I had just purchased a car but a month ago I was driving to lunch and I was at a stop sign when the light turned green I started to go the car started shaking and smoke was coming out of the front under the hood I had just an oil change so I took it back to the oil change shop. They could not figure out why the engine blew and I had to take it to a different BMW shop where I have to purchase a rebuilt motor and pay for the repairs. I can request all records from the automotive shop if needed.
2012 BMW 528I fuel system problems
29 complaints (32% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 80,000.
- owner complaints
- 29
- of this car's complaints
- 32%
- typical mileage
- 80,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Delivery: fuel pump1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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BMW 528I fuel system problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2012 BMW 528I fuel system
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 BMW X5 3.0si, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i and X5 xDrive50i, 2008-2011 X6 x Drive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 535i xDrive Gran Turismo, 535i Gran Turismo, 550i xDrive Gran Turismo and 550i Gran Turismo, 2011-2012 528i, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i and 550i xDrive and 2012 535i ActiveHybrid, 640i Convertible, 650i Convertible, 650i xDrive Convertible, 650i Coupe and 650i Coupe xDrive vehicles. The affected vehicles have in-tank fuel pumps that may have insufficiently crimped wire contacts.
- Risk
- The loose wires may cause the connector to melt, resulting in a fuel leak. Additionally, the fuel pump may stop working, possibly causing an engine stall and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 16V746000 · Recall details
What 2012 BMW 528I owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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Car engine caught on fire while driving today and stopped. No smoke or other issues prior. Worried this is related to the recall issued by BMW recently, however my car is not covered under the recall yet. The car is currently located in Vancouver Canada. It was purchased in Tulsa, OK
The vehicle lost power, while in motion, in the middle of the road after accelerating. The car gave an error code of drivetrain malfunction. My car lost power in the middle of a busy city street, and it could have easily LED to a terrible accident. Possibly related to the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v746000 but my car was not included in the recall.
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw 528i. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled with the fuel supply error warning light illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred and the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and then to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v746000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
I was driving on the freeway and my car suddenly stopped running and shut down on me mid freeway! I stepped on gas pedal and nothing! It turned off on me and wouldn't turn on! Now it turns but gas won't work! I believe there is a problem with the gas pump of something regarding gas fuel! I had to call my car insurance to tow my car when I became stranded on the freeway.
I was merging onto a highway from another highway when all of sudden the car decelerated out if nowhere and a error message displayed on my dashboard fuel system error/ drivetrain malfunction engine speed will be reduced. The car acted as though I had absolutely no power as I coasted to a safe place off the highway.
My vehicle just killed as I was driving it. I got an fuel system error code as well as a drivetrain malfunction error when accelerating. Although there was a recall on 2012 528i fuel pump that was deemed to be the culprit of this problem, bmw is saying my car wasn't a part of the recall.
Was driving doing 30 MPH on a no traffic city street..and the car started shaking then the engine light came on. Put the scanner and code p0087 is what it read
Questions about the 2012 BMW 528I fuel system
Does the 2012 BMW 528I have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 29 complaints about the fuel system of the 2012 BMW 528I, 32% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2012 BMW 528I fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 80,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2012 BMW 528I fuel system?
Yes, 1 recall: 16V746000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the BMW 528I have the most fuel system problems?
The BMW 528I model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2012 (29 complaints), 2011 (23 complaints) and 2008 (15 complaints).
Other 2012 BMW 528I problems
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