2012 BMW 535I: check engine light

Filed Aug 21, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · 119,000 miles · SC

The contact owns a 2012 BMW 535I. The contact stated while driving approximately 50–55 MPH, the engine overheated and the vehicle shutoff. The engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was restarted. The contact continued to drive to her residence. The contact stated that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V746000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who determined that the failure was due to the fuel pump and the water pump. The water pump and fuel pump were replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Sep 11, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · DE

While driving car stalled, dropped speed and engine warning light came on. Fuel pump was needed. Had to have car towed obtained a rental for 11 days. Fuel pump out of stock. Immediately after fuel pump was replaced less than two weeks the thermostat had to be replaced. Another tow and another rental. I need to be compensated for stress aggravation and loss of use. Repairs and car rental and tow cost over $3500

Filed Jun 25, 2019 · Fuel system · PA

While waiting behind another vehicle to make a left hand turn my vehicle stalled and would not restart. However, whenever I opened the door it would start and stop when the door was closed. The vehicle was towed to sloane bmw of devon, pa. Sloane said the problem was the fuel pump and fuel pump module which they replaced for which I was charged $1585.62. However, this was not the end. On 3/28/19 while passing another vehicle on a 4 lane highway the engine light came on and the vehicle started shaking and decelerating. Other drivers behind me couldn't understand what was happening and made some dangerous moves. Fortunately a driver in the right lane allowed me to get the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. I took the car back to sloane bmw as he fuel pump that they had replaced was under warranty. Sloane decided that "the engine eccentric shaft adjustment motor is internally faulty and charged me $169.99. Tech reported "all performed normally" despite not finding a problem with the eccentric shaft sloane recommended replacement at a cost of $6109.71. Later when copies of the test were requested sloane said they didn`t have them. As a result I am still driving a vehicle that presents a danger to my life in order to gt to work. I have contacted mr. Claus eberhart vp after sales and mr. Ian robertson, board member at bmw north america but neither responded. The only guidance that I have been able to was in an article I found online that recommended caution when accelerating. In addition I have found that there was a recall 16v746000 for fuel pump and module for which I was never notified. Regarding sloane bmw of devon, pa. I have found that they have committed consumer fraud, "I had a problem opening the trunk, sloane said it was due to the latch- wanted $677 repair. On line found that trunk could be opened by switch in the storage box. Latch works trunk opens

Filed Mar 4, 2019 · Brakes, Fuel system · 46,500 miles · CT

I check engine light comes on about something with a fuel leak and bmw says it's something to do with admissions! I would like this to be taken care of please. This is a real issue. The other issue is the electric calipers get stuck and cause a big bang when u pull out of the parking spot when you first leave. Don't happen after that. The mechanic said this was the problem cause everything else looked fine.

Filed Aug 21, 2018 · Engine · 100,009 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw 535i. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 100,009.

Filed Mar 2, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 115,272 miles · MD

Vehicle has issues in line with the recall that has been extended for some VIN numbers under recall number #16v746000. Vehicle has experienced shaking under acceleration, sputtering, flashing check engine light and, multiple trips to the dealership. The vehicle has had items noted under the recall fixed at the expense of the vehicle owner. Currently the high pressure fuel pump has been replaced, as has the battery without making any change on the vehicles performance. It is currently in the dealers hands (for the last month) with bmwna currently reviewing the service records to see if they will cover the issue. The vehicle has experienced issues while merging into traffic, accelerating, and daily ddriving.

Filed Oct 25, 2013 · Electrical, Steering · 33,573 miles · CA

The car has been in and out of the shop for various problems from the moment we bought it. The car started making whistling sounds and engine lights would come on and has been seen by bmw rts already 4 times. But most recently my husband was waiting at the light to make a left turn when his steering wheel all of a sudden locked and he could not drive it. So we took it in to get it serviced and was told to immediately contact bmw of north america . 3 weeks later I finally received my car and cause of this steering error reads: eps control unit is faulty. The replaced the eps control unit, basically the steering rack, and the eps control unit failed again! They disconnected the battery to reset the control modules reprogrammed the eps control unit, adjusted the steering angels, initialized all windows and sunroof, performed active 4 wheel alignment. Basically the cars a dud and bmw refuses a buy back.