2013 BMW 535I: engine stalls while driving

5 of the 39 complaints about the 2013 BMW 535I describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 13%
typical mileage: 10,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 85 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2013
5
2012
12
2011
14
2010
11
2009
15
2008
7
1991
1

What owners say

Filed Apr 3, 2023 · Suspension · 165,000 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 535I. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, an abnormal clicking sound was coming from the passenger’s side of the vehicle. Soon after hearing the noise, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the passenger’s side CV joint was replaced out of pocket. Recently, the vehicle was taken back to the same dealer for routine maintenance and the contact was informed that the driver’s side CV joint was faulty and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.

Filed Aug 28, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 12,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 bmw 535i. The vehicle stalled and the steering failed without warning when the contact depressed the brake pedal. The contact could not stop the vehicle from rolling down a hill. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,000.

Filed Apr 26, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 10,000 miles · IL · crash · 1 injury

Driving new 2013 535i (heavily equipped) about 50 MPH in 55 MPH zone on a clear evening w/low traffic. Suddenly and without warning bmw collided into rear-end of illegally parked vehicle lacking any warning lights or flares. Bmw rammed adverse parked vehicle approx. 16' before pull apart. Air bags deployed on steering wheel and knee. Steering wheel airbag caused significant damage to left arm etc.. Both legs in similar trauma post-crash at knee to foot equally. Front windshield cracked inwards (not outward) above steering wheel. Force of impact to rt. Foot/heel to pedal/floor caused multiple fractures req. 10 screws with plate and other injuries. Temporary total disability and partial permanent disability. Out of pocket medical costs, and other specials exceed $100,000.00 excluding value of vehicle. (damage to vehicle estimated to exceed $42,000.00) bmw stalled and rolled to a rest in left lane. Bmw assist could not speak to me, but could hear from within vehicle. Bmw admitted its bmw assist system malfunctioned. Airbag deployed and may not have properly and/or timely notified 911. Personal injuries from airbag despite seat and steering wheel fully retracted. Bmw promised, but failed to provide audiotape and transcript, despite repeated attempts. Moreover, bmw won't provide common courtesy of a response to said failure even though proof of service exists. Unusual particularly since no threat of litigation has been or will be made. Air bags do not show as being disconnected from crash on this site. Personal injuries e.g. Medical bills, pain and suffering etc. Into six figures. Bmw has also refused to inspect vehicle to rebut any queries as to vehicles' performance at moment of impact. Bmw nor selling dealer never informed assist package for about $1,300 would have prevented or significantly reduced the outcome.

Filed Jul 16, 2013 · Engine · 3,900 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 bmw 535i. The contact stated that while driving 3 MPH through two inches of water, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer for diagnosis. The contact was informed that the engine had hydro-locked and would need to be replaced. The replacement engine was unavailable and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 3,900.

Filed Feb 19, 2013 · Engine · 1,800 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 bmw 535i. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 to 30 MPH downhill, the vehicle stalled and all of the warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was later taken to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 1,800. The current mileage was approximately 3,000. The VIN was unavailable.