2012 BMW 528I electrical problems

Filed Mar 6, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · 136,898 miles · AZ

The contact owns a 2012 BMW 528I. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System). The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was condensation underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the "Engine Malfunction" message was displayed, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted 20 minutes later after several attempts. The failure reoccurred several times until the vehicle was taken to the residence and parked. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the control unit seal pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the same independent mechanic on several occasions where it was diagnosed that the ignition coil and timing chain had fractured into the oil pan valve cover, and the oil pan gasket, oil pan, and spark plugs needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 136,898.

Filed Dec 4, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · 111,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2012 BMW 528i. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle was started, however, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated the vehicle eventually started. In addition, the contact stated that when the accelerator pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the parts were not available. In addition, the contact stated that previously the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed coolant pump and unknown sensor. The contact was informed that the coolant pump and the unknown sensor needed to be replaced. The unknown sensor was replaced, however the contact was informed that the coolant pump was unavailable. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was offered to have the vehicle towed to the dealer, however the parts were not available. The failure mileage was 111,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Nov 8, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · FL · fire

While driving error message came up on screen saying add a quart of oil, car was smoking and engine block caught fire.

Filed Nov 8, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · WA

The contact owns a 2012 BMW 528I. The contact stated that there was water leaking from the vehicle. There was an undisclosed electrical failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Nov 8, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · FL · fire

Vehicle leaked oil to where it caused an engine fire.

Filed Aug 10, 2020 · Electrical, Fuel system · 107,000 miles · CA

I was driving on the road and I accelerated a lil bit faster to beat the traffic light and then my car loss power and stalled out and I got stuck in the middle of the bridge and I was causing traffic the power train malfunction and the fuel supply light cam on and the charge battery light came on I try starting it but it wouldn't start and the fuel supply light kept coming on and some wiring problem was going on when trying to start it my tv screen would turn orange and the speedometer where the MPH/gas/temperature/and RPM would twitch like some electrical problem

Filed Jan 14, 2018 · Electrical, Fuel system · 86,000 miles · FL

While driving, the car started to hesitate, didn't accelerate, and shut down. While turning out of the gas station onto the major road, it stalled. I had to put the car in park and then tried to restart it. After the third try it restarted. Once after starting the vehicle, the car started to shake violently and a message came up about the powertrain.

Filed Jul 17, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 800,000 miles · TX

I was driving my car home from work and it just cut off , I put the car in park and restarted my car this was in may 2017 and on july 13 2017 I was sitting at a red light and stop sign turned green and I push on the gas but the car cut off again .

Filed Dec 5, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 52,200 miles · CA

Last month my car was approximately 52,200 miles (out of warranty) and leaking oil all over my driveway and under the hood. It cost me $1570 to fix by replacing the fiter casing. Luckily that the oil leak was in my driveway. What if I was on the freeway? This is totally unsafe car to drive. The local shop told me that the filter housing (2012 version) was made of plastic and the current bmw one 2014 is made of metal. The local shop told me to call bmw if there is any recall for this. So before fixing it local shop, I did call the crevier bmw in santa ana, ca and the service advisor told me that there is no recall for the filter housing and my car was out of warranty. I told the bmw advisor that I cannot believe that a 2012 bmw 528i with 52k miles on it and leaking oil all over the place. The bmw advisor told me that I drove too much. What kind of service is that? And bmw will not cover it. So bmw cannot be driven over 50k miles. I also did call bmw corporate and someone from bmw corporate called me back that and said nothing bmw can do about this. Now I found out because of the oil leak, the alternator is having problem. I want to report this incident so that bmw should be responsible to similar cases of their unsafe cars. [xxx] 'information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed May 23, 2014 · Body, Electrical · 47,000 miles · MI

I was driving at 30, and hit a pot-hole. All of sudden my rare passenger door popped opened. My dash board started lighting, and also the interior lights started lighting. Taken to the dealer immediately as we carry our baby often times in the rear seat (he was not in the car when incident happened), and they said nothing wrong, but suggested to put child lock. I see a similar complaint by another user.