This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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While driving, oil light came on, engine light came on, car started shaking, smelled a rubbery smell, engine turned off. Would not restart, took vehicle in, timing chain. So now because this happened after class action suit we are not able to participate in said class action suit!! Just because ours ran longer, should not mean you were not responsible for this, knowing there was a problem!! So disappointed in BMW right now!!!!
While pulling up to a red light and after coming to a complete stop, I sensed the engine was revving. While pressing down on the brake, I checked the RPM gauge to see the engine was revving at around 7k rpm. I tried to immediately put the car in park and turn off the ignition, but in the time it took me to move my hand from the steering wheel to the shifter, the car violently lurched forward and crashed into a pickup truck in front of me. I shut off the car momentarily. Realizing I was blocking traffic on a heavily traveled highway, I risked turning the car back on. I did so and was able to move it to the median to await the arrival of the state police. Later, I had the vehicle towed to an auto repair shop out of fear of driving it again. It is currently in the shop.
The contact owns a 2013 BMW X1. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that there was knocking in the engine and the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the temperature gauge was faulty and needed to be replaced. No repairs were performed. The contact stated that after the vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic and the dealer, the engine seized while driving, causing the vehicle to lose motive power. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and declined the engine replacement. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
1- The component failed (timing chain and and oil pump chain broke inside the engine compartment. The car is located in the BMW yard and is available for inspection at BMW Shrewsbury MA. 2. The safety was extremely dangerous. The engine suddenly and stop in the high speed Route 20 State highway. The timing chain and the oil pump have been complete damage and could not be fix. The only solution is replacing the engine and cost about $18000. If I get hit from the back I be killed immediately. 3- the vehicle or component has been inspect by the BMW technician. 4-There was a brief moment there was a very loud ai the engine and red flashing lit up the low oil.
The timing chain and oil pump chain in the engine broke down. The engine cease and stop in a high trafic state road. Near missed which could kill people in the car. Emtremely serious system failure. My safety was compromised. The auto has been towed to the nearest BMW center in shrewsbury MA and be inspected by BMW dealer. Nowarning of problem. There is a recall on system control unit. The engine consider total loss and need to be replaced. The BMW had a timing chain lawsuit reach a settlement for the same safety
- Worcester, MA, USA
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Total engine failure while driving. No prior warning message. Car stopped dead in the middle of an intersection. Wheels would not turn to move the car. These cars have known defective time chain module, it is made of plastic and it breaks down causing engine failure. There is a class action lawsuit, see Gelis v. BMW North America. BMW sold 600,000 cars with this defect to Americans and has not done a recall. Car is at BMW of Palm Springs and they refuse to repair. You are welcome to inspect it.
Leaking power steering lines. Need to be replaced and bled out$1300. Oil filter housing gasket leaking$513 timing chains stretched and engine making ticking sound. Guides broken. Oil mod also recommended to be replaced. Several engine issues and was diagnosed by certified BMW dealership. Total cost of repairs $6200 white horse automotive would not do repairs at a certified BMW repair shop. This car was not just traded. The engine was literally seized I had no chiice
When starting my car on several occasions the check engine light came on, power output was reduced to the engine. I took it to the dealer and the turbo malfunction waste gate actuator was diagnosed as faulty. I was able to drive the car during each episode but I was told when the part goes out completely the car will not drive.
The contact owns a 2013 BMW X1. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the check engine and brake warning indicators illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the brake vacuum pump failed and brake vacuum reservoir needed to be filled. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 131,000.
Vehicle with 68,000 miles began having whirring noise that progressed to rattling while driving. Whirring first heard while engine running idle then disappeared. Then no issues with power or noise for several miles, then noise restarted while driving high speeds. Safely pulled over then indicator light showed engine malfunction. Car had to be towed to a service shop, as it could not be safely driven. Diagnosed timing chain on oil pump went out and needs a new engine. Became aware of tsb si B11 03 17 after the car failed. I never received notification through the dealer where serviced or where cpo warranty came from regarding this issue with the engine. The car had received maintenance and oil changes at prescribed intervals.
Was driving on highway 65mph car loss power check engine light.motor raddle, had rapid declaration loss all power almost got hit from rearend was able to pull off highway I was in slow lane.just purchased this car..check engine light said safe to drive.took back to a car dealer.car had turbo malfunction waste gate actuator.this is problem that needs to be check
We were driving along the northern state parkway when all the vehicles indicator lights began flashing, the speed and RPM needle stopped working, the check engine light came on, the navigation eventually blacked out, and the car lost power while driving. As we drifted toward the side of the road, the car turned on again but all lights in the car continued flashing until the car shut off once and for all. The cars computer would not communicate with diagnostic equipment brought to the scene. A bottle of water was found open near the modules in the trunk and confirmed to be the cause of electrical damage which disabled the vehicle. Water in the trunk of BMW X1 causes vehicle to become inoperable while driving. Because of the placement of the vulnerable electronics in the bottom of the cargo areas. -instrument failures -loss of control of the vehicle -vehicle will shut down on highway -delicate electronic components damaged by a bottled water -causes electrical fire or care shuts down while driving -risk of death for BMW passengers and to other partys on the highway -filed sunroof water seal
Driving home from work on a side street, going about 25mph. Reduced engine speed light came on and a few seconds later the engine shut down completely. Managed to creep the car to the curb before shut down. Had to have it towed. Mechanic said timing guard and chain went, engine is dead at approximately 78,000 miles. BMW North America was contacted twice. I was told basically that I was out of luck. Needs a new motor. Used motor to cost $11K installed. Still owe money on loan.
Engine failed on 2013 BMW X1 35I (E84 model, N55 engine) at 86,000 miles. All maintenance performs by BMW dealership. Engined failed as car was in motion on a city street. Engine would not start after incident. Car was towed to local BMW dealership. Dealership confirmed that engine was running rough, and observed metal shavings in the oil pan. They recommended a new engine ($25K+), for this 5 year old premium vehicle.
Electric water pump and thermostat failure at 51,600 miles. Engine/rad fan began to cycle erratically; would not blow hot air to heat inside cabin, and got a system message display warning of car over-heating and to pull over.
The contact owns a 2013 BMW X1. While driving at unknown speeds, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (BMW of arlington 1105 E lamar blvd arlington tx 76011 817-461-9222) where it was diagnosed that the shock sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact that the failure was not covered under warranty and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 65,000.
While driving the transmission goes from drive to neutral. Happened three times and was able to put car in park, turned the car off then back on and worked normally. Two days later it happens again approaching a stop sign and 2 minutes before taking the highway and this time the car will not start. The transmission is engaged (rear will will not move) with the engine so before towing the process to allowing towing is implemented. Taken to BMW and they say its need a new engine. They said there were no error codes. No analysis of any component was completed except the engine would not turn over.
BMW X1 leased in May 2013: Sdrive 28I defect noticed: Nav screen & interior lighting would cut off. Could not be restarted.continued throughout the other defects/*engine failure at hwy speeds:generally following navigation black-outs- engine, without warning, cut off while traveling down the interstate. /*engine failure with full electrical & lighting failure- no power steering- night time/*auto start stop-vehicle would not restart when depressing the brakes in traffic/*unprompted acceleration /*brake failure 100% /*gear shifter would not remain in selected P, D, N, R upon selection/*gear shifter-"randomly" shift into other gear selections while driving at all speeds./*power surges- vehicle would randomly charge then not charge iphone ( compatible model) / would also send power surges to heated seats when not on, heated seat button not lit up- would cause seats to become extremely hot to where, if I couldn't exit the vehicle, I would have to turn on the air (would only blow hot air during surge) and sit on jacket./*engine light always on/*vehicle would spell of "burning"/*power seats- randomly stop working/*headlights/fog lights- randomly blew out shortly after leasing/*vehicle wipers (front and rear)- wouldn't work "together"- would sometimes hit each other during heavy rain/*loss of gps alongside random current location failure(would say I was in Kansas, ca, etc. While I was in Georgia.- directions into dead ends/ non- existent roads/*bluetooth failure constantly/*rear seats would become unlatched if hard braking occurred- not operator failure; back seats were "rarely" moved out of upright position- never occurred around time of moving seats./*radio frequency failure/ na -united BMW- BMW fs-made aware of problem -given video footage during actual failures- BMW stated " not a lemon law issue." - all documented- months in service- couldn't fix.
I started the engine, the car started shaking and: "engine malfunction: Reduced engine power. Safe to continue, drive with caution. Please take vehicle to nearest service center." I opened the hood and the engine was clearly shaking periodically. I called a friend and they said it might be an injection problem, among several other potential issues. I decided to drive it on the highway to try and get to the nearest BMW dealership (45 miles away), and after about 10 miles (going about 50 mph) it got really bad. It started to shake so much I had to pull over quickly - as a precautionary measure, I stayed in the right lane knowing that I might have to pull over. I could have easily gotten into an accident were I in the left or middle lanes because of the drastic reduction in speed. I then got the car towed to the nearest dealership (BMW of West springfield, MA), and they told me it had a faulty injector and so they replaced all of them. I asked them why the fuel injectors failed - they said: "sometimes you just get a bad car out of the batch." Today, I got back in the car and the same problem happened again. It started shaking badly, engine malfunction error, etc. I had it towed to BMW of manhattan. One of the service reps over there said, when asked how this could happen again, said that "sometimes injectors fail out of the box. We'll send the parts to germany and they'll dissect them to find out what happened." BMW of manhattan is currently replacing all fuel injectors and spark plugs, which were flooded with fuel because of the misfiring fuel injectors. No one, not even BMW of North America whom I have called several times, is willing to give me a proper answer on why the injectors failed, nor are they willing to give me any guarantees as to the safety of my car, nor are they willing to make any reparations for what happened.
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- Caledonia , WI, USA