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There seems to be a common problem with these vehicles according to similar complaints being discussed in forums. My steering wheel is malfunctioning and creating a safety concern. While driving straight my horn and electrical controls do not function. If I turn the steering wheel to one side then the horn and electrical components work. I am also afraid that the airbag may not function properly because of this.
The "Secure from Rolling" alert pops up on screen and car is prevented from moving. Engine must be shut off and ignition turned back on to work. Gears/spring probably need replaced per error message.
Found faults for vanos system. I was driving on the highway and car start making a rattle noise like something bucking against something as I accelerated.
The contact owns a 2010 BMW 528I. While driving various speeds, the brake warning indicator illuminated. The contact also stated that the right and left turn signal indicators failed to operate and the rear brake lights failed to illuminate. In addition, the instrument panel lighting failed to illuminate. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing of the failures. The contact, a certified independent mechanic, stated that the brake light module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in any recalls; therefore, no assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
- Ellicott City, MD, USA
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My vehicle suddenly stops. I've already replace the sparkplugs, coils, & fuel filter, but the problem does not go away. The sudden stopping happens when I'm driving or when I'm idle at either a stop sign or a light. The vehicle sputters until it completely turns off from I'm idle and there is no warning for when I'm actually driving, it just stops.
I was driving 2010 BMW 528xi on highway @speed of 65 mph and electric supply disconnected in the car and I lost the control. I could not control speed and brakes. It was a serious threat to my life. Fortunately, I let car go and it stopped by itself on shoulder. I called to BMW customer service but they mentioned that BMW cannot help in this case and just noted the comments. I think this is a serious problem in BMW 5 series and would like to know if any of you experienced same issue.
I drove across town to my parents house and when I got there I turned the car completely off and locked it. I visited with them for roughly 30 minutes before I had to leave again. I was approaching my car and clicked the unlock button on my key fob. Once the car unlocked I noticed smoke coming from the engine. I unlocked to hood to release pressure and quickly ran to grab a fire extinguisher. When I came back to the car with a fire extinguisher I noticed flames shooting out the bottom of the car. I put those flames out but after two minutes my car was completely engulfed by flames. The fire department finally arrived to the scene and put the fire out. By the time the fire was completely put out my car was completely destroyed. My parents house took quite a bit of damage as well from the flames shooting out of my car.
I took my vehicle to BMW irvine in California for a recall on my tail lights, they stop working, the recall was to replace both sides and they only did one. The side that burn out but they left the same connector which was burnt and with the wires loose and I wasnt even notify when I pick the vehicle until when I start driving the light stopworking again. They answer is not T heir fault dont care. Now my vehicle doesn't run and I got all kinds of wired messages on my idrive. Half way done recalls"?" bad customer service.
I received a displayed message there was a malfunction with the rear lamp. When checking the tail light assembly and wiring, I noticed the connector on the tail lamp assembly was melted (plastic) where the brown ground wire connected. The male/female connector parts got so hot that the plastic connector was melted where the ground wire connects. This was on the drivers side, but it is likely the passenger side would have the same problem. The heat generated to melt the plastic connector could cause the ground wire to burn and the brake/rear lights to fail. With a failure of the rear lights, an accident could happen.
The contact owns 2010 BMW 528I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 12V126000 (electrical system:battery:cables) and called the dealer to secure an appointment for recall repairs. The dealer advised the contact that the recall campaign had not officially began and to call back within a few weeks. The manufacturer had not been contacted. The VIN was not available and the vehicle had yet to be repaired under the recall. The failure mileage was 25,000.
Air bag warning light illuminates with adult passenger firmly belted into passenger seat. Light remains illuminated for periods which vary from 5 minutes to 30 minutes. There is no way to tell if this is a defective light only or if the air bag is inoperative. An additional safety concern is that BMW diagnostic techniques are not able to detect this failure. BMW refuses to correct the defect.
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- Trenton, NJ, USA