2020 BMW 3 Series Electrical System

The contact owns a 2020 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 contact stated that while attempting to use the Auto-Start and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to start up as intended. In addition, the contact stated that the Auto-Start button failed to respond while pressed. No warning lights were illuminated. Two local dealers, including BMW of Nashville (1568 Mallory Ln, Brentwood, TN 37027); were contacted. 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 failure mileage was approximately 34,000.

Car manufacturer (BMW) has had a recall (ID 25V636000) for over two months. It requires parking the vehicle outside away from overhanging trees, because of risk of fire. BMW knows what the fix is (replace the starter motor) but has not begun recalling vehicles. Please compel BMW to perform the repair/replacement.

The contact owns a 2020 BMW 330I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V636000 (Electrical System). The contact had been calling a local dealer for updates on when parts would be available and was advised that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not informed of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2020 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 contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2020 BMW 330I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V636000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2020 BMW 330I. The contact received a recall notification NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V63600 (Electrical System); however, parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that parts were not available. In addition, the contact was informed that the parts would not be available for another two to ten months. The contact stated that the recall notification indicated a fire risk, which was extremely concerning. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure.

While driving, my 2020 BMW 330i suddenly entered “drivetrain limited power” mode, severely restricting acceleration and overall performance. Upon diagnostic review, the cause was found to be a failure of the Heat Management Module (HMM). This created a hazardous situation as the vehicle unexpectedly lost power while merging into highway traffic. Researching online, I’ve discovered numerous reports from other BMW owners experiencing the exact same failure on this model and other recent 3-series vehicles. This component failure is both common and costly, and yet there has been no recall or formal action from BMW to address it. Worse, the HMM is not covered under third-party powertrain warranties because it is considered an electronic part, leaving many owners with unsafe vehicles and no support. Given how widespread this issue appears to be — and the serious safety risk posed by sudden engine power loss — I urge the NHTSA to investigate this component for a potential recall or required manufacturer remedy.

We have been notified that there is a recall and fault in the ignition. BMW says they don't have the parts for a repair and will not provide a loner car.

The contact owns a 2020 BMW 330i. The contact stated that while he was sleeping, the vehicle was parked outside of the garage and had started itself without the key in the ignition then drove itself and crashed into the aluminum garage door. The contact was aware of the failure when he went inside the garage and heard the engine running but could not open the garage door. When the contact went outside, he saw that the vehicle had crashed into the garage door with the engine still running and the headlights were on. A police report was filed. The dealer was contacted but had not returned the contact's phone call. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 17,218.