BMW 745LI stalling problems

Filed Apr 26, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 180,425 miles · FL · crash

Car stalled and all the lights are flashing on the dash... Will not start back up... Almost had a serious wreck at 75mph car just went off...had no steering and barley made it to the side of the road... Damaged the front end after hitting the curb trying to get off the highway to safety... Had it towed home then to a bmw dealer who told me my cass went out and the computer was not responding and could be many things told me it would cost me over $4k to fix the car... I had the car towed home and it sits in my back yard now and has been sitting there for almost a year... And I am so tired of all the problems with the car... I have tried everything myself to fix it.. And really don't have $4k to give to a dealer to fix it... I wish bmw would do something about this like take the car back and pay me for all the money I have put in this car... Its a beautiful car but has many problems.. Many more than I can afford

Filed Sep 13, 2018 · Locks · 58,423 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw 745li. The contact took the vehicle to bmw of riverside (3060 adams st, riverside, ca 92504, 1 (951) 373-5000) to be repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v328000 (latches/locks/linkages). Shortly after the recall repair, the contact noticed that the rear driver and passenger side door latches failed to lock and were unsecured. In addition, the vehicle stalled. The same dealer was contacted and stated that the battery was drained after servicing the recall repair. The contact was advised to have the vehicle towed to the dealer to recharge the battery. In addition, the dealer stated that the latch replacement was separate from the recall repair and that both latches needed to be replaced. The dealer indicated that they replaced both latches; however, the rear passenger door latch still failed. The other three door latches worked properly. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 58,423.

Filed Jan 9, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 141,000 miles · AR · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 bmw 745li. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine failsafe mode warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator housing failed. The vehicle was repaired. On another occasion, while driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel veered to the right causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into a bridge through the railing and into a pole. A police report was filed. The contact sustained unknown injuries that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 141,000.

Filed Aug 15, 2014 · Fuel system, Transmission · 130,000 miles · GA

My vehicle stalls in traffic and once it cuts off there is no way to put it in neutral. A police tried to help me out and told me that is a safety hazard. I keep having this problem especially when I'm driving on highways once it cuts off there's no way for me to steer off of the road. It's frightening.

Filed Jul 25, 2014 · Engine · 160,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 bmw 745li. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the engine warning light illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the chime sounded throughout the vehicle. The vehicle was able to restart on the second attempt. After restarting, the vehicle vibrated and stalled. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed May 7, 2014 · Fuel system · 104,600 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 bmw 745 li. The contact stated that the fuel level indicator displayed that the fuel tank was one quarter tank full however, there was no gasoline in the vehicle. The failure caused the vehicle to stall without warning, leaving the contact stranded. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 02v150000 (fuel system gasoline delivery).the dealer was contacted and informed the contact that his VIN was not included in the recall campaign. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 104,600.

Filed Apr 8, 2014 · Engine · 73,245 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw 745li. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the engine stalled. The contact mentioned that there were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle restarted on the first attempt and resumed normally. The failure recurred on seven separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 73,245. Updated 5/8/14*cn the consumer stated the engine kept running and did not die.

Filed Jun 7, 2013 · Fuel system · 44,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 bmw 760li. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the emission filter and fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000.

Filed May 7, 2012 · Brakes, Steering · 105,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw 745li. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle with much hesitation from the engine. The power steering light then illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. In addition, the brake power assist warning signal also illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact referenced two recalls under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v446000 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum) and 04v344000 (power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM, PCM)) that could have been related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and advised the contact that the VIN was not included in either recall. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

Filed Feb 14, 2012 · Fuel system · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 bmw 745li. The contact stated the vehicle stalled without warning. If the vehicle had a half tank of gas or less the vehicle would not start. Whenever he put a small amount of gasoline in the tank using a gas can, the vehicle would start. The contact found the federal safety agency recall campaign id number: 02v150000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery) that was related to the electronic fuel pump. The failure could occur when the fuel tank was at a half tank or less. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 138,000.