2015 BMW X3: engine stalls while driving

Filed Mar 3, 2026 · Engine · 140,000 miles · WA

The contact owns a 2015 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated, and the "Service Engine Soon" message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken back to the residence. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Filed Nov 1, 2025 · Fuel system · CA

High pressure fuel pump Stalling almost caused an accident Yes the problem has been confirmed by BMW BMW has inspected the component Check engine light and drivetrain errors BMW replaced a high pressure fuel pump and fuel system in 2019, see attachment. I was not notifies of the 2021 BMW recall for the high pressure fuel pump. The high pressure fuel pump fail in 2025, see attachment at around 60,000 on the replaced high pressure fuel pump in 2019, less than the original fuel pump. BMW now says they are not going to repair this because of the age and mileage on the car. My position is the mileage on the car is irrelevant. It’s the mileage on the fuel system replaced in 2019. In addition, I was not notified of the recall in 2021and now the question is “ is the high pressure fuel pump replaced in 2019 the same fuel pump replacement part that came with the car when new? Obliviously the 2021 recall may have upgraded the fuel pump to satisfy the recall. If so, that should have been put into my car in 2021. BMW has been very deceiving on answering my questions.

Filed May 14, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · 63,000 miles · OR

The contact owns a 2015 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving 40-50 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and the message "Engine Overheated -Stop Vehicle Immediately" was displayed. The contact parked and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was later restarted, but the message "Engine Overheated Stop - Vehicle Immediately" was displayed again. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the water pump had overheated and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, who also determined that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.

Filed Apr 26, 2025 · Fuel system · OH

Vehicle was driving when it stalled while driving. The vehicle would not start after that. After having a mechanic look at the vehicle it was found the high pressure fuel pump failed causing extensive damage to the fuel system and a repair quote of $15,000. Even though vehicles manufacturered in the same model year had a recall for this issue my vin number did not receive the recall. The recall number for the recall I'm referencing is 21V586000. BMW denies any recall for my vehicle and will not cover repairs.

Filed Apr 8, 2024 · Engine · 153,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2015 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 153,000.

Filed Sep 27, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · 76,000 miles · NC · fire

The contact owned a 2015 BMW X3. The contact stated while her husband was driving at 65 MPH with her in the front passenger seat, the vehicle stalled. A message indicating a power train malfunction was displayed. The contact's husband was able to veer to the side of the road. The contact noticed dark smoke coming through the AC vents. The contact stated upon opening the hood, her husband saw fire. The contact immediately exited the vehicle. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with the assistance of the fire department. However, the engine compartment and the front passenger's side end of the vehicle had melted. A fire department was filed. There was no police report filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot where it was totaled. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V907000 (Fuel System, Diesel). The dealer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.

Filed Sep 23, 2022 · Engine · GA

With under 90k miles on the vehicle, the car stalled on the highway. It was later diagnosed as a head gasket leak which caused coolant to leak into the combustion chamber thereby causing the vehicle to lose power. I contacted BMW North America and they did absolutely nothing to address the issue. They did have a computer related recall on the vehicle and I subsequently had it performed at one of their dealers after having to bare the expense of replacing the original engine with a used one as the cost to repair the original engine quoted me by the BMW dealership was in excess of $25,000. Yes you read it correctly the dealer gave me a repair estimate of a seven year old vehicle with nearly 90k on it of $25000. When I subsequently had a used engine installed they refused to do anything in regards to addressing the original engine stall. If your agency does nothing to protect consumers from this type of egregious activity you are of absolutely no use. This failure is catapult to negligence and the fact that the manufacturer took no action to correct its own defect is simply appalling. To have a perfectly maintained vehicle fail at highway speeds with under ninety thousand miles on it and suffer no consequence is not right. They wanted me to spend more to correct their defect than the car was worth in order for them to give me any assistance. Which is why I'm writing you this complaint today. To manufacture a luxury priced suv with as little backing as they have shown should be against the law. We ran high octane fuel at a cost disproportionate to the outcome we suffered, if you will not address this issue please direct me to whatever agency that protects consumers from substandard manufacturers. This car did not live up to the price it was listed for and they should be held to account for that fact.

Filed Dec 13, 2017 · Engine · 60,000 miles · FL

I would like to file a complaint about bmw of north america missing recalls on my vehicle in 2015. I was not aware the recall and informed about the camshaft timing adjustment vanos engine stall issue. The issue is about the bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (vanos) unit loosen over time and may possibly break which reduces the power of engine or stall. I own a 2012 bmx x3 2.8i (VIN: 5uxwx5c58clxxxxxx), starting last year, my check engine light has been on and off from time to time. I did not understand this defective vanos design was the reason until last month I checked my vehicle in for engine problems with RPM automotive, they ran a full diagnostics and confirmed with error codes 130c01,130108 and 131508 which indicates vano and camshaft position sensors for my n52t 6-cylinder engine. I contacted bmw dealer at orange park, fl, they ignored my request and told me my vehicle is not on the recall list. I have done the research and confirmed my vehicle x3 xdrive 28i is on the recall list. Please see the recall at https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/bmw-recalls-156137-vehicles-for-loose-bolts-that-could-lead-to-engine-stall.html . I am contacting you to report their recall malpractices, engine safety issues and fraud warranty promises. *js parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Dec 3, 2014 · Electrical · 9,003 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 bmw x3 diesel. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician was unable to duplicate and diagnose the cause of failure. Also, the contact mentioned that while driving 55 MPH on an interstate, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed again to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,003.