BMW 535XI stalling problems

Filed Jun 21, 2019 · Fuel system · 158,000 miles · CA

Vehicle stalls, hesitates when driving. Message on the dash says that the fuel pump is failing, but can be driven with decreased performance and to bring the vehicle to bmw. Brought the car to bmw service and they told me that there was a recall on the fuel pump but my car is not covered because I have 159k miles one the said vehicle. Upon further investigation with the service advisor, (carlos - norwalk bmw), who is polite and helpful, we found that the car had already been serviced for three same problem at least 3 times. First is in 2009 when they replaced the high pressure fuel pump. After folloa year 2010, the same problem occurred. The dealership again replaced the same fuel pump. Then on 2013, having the same problem again, the dealership replaced the injectors but the problem is still occurring. The problem had been ongoing and this time, they will not fix the issue because the vehicle is over the 120k miles. I believe that bmw is responsible for the problem that the vehicle was never properly fix in the first place. At least 3 times of having the same problem (that was documented by bmw), and still not resolved! It is a good car, but can be dangerous and could cause an accident. I will not let my wife drive it anymore until I feel it is safe. Problem is intermittent. At low speed, idling, and at highway speeds which can be really scary. I hope they will take responsibility and actually find and fix the issue.

Filed Nov 5, 2017 · Transmission · MD

The drive shaft for my bmw 535xi broke while driving straight on the highway without any warming. This caused considerable damage to the underneath components of the car. Such as ripping the data cable and burst the transmission and all the transmission fluid licked out instantly. My vehicle stalled in the middle of traffic with on coming cars. I have uploaded a picture of the broken drive shaft while the car was being towed . I have the documents but I am unable to upload them at this time. In addition the pressure hose for the power pump burst and it is unfair that I have to replace all 3 power hosts because it is a bmw recommendation.

Filed Oct 18, 2017 · Fuel system · 85,140 miles · OR

I was driving my bmw 535 xi on interstate highway. All of a sudden cars gave a message of "drivetrain malfunction: contact your service centre". After that car's power reduced. After that whenever I apply brake, the car ignition stopped and car puts itself in neutral. I had to start the car around 8 times to reach home safely. After that I towed the car to nearby bmw service. Bmw dealership told me that my car's high pressure fuel pump is not working. This is traumatic experience as I was on interstate and sudden stalling on interstate could have been fatal for me as well as my passenger.

Filed Mar 13, 2017 · Fuel system · 61,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 535xi. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The dealer diagnosed that the intake fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the failure was related to the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v746000 (fuel system, gasoline), but the parts were not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,000.

Filed Nov 22, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 135,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 535xi. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle overheating warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle stalled without warning. The contact pulled over and the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electric water pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

Filed Nov 4, 2016 · Fuel system · 42,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw 535xi. While operating the vehicle in stop and go traffic, the engine suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 42,000.

Filed Oct 24, 2016 · Fuel system · 68,000 miles · NY

My car is a 2011 bmw 535 I x drive, has 68,000 miles. I bought it new on 10/19/2011 on friday 10/21/2016 my car stalled and wouldn't start while driving in the middle of a main high traffic busy road in rush hour. Luckily, I didn't have a crash and I called bmw roadside assistance, they said "this service is no longer available" to me. I called my insurance roadside assistance and they towed the car to the nearest bmw dealer (where I bought it from). The dealer service dept. Said that the car was on empty (no gas) even though the fuel sensor light didn't come on and it showed 70 miles left to empty. After researching bmw recalls I found this problem was recalled for 2010 and 2011 5 series. I never received a recall letter. Dealer service didn't believe me first and said that I drove it on empty and just needed gas and wanted me to pick it up after they put in 3 gallons of gas. I insisted that that what happened, the sensor light didn't come on and it showed 70 miles left. They were not aware of the problem or the recall. The car is still there and they gave me a small cheap loaner car which I have now. This could be a major safety hazard and should be taken seriously, not just add gas and go. Thanks, report receipt date: jul 22, 2010 the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v331000 component(s): fuel system, other makes/models/model years: bmw/5-series/2010-2011 bmw/5-series gran turismo/2010-2011 the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v‑331 mfg's report date: july 21, 2010 components: fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system potential number of units affected: 6,080 summary: bmw is recalling certain 2010 and 2011 5-series and 5-series gran turismo passenger vehicles manufactured from january 12 through july 1, 2010. The vehicle's fuel level sensor within the fuel tank can become wedged against the tank.

Filed May 12, 2015 · Brakes, Fuel system · 129,500 miles · MI

I was exiting the the freeway and when I was on a banked onramp the engine stopped running while vehicle was in motion. I lost power steering and the ability to release the brake. I nearly lost control of the vehicle as the unexpected loss in power steering caused me to loose grip on the wheel. The engine was in neutral when the engine stalled. Upon restarting the engine (which struggled to start) the "service engine soon telltale" illuminated and the vehicle entered "reduce engine power mode". After scanning the dtc (p3090) I learned the vehicle's high pressure fuel pump failed. I noticed bmw has a recall on the issue. Unfortunately their recall only covers the fuel pump to 120,000 miles and my vehicle has roughly 9,500 miles above the covered threshold. Based on my experience and reading online I feel the pump has some sort of design flaw that bmw has failed to properly address. I wish bmw would hold up to their integrity and continue to replace the fuel pump for the life of the vehicle.

Filed Jul 29, 2014 · Engine · 100,400 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 535xi. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled as the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the temperature gauge displayed that the vehicle was overheating and the engine failed indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the water pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 100,400.

Filed Feb 8, 2013 · Fuel system · 12,000 miles · IL

It was 530am and we were traveling on the interstate. My husband was driving, and I was in the passenger seat. Few cars on the road.out of no where we hear a loud boom coming from what sounds the back of the car. After the boom nothing happened for about 2 minutes. Then the car had a message of "drive train issue drive moderately" then the car completely stalled on the highway. We coasted to the side of the road, and called the illinois state police. They arrived within twenty minutes of our call. As the officer pulled up, and we explained what we thought happened he expressed that he didn't see anything at all in the road (he was traveling in the same direction as we were). We had to have the car towed to the nearest bmw dealership which was kimberly bmw in davenport, ia. We rented a car and continued to chicago so we rented a car and continued our trip. A couple of days later we received a call from kimberly bmw and they stated that the gas tank bladder had been punctured, and that it was our fault not a manufacturers defect?? We hit nothing, we saw nothing, there was no sign of any damage to insinuate that we hit something other than the "punctured gas tank". Kimberly bmw said they took pictures. We repeatedly asked them to be email, text message, any means necessary so we could take a look at the pictures. We demanded that the punctured tank be left for our inspection upon picking up the car, and we never received it. Upon calling bmw they stuck by kimberly bmw stating kimberly bmw has "pictures" and left it at that. No one from bmw can say that they have actually seen the pictures. I truly believe they are covering up a defect in the gas tank of the vehicle. We paid the money to have the car fixed. Its not at all about the money it is about the safety of my family and the motorist around us. Our concerns have fell on deaf ears. I hope you can help.