAKES THE SCREEN ABOVE IT VIRTUALLY UNREADABLE ON SUNNY DAYS WHEN DRIVING EAST, NE OR SE. OF COURSE, THE POSITION OF THE SUN DEPENDS ON LOCATION, TIME OF DAY AND SEASON. IN MY CASE THE GLARE REFLECTING OFF THE CHROME TRIM IS MOST PROMINENT WHEN DRIVING EAST ON A SUNNY DAY BETWEEN 10:00 AM AND 2:00 PM IN THE DETROIT AREA DURING SUMMER MONTHS.