2011 BMW 535I: engine stalls while driving

Filed Aug 1, 2024 · Engine · 130,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 535I. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle was losing motive power and was running rough. The contact stated that the instrument cluster went black. The contact turned into a parking lot as the vehicle stalled. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle but after several attempts failed to restart. The contact had the vehicle towed to the residence. The contact had an independent mechanic diagnose the vehicle at the residence. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the VANOS bolts had fractured and the timing camshaft had detached. The mechanic advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer. The contact researched online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Filed Apr 17, 2024 · Engine · CA

Hello, I received a recall notice almost 6 months ago on my car and I have been in contact with BMW Corporate and they have been completely useless (This is my first BMW and it will be my last). I haven't been able to drive my car for almost 6 months due to the VANOS engine bolt recall. My car has been experiencing the symptoms of stalling, loss of power and it has gone into Safe mode. I have called McKenna BMW in Norwalk and was told not to drive the car because it isn't safe to do so. and by the Owner of Orange Motors who is a Specialty Shop for BMW owners. I have called BMW Corporate numerous times and sent multiple emails ( i can't even get a response to my emails) and cant get any assistance in getting my car fixed. I asked BMW for assistance in getting a rental car and they said that is the responsibility of the dealership and the dealership is telling me that I need to call BMW Corporate. I spoke to a woman named Jenny at BMW corporate about 2 - 3 weeks ago and she told me to call the dealership and explain what is going on with my car and request that a special case be opened so rush my parts needed to fix my car and I still can't get any help. I have called Sterling BMW & Crevier BMW and they made it very clear they do not have the parts to fix my car, I mentioned what BMW corporate told me and they acted like they had no clue what I was talking about. I told them that my car is dead in my garage as it has been sitting for about 6 months. I just keep getting passed around and all I am trying to do is get my car fixed so I can drive it. I have had a rental car for 6 months now because I can't drive my own car as it is unsafe. I would just like my car fixed please assist me in getting help from BMW because they keep brushing me off. Can I pay to have the car fixed and get reimbursed? This is their product/brand and they should offer better assistance in getting it fixed. It's ridiculous that it's been 6 months and still no repair options. What a joke.

Filed Dec 6, 2022 · Engine · 129,000 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 335I. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the bolts used to secure the housing for the camshaft timing adjustment (VANOS) unit had loosened over time, causing the vehicle to stall. Upon investigation, the contact discovered the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V176000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) which he linked to the failure. The contact called two dealers and the manufacturer and was informed that the vehicle was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000.

Filed Mar 19, 2020 · Fuel system · 71,000 miles · OH

Vehicle has stopped running multiple times. Most times it has stalled out while idling after a long drive and has been put in park. One time it just stop running while I was driving and I was in the middle of and intersection with traffic turning right. Another time I had a st udder while turning left which I looked down and got in a accident. Bmw has told me this is the battery, low pressure fuel pump and the high pressure fuel pump which have all been replace; however I am still having the same problem.

Filed Dec 23, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 132,000 miles · NJ

Care was in motion on local street care started stalling, decrease in fuel, smoke out of tail pipe, complete engine failure, unable to start on engine. There are multiple forums on this specific vehicle with issues due to fuel injector. Since I am not the original buyer on vehicle I was not aware and was never notified by the new dealer that there would be an issue. Vehicle was bought at 126k miles in sept 2019.

Filed Jul 1, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 76,000 miles · NC

Fuel pump(fuel system) recall was allowed to fail after many attempts by me using my gas to appear at bmw trying to describe stalling, gas smell, engine gas flow issues with my car before may 2016. (3) years in and out of hendrix bmw service department. Long rental returns and repair on engine leaks, gasket leaks , pan oil leaks and now 6/2/2019 car is still smoking , stalling, oil smelling I'm at home again. Bmw dealer service is refusing to pay for a plastic cap billed to me related to recall fuel pump leak they denied and were forced to find by me. See attachment. Bmw want except responsibility for the (3) year delayed repair of fuel pump.. Issues causing present related issues today 6/2/2019 were in the past they used my warranty coverage to repair damages they created before final car failure and my stranded from 5pm / 11:30 midnight at 70 years old on a dark high way.. My extended warranty has paid for all engine issues,1414,00 ..now they want to make a deal 700.00 to repair plastic cap cover , the same problem before fuel pump recall. I was without (my ) car for (13) day calling, going back to service manager firing admission of recall. My stressing, persistent stocking to replace fuel pump hurt my health. Beginning with corporate bmw in 2016/ delay, 2017/ engine issues and years / months of rentals... Replacing pan, some gasket leaks with engine claiming they replaced the pump. Problems continued until 5/3/2019 and I'm stranded, living with a muscular disease in the heat at 82 degrees on high way and (2) police officers stopping, failed towing company towed car to my home, embarrassing ... 5/4/2019 sat morning towing from my home using my extended warranty who lost my keys at 400.00, lost hook to tow car and the hook cover noticed after (13) day pump repair pick up of car.. 300.00 ..I'm stuck at home with the same unresolved part of the issue.

Filed May 2, 2018 · Fuel system · 86,196 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 535i. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the "fuel malfunction" warning message appeared. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (bmw of arlington in arlington, texas) where it was diagnosed that the low pressure fuel pump and the fuel pump control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,196.

Filed May 2, 2018 · Fuel system · 86,196 miles · TX

(this complaint is being marked for deletion; duplicate of 11091372) tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 535i. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the "fuel malfunction" warning message appeared. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (bmw of arlington in arlington, texas) where it was diagnosed that the low pressure fuel pump and the fuel pump control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,196.

Filed Aug 15, 2017 · Fuel system · IN

Bmw recall campaign no. 16v‑746 in-tank fuel pump. Bmw ag has decided that the above fuel tank listed above is defective which relates to motor vehicle safety. This notice was sent in december of 2016, which stated the parts were unavailable. Although, the letter stated I would be contacted when parts became available. It is now eight months into year 2017 without this issue being resolved. Also, over time, the fuel pump connector can become damaged. If this happens, a foul odor may be noticed. This could also lead to a fuel leak during fueling, or when cornering while driving. The fuel pump could also stop working and lead to a no start or stalling condition. We have noticed, a faint gas odor and slight stalling with the vehicle, especially with starting and taking off. This has happened when the vehicle was stationary and in motion. When the car was serviced by bmw specialist, we were encouraged to get the fuel pump replaced in a timely manner due to the recall.

Filed Jul 10, 2017 · Fuel system · 78,000 miles · OR

My vehicle recently had the lo pressure fuel pump recall completed. I was hoping that it would correct the fuel related diagnostic trouble codes and the vehicle stalling and going into reduced power mode. However, this recall failed to correct these problems. I have now learned that my high pressure fuel pump is failing. My local bmw dealer informed me that this vehicle does not qualify for the extended free replacement of the high pressure fuel pump based on the VIN even thoe it is the same n54 engine that other bmw vehicles have that is covered under the recall. Symptoms, while driving my vehicle on slight acceleration I get a warning on the dash that states "reduced power mode" at that point the check engine light comes on and I loose power in the vehicle. At times the vehicle will shut completely down while driving. The vehicle has an extended crank time as well but always seems to start.

Filed May 25, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 80,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 535i. While the vehicle was at a traffic light, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer located on 43 north ave, bridgeport, ct 06606, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v746000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed May 19, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 135,000 miles · PA

My car stalled while driving around 50 MPH on a 4-lane highway on 13 may 2016. It stopped in the middle of the road blocking traffic. I was able to back the car off the road (into oncoming traffic) with much difficulty because all systems were shut down. I called aaa and waited. The car started after I waited about 20 minutes and I cancelled the aaa tow. This happened several times before, the last time was when I had about 70,000 miles on the car. The car was recalled, I took it to the dealer and it did not happen again until last week. I now have 135,000 miles on the car. This is a very dangerous issue. I had to authorize the prescribed repair. This seems to be recurring defect that bmw should repair in all of these cars. Dealer tells be that it is a fuel pump and filter problem. This is not what was repaired at 70,000 miles.