2007 BMW 530I engine problems

Filed Jan 25, 2023 · Engine, Transmission · 170,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 530I. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, there was smoke coming from the hood. The "transmission overheating" message was displayed. The vehicle was inoperable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the PCV valve and transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained with the independent mechanic awaiting the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Aug 23, 2022 · Engine · 175,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 530I. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the A/C vents. The contact also noticed the burning odor whenever opening the hood. The message "Service Engine Soon" was displayed. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). However, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated while driving 65-70 MPH, he noticed smoke coming out from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The contact veered to the side of the road for a moment and then opened the hood. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact stated that the failure had reoccurred on two different occasions. 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 failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Mar 29, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · GA

Electrical problems and transmission repair issues

Filed Oct 11, 2019 · Engine, Seat belts · 111,300 miles · DC

Car vibrates when AC is on. Passenger seat belt buzzes when no one is in the seat as well as seat belt tighten while driving. Transmission hesitant at times. ( transmission warning light come on at times, when car has already been service).

Filed Aug 27, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 122,977 miles · NC · fire

My car automatically shut off and I smelled a burning plastic odor coming from the engine. I took my car to the bmw licensed mechanic that I normally see who repaired the issue that was deemed to be the pcv valve heater. This happened at the end of may. Then at the end of june, I received a lower from bmw announcing recall # 17v‑683: pcv valve heater. Bmw told me today that they can not refund me for the repairs that I had done because these repairs had to be performed at a bmw dealership. I have all my receipts. Total repairs cost $2626.91 + rental car expenses of $204.16 and $76.71. * (recall related incident) ts

Filed Jun 28, 2018 · Engine · NY

There's a recall for my car's pcv and bmw still hasn't developed a remedy to fix the issue....going on 9 months now. How long are bmw drivers with recalls supposed to wait to fix their cars. I can't believe that the company would leave their customers standing idle on this issue for so long.

Filed Jan 5, 2018 · Engine · 179,688 miles · PA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 530i. While attempting to drive the vehicle, there was a ticking noise coming from the engine, a burning odor, and smoke emitted through the vents. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 179,688.

Filed Jun 27, 2017 · Engine · 142,000 miles · NC

This seems to happen when the weather is hot and in major traffic or when I am out on the open hwy driving for about 1 to 2hrs on a hot day. The car will automatically cut off without warning. No alarm or idiot light indicator. The problem is you can be driving 60 to 75 miles per hour on the interstate and loose control of your power steering and ability to maneuver the car to a safe stopping point. It will not start back up until 15 to 20 minute later as if the car needs to cool down. Once time period has elapse the car will run as normal. This has happen several times. Driving home from work in traffic and we only going 45 MPH but its hot outside and the car will cut off without warning. I notice on the bmw forum this is problem that is across the board with other vehicles. The car will cut off at a light after driving for long period of time in hot weather in the city limits but also on the hwy after long period of driving.

Filed Jun 18, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 82,585 miles · CA · fire

My 2007 bmw 530i engine caught fire on april 15 the moment car was ignited in the early morning. I was with my wife and 2.5 years old son at the time of incident. It could have been a major disaster or even blast if we were not home or with fire extinguisher to control the fire on time. We reported about this life-threatening incident to bmw na multiple times but their customer service representative from corporate headquarters betsy hohmann called our concerns as hypothetical unless there were personal injuries involved. Bmw of fremont service center identified that pcv heated hose shorted out and burnt other components. The wire harness and intake manifold were burnt out and melted. The dealership verbally accepted this issue a design flaw that caused almost 6-9 inches flames inside the engine. Bmw na customer service offered a deal to fix the problem as long as we sign a confidential nda to hide the facts. Bmw na also recommended us to sell this car after repairs but we don't want to risk anyone else's life by not disclosing the fire even if we agree to bmw na's proposed resolution. Our confidence in bmw brand has already shaken from the outcome of our conversations because after all this is the matter of customer life, safety, trust and brand.

Filed Apr 19, 2012 · Engine · 101,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 530i. While having the vehicle serviced, the contact was informed that the torque aluminum bolt on the engine pulley was fractured and would need replacing. The bolt was replaced. The current and failure mileage was 101,000.