2012 BMW 535I: engine stalls while driving

Filed Dec 6, 2021 · Fuel system, Transmission · 90,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2012 BMW 535I. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled as the drivetrain malfunction warning message flashed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start up after multiple attempts. The contact had a friend replace the battery; however, the failure persisted. The contact then had the vehicle towed to a dealer where they diagnosed the vehicle with a defective fuel pump. Upon investigation, the contact discovered the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V746000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) which she linked to the failure. The manufacturer was notified and informed her that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

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 Aug 25, 2021 · Fuel system · 97,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2012 BMW 535i. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact waited approximately 5-10 minutes before restarting the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure persisted soon after the initial failure. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer for assistance. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V746000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

Filed May 2, 2020 · Fuel system · 105,000 miles · TX

Car stalled suddenly while in motion on a city street. Unable to restart the vehicle for 15 - 20 minutes while blocking the roadway. Transmission locked in park mode and override to neutral gear was not available. Inability to manually put gear into neutral poses additional problems.

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 May 2, 2019 · Fuel system · 65,000 miles · CA

The recall number 16v746000 on 2012 bmw fuel pump is insufficiently executed by the manufacturer as it did not include my car (VIN #[xxx]). I have encountered a safety hazard during driving and the car stalled in the middle of busy expressway. Cannot restart and car towed with help from police. After dealer diagnose problem with fuel pump but refuse to honor the recall on my fix even it is of same model and year. Apparently manufacturer did not include "all" affected vehicles affected with the defective parts. Please open another recall or extend the recall of affected vehicles. I have filed a complaint to bmw north america and hopefully your agency can followup on this. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 30, 2019 · Fuel system · 65,000 miles · CA

Vehicle stall intermittently while driving on lawrence expressway. Sometime cannot restart. Engine code revealed fuel pump issue 481b01 ekps control voltage too low. There is a recall on 2012 bmw 535i on fuel pump but dealer refused to replace according to recall since the VIN do not show up in their system. (even the year and model is part of the recall)

Filed Mar 8, 2019 · Fuel system · 110,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw 535i. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the fuel malfunction warning indicator illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over and had it towed to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be repaired. An appointment was scheduled with the independent mechanic to have the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Jul 9, 2018 · Fuel system · 83,000 miles · CA

Car stalled suddenly while in motion on a city street near a parking lot. Unable to restart blocking the roadway. Transmission locked in park mode and override to neutral gear was not available. Waited for tow truck while cars were blocked off. This could have been very dangerous if happened on a busy freeway or street. Inability to manually put gear into neutral poses additional problems.

Filed Aug 30, 2017 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw 535i. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly stall causing the contact would have to wait approximately 5-10 minutes before restarting the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the valley auto world bmw dealer located in 3822 sycamore dairy rd, fayetteville north carolina; 910‑864‑0000 who diagnosed that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that their vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v746000 (fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed May 7, 2016 · Electrical · 30,000 miles · VA

Several times when starting from a stopped position with the auto start/stop engaged, the car will stop and automatically go into neutral. I have had this happen several times when pulling into an intersection. It happened once while making a left turn with oncoming traffic and the car stalled after I started the turn. I had to get the car back into drive quickly to complete the turn and avoid being hit by the oncoming traffic. This does not happen frequently, has occurred a total of 5 or 6 times in the 4 years I have owned the car.

Filed Feb 10, 2014 · Electrical · 4,000 miles · CA

I have a 2012 535i and have been experiencing stalls when auto start/stop engages, when the vehicle tries to restart the engine it switches to n while at a traffic light or a stop sign. This is a safety issue and is very dangerous and could lead to an accident in certain driving situations.