2007 BMW X3: engine stalls while driving

Filed Feb 17, 2023 · Engine · CA

The contact owns a 2007 BMW X3. The contact stated that on various occasions when starting the vehicle, there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. The contact also stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the failure recurred, and the vehicle was stalling. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced, and the contact was advised to take the vehicle to a local dealer. The vehicle was then taken to a local dealer; however, the contact was informed that the recall remedy would not be completed due to the failures and was advised to file a complaint with the federal safety agency hotline. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Sep 19, 2022 · Engine · AZ

Vehicle breaking down/stalling out due to overheating with no visible defects that would cause a vehicle to overheat. Vehicle is maintained regularly and very well taken care of but persists having overheating issues and smells of burning plastic or burning electrical smell with no visible cause. The most recent incident that occurred on 9/12/22 happened while I was making a very routine drive on the freeway going approx. 70mph mid morning so slight traffic and within 2 second the vehicles temperature gauge went from smack in the middle where it sits usually to maxed out in the red! Vehicle starts very loudly beep beep beeping and then just loses power MID FREEWAY which of course means zero power steering to assist in coasting to the nearest exit while hoping not to get run over by hurried angry morning Phoenix drivers. I made it just off the off ramp and was able to make a right turn onto the street before I had to just turn on my hazards and exit the vehicle for my own safety, but mind you this is after a few failed attempts to get the car started again. Now my vehicle sits smack in the middle of a busy road taking up a whole lane while I sit there waiting for it to "cool" down in 100°F + weather and look under the hood for possible leaks or cause. After 20 minutes or so the police show up which is just the icing on the cake but just before I about blew a gasket mentally (LOL PUN) the officers approached me very friendly and concerned my my safety and the safety of my vehicle and offered to push me up the hill into the nearest station to avoid a possible collision which is where I let the vehicle sit a few hours, went back, turned her over and drove away like nothing over happened......uhh what?!?

Filed Oct 4, 2018 · Engine · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw x3. While driving various speeds, oil leaked onto the head gasket of the vehicle. The contact stated that the leak entered onto the serpentine belt. Bmw of mainline (225 bala avenue, bala cynwyd, pennsylvania 19004, (610) 668-2200) was made aware of the failure and diagnosed a failure with the mass air flow. The dealer replaced the serpentine belt, but the failure recurred. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled on various occasions and became completely inoperable. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Mar 8, 2018 · Transmission · NC

2007 bmw x3. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle stalling when traveling at low speeds. *ld

Filed Jan 5, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 100,000 miles · NY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw x3. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shook and various warning indicators illuminated. The hazard lights were activated and the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact also stated that a burning odor emitted through the vents. The contact waited for a moment, restarted the vehicle, and drove to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the crankcase needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.