2007 BMW 328XI: engine overheating

Filed Jul 2, 2018 · Electrical, Fuel system · 150,000 miles · MA

Fuel pump is burning out and liquid isn't passing through the tank properly. The car is overheating anf feels like it's going to start fire.

Filed Feb 16, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 132,000 miles · ME

When driving 40 to 45 MPH on a city street vehicle displays moderate overheat warning and within minutes displays high temperature overheat warning and goes into failsafe mode which make the car come to a halt. This could cause a dangerous situation in a busy highway. And air flow controller for the heating system doesn't blow hot air.

Filed Dec 28, 2017 · Engine · 82,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 328xi. While stationary, the vehicle overheated without warning and smoke appeared from the engine compartment. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) prior to the failure. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

Filed Dec 5, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · CA

Tl* the contact's daughter owns a 2007 bmw 328xi. On two occasions, while driving, the vehicle stalled. On one occasion, the engine overheated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The contact was informed of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The recall was expected to begin on december 18, 2017. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Nov 4, 2017 · 95,000 miles · MD

The transmission of this vehicle stopped working in 2013. The car stopped in the middle of the highway on several occasions. We got the car checked and it was confirmed that it was the transmission. A car of this caliber should not have transmission issues after only 5-6 years from being purchased. The car also overheats.

Filed Apr 19, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 65,540 miles · PA

At approximately 4:15 pm on 4/18/13 I was driving on a busy roadway at approx 35mph in my 2007 bmw 328xi coupe, 65540 miles. All of a sudden the vehicles indicator light flashed orange for coolant temperature warning. Within 5 sec the indicator flashed red and the engine shut down as I proceeded through an intersection. There was no acceleration and I was left to coast out of the intersection. Luckily the intersection was slightly down hill so I was able to coast to the curb without being t-boned. Apparently this engine shut down is a designed feature in this model bmw (2007 328xi) to save the engine in the case of overheating. While this feature means well it is an extreme safety issue as other bmw customers have reported similar events while traveling on interstates and speeds up to 80mph (see bimmerforums and aboutautomobile). This type of event in certain situations could absolutely lead to loss of property and/or life. The air temp was approx 85f and I had been driving the car for more than a 30min in pre-rush hour traffic before the event. At the time,traffic was not stop and go and I was moving at a fairly consistent 30mph. There was less than 10-15 sec between the first coolant warning flashing orange, proceeding to red, and engine shut down. These were the only indicative warnings of a problem. The oil temperature was around 230f. After letting the car cool for several hours I checked the coolant which was in the normal range. I was then able to drive the car the remaining 1.5 miles to my home. At home, I was able to replicate this overheating shut down event by turning the AC on and revving the engine from 2000 to 3000 RPM at a standstill. After about 5min, once again the indicator panel flashed orange, 5 seconds later red, leading to engine shut down almost immediately. This yet again replicated the short 10 sec warning before complete engine shut down.

Filed Feb 28, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 69,950 miles · GA

I was driving on highway georgia 400, which is one of the most traveled highway's in atlanta, georgia. Cars frequently travel 20-30 MPH above the speed limit and if you do not go at least 75 MPH, then you are obstructing the flow of traffic. My 2007 bmw 328xi sedan was traveling at about 80 MPH until an orange engine overheat light came on, then quickly turned red. Immediately the safety mechanism kicked in which restricts my speed and I could no longer accelerate. I was in the fast left lane and tried to pull over on the left hand shoulder but there is not enough space. I was trying to accelerate to at least pull over to the right hand lane, but could not. Luckily the flow of traffic was not it's usual busy nature and cars behind me were honking as I kept trying to get over to the right shoulder (as cars were traveling high speeds). The engine noise was getting louder and louder. I limped over to the right hand shoulder and shut off the engine as it sounded like it would explode. I could smell smoke as well. The water pump ended up quitting on me, causing the engine overheat. However, no warning at all and no indication that allowed me to take pre-caution before I traveled in my car. This is simply outrageous and a design flaw. This is an extreme safety issue. Your engine suddenly quitting on you, with no warning on a major highway system? Cars in every lane traveling at least 75 MPH or greater while you are quickly reducing in speed trying to pull over? On top of that, there is no reading in my car for engine temperature. Bmw needs to fix this or someone will die because of it. Many may get lucky they are on a side road or in a safe location when their water pump goes out. However, many are on the highway when this happens! Three people worked on my car the last month and all say no way to determine when your water pump will blow. No excuses for this!

Filed Jul 11, 2012 · Engine · 80,000 miles · NV

Vehicle displays moderate overheat warning and within minutes displays high temperature overheat warning and goes into failsafe mode which make the car come to a halt. This could cause a dangerous situation in a busy highway. Problem was identified as failed water pump.