2010 BMW 328I: sudden loss of power

Filed Jun 26, 2026 · Electrical · TX

The vehicle constantly and increasingly exhibits the symptoms described in RECALL CAMPAIGN 13V‑044: REPAIR BATTERY POSITIVE CABLE, dated XXX , i.e., various electrical malfunctions, including flickering of the instrument cluster, and brief loss of engine power. However, VIN [XXX] is NOT included in this campaign. It appears that the next possibility, even though deemed "extremely isolated" by the recall, is that "the engine may shut off while driving, which leads to a loss of power steering assistance." BMW and the federal safety agency each state that the other is responsible for including VINs in a recall, yet I am the one at risk of crash. Do I need to seek legal action against both BMW and the federal safety agency to determine who is responsible for adding the VIN to the recall so BMW can eventually reimburse me for the needed repairs? INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Apr 3, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 104,577 miles · MA

Over the course of three days, while driving my 2010 bmw 328i on a highway at a rate of speed of 65-70 MPH, the motor stalled, shut off, died, lost power causing me to have to get to the breakdown lane by forward momentum alone. Very dangerous because the other cars on the road have no idea that my car has no power. After sitting for approximately 15 minutes, I tried starting the car and it started right up and I was able to drive it as though nothing was wrong with it. I called my bmw dealer and am bringing it there tomorrow. He said that the repairs may be covered and that they would know better after looking at the fuel pump because there may be an issue with it. The car only has died while traveling on an interstate highway at a higher rate of speed. Extremely dangerous.

Filed Jun 20, 2017 · Engine · 105,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmw 328i. While making a right turn at approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle, but the failure recurred. The contact lost all power steering ability both times the failure recurred. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

Filed Feb 9, 2017 · Electrical, Wheels · OH

There is an electrical short in my car (bmw 328xi 2010). This electrical short can not be found easily. It causes my car to loose power while driving or it will not restart after only minutes after turning the car off. The power loss due to the electrical short/issue occurs without warning.

Filed Dec 26, 2014 · Engine · 31,178 miles · CA

I started my car and begin pulling out of my parking spot. When I shifted from reverse to drive and pulled my foot off the brake to push the accelerator, the engine reduced power significantly, stalled, and the car died on me within a few seconds. There were several messages that appeared once the engine had died including "engine malfunction", "service engine soon" and "dsc - reduced drivability". The latter stated that it was still safe to drive the car though caution should be used. However, when I tried re-starting the engine, it would crank and sounded like it was trying to start, but would not actually start. Fortunately I was able to get a few people in the area to push me safely out of the active traffic lane I was stalled in into a parking spot. The car was towed to the nearest bmw dealership where cause of issue is still being diagnosed; so I still do not know root cause for this malfunction. Luckily I was in a parking lot when this happened, however, the thought that the engine could just stop and die on me at any point, such as when driving at 60+ MPH on the freeway, is rather terrifying. Further, given the low miles and years on the car, running into such a serious issue is rather unsettling.