2007 BMW 328I: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jul 10, 2023 · Fuel system · 165,000 miles · NM

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he smelled fuel within the interior of the vehicle and observed low RPM's before the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact was able to coast to the shoulder of the road, where, after visual inspection, he observed fuel leaking within the rear driver's side wheel well. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but was unable to help. The failure mileage was 165,000.

Filed Apr 25, 2022 · Engine · 100,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328i. The contact stated while slowing down for traffic signals or signs, the vehicle started to idle roughly. After coming to a complete stop, the vehicle would then lose motive power and stall without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle however, the failure would soon recur. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Aug 9, 2020 · Engine · 170,000 miles · TX

Vehicle has camshaft issues that are due to vanos-vanos bolts on drive are damaged. Check engine light, stalling, rough idle-

Filed Jan 9, 2019 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 328i. While entering a parking space at 1 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to bmw of bellevue (13617 ne 20th st, bellevue, wa 98005, (425) 243-5201) where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 80,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Mar 29, 2017 · Engine · 110,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 328i. While driving 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Sep 29, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 328i. While the vehicle was stopped at a red light, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the water pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Also, while starting the vehicle, the battery became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jul 28, 2016 · Steering · NY

Steering wheel lock is on. It appears this is a known issue. This is a safety issue. The car can stall or in case of an attack, a person cant get away. I walked to my vehicle one day and it was on, with no warning. It was never yellow. Went straight to red. Never seen it before.

Filed Jul 17, 2016 · Engine · FL

7/1/16 I previously submitted a form & combined all complaints at once, the first issue I have had was rite after I purchased the vehicle from a dealer on 7/1/16 and 2 hours at 45mph on north view drive jackson, ms approaching the stop sign the car mad a loud noise as if it was a busted air conditioner, no AC on , the car stalled after the approach of the intersection and then check engine light came on the dash, the steering was hard and the car rocked a bit like it was the air conditioner. I had to put the car in park and restart in the middle of traffic but, it did restart. Called the dealer and issue was resolved I thought, the car had been driven 3 days prior to traveling florida and it was running ok in 35mph zones with the air on and a few moments on the highway with no problems. 7/10 mobile,al I-59s same issue happened as I approached and stay at a light in a 45mph zone, the only difference was no lights on the dash and no laugh noise. 7/16/16 jacksonville,fl beach blvd. Same issue after consistinatly being in a 45 MPH zone for 25 min and approaching the signal light, once at a complete stop vehicle again powered off, no issues on the dash and once car was put in park it restored but started with the same loud noise from the two previous times. This vehicle has had a recall on issues like this in the past and the vehicle is unsafe, I am scared of accidents due to this issue and the vehicle is undriveable and unsafe.

Filed Jun 20, 2016 · Engine · 90,000 miles · TX

Vehicle intermittently and unexpected shuts down while driving. Cruising about 50 MPH when check engine light came on and rpms drop to 0 requiring vehicle to be pulled over and restarted.

Filed Apr 22, 2016 · Electrical, Fuel system · 140,000 miles · CA

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 bmw 328i. The contact received a recall notification for the air bags. The parts were not available in a reasonable time frame to schedule a repair with the dealer. The manufacturer was notified. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated severely and randomly stalled. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v044000 (electrical system). Also, the fuel pump failed and the vehicle was unable to be driven. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The contact was waiting to determine when the recall repairs would be completed. The federal safety agency campaign number for the air bags was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Mar 26, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 70,000 miles · MS

I purchased the car from an independent dealer with somewhere around 60k or 65k miles it now has around 80k miles and since the car has been purchased it has had one problem after the next. The electrical for the windows,mirrors,door locks,GPS system,head lights were not working properly. I received a fault warning that the outside running lights or headlights were not operating properly. I have noticed the check engine light on and took it to have it looked at which I was told obd code reads misfire #2 ignition coil. I had the parts replaced and codes cleared and still the light came back on reading the same fault code had it checked again and was told it is a new part and it has been replaced and he cannot figure why it would come back the same thing. The only explanation he had for me is there is an electrical problem or there is something wrong with the obd computer. Since then the car has had trouble cranking, stutters on take off, stalls at stop lights, I have had a loss of power immediately while on getting on the free way and the car said reduced engine power shut down and would not let me get over speeds of 20. I have smelt fuel when the AC was turned on. Has been numerous things one after the other. I was looking at numerous recalls for the electrical, the fuel pump,the lights,and now the air bags .and seat belt tensioners. I would like to find out if the car was ever brought in to be fixed from the recalls, or if the recalls expire. Cause I have not owned vehicle very long

Filed Mar 23, 2016 · Steering · 107,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 328i. While driving 15 MPH, the steering wheel locked up and the vehicle stalled. Various warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not able to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering column failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 107,000.