2010 BMW 535I: sudden loss of power

Filed Feb 18, 2020 · Brakes, Engine · 88,924 miles · AZ

My bmw 2010 5 series gt ( campaign 10v446000 ) has had issues pertaining too a check valve of the break vacuum pump that leaks a small amount of lubricating oil. Over time this has contaminated my brake booster, and also there has been issues with the power assit braking performance that has LED too loss of power assist braking which I've done research and that could potentially increase a risk of an accident. My fuel guage has also displayed a larger amount of fuel than was actually in the tank, which could also increase my vehicle too stall and increase a chance of me being in a accident.

Filed Feb 10, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 115,000 miles · NY

When attempting to bring vehicle up to speed on the on-ramp of the highway, the "fuel pump warning" will display on screen. This is then followed by a loss of power in the engine until the engine stops and the vehicle no longer runs. Vehicle has been towed and diagnosed as the high pressure fuel pump be technician. Technician advised me that bmw has recalled "certain" models for this problem.

Filed Feb 5, 2020 · Fuel system · 80,298 miles · MN

While driving steadily on the interstate (i494 in bloomington, mn) with traffic at roughly 65mph, I received a message on the dash of fuel pump failure, drive slowly. Car proceeded to go into 'limp mode' with reduced power and then stalled out'gave me just enough time to navigate to a relatively safer spot on the shoulder of the interstate. Tried to restart car, but it would struggle and then fail each time.

Filed Jul 24, 2016 · Engine · 80,000 miles · TX

Engine oil leaking from common valve cover leak. Causes sudden power loss while driving.

Filed Jan 15, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 32,007 miles · CA

On january 12, 2013, while driving with my family on a southern california highway at speeds of roughly 70 MPH, our 2010 bmw 535i sedan, suddenly lost power, stalled, could not accelerate, and became difficult to control as I crossed 3 lanes of traffic; surprisingly guided the vehicle safely to the right shoulder. At the time the vehicle lost power, a warning indicator light displayed, "engine malfunction-reduced power." as a result, it required a tow service to a local bmw dealership.

Filed Nov 29, 2010 · Acceleration, Fuel system · VA

I was accelerating up a hill on the highway and my car just lost power.

Filed Sep 11, 2010 · Fuel system · 6,600 miles · NC

Recurrent engine failure secondary to high pressure fuel pump in brand new bmw 535i. First failure at 3000 miles; second failure after repair around 6600 miles. Both failures without warning and severe loss of power in high speed traffic.

Filed Apr 26, 2010 · Fuel system · 3,100 miles · TX

Our 2010 bmw 535 xi experienced a failed fuel pump. The car is was purchased new 4 month prior to the failure. The car had a total ~3100 miles when the failure occurred. When the failure occurred, the car lost all power including the power steering which caused a very serious safety issue as the car was in motion with little ability to steer it to safety. The car was towed to the closest dealership where the fuel pump was replaced with a new unit.

Filed Apr 6, 2010 · Engine · 2,299 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2010 bmw 535i. The contact stated that since purchasing the vehicle, it had to be taken to the dealership at least once a month. The vehicle lost power intermittently. The dealer rebooted the computer and reprogrammed faulty codes at least six times. The vehicle also would not start at times. The contact refused to drive the vehicle and it was parked at his home at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 2,299. The current mileage was approximately 14,000.

Filed Mar 3, 2010 · Fuel system · 6,411 miles · CA

Fuel pump on bmw 535i-2010 has failed twice in 60 days on low mileage car. Safety issue occurs because car immediately loses power with no warning. The first time it happened we were in a shopping center garage so we were going slowly. Second time it happened we were on the 101 heading east at high speed on an incline. Lost power and luckily were able to move over to the shoulder with no incident. We were informed by dealer that this has been a continuing problem with this model. They have replaced it twice. The service manager said they have redesigned the fuel pump and hopefully this time it will work. I googled similar problems and found that there were a number of people reporting the "safety" issue of losing power rapidly.