Engine And Engine Cooling Problems of BMW 535 - part 1

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 535i. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the engine was overheating. Additionally, the contact noticed an abnormal burning odor while driving, with smoke coming from underneath the hood while at a complete stop. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

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My car suddenly shut off when I came to a stop at a red light while on a busy state route. The information cluster then began to read “fuel supply” and “battery discharge” my car would not turn back on and still has not turned back on since and it's been over a month now. According to the obd results, the fuel pump and injectors were somehow seized and therefore have caused the car to become inoperable. I was forced to spend over $1000 just to get my car out of the police tow yard and towed to my home because I could not afford the cost of the repairs needed. The nhsta website states that there is a recall on both the fuel system and the electrical system for my exact vehicle, but according to my VIN search results, there are 0 recalls. That doesn't make sense. I had just got my new inspection done maybe a month prior to my car breaking down.

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Water pump electrical plug not properly protected from water causing short circuit and possible fire hazard. Smell wires burning at water pump plug. It’s a known issue and actual recall on other BMW models.

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The contact owns a 2014 BMW 535i. The contact stated that the engine cooling fan was running at abnormal high speed upon starting the vehicle and while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently, and the vehicle hesitated to respond while driving and depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with defective water pump and water pump electrical system. The vehicle was not repaired and remained with the independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in an undisclosed recall. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

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The contact owns a 2012 BMW 535i. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph that he observed that the engine temperature and "pull over-stop vehicle" warnings were illuminated. The contact pulled over and let the vehicle cool down and drove it to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed and it was determined that the water pump needed to be replaced. The mechanic advised the contact that there was an active NHTSA campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system) recall, however his vehicle was not part of the VIN selection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000.

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The contact owns a 2015 BMW 535i. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the message that the engine was overheating was displayed, with a message to “drive moderately” displayed as well. The driver started to slow down and the message to turn off the engine was displayed. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle four times and waited 15 to 20 minutes. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.

The contact owns a 2015 BMW 535i. The contact stated that occasionally while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and shut off. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic where it was diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed; however, the result of the diagnostic test was not provided. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the same local dealer where it was diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was taken to a local midas where it was diagnosed that the water pump was exposed to water and related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2016 BMW 535i. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the message that the engine was overheating was displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle was left overnight in a hotel parking lot. The vehicle was able to be restarted; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the water pump, plug connector, and head gasket had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

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The vehicle is having cooling/ heat problems. Does not overheat while driving but rather driving on high temp. Cools to norm temp here and there. My best thought is electrical. Also same vehicle rattles in rear center when going 65mph. . Not sure the cause is.

BMW refuses to take responsibility of consequential issues caused my faulty fuel pump recall and is trying to charge me 21000 to fix. Engine reads maximum drivetrain output drive moderately.

Car is over heating. Replace water pump and thermostat. Car still over heating. Bad water pumps.

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2014 BMW 535i oil housing filter started leaking oil into serpentine belt causing the belt to shred and snap then was sucked into the crankshaft causing the motor to seize. Car was towed to BMW dealership and was diagnosed with catastrophic engine failure resulting in $28,000 estimate for engine replacement. Then vehicle was towed to licensed BMW repair facility and was repaired for $15,000 engine replacement.

Confirmed by a certified BMW repair center. Failure of vanos camshaft gear bolts. Recall has been issued for all 5 series models (and beyond) up to 2011, but does not include 2012 (5 series,) as it should. The recall needs to be extended to include 2012 - 5 series models as failure of these bolts will cause immediate engine failure and could result in catastrophic crash, especially if driving at high speeds. I have contacted BMW of north America and they will not extend the recall until formal complaints, such as this, are received. My issue with the vanos camshaft bolts is currently being repaired (out of pocket) and I will share my invoice once received.

Front drive shaft detached and went into oil pan causing oils to splash out everywhere.

Hello, I received a recall notice almost 6 months ago on my car and I have been in contact with BMW corporate and they have been completely useless (this is my first BMW and it will be my last). I haven't been able to drive my car for almost 6 months due to the vanos engine bolt recall. My car has been experiencing the symptoms of stalling, loss of power and it has gone into safe mode. I have called mckenna BMW in norwalk and was told not to drive the car because it isn't safe to do so. And by the owner of orange motors who is a specialty shop for BMW owners. I have called BMW corporate numerous times and sent multiple emails ( I can't even get a response to my emails) and cant get any assistance in getting my car fixed. I asked BMW for assistance in getting a rental car and they said that is the responsibility of the dealership and the dealership is telling me that I need to call BMW corporate. I spoke to a woman named jenny at BMW corporate about 2 - 3 weeks ago and she told me to call the dealership and explain what is going on with my car and request that a special case be opened so rush my parts needed to fix my car and I still can't get any help. I have called sterling BMW & crevier BMW and they made it very clear they do not have the parts to fix my car, I mentioned what BMW corporate told me and they acted like they had no clue what I was talking about. I told them that my car is dead in my garage as it has been sitting for about 6 months. I just keep getting passed around and all I am trying to do is get my car fixed so I can drive it. I have had a rental car for 6 months now because I can't drive my own car as it is unsafe. I would just like my car fixed please assist me in getting help from BMW because they keep brushing me off. Can I pay to have the car fixed and get reimbursed? this is their product/brand and they should offer better assistance in getting it fixed. It's ridiculous that it's been 6 months and still no repair options. What a joke.

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 535i. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle was losing motive power and was running rough. The contact stated that the instrument cluster went black. The contact turned into a parking lot as the vehicle stalled. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle but after several attempts failed to restart. The contact had the vehicle towed to the residence. The contact had an independent mechanic diagnose the vehicle at the residence. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the vanos bolts had fractured and the timing camshaft had detached. The mechanic advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 23v707000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

The contact owns a 2009 BMW 535i. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle vibrated violently with a message displayed to, "check engine – engine power reduced”. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed failures with the spark plugs and ignition coil. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, who diagnosed failures with the valve cover gasket and upper radiator hose. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, who diagnosed failures with the evaporative leak detection assembly, water pump, and high-pressure fuel pump. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 70,000.

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The contact owns a 2015 BMW 535i. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the engine overheated. The engine temperature gauge was between 250 and 300 degrees. The contact linked the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and was diagnosed with a water pump connector failure. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Water pump failure with @32,900 miles on odometer. Cost to replace $2,800.

The contact owns a 2012 BMW 535i. The contact stated while driving approximately 50–55 mph, the engine overheated and the vehicle shutoff. The engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was restarted. The contact continued to drive to her residence. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 16v746000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who determined that the failure was due to the fuel pump and the water pump. The water pump and fuel pump were replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000. The VIN was not available.

Recently purchase this vehicle from BMW of greenwich. Drive it less than 200 miles - the odometer at the time of purchase had 55,000 miles, the engine looked perfect upon visual inspection. The fax report had a failed emissions inspection in the record and a second inspection days latter as apassed. I detected burnt smell coming from the engine, and immediately stopped driving it and called the vendor. The vendor has the car towed to their facility and it is there being (hopefully) repaired. I used my own computerized diagnostics tool, that showed error ho2s 12 heater control circuit specifics: engine code p0141 – 02 sensor heater circuit malfunction (bank 1- sensor 2) downstream what does that mean?   heated oxygen sensors contain heating elements to help them get to operating temperature quickly in order to minimize the amount of time spent before they can provide feedback to the powertrain control module. Sensor two is downstream of the catalytic converter ensures the catalytic converter is operating efficiently by monitoring the air-fuel  this fault alters fuel burning and compromises the efficiency of the engine, compromising fuel efficiency . Now - there is no reason why a sensor this important be faulty, and therefore, it is my opinion that my new car could have gone in flames with me and my family inside. I have been reding on the internet that these sensors are prone to failure, what in my perspective could be part of planned obsolescence, which is an outright scam to swindle owners out of their money. If I am worng on the planned obsolescence perspective, I am certainly right of this being a very serious defect, that should be corrected immediately. I request that you investigate and request the manufacturer to recall these vehicles, as they present a grave risk to life and property.  .

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 335i. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the bolts used to secure the housing for the camshaft timing adjustment (vanos) unit had loosened over time, causing the vehicle to stall. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA campaign number: 14v176000 (engine and engine cooling) which he linked to the failure. The contact called two dealers and the manufacturer and was informed that the vehicle was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000.

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 535i. The contact stated that after receiving the vehicle back from the dealer for a collision repair, the steering wheel seized while driving. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that a faulty oil gasket damaged the serpentine belt, causing oil leakage. The dealer informed the contact that the serpentine belt and drive belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 179,000.

The water pump failure recall BMW currently has for 8 and 12 cylinder engines need to include 3. 0 6 cylinder engines also. My car had the identical failure as the current recall and its not covered . Why? there is just as many 6 cylinder water pump failures as 8 and 12 cylinder cars . This is not right . Extremely dangerous and needs rectified now . Please help me my email is goughshane45@gmail. Com phone 458-446-9432. My car is currently exhibiting the water pump failure . I'm afraid to take my family anywhere in the car .

The vehicle's engine caught fire approximately 13 1/2 hours after last having been driven. I parked it in my driveway at 9pm on April 15, 2022. I was alerted to a fire in the engine by my neighbor at 10:30am on April 16, 2022. The entire engine was engulfed in flames, melting all of the plastic components. It burned through my hood and affected every part of the engine. We were able to get the fire out with a garden hose before it spread to the house and my parents' two other vehicles parked next to it. No one was burned while putting out the fire, but several neighbors and family members did breathe in the toxic smoke. 911 was called and the fire department confirmed the fire was out. The driveway under the vehicle has burn damage, but we haven't moved the vehicle yet to see the extent of it. The check engine light had been on since purchase. The vehicle had been maintained by a mechanic specializing in import motors. He was unable to determine the cause of the check engine alert, and said it was a problem that BMW has with several of their models of this era. The vehicle was only covered under liability insurance, so our insurance company has not required an inspection. It has not yet been inspected by a mechanic or any other entity. The vehicle is available for inspection if requested.

While driving heard a loud noise and oil start pouring out the bottom of the car. . After getting my vehicle looked at BMW dealership informed me that the drive shaft had broken and fell in the engine and caused a hole in the engine and damaging the oil pan also.

Been fixing an unknown issue due to fuel presure, loss of engine power and car gets extra hot but doesn’t over heat, I have fixed the issue more on 2 different occasions. I didn’t pass the smog text so that’s when I was told to check for any recalls, now the issues returned with same problems and probably won’t pass smog again. I have all recorded from all the years of maintenance and I’m very diligent on on time maintenance or if theirs is any kind of malfunction. I’m now addressing the situation to you as I believe that there’s something wrong that’s beyond my control. I’ve also encountered other people with same vehicle with similar issues.

Ken cook <kenecee2021@gmail. Com> sun, Jun 19, 4:10 pm (3 days ago) to NHTSA. Webmaster I found car online cr gurus and it was certified and car fax no problems, I used my savings of 5000 for down payment closed the deal and was coming down on weekend to get vehicle. Coworker came and is witness. We get to wilkins and the salesman who I talked to is nowhere to be found another person closes deal and brings up oil leak. I'm mad but here. I ask for them to subtract cost of oil leak from down payment, they said no. They said a warranty on car I took ti BMW they told me engine might lock up. I called dealership no help and warranty was only for tires and windshield. Im livid. I called all politicians and government. And my car is locked up and I still pay 400 a month to finance company and car does not work can’t afford to purchase engine or car. I need your help making them replace engine. I have a witness witness . I was taken advantage pf im a honorable veteran and I was swindled. I just want the car fix and driving like it is supposed to by dealer this oil leak I have taken in 5 different times and only driven the car 5 months anhd I stay current on maitenamnce and this last trip the engine locked up at 70k miles. I bought at 60k miles and each dealership has told me to contact wilkins Hyundai in illinios and report because this is wrong and I have but they have ignored me. I contacted BMW and they have also tried to avoid my situaation. I am without a working vehicle and I am still financing this vehicle. My family is broken I am on the verge of losing my job I am getting counseling for mental health at the va medical center now and I am an honorable veteran this has caused me to become homeless. They are obligated to repair this vehicle and if a lawsuit must occur or legal action I am 100 with this because this was deceptive and fraudulent! please help.

You have serious construction going on at 21425 spring street at the veteran shelter where I stay. Well the crew dug up sections of the road and cut it where it is a sharpe dip to go up and down. I went over one at 1am on my way to work and it hit my undercarriage the following morning my car was leaking oil and now the ignition and battery are out ! I ask my insurance but it is not and accident it is damage to my vehicle that I cant afford and I need to get to work. Now im in a hotel room trying to save the couple grand it will take to fix. I was told that you would help or even fix this because of the construction damage and so I am reaching out to you for your help? that is union grove wisconsin.

While driving car stalled, dropped speed and engine warning light came on. Fuel pump was needed. Had to have car towed obtained a rental for 11 days. Fuel pump out of stock. Immediately after fuel pump was replaced less than two weeks the thermostat had to be replaced. Another tow and another rental. I need to be compensated for stress aggravation and loss of use. Repairs and car rental and tow cost over $3500.

My car is leaking oil from one of the rings in the engine and it’s leaking on the manifold.

While driving on the highway my car turned off suddenly. Car was towed to home after checking possible causes we found out that even the fuel gauge in the instruments cluster was displaying a large amount of fuel ( 1/2 tank) actually it was empty. We put two gallons of gasoline then car start up again but fuel gauge still showing half of tank.

The contact owns a 2009 BMW 535i. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic for servicing, he was informed that the vehicle was leaking oil. The oil filter housing and the valve cover gaskets were replaced. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the spark plugs and the coil pack needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the coil pack needed to be replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that the turn signals and the horn were no longer operative. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the steering column had failed. The contact also stated that the rear passenger's side and the rear driver's side windows were no longer operating as needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 115,600.

The contact owns a 2010 BMW 535i. The contact stated while driving approximately 20-25 mph, the vehicle loss motive power. The contact coasted and manually steered the vehicle to the side of the roadway. The contact stated that the fuel pump warning light was illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to rallye BMW (1 brush hollow rd, westbury, NY 11590, (516) 226-7947) who had replaced an unknown part however, approximately a week later the failure recurred with the same warning light illuminated. The contact returned the vehicle to the same dealer and the fuel pump was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

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3/23/2021 driving on I-94 in morning rush hour when engine killed. Was able to roll over to the median between an on-ramp and the highway before car stopped moving. Charge battery light on on the dash as well as check stabilization warning. Would not turn over at all but dash lights/wipers were on (raining). Towed to mechanic I've taken vehicles to for past 4-5 cars/trucks. It was found that the #2 piston ring came off and jammed between the cylinder wall and piston causing the engine to seize/need to be replaced. Once it was replaced and while doing a test drive, the mechanic felt a vibration and they found that there was movement on the passenger side axle so they replaced that as well. The car had 116. 5k on it when I purchased about 2 weeks prior to the engine and cv assembly needing to be replaced. Just got car back yesterday, just over a month and a half to repair.