Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 12E029000 | Valeo | E (Equipment) | 585 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 08/10/2012 | 08/14/2012 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Valeo is recalling certain engine cooling fans, part numbers 696121, 696273, and 696275, used as service replacement parts for model year 2008-2011 bmw 1-series, 2006-2011 bmw 3-series, 2000-2009 bmw 5-series, 2004-2005 bmw 6-series, and 2006-2007 bmw 7-series vehicles. a metal-oxide semiconductor may overheat due to insufficient screwing of the semiconductor on the aluminum heat sink. this primary failure could cause adjacent components on the fan assembly motor circuit board to overheat and short. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could cause the fan motor to become inoperative, or cause the motor circuit board in the assembly to overheat, potentially leading to a fire in the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Valeo will notify owners and replace the fans free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during august 2012. this recall is being conducted by valeo, not by bmw. for further information, owners may contact valeo at 1-888-718-2536. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| SI B12 02 11 | 01/01/2011 | 10037704 | Bmw: on low mileage vehicles the engine runs rough, mifires, or fails to crank. this is caused by multiple short start-ups without the engine properly going through a warm-up phase. *rm | 06/03/2011 | |
| SI B12 55 06 | 01/01/2011 | 10037700 | Ready | 06/03/2011 | |
| SI B12 02 11 | 01/01/2011 | 10037704 | Ready | 06/03/2011 | |
| SI B12 55 06 | 01/01/2011 | 10037700 | Bmw: there may be excessive cranking before the vehicle starts. the service engine soon light may also be on with a lack of engine power. *rm | 06/03/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| RC-11V-521 | 12/01/2011 | 10044281 | Bmw: see document search button for owner letter. on certain model year 2008-2011 vehicles, a defect involving the electric auxiliary water pump can over heat or fail to cool engine and fire may occur in vehicle or engine compartment. | 06/04/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| SIB-12-09-08 | 02/01/2008 | 10032781 | Bmw vehicle: driveability complaints due to cooling fan relay failure. the customer may complain of intermittent driveability problems, described as-engine is lacking power when accelerating uphill; transmission will not upshift under hea | 05/21/2010 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| RC-11V-521 | 12/01/2011 | 10044281 | Bmw: see document search button for owner letter. on certain model year 2008-2011 vehicles, a defect involving the electric auxiliary water pump can over heat or fail to cool engine and fire may occur in vehicle or engine compartment. | 06/04/2012 | |
| SIB-12-16-11 | 08/01/2011 | 10041407 | Ready | 09/30/2011 | |
| SIB-12-16-11 | 08/01/2011 | 10041407 | Bmw: service engine soon light is on and the engine has reduced power with trouble codes stored. *rm | 09/30/2011 | |
| TS-12-19-10 | 08/01/2010 | 10041276 | Ready | 09/26/2011 | |
| TS-12-19-10 | 08/01/2010 | 10041276 | Bmw: service engine soon light is on with a fault code stored. internal dmtl pump failure.*rm | 09/26/2011 | |
| SIB-12-15-11 | 07/01/2011 | 10040852 | Bmw: the service engine soon light is on. there are trouble codes stored for the crankshaft sensor. no driveability issues. *rm | 09/13/2011 | |
| SIB-12-15-11 | 07/01/2011 | 10040852 | Ready | 09/13/2011 | |
| SIB-12-09-11 | 04/01/2011 | 10040044 | Bmw: there is a delayed throttle response when driving off with a high engine load. it occurs when it is hot outside, the a/c is switched on, and the wheel is turned slightly. there is a software problem. *rm | 08/15/2011 | |
| SIB-12-09-11 | 04/01/2011 | 10040044 | Ready | 08/15/2011 | |
| SIB-13-09-10 | 08/01/2010 | 10037049 | Bmw: some models equipped with the n54 engine may have an excessive crank time before starting. *rm | 04/29/2011 | |
| SIB-12-18-10 | 08/01/2010 | 10037051 | Ready | 04/29/2011 | |
| SIB-11-13-07 | 08/01/2010 | 10037052 | Ready | 04/29/2011 | |
| SIB-13-09-10 | 08/01/2010 | 10037049 | Ready | 04/29/2011 | |
| SIB-12-18-10 | 08/01/2010 | 10037051 | Bmw: there is a software error that is causing the service engine soon light to illuminate without a fault code. *rm | 04/29/2011 | |
| SIB-11-13-07 | 08/01/2010 | 10037052 | Bmw: bmw: there is a software error that is causing the service engine soon light to illuminate without a fault code. *rm | 04/29/2011 | |
| SIB-11-08-03 | 07/01/2010 | 10037010 | Bmw: six different models equipped with the m54 engine could have valve covers break in cold weather and ruin the engine. this is due to moisture accumulation. *rm | 04/27/2011 | |
| SIB-11-08-03 | 07/01/2010 | 10037010 | Ready | 04/27/2011 | |
| SIB-11-14-07 | 11/01/2007 | 10032809 | Bmw vehicle: n54 turbocharger waste gate control noises and operation. after turning off engine, a slight rattle noise is heard from the engine compartment. this noise is similar to a mechanical typewriter. in addition, the complaints o | 05/26/2010 | |
| SIB-12-09-07 | 02/01/2008 | 10032780 | Bmw vehicle: service engine soon light illuminated: s85-various vanos related faults stored. (e60 (5series), e63 & e64 (6series). no model years listed. *pe | 05/21/2010 | |
| SIB-11-02-08 | 02/01/2008 | 10032779 | Bmw vehicle: the service engine soon (mil) lamp is illuminated and a power reduction is clearly perceptible. this situation may occur after driving for some time with the engine already at full operating temperature. if the ignition is c | 05/21/2010 | |
| SIB-12-26-09 | 10/01/2009 | 10032646 | Bmw vehicles: edk throttle potentiometer faults-diagnosis. models e60, e63, e64, e65, e66, and e70. the service engine soon and dsc/dtc warning lamps are illuminated. the engine enters the power reduction (fail safe) mode. *pe | 04/23/2010 | |
| SI-B12-28-07 | 09/01/2009 | 10031684 | Bmw: complaints that the engine management system has entered the engine failsafe mode and that the turbocharger boost is reduced. e82, e88, e90, e92, e93, e60, e61, and e71. all models with nay engines. no model years listed. | 01/06/2010 | |
| SB-12-01-09 | 05/01/2009 | 10030612 | Bmw vehicles: service engine soon lamp or check gas cap warning illuminated while driving. software error in the dme for the tank leak diagnostic system. models e60, e61 (5 series); e70 (x5); e71 (x6); e82, e88 (1 series); e83 (x3); e90, | 10/27/2009 | |
| SI-B37-01-09 | 04/01/2009 | 10029444 | Bmw: vehicle has a check control message self leveling suspension failed/malfunctioning displayed. at least one of the following fault codes is stored and is currently present in the ehc control unit: 5f98 control time fault lifting rear le | 07/08/2009 | |
| SI B11 13 07 | 04/01/2008 | 10025584 | N54 rattle noise from turbocharger area. models e90, e92 and e93 (3 series) 335i and 335xi; e60 and e61 (5 series) 535i and 535xi, all with n54 engine from the start of production to january 17, 2008 production. *pe | 08/22/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| SIB-11-02-08 | 02/01/2008 | 10032779 | Bmw vehicle: the service engine soon (mil) lamp is illuminated and a power reduction is clearly perceptible. this situation may occur after driving for some time with the engine already at full operating temperature. if the ignition is c | 05/21/2010 | |
| SIB-12-09-07 | 02/01/2008 | 10032780 | Bmw vehicle: service engine soon light illuminated: s85-various vanos related faults stored. (e60 (5series), e63 & e64 (6series). no model years listed. *pe | 05/21/2010 | |
| SIB-12-26-09 | 10/01/2009 | 10032646 | Bmw vehicles: edk throttle potentiometer faults-diagnosis. models e60, e63, e64, e65, e66, and e70. the service engine soon and dsc/dtc warning lamps are illuminated. the engine enters the power reduction (fail safe) mode. *pe | 04/23/2010 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| SIB-11-13-07 | 08/01/2010 | 10037657 | Bmw: there is a clanking noise from the engine or exhaust area. wastegate valve is not completely closing and clanking. *rm | 06/01/2011 | |
| SIB-11-13-07 | 08/01/2010 | 10037657 | Ready | 06/01/2011 | |
| SIB-11-14-07 | 11/01/2007 | 10032809 | Bmw vehicle: n54 turbocharger waste gate control noises and operation. after turning off engine, a slight rattle noise is heard from the engine compartment. this noise is similar to a mechanical typewriter. in addition, the complaints o | 05/26/2010 | |
| SI-B12-28-07 | 09/01/2009 | 10031684 | Bmw: complaints that the engine management system has entered the engine failsafe mode and that the turbocharger boost is reduced. e82, e88, e90, e92, e93, e60, e61, and e71. all models with nay engines. no model years listed. | 01/06/2010 | |
| SI B11 13 07 | 04/01/2008 | 10025584 | N54 rattle noise from turbocharger area. models e90, e92 and e93 (3 series) 335i and 335xi; e60 and e61 (5 series) 535i and 535xi, all with n54 engine from the start of production to january 17, 2008 production. *pe | 08/22/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| SIB-11-13-07 | 08/01/2010 | 10037657 | Bmw: there is a clanking noise from the engine or exhaust area. wastegate valve is not completely closing and clanking. *rm | 06/01/2011 | |
| SIB-11-13-07 | 08/01/2010 | 10037657 | Ready | 06/01/2011 | |
| SIB-11-14-07 | 11/01/2007 | 10032809 | Bmw vehicle: n54 turbocharger waste gate control noises and operation. after turning off engine, a slight rattle noise is heard from the engine compartment. this noise is similar to a mechanical typewriter. in addition, the complaints o | 05/26/2010 | |
| SI B11 13 07 | 04/01/2008 | 10025584 | N54 rattle noise from turbocharger area. models e90, e92 and e93 (3 series) 335i and 335xi; e60 and e61 (5 series) 535i and 535xi, all with n54 engine from the start of production to january 17, 2008 production. *pe | 08/22/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| SIB-01-02-12 | 07/01/2012 | 10045279 | Bmw: a failure of the turbocharger wastegates, caused by a defect, has an emissions extended warranty, 8 years or 82,000 miles, whichever comes first, not otherwise falling within coverage exclusion. *pe | 08/27/2012 | |
| SIB-13-13-10 | 09/01/2011 | 10042684 | Bmw: on some vehicles, the high pressure fuel pump has an internal component that may fail and causing drivability symptoms such as erratic engine operation and longer starting times. *pe | 01/06/2012 | |
| SIB-13-14-10 | 04/01/2011 | 10040347 | Bmw: fuel injectors may cause misfire faults with erratic engine operation. *rm | 08/23/2011 | |
| SIB-13-14-10 | 04/01/2011 | 10040347 | Ready | 08/23/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||||
| SIB-11-03-08 | 12/01/2010 | 10038217 | Ready | 06/10/2011 | |
| SIB-11-03-08 | 12/01/2010 | 10038217 | Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm | 06/10/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 12/25/2011 | 59500 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 bmw 535. the contact was driving 60 mph when the vehicle overheated and stalled. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the dealer advised the contact that the electrical water pump and thermostat malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. there were no recalls for the failure of the vehicle. the failure mileage was 59,500. kmj | |||
| 12/25/2011 | 59000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 bmw 535. the contact stated while driving 60 mph the vehicle overheated and stalled. the vehicle was towed to a dealer for a diagnostic test. the dealer stated the electrical water pump and thermostat had malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. there is a existing recall regarding the engine and engine cooling but not for this particular model. the failure mileage was 59,500. jo | |||
| 11/28/2010 | 20000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 bmw 535xi. while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle's engine started smoking. the dealer made three attempts to diagnose the failure. the high pressure fuel pump was replaced; however, cracked again. the vehicle is being repaired by an authorized dealer. the manufacturer was not notified. the current mileage was 30,100. the failure mileage was approximately 22,000. bw | |||
| 09/07/2010 | 45000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 bmw 535xi. while driving approximately 65 mph, the accelerator pedal was engaged and the engine began to putter with an extensive reduction in power. the contact continued with caution;and the vehicle was taken to a dealer where they replaced the fuel pressure sensor and spark plugs. also, an oil change was performed. the failure persisted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on three different times which there were no resolutions. the high pressure pump was replaced on a different occasion. in addition, when encountering a bump in the road and down-shifting from third to second gear a clicking noise would occur. recently, the engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was in the process of being diagnosed. the failure mileage was approximately 45,000. js | |||
| 10/29/2010 | 24000 | ||
| 2008 bmw 535i-engine power failure, engine shuts down and loss of power steering and maneuvering ability. | |||
| 10/26/2010 | 60800 | ||
| 2008 bmw 535i. engine start-up takes longer than normal. the engine idles rough and hesitant to accelerate and check engine light comes on. bmw claims to have fixed the problem under a recall, but the problem came back again 3 days later. | |||
| 09/02/2010 | 35000 | ||
| 2008 bmw 535i - car has had 3 fuel pumps, 3 separate visits for plugs / injectors, last visit for replaced fuel pump created large fuel leak in car which resulted in tow to dealer. engine malfunction light problem. hpfp, repeated engine program. | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 15145 | 1 | |
| 2008 bmw 528i. consumer states unexplained engine shut down *tgw the navigation screen flashed overheating; reduce speed; and pull over, then the engine shut down when the third message was received. the shut down was traced to a faulty electronic water pump. *jb | |||
| 03/30/2010 | 42000 | ||
| My 2008 535 bmw fuel pump went out for the second time. this time my wife was driving. she was making a left hand turn. the car did not have power. thank god the on coming traffic stoped. bmw is not taking this seriously. this is very dangerous situation | |||
| 11/14/2009 | 20102 | 1 | |
| Engine malfunction light comes on and is combined with a slight loss of power. have had bmw dealer troubleshoot but no resolution after 7 attempts. *tr | |||
| 11/06/2009 | 28000 | 1 | |
| Engine failed without warning at highway speed. *tr | |||
| 05/30/2008 | 3 | 02/27/2008 | |
| 2008 bmw 535i has an engine malfunction and a problem with the fuel valves. *nj the consumer stated the engine had very little power. two months later, the consumer had to take the vehicle back to the dealer due to the same problem previously. the dealer informed the consumer again it was the fuel valves. the consumer experienced the problem for a third time, in he lost virtually all power in the engine. so far, the dealer has been unable to determine the cause of the failure. *jb | |||
| 12/28/2008 | 12263 | 1 | |
| Engine malfunction warning. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 04/28/2011 | 66490 | ||
| Rattle from engine compartment that dissipates once engine warms up. advised that the turbo chargers are failing and need to be replaced, only 66k miles! estimated $3k in repair cost! | |||
| 11/22/2010 | 22000 | ||
| Car check engine light came on, reduced power on dash, and sluggish. towed car to dealer, replaced spark plugs and high pressure fuel pump. check engine light came on again, took to dealer, needed pressure sensor. this has occurred 4 times now, dealer states this is ongoing problem with this engine, and have i would have to bring the vehicle in whenever this occurred, no loaner car available. i do not feel safe in the vehicle when this occurs. | |||
| 07/15/2009 | 35000 | ||
| The car showed engine malfunction sign without warning in middle of busy street. all power, steering, everything went dead without warning. i couldn't move the whatsoever. i was lucky enough to make a right turn before this happened and avoid potential accidents. | |||
| 07/24/2010 | 17641 | ||
| Engine malfunction -- reduced power and then the car either reduces power or dies completely. also, cold engine rough start and rough idle. to date, fuel injectors were replaced, where upon it was recommended that i no longer buy sam's club 93 octane gas but a name brand. i did -- problem re-occurred on july 24, 2010, out of the blue without warning, this time with my 6 year old in the car on a highway. i was able to get over to the right shoulder of the road without incident, and turn off the engine, wait a few moments and restart. the bmw dealer has had my car since late july, and have now replaced one of the turbos in the engine. i am hoping nobody has to die before bmw is asked to recall n54 engined bmw's or buy back the ones they have sold. the dealership has recommended that i write a complaint to bmw north america. i will. there is also a petition going -- http://www.petitiononline.com/mod_perl/signed.cgi?fixpump which i think will give you some idea about the scope of the problem. i do not have the old parts. thank you. | |||
| 06/07/2010 | 30000 | ||
| 2008 bmw 535i engine malfunction - reduced power! message on 06/07/10. it has around 30k miles. i took it to the dealer, and they diagnosed the problem as a wastegate malfunction. i picked it up from the dealer on 06/08/10 and drove it to florida on 06/09/10. after being in florida for 4 days, the problem returned. the i-drive system froze and eventually powered off and came right back on. the car sat overnight, and i made it back to atlanta the next day without any issues (no error on the display). took it to the dealer on monday, 06/14 and this time a low pressure sensor was diagnosed as the problem. picked it up from the dealer yesterday (06/16) and drove home without incident. drove to work today (06/17), no problem. on the way home today, the problem resurfaced. the car will be going back to the dealer tomorrow. this will be the 3rd time in less than 2 weeks. these cars appear to be defective. this is really frustrating! | |||
| 06/07/2010 | 27000 | ||
| 2008 bmw 535xi- engine failures and reduced power at high speeds- very dangerous | |||
| 03/19/2010 | 18300 | ||
| Car has sudden reduced power. check engine light and engine malfunction warning and reduced power warning sign come on. happened 4 times. bmw has repaired three time (reprogrammed car, replaced fuel injectors) to no avail. almost got in an accident this morning. when i tried to hit the gas, power dropped precipitously and i nearly got rear ended and hit in an intersection. | |||
| 02/13/2010 | 28000 | 1 | |
| 1) starting/driving car 2) engine malfunction, loss of power, rear end collision possible when driving. *tr | |||
| 10/10/2009 | 26000 | 3 | |
| Car in for service for the third time. the first two times, high-pressure fuel pump was replaced. this time, 2 fuel injectors and plugs will be replaced. symptoms have been the same each time - engine light comes on, low power message is displayed and car runs extremely rough. one incident required the vehicle to be towed to the shop as it stalled while driving and would not re-start. based on information on this site and in the bmw forums, i am concerned that the car is not being adequately repaired, but just patched. i do not feel comfortable driving a car that might stall or lose significant power while driving in highway conditions. *tr | |||
| 05/19/2009 | 5785 | 1 | |
| Was driving at highway speeds when car began to sputter causing rough ride. after another 5 miles, the engine warning light came on. i pulled over to the side of the road, stopped the car, then restarted it. the light disappeared, but reappeared after another mile of driving. contacted bmw who said the car was safe to drive. service center found that it was stored fault codes, which a previous service bulletin had advised. these fault codes were cleared and the car functioned properly. please note: this is for a 2009 bmw 535i. the choices available for 2009 bmw's do not include the 5 series. *tr | |||
| 05/20/2008 | 700 | 1 | |
| 2008 535i bmw repeated engine malfunction warning lights and numerous visits to the dealership, problem has been hpfp, software programming and injectors. still not 100% resolved. *tr | |||
| 01/02/2009 | 3000 | 1 | |
| We purchased a 2008 bmw 528xi as a demo. it was said to be certified. it ticked from the day we purchased it. bmw said all it needed was an engine bleed-down. this was done 4 times. the vehicle still ticked and we took it to our trusted bmw dealership and wa stold it needs a new cylinder-head due to a manufacturer defect. the car only has 3,000 miles on it. this is unacceptable. the car has been in the shop since march 2nd, not even begun to start the work. i feel the car should be replaced as it is a lemon , and we desire a 2009 528xi with the same options. *tr | |||
| 02/04/2009 | 15500 | 1 | |
| 1. rough riding - loss of power on highway 2. dozens of times over the last few months. car has been in shop for two months out of last 12 for the same issue. 3. bmw keeps trying different things but no final fixes as yet. *tr | |||
| 08/24/2008 | 400 | 1 | |
| Purchased new 535i 8/22/08. with less than 400 mile, received engine malfunction-power reduced warning while driving at interstate speed. limped to dealer, who had car for 4.5 days. 1st question: what type of fuel? shell. response: may have to much ethanol. service found an engine mis-fire code; replaced injector and swapped coils to validate inj. replacement. 2nd occurrence at 3200 miles, again at hi-way speeds. mis-fire code again found by dealer service. injectors were swapped; i'm not sure to what end. the car was also reprogrammed.i get the impression that service people do not know what is truly causing the problem. or else that they are trying not to commit. now have approx. 4100 miles w/o any recurrence. apparently this is an issue that is not just with the 5 series, but the 3 series also, both types with the n54 turbo charged 3 liter engine. first fixes involved the high pressure fuel pump, now they are appear to be swapping/replacing injectors and reprogramming the ecu. it is also a common point of discussion in on-line bmw forums when searched under engine malfunction. *tr | |||
| 08/29/2008 | 600 | 1 | |
| I have a 2008 bmw 535i with sport package and premium package. i have had an engine malfunction/reducing horsepower issue with this car 3 times since purchasing it in august 2008. the first incident occurred within 3 weeks of delivery and only 600 miles. the second incident happened about a month later with approx 1500 miles; and the third incident occurred on 11/3/08 with approximately 2200 miles. bmw says each time that it's a misfire in one of the cylinders - but that they do not know how to fix it. so each time they reset the computer and send me away. this is a very dangerous situation. i drive on california freeways most of the time and when this engine malfunction occurs, the car starts limping and missing and i have to slow and pull to the side of busy, busy freeways that are very dangerous. bimmerfest forum shows that there are lots of owners of the bmw 535i having this same problem - but bmw will not address the issue...... each time the problem occurs, the bmw dealer asks me what kind of gas i'm using - and it's always been 91 octane. then they ask me what brand - which is chevron, though i didn't realize the brand of gas would be a problem in modern day cars. this is a very dangerous situation to be occurring on the california freeway system, not to mention any freeway system given the speeds at which people drive and the danger of power loss in the middle of traffic and having to pull over on very small shoulders where other cars pass at high rates of speed within only a foot or two of my car when the engine malfunctions. *tr | |||
| 09/12/2008 | 2500 | 1 | |
| Driving on the highway and the engine started to run rough. this is the second time this has occurred. the first time this happened was in july and brought it to dealer and could not find problem. second time i had car towed and said it was faulty ignition coil. replaced and seems ok now, but every so often it runs rough for a few moment. *tr | |||
| 09/06/2008 | 5000 | 1 | |
| I purchased a new bmw 535i on may 26, 2008 and on aug 8, 2008 while i was driving my car at 70 miles and hour the car started was shaking as if running on 3 cylinders. there was a message from the car stating engine malfunction reduced power! i waited 3 hours for a tow truck and after a few days i received a call from richmond bmw stating i needed a new high pressure fuel injection system. i said fine and then received a call the next day saying my car was ready. when i picked it up they didn't repair anything they said they were told by munich to just reset the light and claim atmospheric conditions!! on friday september 5th while trying to cross an intersection i was almost t-boned when my car again lost power. then on saturday september 6th the engine lost power again and same message popped up on the idrive screen. when i went back to the dealer i was told that the high pressure fuel injection was a high profile part in munich and therefore they were told to just reset the light to see if it happened again. needless to say i am outraged that bmw put my family in such danger so as to not have to replace high profile parts. please investigate what is going on with bmw this is very dangerous as it comes on without notice or warning power just is gone. i have asked bmw to refund my money but they have had my car since september 6th and i am getting nothing but the run around. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 05/29/2009 | 19000 | 1 | |
| When engine start in the morning, car is shaking and reduce power warning light come up. every morning (went to service right away) dealer performed the service-replaced the fuel injector next day-same happen again very badly call dealer- bring the car again.. waste my time and , feel very unsafe, because car is shaking. i am going to dealer again, but my question is ,what if same problems occurs several time, is there any law to protect the consumer against to bmw auto ? *tr | |||