BMW 328I adaptive cruise problems

Filed Jun 8, 2023 · Engine · 100,000 miles · AL

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. Additionally, while idling, the engine was revving. The contact stated that while driving with the cruise control activated, the engine was revving. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 17V683000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and 14V176000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Feb 16, 2020 · Brakes · 62,000 miles · TX

While driving car had multiple warning lights come on ie. Dynamic stability control and ABS warning lights. Abs and cruise control no longer worked. Took it to mechanic. He said the ABS control module failed. Mechanic said this is a known issue due to engineering.

Filed Jul 30, 2019 · Driver assistance · 110,000 miles · NJ

Cruise control malfunction due to a sensor malfunction in the steering column. As soon as I begin driving, the malfunction message begins and repeats constantly as I drive. This malfunction disables all of the features on the steering wheel. The warning message appears in the navigation screen repeatedly when driving. It is distracting and prevents me from using hands free functions on the steering wheel. The dealer advises it is $1,000 to repair. I never used the cruise control, nor do I need it.

Filed Nov 11, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 68,000 miles · NC

There is a problem with my steering, electrical and lights on my 2014 328i. There is a steering column problem that is causing my electrical system and my brake lights and fog lights to randomly stop working at times when I'm driving my car down the road. I had it tested and they said it's a 6 pin steeeing column issue. It's causing my cruise control to malfunction, along with my brake lights and fog lights. I have the documents from the report in my email. Also, there is something wrong with my drive train/timing belt or power steering because my engine makes a loud whining noise when I turn the steering wheel a certain way and also it's louder when I have the air or vents turned on. I'm afraid all the defects are going to cause me to have an accident due to my lights failing and someone running into me or my steering going out on me or my engine shutting down due to the noise and it failing. I've read lots of other bmw owners reporting the same issues on different sites on google. They need to recall these things and check into them more seriously before someone gets hurt.

Filed Apr 3, 2018 · Electrical · 115,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 bmw 328i. While driving with the cruise control set at 75 MPH and the heater at 70 degrees, there was an abnormal popping noise and a flash of light underneath the passenger side dashboard. The passenger air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact stopped the vehicle and shifted the gear to the park position. Additionally, the contact smelled smoke inside the vehicle. Upon exiting and re-entering the vehicle, the cabin filled up with smoke and spontaneously caught fire. A police report was not filed. The fire department was contacted and extinguished the fire. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to an independent tow facility. The contact called bmw of concord (1967 market st, concord, ca 94520), but no further instructions were provided. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Jul 24, 2017 · Brakes · 57,300 miles · PA · crash

I was driving 75 MPH on the interstate which was the speed limit and I vividly remember having my cruise control set at that speed, plus or minus 2 MPH. I was driving behind a pickup truck that was 8-10 seconds ahead of me. The pickup truck wasn't equipped with cruise control like my black 328i bmw was so they (a couple) were traveling slower than I was at that time. So as my vehicle approaches 4 seconds away from theirs traveling 75mph (+ or - 2 MPH). They braked to change lanes from the lane we were traveling together to the other line since it was a two lane highway. They didn't slam their brakes, they lightly pressed them because a third vehicle they were waiting to pass in order to safely switch lanes and give me the right away. Quickly, I reacted by braking as well and I could feel a hydraulic lock in the brake pedal. Almost like I was trying to push down on cement and my pedal wasn't acting normal while breaking but only half breaking like it was fully applied when I was pressing firmly. I'm convinced that the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may have been mechanically faulty and/or failing for reasons only a mechanic could understand. Now, I've been a driver for many years and this was my first bmw so I didn't know what to think of it. I bought it for a great deal at a pre-owned chevy dealership that said it was ase certified by their mechanics prior to selling it to me. So why did this happen to me? I'm only 27 years old, with three children and I could have been seriously injured or worse. I'm very shaken up by the whole situation because the loss of breaking power provoked an unavoidable collision that makes me look like a reckless driver when just wanted the car to stop. It just appeared that I couldn't brake on time but in actuality, the car should have been recalled for this.

Filed Jan 12, 2017 · Electrical · 115,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmw 328i. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the cruise control warning indicator illuminated. The heater failed, the gauges on the instrument panel flickered, the turn signals failed, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a bmw dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v044000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Aug 19, 2016 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 27,000 miles · SC

Fourth wheel speed sensor was replaced today. The car has about 27,000 miles. The first sensor failed when the car was about 2 1/2 years old. The fact that all four wheel speed sensor have failed suggests to me a design or manufacturing flaw. It is a safety issue in that the ABS, stability control, and cruise control are disabled when this happens.

Filed May 9, 2016 · Fuel system · 83,000 miles · OH

Driving along at 80 MPH on the expressway in rush hour traffic, heading into a curve. Cruise control was activated, service engine light came on, and car shutoff. Was able to activate hazards and maneuver between the car and semi next to me to get to right shoulder. (ditch on left side) once safely off the side of the road tried to restart and car cranked but did not start. Just had fuel pump replaced 6 weeks ago for same cranking, but not starting behavior. Bmw has confirmed the new hpfp they put in 6 weeks ago failed.

Filed Sep 11, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 10,615 miles · IL

Driving down the freeway and all of the sudden engine gives out and car goes into "limp mode" cruise control was set at 76 MPH and suddenly it goes to 60 MPH, I almost got rear ended by another vehicle as I had no control over the vehicle power. Vehicle continues to drive but does not go over 60 MPH, shudders and shakes the acceleration is very mild to put it lightly. Poses a major safety risk. This is 3rd that that it has happened to this vehicle. This is well documented under bmw 328i (2012 - onwards) forums http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=776020 dealer refuses to do anything.