Jun 23, 2026Electrical systemBody & structureEngineFire
the vehicle was driven for approximately 30 minutes, operating with zero dashboard warnings or performance indicators. The vehicle was then parked on my property and turned off completely. Approximately two hours and thirty minutes later, the vehicle spontaneously ignited while stationary and unoccupied. The local fire department responded and successfully extinguished the blaze. Both physical observations and my home security camera footage confirm that the point of origin was the front right passenger side of the engine compartment. This exact location houses the factory electric water pump and its electrical plug connector, directly matching the failure mechanism detailed in NHTSA Campaign 24V608000, wherein fluid intrusion causes a severe, persistent electrical short circuit capable of igniting a fire hours after the vehicle is parked. The car is completely totaled because of this.
NHTSA ODI 11746090
Nov 19, 2025Engine
engine light stays on. had it looked at by mechanic. told the issue is the valtronic actuator. car cuts off when idling. starts back up and drives, when I come to a stop light/stop sign car cuts off again. have contacted BMW North America and a dealership, keep getting the runaround. refer me back to each to contact.
NHTSA ODI 11700340
Nov 4, 2025EngineFire
On the morning of November 2, 2025, around 10:30, I had drove up to the church, parked my car. What I thought was an overheated engine. I decided to go inside the church and deal with what I thought was an overheated engine. About 12-25 minutes later, while inside the church, I got new that a Black BMW was on fire. Someone had already called the fire department and police. The engine is totally destroyed, and beyond repair. It is more likely than not the faulty water pump is the causation of the fire. I had no previous maintenance issues with the car. I had not received any notification of a recall, nor was I aware prior to November 2, 2025.
NHTSA ODI 11697381
Aug 14, 2025Engine
This recall has been open for over a year, yet every BMW dealer I have contacted has refused to perform the repair, citing a lack of available parts. I have contacted multiple authorized BMW service centers during this time, and all have confirmed that they cannot complete the recall service because BMW has not supplied the necessary components. This situation has left my vehicle with a known safety defect for an unreasonably long period, creating ongoing safety concerns for me and my passengers. I believe this violates the spirit of federal recall requirements, which are intended to ensure timely and effective remedies for known safety defects.
NHTSA ODI 11680759
Jul 30, 2025Engine
The car shut down by itself while driving. It went from 30 miles/hour to complete stop in 20 feet. I could not put the car in neutral. Any attempts to restart the engine caused smoke to come out of the hood. I had the car towed to the dealer/service. Service told me the engine had seized and they will have to replace the engine which would cost me $26, 000.
NHTSA ODI 11677131
Jan 31, 2025Electrical systemEngine
My car is doing exactly as said in the recall that is not available. I'm not driving my bmw due to this problem. Please help
NHTSA ODI 11639909
Jan 10, 2025EngineFuel system
I started my bmw up one day after working 16 hours and white thick smoke came from the back tailpipe. Tok it to bmw and they said my car is leaking oil on to the turbo and I need to replace the pump, shocks, valves and others because of this leak. And the car started to issue a transmission fault code on the screen.
NHTSA ODI 11635215
Jan 8, 2025Engine
My vehicle has had an open recall for the engine coolant system and the manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall for your vehicle in a timely manner. As a result, the engine coolant system became damaged and my vehicle is no longer operable. This is my only means of transportation and is causing a serious hardship. I would like the manufacturer to offer an immediate solution.
NHTSA ODI 11634968
Dec 3, 2024Electrical systemEngine
My vehicle’s engine spews smoke after driving for ten minutes or more. In addition, a toxic odor comes into the cabin when the A/C is on. There are no visible oil or fluid leaks in the engine or the driveway where I park the car. It’s possible that the problem is due to the active recall described below. BMW has failed to find a solution in a timely manner to the following NHTSA recall: ENGINE COOLANT PUMP: The electrical connector of the engine coolant pump could become damaged. Small drops of liquid from the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system could drip down onto the electrical connector of the pump.
NHTSA ODI 11628698
Jun 3, 2024Engine
Timing chain module cracked
NHTSA ODI 11592045
May 10, 2024Engine
I purchased the 2015 528i x-drive with 110k miles on it on 1/9/24. On 3/1/24 it broke down on the side of the road, just 7 weeks after purchase and had been driven a total of 978 miles since purchase. It had to be towed, and was taken to a BMW dealership. I was told that the engine bearing had failed and that the car would need a total and complete engine and turbo replacement if it was ever to be driven again. The car is totally inoperable.
NHTSA ODI 11588087
Oct 1, 2019Transmission & drivetrainEngine
OIL LEAKS ENGINE COMPARTMENT (ALL OVER) GASKETS, OIL FILTER HOUSING , BOTTOM OF ENGINE AND BAD SMELL ENTERS TO DRIVER COMPARTMENT EVEN IT IS ON INSIDE CIRCULATION( OIL BURN SMELLS,ETC FROM ENGINE DEPT)
NHTSA ODI 11265511
Jan 30, 2019Engine
ENGINE LIGHT ON WHILE IN MOTION. GIVING CODE FC 193208 STORED IN DME, JUST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE 8MONTHS AGO, UNDER WARRANTY AND THIS THE SECOND TIME IT HAS HAPPENED. I BELIEVE THE FIRST TRIP WAS JUST A TEMPORARY REPAIR TO JUST RESET THE ENGINE LIGHT. NOW THE ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN RESET AGAIN AND WAS TOLD UNABLE TO REPAIR.
NHTSA ODI 11173079