2007 BMW 328XI: engine stalls while driving

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 Jun 9, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 68,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 328xi. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while exiting a bridge and the service engine indicator illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 68,000.

Filed Sep 28, 2015 · Engine · 110,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 328xi. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated soon after. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Sep 8, 2015 · Electrical · 65,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 328xi. While driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the electrical fuse box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v044000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.

Filed Feb 24, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 50,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 bmw 328xi. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number:13v044000 ( electrical system) however, the remedy was performed but shortly after the contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH ,the vehicle jerked forward and stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was able to restart and was driven to the dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 4/6/15*cn the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired at a cost of $1400.00. The consumer stated the vehicle lurched forward and then stalled. The vehicle would not re-start. Updated 06/04/15

Filed Sep 12, 2013 · Engine · 85,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 328xi. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine light was illuminated on three occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated there was a leak in the engine. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

Filed Feb 26, 2013 · Fuel system · 54,000 miles · CT

The engine stalled while driving on freeway and would not start after that. Dealer replaced fuel pump but it happened again after a week. This time dealer replaced the fuel sensor. First time the car stalled on local street but 2nd time on the freeway. Had to tow to dealer both the times. Losing engine power at highway speed is dangerous and could cause fatal accident. After a week the engine suddenly lost most of the power at highway speed and now drives at max 50mph or so. Dealer is still trying to troubleshoot the car, root cause unknown. All this happened just after 10 days of car going out of warranty.

Filed Aug 15, 2012 · Electrical · 85,000 miles · DE

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 328xi. The contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with a keyless ignition start and the engine would not start. In addition, the battery failed to jump start. After waiting forty eight hours the engine started upon engaging the push button ignition. The failure occurred six times. On a separate occasion when driving the engine stalled without warning and restarted immediately. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. There was no trouble detected. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.