Vehicle Shudder problems of the 2013 BMW 650

Two problems related to vehicle shudder have been reported for the 2013 BMW 650. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Vehicle Shudder problem

Failure Date: 01/07/2018

While driving, suddenly the car will start shaking with immediate loss of power and the engine light comes on. The main screen displays "drivetrain malfunction: drive moderately. Maximum drivetrain output not available. Consult service center" during the malfunction the car has significant shaking, loses nearly most power and the car must come to an immediate stop andthe engine needs to be turned off. BMW does not have a fix to resolve the issue and every time it happens they replace different parts. This is the 3rd time it happened since I purcased the car and it is a major safety issue especially while driving on a highway.

2 Vehicle Shudder problem

Failure Date: 12/24/2015

While driving, suddenly the car will start shaking with immediate loss of power and the engine light comes on. The main screen displays "drivetrain malfunction: drive moderately. Maximum drivetrain output not available. Consult service center" during the malfunction the car has significant shaking, loses nearly most power and the car must come to an immediate stop andthe engine needs to be turned off. BMW does not have a fix to resolve the issue and every time it happens they replace different parts. This is the 8th time it happened and it is a major safety issue.


Other Power Train related problems of the 2013 BMW 650

Vehicle Shudder problems
2
Power Train problems
2


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