Rear drivers' side door window regulator has failed twice leaving window stuck open and inoperable. window was being opened to vent interior after being parked and vehicle was stationary. first time repair was made under cpo warranty with ~39k miles. second repair made for $750 (cpo warranty had expired). second regulator failed after less than 10k miles, and only 22 months, from first failure. bmw service technician says "it happens." bmw does not honor their 2-yr parts warranty for parts replaced when repair is done under warranty (and thence expired). the window regulator(s) appear to be a defective design to break so frequently. the actual failure appears to be with the "window regulator driving dog"(about a $10 part if purchased online) and a tiny plastic piece breaks off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmw x3. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v605000 (air bags). the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. beverly hills bmw (5070 wilshire blvd, los angeles, california 90036, (877) 794-4678) was made aware of the recall and stated that the part was unavailable. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and provided the contact with customer number: 622363. in addition, while the vehicle was stationary, the air bag, 4x4, and brake indicators illuminated simultaneously upon starting the vehicle. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000. vin tool confirms parts not available. *dt updated 12/20/18*jb