Seven problems related to car stall have been reported for the 2013 BMW X3. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Vehicle stopped in the middle of the road and sensors lite up and vehicle stalled. Mechanic determined it was the timing chain, warranty company demanded engine be opened up to check values, found timing chain bolt broken off in the engine not to be found. Warranty company blamed bolt and refused to pay repairs, new engine required since bolt could not be found. None issue with BMW.
Jan/25/2019 4p cst, wife was driving at low speeds, car showed "engine oil pressure low" warning, and then stalled at the intersection of 15th st se and 5th st se, minnesota, mn. The vehicle was towed to motorwerks BMW service dept, 1300 american blvd w, bloomington, mn 55420. Service advisor, lorren, suggested that the timing chain broke, and has caused catastrophic, irreparable damage to the motor, and a new motor would be required. Now, I'm no car expert, but there 1 thing for sure that there no way a timing chain should just break like that, and destroy the engine, unless there a major design flaw so, I did some digging, and there are a lot of similar cases for 2013 X3 28i with n20 motors. It seems like BMW has aware of the design flaw, and BMW redesigned the problem components, had extended the warranty to 7yrs/70k miles, but never issued a safety recall. . Read more...
Vehicle stalled on the highway due to the timing chain guide breaking, I was told it is made of plastic and damaged other parts of the engine that needs to be replaced as well totaling $7,000. After extensive research this issue seems to be recurring on 2013 BMW X3s. Additionally, the reports I have researched online include new vehicles to older Bmws ranging from 30,000 mileage to 100,000 mileage. I purchased the vehicle used at about 57,000 and was never told about this issue. I am awaiting for a call from BMW north America to see if there is anything they can do. I was told there was an extended warranty for these parts when they identified they were faulty but since I had purchased the vehicle used I never received this notice.
The contact owns a 2013 BMW X3. While driving approximately 35 mph, the low oil pressure and drive train malfunction warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle lost power and then stalled. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and had it towed to the bill jacobs BMW dealer (located at 2495 aurora Ave, naperville, IL 60540). The dealer diagnosed that there were metal shavings in the oil, causing it not to have compression. The dealer stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that they would pay half of the repair fees. The contact would be responsible for the other half. The approximate failure mileage was 30,300.
The contact owns a 2013 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the transmission warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted for a few minutes but stalled again. The contact stated that the vehicle was pushed to a service station and later towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the timing chain needed to replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called coggin BMW of treasure coast in ft. Pierce located at 4429 us-1, fort pierce, FL 34982, (772) 742-5582 and was informed that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed to take the vehicle to a dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
The contact owns a 2013 BMW X3. The contact stated that the warning indicators flashed for the oil pressure low and drive train, and the vehicle suddenly decelerated without warning. The vehicle started to coast and randomly stalled. The vehicle was unable to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic who was unable to replicate and diagnose the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that metal shavings were in the oil. Further diagnostic testing was required to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was then towed to a second independent repair shop for further testing. The dealer and manufacturer were notified. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
The contact owns a 2013 BMW X3. The contact stated that while trying to accelerate from a stop the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. After inspection, they advised her that the vehicle was acting as normal. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 150. The current mileage was approximately 200. The VIN was unavailable.