2008 BMW 528I: engine stalls while driving

Filed Mar 18, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 124,000 miles · MA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 528i. The contact stated that there was an oil leak, the steering wheel seized, the battery and check engine indicators flashed, and the vehicle stalled. In addition, the contact noticed smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair facility for diagnostic testing, but the results were unknown. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling), but the contact did not receive a recall notification. The vehicle was unable to be driven due to the failures. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.

Filed Jun 18, 2018 · Engine · 100,000 miles · MD · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 528i. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to towson bmw (700 kenilworth dr., towson, md) where it was diagnosed that the oil housing filter melted and the spark plugs emitted too much voltage in the vehicle. The failure was repaired. The contact also received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. - (recall related incident) ts

Filed Sep 4, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · FL

The vehicle is made with inferior wire coating that can and I'm sure has resulted in fires. Not to mention the features of the lights can and will stop working unexpectedly. This also causes shorts in the wiring of the switch in the dash I believe and possible battery drain leaving people stranded or even having car die while in motion. Bmw had my car for 3 weeks trying to figure out all their other faulty issues - they finally had their head foreman take the car home with him and go over it with a fine tooth comb. He fixed most of the issues. They had sent me home with my car 3 or 4 times telling me my issues were resolved only for the car to stall, smell like burning rubber or just not start. They were also aware of the faulty wiring but did not list it as an item of eminent concern - however after taking car to another mechanic for a blown bulb a month later they expressed to me the extreme fire hazard the vehicle wiring posed and that because of the nature (or problematic design rather) of bmw they were not at liberty to delve into such matters. Bmw is the utmost morally reprehensible auto maker I have ever encountered from start to finish. My lights went out while driving and I was almost hit by a driver in a large escalade around dusk a week ago. What's worse is when I took vehicle to bmw I was also having them fix the tail light recall that is prone to cause fires. I have never met more incompetent people. You do not get what you pay for.

Filed Jul 14, 2015 · Engine · 142,000 miles · GA

While driving to work, through city streets, the engine stalled. I was nearly in an accident. I was able to restart the engine, but it stalled again in less than 3 miles.

Filed Apr 7, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 82,000 miles · VA

I live in the state of virginia. I have been experiencing the same issues with my 2008 bmw for about a month now. My coworker has the same year make and model, and is also experiencing or has experienced the same issues. We both have had our cars in the shop at the same time and the vehicles are now repaired. The issue with the vehicle is it begins to stall as driving which is dangerous in our area for traffic. The car will not pick up speed while driving and you can not go over 10 miles per hour. The car also jerks. The problems with both our vehicles were the same ; oil leak, a transmission leak, and a problem with the cylinders not working as connected to the spark plugs. As I previously stated this is an extremely dangerous driving conditions. And times when you need to accelerate the car stalls which almost causes the car behind you to run into you.the maintenance for my car was 3200 dollars at the dealership. My coworker took her car to an import repair shop and over the course of 2 times, she ended up spending about 1200 plus dollars. Please look into this matter as I don't think people are reporting it to the right authority.

Filed May 20, 2014 · Engine · 113,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 528i. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost power and stalled. The vehicle was restarted and resumed as normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the eccentric shaft sensor failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,000.

Filed Jan 27, 2014 · Transmission · 65,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 528i. The contact stated that while in reverse, the vehicle stalled and the vehicle independently shifted into park. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic for diagnostic testing and was advised that there was a leak and crack in the transmission oil pan and the electronic sleeve. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000.

Filed Feb 13, 2012 · Transmission · 22,600 miles · MD

Transmission failed on two occasions. First time was on interstate 95. The car stalled in middle of traffic and I was lucky in pulling car onto shoulder. Warning message came on to indicate a transmission failure and that the car should be taken to a bmw dealer to be fixed. When this occurs the car stalls and must be pulled over to the road shoulder. This electric transmission is problematic and a safety issue because when the car stalls you must be able to pull off the road; if not you could be killed, especially when traveling on the interstate. The car was taken to a bmw dealer to be fixed. However, the same transmission incident happened february 4, 2012 and I was caught in traffic nearly had an accident. This problem occurs at moderate and high speeds. My concern is that I could be killed if I am unable get the stalled car pulled to the shoulder off the road.