2008 BMW 3 Series Electrical system Problems

“I received a recall letter telling me to stand by for another recall letter to then tell me to have the car fixed. The car blown up parked outside of my house it has not been used for 24 hours prior to the incident. I have just now recently recieved the second recall letter months later no. 17v-676”

“My 2008 Bmw 335xi with 42000 miles was stored in my heated shop. The car started on fire and destroyed the contents of my shop and the car. Bmw sent an inspector to check the damage and took hundreds of pictures. Clearly the fire started under the glove compartment area and continued to burn until the front of the car, windshield and interior was destroyed. Contents in my shop were destroyed and the interior of the building had to be gutted to the studs. Bmw offered nothing. Damages totalled more than $150,000. I received a recall letter from Bmw 3 weeks after the fire. …”

“Ac unit went from blowing cold to hot air with no warning .. A burning smell was also noticed at the same time. My car had just come out Bmw service for an oil change . Burnt connectors , wires and AC blower replaced (at owners expense ) shortly after I (owner ) received a recall letter regarding cable wire to battery were not properly insulted and Bmw would replace them at no cost to owner.. Was advised by Bmw service this had nothing to do with the burned up connecting wires to the AC blower.. …”

“The wires on the inside of my headlights are cracked, and have a lot of bare copper showing. The plastic sheathing (cable jacket) has become brittle from the heat, and is falling apart, exposing the conductor. This is creating the risk of an electrical fire or damage to the electrical system. The right headlight and the angel lights of my car is not working it when off while the car was in motion - all it takes is to touch a cable with your fingers and the cooper will be expose. I'm requesting immediate recall from Bmw - several cars are having the same electrical and fire hazard issues. …”

“Black mold formed on rear seats, dashboard intermittently worked (1/2 of dashboard active, 1 fuse powers the dash), 6 of water pooled in rear back passenger footwell (location of main electrical unit); water was dripping on my foot when resting on petal of my 42000 mile, $50,000, 2008 Bmw 328xi coupe. I contacted Bmw of na who advised me not to use the car because it was dangerous. After several attempts to work with Bmw of na & Bmw dealership (place of purchase) a vapor barrier leak was found but more was believed to be at cause. The dash needed to be removed, for $1800. …”