BMW 328XI stalling problems

Filed Apr 7, 2021 · Fuel system · 96,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmx 328xi. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted and the contact continued driving however, the failure recurred. The vehicle failed to restart. The contact and a police officer pushed the vehicle off the roadway. After waiting 30 minutes the vehicle was restarted and driven back to the residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel pump and fuel module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.

Filed Oct 10, 2019 · Transmission · 67,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 328xi. While driving at a low rate of speed, the vehicle stalled and shut off without warning. Also, the service engine indicator illuminated. The contact associated the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v044000 (electrical system) with the failure. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.

Filed Jul 13, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · 35,000 miles · MA

On way home today 7/12/2019 car stalled out. I had very little brakes, steering was hard to turn and car slowed down quick. It started back up but then the passenger side window started going down on its own, and the A/C stopped working, and the drivers side window will not go up, and it keeps getting a warning going on then off then on says something about brake lamp control malfunction. When I got it home I left in driveway for a while when I tried to start it back up I started getting transmission failure warning and something about the engine. Then later the car did start up without the warnings but still has the original problems.

Filed May 17, 2019 · Engine · 100,000 miles · CO

Vehicle showed check engine light and was idling rough during commute. Engine shutoff/stalled while stopped at a stoplight. Was able to restart and return home, but idle remained rough. Attempted to drive to repair shop on another day, idle was rough upon engine start and check engine light remained on. Car again stalled at an intersection while stopped at a red light. Engine would not re-start and vehicle required a tow to get it to shop. Dealership service center explained that vanos bolts had sheared and is the exact issue described in bmw recall campaign vanos sib 14v‑176. In spite of my vehicle matching the make, model, year, and engine type described in the recall, bmw informed me that my VIN was not showing any recall. It appears bmw of north america has either intentionally or through negligence omitted certain vehicle vins from the recall bulletin, even though they are subject to the malfunction specified (shearing of vanos bolts).

Filed Nov 8, 2018 · Electrical, Fuel system · 108,000 miles · TN

11/2016 - car stalled on the interstate and wouldn't restart. Complete power failure (engine, brakes, steering) - mechanic replaced a gas valve. The exact same problem happened twice more. Bmw replaced the fuel pump and now wants to replace the control module. All this within 3000 miles. Seems like a major fuel system failure. 04/03/18-104795 miles on the vehicle it was brought in for -blower motor recall was performed due to the fact that yours was inoperable -pcv valve recall -check engine light was on and the cause was the fuel pump. Car has been driven 2766 miles in between the next visit. 09/28/18-107561 miles on the vehicle it was brought in for -A/C service due to the A/C not being cold enough. -sluggish running (cause was the differential pressure sensor) an emissions item that has nothing to do with the fuel pump and the vehicle also needed the (charcoal canister) replaced, also an emissions item. Car has been driven 487 miles 10/23/18-108048 miles on the vehicle it was brought in for -awd/ABS/emergency ebv light is on-( this is controlled by the vtg module) I'm not getting a signal from this module. After inspecting what we could of the module that is when the technician found that there was water in the passenger rear floorboard. -fuel pump message on the screen (cause is the ekps module) the module controls what the fuel pump does. If this module is malfunctioning then the fuel pump isn't operating properly resulting in the 'fuel pump' message on the screen. It is the same issue, yet they have "fixed" two different parts of the fuel system already. What are the odds that a third, even more expensive part would fail so soon?

Filed Jun 9, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 38,000 miles · MD

Error - "drivetrain malfunction: drive moderately. Maximum drivetrain output not available. Consult service center." this was taken to the dealer (bmw of silver spring, md) at first. They said it was thermostat issue. So, they installed a new thermostat and I paid my $100 deductible. The same error started appearing again just a few days later. The car suddenly shudders, jolts and shifts from eco mode to comfort mode if driving on freeway. If the error appears when the car is parked, the car does not switch from park mode to drive mode until you totally you shut down the engine, then restart and drive out immediately. Instantly, it shows "drivetrain malfunction" error on screen. The engine make a groaning noise. You can feel the power of the engine is significantly reduced. You have to hit the accelerator pedal deep to extract power out of the engine. The tachometer (the right dial on dashboard) moves up in the region of 3x1000 to 4x1000 /min range even to get to a speed of 30 miles/hour. So, when driving moderately, it can suddenly stall. This is a huge safety risk on city roads as one can get hit and be rear-ended by a car from behind with your family inside the car. I feel much unsafe driving this car now. Bmw should fix this drivetrain error on install a new engine altogether. My car is still under warranty. This is a recurrent error, and it does not go away. I am losing faith in bmw.

Filed Jan 12, 2018 · Electrical · MS · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 328xi. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled more than once without warning. In addition, there was a burning odor inside the vehicle from the vents when the air conditioner or heat function were used. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic. The contact later received a recall notice. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was waiting to determine when the recall would be scheduled with a dealer. The VIN, recall information, and failure mileage were not available.

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 Jul 27, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · 100,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 328xi. On several occasions, while driving, the RPM needle dropped and then returned to normal. The vehicle shook and stalled. On several other occasions, the vehicle failed to start. The contact mentioned that the passenger side air bag and seat belt indicator illuminated. The contact was concerned that due to the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags), the passenger side air bags could also be defective. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the key needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The dealer was not notified. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v044000 (electrical system). The contact was concerned that the stalling would occur and could cause a crash. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall for the electrical system and no parts were available for the air bag recall. The manufacturer informed the contact that she would receive a notification letter when the part was available. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

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.