BMW 330I stalling problems

Filed Oct 6, 2026 · Brakes, Engine · CA · crash · 2 injuries

Before the collision, my 2025 BMW 330i stalled when I tried to accelerate, so I moved into the right slow lane. The vehicle also stalled during the collision. My VIN lookup shows an unrepaired recall involving the starter-generator. I do not know whether the recall issue caused the stalling. My windshield was foggy, limiting my visibility on the left side. I could see to the right and saw another driver trying to go around me. During impact, I tried to regain control, but the steering wheel felt stuck. My vehicle rolled over. I cannot determine whether the visibility or steering conditions contributed to the crash. Dealer refused to let me inspect the vehicle, would not release the footages on bmw drive recorder. witnesses on chp report stated the rear end collision sent my car up an embankment and flipped 2-3 times in the air before landing on its wheels

Filed May 29, 2025 · Engine · 156,894 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2020 BMW 330I. The contact stated while his wife was pulling into the yard, the engine overheated and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the message "Engine Compartment Overheating" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to Billy's Imports Service, where the spark plug wires, the engine oil filter, the PCV system, the hoses, the injectors, the O-rings, and the valve cover gasket were replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The contact later received notification of BMW Campaign Number: 15Y150M, which the contact related to the failure. The manufacturer was contacted for reimbursement; however, the contact was advised that no assistance could be provided because the vehicle had exceeded the 150,000-mile limitation. The failure mileage was 156,894.

Filed Feb 18, 2025 · Engine · TN

UNKNOWN, it has problems with stalling and starting up could be issues with the internal drive system that I’ve seen other types of similar models of bmw having these recall issues as well. When starting up after fueling up it over exerts the engine trying to start up. You kind of have to rev it to start it up. And driving it after that it has trouble keeping a solid drive.

Filed Jul 9, 2022 · Fuel system, Transmission · MA

We had a 2017 bmw 330i x-drive. It had approximately 67000 miles. The car stalled while driving about 6 times. The first time was in 3/2021. The diagnostics were for a faulty high pressure fuel pump. We replaced the HPFP. It stalled again while driving. The diagnostics were for a faulty low pressure fuel pump. We replaced this. The car then stalled while driving 2 more times. The car stalled again in 10/2021, and we towed it to the dealer, who diagnosed a problem with the electric fuel pump control unit., which the dealer replaced. We brought the car home for one day, and we had the same problem again. We brought the car back to the BMW dealer, who diagnosed a problem with the VANOS system. The BMW Peabody dealer directed us to BMW corporate for evaluation of available warranties and rebates given the nature of the problem (VANOS) being warranted under the California SULEV emissions standards and the fact that they dealer had diagnosed a separate problem the day before. We sent the diagnostics and the SULEV warranty info to Sean, as everyone at BMW seemed unaware of its existence and who was responsible for following it. He took weeks “looking into it,” and the dealer repaired the VANOS during this time without a final answer from corporate. A car stopping while driving is clearly dangerous to the occupants and surrounding vehicles. BMW did not honor the SULEV warranty, which clearly covers the VANOS and the fuel pumps until 70000 miles. The car was traded to BMW Peabody, as we no longer felt safe driving it. We do not know if the replacement of the VANOS fixed the problem.

Filed Apr 28, 2022 · Engine · 111,000 miles · CA · fire

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 330i. The contact stated while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled inadvertently and the engine exploded. The automatic transmission gearbox warning light illuminated. The contact immediately exited the vehicle. The contact stated that there was a significant amount of dark smoke and there was fire underneath the hood of the vehicle. The fire was extinguished independently. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact’s residence. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where the engine, the valves and the engine compartment were replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine And Engine Cooling), which she associated with the failure. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.

Filed Apr 24, 2022 · Acceleration, Engine · FL

Water pump keeps going bad 2nd time replacing in 2 years rough idle and failed part problems that BMW service team does not understand. Vehicle has stalled at 0 rpm I'm thinking there is an issue with the engine also reported by previous owner and I also have the same complaints, as well the foot release which I was was told was an option never worked. Please search vin [XXX] for all incident reports with this vehicle. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed May 8, 2021 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 33,400 miles · UT

Driving at 40mph an alert error for steering and braking warning came up and stalled the car to zero MPH. A review of other internet complaints on bmw owners was similar. Why is this not a recall?

Filed Feb 6, 2017 · Airbags · 75,000 miles · TX

Takata recall first I should say that this is not a complaint about an incident. This is a complaint about the failure of bmw to provide a timely replacement for the thirteen (13) year old driver's side airbag in my 2004 bmw 330i, which has spent all of its life in a high absolute humidity location (houston, texas). I first contacted bmw on april, 26, 2016 regarding the takata airbag recall on my 2004 bmw 330i. They first offered to perform an interim repair or an alternate provided vehicle. However, the insurance company informed me that the replacement vehicle would not be covered under my current policy. I followed up again on july 15, 2016, and bmw informed me that interim repairs were no longer being offered because final repair parts would be available shortly. They said I would receive a notice in the mail letting me know when I could take my vehicle in to my local bmw center for repair. I have verified that my address and contact info is correct with both bmw and the repair center in houston, texas. Houston, texas is a high absolute humidity area and this car is 13 years old with the original airbag still installed. I drive this car every day to and from work in high traffic areas inside the city of houston. I believe bmw has had ample time to procure a replacement airbag, and I have called them and wasted several hours of my personal time on this still unresolved issue. In short I believe bmw is stalling with the replacement of older model year airbag replacements, because they believe these vehicles are "end of life" and there is little incentive for bmw to fix them. However, this vehicle has low mileage for its age: eighty thousand (80,000) miles, and the lack of an airbag replacement will diminish the resale value or make it much more difficult to sell.

Filed Dec 20, 2010 · Engine, Steering · 50,000 miles · NJ

Engine stalls on a few occasions when vehicle was turning left at low speed, causing temporary loss of power steering. Was able to quickly re-start the engine every time but could have caused crash otherwise. This occurred more frequently after 2008 (and after 60k miles), both at low speed on local roads and at 45 ~ 55 MPH on highways, summer or winter conditions, with or without AC turned on. Occurrences are infrequent and unpredictable. Reported to my bmw dealer several times but dealer was unable to replicate the problem and unable to diagnose the issue. Otherwise, the vehicle drives perfectly fine and I love it.

Filed Jul 21, 2004 · Engine · 1,000 miles · FL

The vehicle stalled while driving at a low speed of 20 MPH or less. The has vehicle has been to the dealer on two separate occasions, however the mechanic was unable to correct the problem. Please provide any further information.