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.
2012 BMW 528I: fuel pump failure
11 of the 90 complaints about the 2012 BMW 528I describe fuel pump failure.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- typical mileage
- 70,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Fuel pump failure by model year
- 20151
- 20143
- 20132
- 201211
- 20114
- 20101
- 20091
- 20081
- 20001
- 19971
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw 528i. The contact stated that the fuel supply warning indicator illuminated while driving various speeds. After the warning, the vehicle stalled and then abruptly stopped. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact took the vehicle to bmw of tulsa (9702 s memorial dr, tulsa, ok 74133, (918) 663-4444) where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 124,038.
Got fuel supply error on the vehicle, after diagnose was the fuel pump. Bought new fuel pump and module at boston bmw in allston ma. After 3 miles fuel pump fails again. Now after another 5,000 miles fuel pump failing again, got error message and car turned off. Smh, 3 new fuel pumps in less than a year! This is insane! Bmw keep saying my car is not in the recall of fuel pump when it should be! Worst part is that is that both times I been driving 40+ miles and vehicle just shuts off in the middle of the road!
While driving, the engine stalled and completely turned off. I lost power steering and the ability to use my breaks. I lost control of the car. I came to a stop in the intersection of two streets where the speed limit was 45 MPH. United bmw - roswell, ga said the fuel pump failed and it shorted the ekps module. $1900 in total. Bmw has issued recalls for the fuel pump failure for years 2007 to 2012. Bmw recalls various vehicles with fuel pump issue the fuel pump may stop working, possibly causing an engine stall https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/bmw-recalls-various-vehicles-with-fuel-pump-issue-102816.html
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw 528i. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the failure was the same as indicated in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v746000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact notified an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump monitor was burned and the fuel pump failed. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,420. The VIN was not available.
I have a oct 2011 bmw 528i and it stalled out while I was traveling in excess of 45 miles per hour on a very busy street on 03/13/2018. The service indicator for the fuel pump illuminated. It would not restart, so it was towed. The cause was a fuel pump failure. We were lucky that we didn't crash on the highway. The dealership won't accept my car as the recall because the car was manufactured in oct 2011, but it has the same failure as the other car that was recalled.
I own a 2012 bmw 528i (oct 2011). While driving various speeds, the engine suddenly stalled and became inoperable. The failure occurred while driving on the freeway. The vehicle was taken to an bmw where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump module was faulty and needed to be replaced. I was informed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v746000 (fuel system), although the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 63000. This is illegal and unfair.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw 528i. While driving various speeds, the engine suddenly stalled and became inoperable. On two separate occasions, the failure occurred while driving on the freeway. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was called (bob smich bmw, 818‑346‑3144) and the manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v746000 (fuel system), although the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 95,000.
My car was manufactured in the recall of a fuel pump module but the VIN is not listed so recall does not effect my car. How is this possible and dangerous lost power on highway
Car was on while parked and just shut off would not start back up . Took it to the dealership found out that the fuel pump and module needs to be replaced
On two occasions vehicle suddenly offers an alert and stops accelerating and stalls on the freeway leaving us stranded. The car was taken to the bmw dealer and corporate was made aware of the situation after the first incident and didn't fix it. They kept it for about approx10 days and only replaced the battery. Three weeks later the second incident happened. This time we took a picture of the alert on dash screen which said fuel supply problem. They replaced the fuel pump but obviously their parts are faulty. They didn't convey to me that they fixed the problem with the pump but only that they put in a new one. The car placed us in life threatening situations and we are not secure driving it. I asked for bmw to reacquire the vehicle but they refused. There is no guarantee the car will not so the same thing. I imagine thousands of customers have experienced the same problem yet ,bmw didn't catch and did my car after the first incident. The car was in motion on the freeway with fast moving traffic in both cases. We are very fearful and disgusted. Date below not exact.
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
Questions about the 2012 BMW 528I fuel pump
Is fuel pump failure a common problem on the 2012 BMW 528I?
11 of 90 owner complaints about the 2012 BMW 528I (12%) mention fuel pump failure. The model year with the most reports is 2012.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2012 BMW 528I?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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