BMW 535I won't start problems

Filed May 13, 2021 · Engine, Suspension · 116,526 miles · MN

3/23/2021 driving on I-94 in morning rush hour when engine killed. Was able to roll over to the median between an on-ramp and the highway before car stopped moving. Charge battery light on on the dash as well as check stabilization warning. Would not turn over at all but dash lights/wipers were on (raining). Towed to mechanic I've taken vehicles to for past 4-5 cars/trucks. It was found that the #2 piston ring came off and jammed between the cylinder wall and piston causing the engine to seize/need to be replaced. Once it was replaced and while doing a test drive, the mechanic felt a vibration and they found that there was movement on the passenger side axle so they replaced that as well. The car had 116.5k on it when I purchased about 2 weeks prior to the engine and cv assembly needing to be replaced. Just got car back yesterday, just over a month and a half to repair.

Filed Jan 7, 2021 · Fuel system · 128,000 miles · PA

Several times I was placed in peril while traveling at high rates of speed then the car stalls on us highway 95. There were also times when the car stalled while driving less than 35mph. When this happens I have no real control to steer the wheel, no prior warning or issues with the car to indicate it would stall. It is extremely traumatizing. Traumatizing! Message of "fuel pump malfunction. Moderate driving possible". Car stalls while in motion whether it is 20mph or 65mph. Initial malfunction in july was after 1hr of driving then several times after that periodically as the car isn't driven often due to stay at home restrictions. The issue could not be duplicated at two auto mechanic shops, in fact by the time the tow truck arrived, the car started and was able to be driven onto the truck. There is no pattern of driving behavior or messages between failure / stall and as months went on, the time between stall and inability to start the car shortened from driving1hr to driving 10 minutes. Bmw of the main line replaced the fuel pump, fuel filter and stall and error issue remains. Wiring to fuel pump issue possible. There are several open complaints on the exact same issue. Model year 2010 should be included in the recall for 535i xdrive series/4%252520dr/rwd%25252f4wd#complaints wiring issue detected and may be part of the recall the federal safety agency recall no. : 16v‑746. If the fuel pump becomes inoperative, a no-start condition or, in rare cases, a stalling condition without the ability to restart the vehicle could occur. Started july and degraded september, october, november then finally december. $$$$ in repair costs that did not resolve the "fuel pump malfunction. Moderate driving possible" message. Help

Filed Oct 2, 2019 · Engine · 125,063 miles · PA

Cad was running fine. Parked got out next morning no start. Mechanic diagnosed time belt gone. Bought car from bmw mainline in march 2014 certified used. Various issues with car. Just read that the 5 series had timing chain issues. My car is out of warranty with 125,063 miles. Always maintained and oil changes and service. Now this. Am I legible to have my timing chain and any dange it caused to be repaired. Why doesn't bmw stand behind their products or recall their problem cars. With the money paid for this car I should be compensated for their mistakes. Bulletin tsb no. 111614. This is outrageous that bmw will not recall but act as though they are doing their customers a favor by repairing or maybe repairing their own mistakes. Thank god is got myself and infant son home before the timing chain broke.

Filed Oct 1, 2019 · Engine · 125,000 miles · PA

Car was driving fine. No noise no back fire no rattling. Got home parked car next day got in car and would not start. Took to bmw specialist. Says the car has no compression. How does an engine go just like that. Just had oil change one month ago no problems now this out of the blue.

Filed Dec 28, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 100,000 miles · NC

Drivetrain malfunction -driving on hwy when error was displayed and car shutdown in on me and would not start back up -dealership stated they replaced the fuel pump -issue happened again -while driving - under 3000 miles later - same error codes of low pressure - car hesitant to crank and studdering on low speeds- towed to dealer was told no issue found and they reprogrammed the fuel pump -same issue again - fuel line and sensor replaced -ran fine for another 1000 miles or so -while driving the car jerked really hard and gave the same drivetran malfunction error --was able to make it to the dealership however car would not drive at full speed- same codes seen stored -- bmw do not know whats causing the issue however replacing parts hoping it will fix the issue and charging me for their trial and error. -since 2 more parts replaced car now with new error and of course bmw has no clue but want to charge me another 1000 to replace another part.

Filed Dec 8, 2018 · Fuel system · SC

Fuel system was the alarm on the car and it won't stay started on more than 2 seconds. Final after 4 attempts it won't start at all. Had to get the vehicle towed.

Filed Oct 20, 2018 · Engine · 131,000 miles · CA

Driving if freeway 65 MPH, all the sudden car stalled lost power I drove it off the freeway the steering wheel was very hard to turn, try to startup the car did not start called aaa for tow truck after 15 min I start the car, start fined and no problem, to bmw USA made appointment with bmw dealer 4 days later was available for service, the day before my appointment, after dropped my daughter the car stalled in middle of the street cause bad traffic called tow truck again waited after 15 min started everything was fined but I tow it to bmw dealer to check it. Idrive should fuel pump once flashed. This is very dangerous .

Filed Apr 10, 2018 · Fuel system · 130,000 miles · AZ

Stopped in traffic at a red light after approximately 15 minutes of driving. The light turned green and upon acceleration, the engine stopped in the middle of the intersection.the "fuel pump" warning came up on my screen. The vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to the repair shop where it did not exhibit any problems, according to the mechanic the vehicle ran fine. Nonetheless, the fuel pump was replaced. Drove the car for two days before it broke down again. Same scenario, stopped at a stop sign, proceeded to accelerate and the engine stopped. Vehicle had to be towed to the repair shop for the second time in three days. Awaiting to see if a new hpfp will resolve the issue.

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 Jan 31, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 125,000 miles · WA

While driving from work on a busy friday afternoon the vehicle's check engine light comes on and the computer screen states "engine malfunction! Reducing power" "high pressure fuel pump malfunction" less than a minute the engine stalled. Leaving me stranded on the bridge for hours, try to start the car but it won't start. The high pressure fuel system has been replaced with a new revision but still didn't solve the problem.