2011 BMW 128I: engine stalls while driving

Filed Mar 19, 2025 · Engine · 120,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 128I. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated. The contact stated that on one occasion while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated and then stalled. The vehicle was not able to restart. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Jul 19, 2024 · Engine · 102,000 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2018 BMW 128I. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. While at a stop sign, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was 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 made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jan 24, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · PA

The vehicle's ignition coil and spark plugs have had to be replaced several times. Car lost power while driving. Stalled engine at red lights and green. The PCV Valve Heater is causing the ignition coil and spark plugs to malfunction, leading to expensive repairs.

Filed Sep 23, 2022 · Engine · 48,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 128i. The contact stated that on several occasion while driving, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact also stated that when she attempted to restart the vehicle, the engine failed to turn over. No warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the engine would randomly start. The contact stated that the electrical system failed to operate as designed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was notified by the dealer of the failure and the contact was informed that a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.

Filed Jun 26, 2017 · Engine · 111,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 128i. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a red light at 5 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and stalled while making a loud knocking noise. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the aluminum bolts in the variable cam shaft timing adjustment housing had failed and needed to be replaced. The mechanic advised the contact to speak to a bmw dealer in order to have the repair work done under a recall. The contact spoke to bmw of tulsa located at 9702 s memorial dr, tulsa, ok 74133 and was informed that they would not repair the vehicle for free as the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 14v176000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the contact should speak to the federal safety agency to have his VIN added to the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.

Filed May 30, 2013 · Electrical · 29,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 128i. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH and entering a highway, the vehicle stalled and failed to turn. The contact received assistance from the fire department who advised him that the battery was dead. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but a diagnostic was not performed. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The failure and current mileage was 29,000.