Was driving suddendly car lost speed to 20mph rpms reved up to 4000. Would not go any faster had to pull over the car put itself in neutral then turned itself off few minutes later was able to turn the car back on and resume driving .. It wa a city street clear weather he power train malfunction wasindicated on the screen very unsafe to drive on city streets plus interstate highways through atlanta.
2012 BMW 535I engine complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw 535i. When the contact entered the vehicle, he noticed a strong odor of exhaust coming through the vents. The vehicle was taken to autogermana bmw (located at 298 avendia carlos e. Chardon, san juan, 00919, pr, (787) 474-7000), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,509.
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.
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.
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