Brakes Failed problems of the 2013 BMW 328

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328li. The contact was approaching an intersection at 15 mph when the e brakes failed. The contact subsequently crashed into the rear of another vehicle. There were no injuries. The police were notified and a report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection but the contact was not informed of any diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000.

I purchased a new 2013 BMW 328i in late may. Within a week of ownership the brakes failed. The car was towed to the dealership and was there for three days. Then less than a month later, last week, the brakes failed again. I almost got in a bad accident and in fact did scrape the curb. I was told the original problem was a vacuum pump, similar to other reports on this site related to that model of car.

Bought a new BMW xi 328 on April 30. On June 16, with 1700 miles on car brakes failed. While slowing for a traffic light the brakes seemed to engage but failed to stop the car--like they were working but didn't. Car went through a light and I quickly hit park to stop it in the intersection. Once no cars were around I pulled to the side and tested them. They stopped on a few tests so thought it was me. And as I drove, slowly, the brakes stopped several more times, and then they failed again and I averted hitting another car by pressing park button again. I had the car towed to BMW and they determined it was the vacuum pump and other brake issues. No warning light went on the dash to alert me. They said there was a service alert on this issue by BMW. BMW said parts not available for several weeks and two days later offered to exchange the vehicle for a new one. Brakes seemed "spongy" from the start but had always worked until they didn't. Fortunately no one was hurt. I took them up on their offer and new (exhchanged) car brakes feel ok. I didn't report because NHTSA rep told me not necessary because BMW was doing the right thing. But read in la times that this is a bigger issue and wanted to go on record that there was a problem. BMW did the right thing but worry that this issue could crop up with others, and even in my new car.

After purchasing this car new, the power brakes completely failed on may 23. I had the car towed to BMW where they replaced the brake's vacuum pump. The car was returned to me where the problem happened again, the day it was returned, exactly the same way as before. When you push on the brake, the peddle is really hard and barely responds. It is very difficult to stop the car.