2014 BMW 535D Problems & Recalls
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BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2...
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xD...
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles. The high-pressure ...
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 20...
Component/system failed: High-pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failed, releasing metal swarf that contaminated the entire fuel system. Components are at Niello BMW Sacramento (2020 Fulton Ave, Sacramento CA 95825) and available for inspection upon request (RO #XXX includes tech photos of swarf).Safety risk...
Hello, I have a 2014 BMW 535D, with only 46k miles. On September 14, 2025, my family experienced an unexpected and horrific incident that could have resulted with tragic consequences. This is not acceptable. While driving on the freeway at approximately 70 MPH, our vehicle completely malfunction...
Hello, I have a 2014 BMW 535D, with only 46k miles. On September 14, 2025, my family experienced an unexpected and horrific incident that could have resulted with tragic consequences. This is not acceptable. While driving on the freeway at approximately 70 MPH, our vehicle completely malfunction...
Car stalled at 119,000 miles giving no service codes or indications of need for service. Car stalled again at 122,000 miles and would not restart. BMW specialist found high pressure fuel pump failure and contamination of all surrounding fuel system components. Research into this issue shows a system...
High pressure fuel pump failed … theres a recall for some exact model of cars but mines not on the list
My car keeps indicating that my battery is low because it is discharging after car is turned off. I kept smelling a burning smell and finally discovered that my battery was burning a hole in my trunk lining. The battery has melted the plastic covering the positive terminal on the left side. And it...
My car keeps indicating that my battery is low because it is discharging after car is turned off. I kept smelling a burning smell and finally discovered that my battery was burning a hole in my trunk lining. The battery has melted the plastic covering the positive terminal on the left side. And it...
My car keeps indicating that my battery is low because it is discharging after car is turned off. I kept smelling a burning smell and finally discovered that my battery was burning a hole in my trunk lining. The battery has melted the plastic covering the positive terminal on the left side. And it...
The contact owns 2014 BMW 535D. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was steered to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was not able to be restarted. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the high-pressure fuel pump ne...
Mileage: 102,000
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 535d Sedan. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the contact observed hear emanating from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the temperature gauge remained hot (H). The vehicle was pulled to the side of the road and the contact state...
Mileage: 260,191
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 535d. The contact stated while stopped at an intersection, and about to make a left hand turn onto a cross street, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that a message stated the vehicle had turned itself appeared on the instrument cluster. The contact had made multiple...
Mileage: 125,000
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 535D. The contacted stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the "200 Mile No Start" light illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that there was a software error in the DDE/ECM which a required reprogramming the...
Mileage: 105,211
In July 2023, on the interstate in Des Moines during rush hour traffic, the car suddenly lurched once and abruptly stalled. We were in the passing lane with no chance to cross 3 lanes of traffic, so I coasted onto the left shoulder. We were towed to the BMW dealership where we were eventually info...
BOSCH CP4 HPFP failed and released metal shavings throughout all fuel lines, injectors and gas tank. BMW had a recall for 12K vehicles but mine was not on the recall list and BMW cannot explain why given that my fuel pump exploded like so many other BOSCH CP4 pumps. I am not in at least 7K in repair...
BOSCH CP4 HPFP failed and released metal shavings throughout all fuel lines, injectors and gas tank. BMW had a recall for 12K vehicles but mine was not on the recall list and BMW cannot explain why given that my fuel pump exploded like so many other BOSCH CP4 pumps. I am not in at least 7K in repair...
My car has a coolant leak coming from the plastic pipe underneath the manifold. The BMW dealership said this is a common issue with the bmw. You should definitely do a recall on this issue. It costs $1585 to fox a $30 defective part on these cars.
My car has a coolant leak coming from the plastic pipe underneath the manifold. The BMW dealership said this is a common issue with the bmw. You should definitely do a recall on this issue. It costs $1585 to fox a $30 defective part on these cars.
Engine coolant leaking and I only have 68500 miles.
This BMW was sold to with a faulty condition with a faulty engine. No lights ever came on . Although there was a bad engine.
On/around 4/24/2023, I was driving home at approximately 35mph when I heard a loud noise under the car as if I had run over something. I was able to safely pull into a parking lot and immediately shut off the engine. The vehicle was hard to steer but I managed to do it. There were no warning lamps...
On/around 4/24/2023, I was driving home at approximately 35mph when I heard a loud noise under the car as if I had run over something. I was able to safely pull into a parking lot and immediately shut off the engine. The vehicle was hard to steer but I managed to do it. There were no warning lamps...
2014 BMW 535 d THE SEATBELT BUCKLE DOE BNOT ENGAGED
Vehicle stalled at 60mph in free way without giving any check engine lights. I barely was able to pull over safely which could have ended in a big accident. This is a High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) failure as stated in recalls for these same vehicle model and years 2014-2018. Need to assure BMW tak...
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 535D. The contact stated while driving out his driveway, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the SCR active reservoir needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was co...
Mileage: 90,000
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 535D. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the high-pressure fuel pump had failed, and the entire fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The m...
Mileage: 130,000
The high-pressure fuel pump on my 2014 BMW 535D failed while driving at 55 MPH, causing a sudden, and dangerous shut down of the vehicle. I was barely able to get the vehicle off the road and had to block one lane of traffic until the vehicle was towed away. The car lost power QUICK and then would n...
there is an active recall on my current vehicle. i am in california and i cannot reregister until it is completed. recall states may cause fire. dealer states "no remedy available". so now i have a 5000lb paperweight in my driveway.
there is an active recall on my current vehicle. i am in california and i cannot reregister until it is completed. recall states may cause fire. dealer states "no remedy available". so now i have a 5000lb paperweight in my driveway.
there is an active recall on my current vehicle. i am in california and i cannot reregister until it is completed. recall states may cause fire. dealer states "no remedy available". so now i have a 5000lb paperweight in my driveway.
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 535D. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V907000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The ...
Fuel injectors not working check engine lights on. Car has 50,000 miles throwing fault 24BB00, recall for models a year after this one, with an extended warranty. The problem has been confirmed by two dealers and a garage. The car is presently at a BMW repair shop awaiting repair. why not this o...
Fuel injectors not working check engine lights on. Car has 50,000 miles throwing fault 24BB00, recall for models a year after this one, with an extended warranty. The problem has been confirmed by two dealers and a garage. The car is presently at a BMW repair shop awaiting repair. why not this o...
My car is experiencing stalling and stuttering issues due to the failed EGR Cooler that's in recall. This part was replaced by BMW 2 years ago with a different recall with the same part. It's unsafe. Sometimes, my car stalls or stutters while driving which poses a huge risk (especially when turning ...
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 535D. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V907000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of ...
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 535D. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V907000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The ...
High pressure fuel pump failure at 96k miles Cost over 2k to replace No symptoms just sudden catastrophic failure of cp4.2
Turbo failure Car lost power on busy highway and defaulted to 15mph. Atlanta BMW evaluated problem and said it would be one week and over $8000 in parts and labor. No warning, all maintained up to date just sudden failure
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 535D. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V586000 (Fuel System, Diesel) and 21V907000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and it was confirmed that parts...
In January of 2020 the car stopped running while driving down the highway without warning. Upon restart the check engine light and chassis stabilization warning lights came on. I had the car towed to BMW. I was given an estimate of $18,000 to replace the entire fuel system. The problem was a faulty ...
BMW has recalled the HPFP and EGR Cooler but not the EGR valve, which also fails and causes power loss, due to the same issues noted in the other recalls. The EGR valve should be added to the EGR cooler recall. The dealers are hiding behind ambiguity on this point to charge consumers for a common f...
BMW has recalled the HPFP and EGR Cooler but not the EGR valve, which also fails and causes power loss, due to the same issues noted in the other recalls. The EGR valve should be added to the EGR cooler recall. The dealers are hiding behind ambiguity on this point to charge consumers for a common f...
BMW has recalled the HPFP and EGR Cooler but not the EGR valve, which also fails and causes power loss, due to the same issues noted in the other recalls. The EGR valve should be added to the EGR cooler recall. The dealers are hiding behind ambiguity on this point to charge consumers for a common f...
Timing chain failed and caused the vehicle's engine to shut down. This failure occurred while driving at approximately 70 MPH on Rt. 90 in NY state. The car was traveling in the passing lane. The loss of engine power resulted in loss of steering and maneuverability placing the occupants of this ...
At 65000 miles, the SCR DEF active tank sensor went out. The dealership service department at Roadshow BMW in Memphis said this has become pretty common with BMW vehicles equipped with Diesel engines. The part is $2000 dollars and does not include the labor costs to install ($1335).
My 2014 BMW 535d has barely over 60k miles. Two weeks ago, I received a warning message after turning on the ignition stating that no diesel exhause fluid could be detected. In addition, the message include a mileage countdown starting a slightly over 800 miles. I took the car to Roadshow BMW i...
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 535D. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled with the power train failure message displayed. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The v...
Mileage: 91,000
Don't have an accurate answer as to what component failed, but all indicators point to the EGR/AGR flap valve failing. Smoke was coming out of the front end of the Intake manifold, after careful visual inspection I noticed a hole was made from the internal fire melting the plastic intake. This could...
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 535D. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, DRIVESHAFT DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BMW OF MILWAUKEE NORTH (5990 N. GREEN BAY AVE, GLENDALE, WI 53209, (414) 290-4200) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE U-JOINT, TRANSMISSION, DRIVE...
Mileage: 103,000
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT AROUND 65-70MPH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY SUNROOF EXPLODED INTO THE VEHICLE ALL OVER ME. I SWERVED AS A RESULT OF THE SHOCK BUT THANKFULLY WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE BEFORE HITTING ANYONE. I WAS THANKFULLY IN THE VEHICLE ALONE AND SUFFERED CUTS TO MY FA...
Mileage: 76,000
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT AROUND 65-70MPH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY SUNROOF EXPLODED INTO THE VEHICLE ALL OVER ME. I SWERVED AS A RESULT OF THE SHOCK BUT THANKFULLY WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE BEFORE HITTING ANYONE. I WAS THANKFULLY IN THE VEHICLE ALONE AND SUFFERED CUTS TO MY FA...
Mileage: 76,000
DIESEL DPF
Mileage: 30
2014 BMW 535. CONSUMER STATED THAT BMW FAILED TO PERFORM NHTSA'S SAFETY RECALL 18V-755 IN A TIMELY MANNER. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE BEING DRIVEN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE VEHICLE WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. *JS
MESSAGE COMES ON THE CONSOLE INDICATING DRIVETRAIN FAULT AND ABOUT 2 SECONDS LATER LOOSES ALL ENGINE POWER WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY. WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER AS THE TRAFFIC WAS VERY LIMITED ON THE ROAD. DIAGNOSIS BY BMW REPAIR SHOP IS THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP HAS FAILED. *TR
Mileage: 80,000
MESSAGE COMES ON THE CONSOLE INDICATING DRIVETRAIN FAULT AND ABOUT 2 SECONDS LATER LOOSES ALL ENGINE POWER WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY. WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER AS THE TRAFFIC WAS VERY LIMITED ON THE ROAD. DIAGNOSIS BY BMW REPAIR SHOP IS THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP HAS FAILED. *TR
Mileage: 80,000
2014 BMW 535D. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY RECALL 18V-755. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE PART NECESSARY TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. AT THE END OF JANUARY, THE CONSUMER NOTICED AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND REDUCTION OF POWER. THE VEHICLE STALLED IN HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC. THE CONSUMER WAITE...
I RECEIVED SEVERAL SAFETY RECALL NOTICES FROM BMW OVER THE LAST 2 YEARS, EVERY TIME I CALL BMW, I AM TOLD "THE NECESSARY PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE". I HAVE AN ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON MY DASHBOARD MOST LIKELY CAUSED BY EGR COOLER MALFUNCTION. REALLY FRUSTRATED ABOUT NOT BEING ABLE TO GET THIS ISSUE RESO...
Mileage: 41,000
I RECEIVED SEVERAL SAFETY RECALL NOTICES FROM BMW OVER THE LAST 2 YEARS, EVERY TIME I CALL BMW, I AM TOLD "THE NECESSARY PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE". I HAVE AN ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON MY DASHBOARD MOST LIKELY CAUSED BY EGR COOLER MALFUNCTION. REALLY FRUSTRATED ABOUT NOT BEING ABLE TO GET THIS ISSUE RESO...
Mileage: 41,000
I OWNED A 2014 535D WITH ABOUT 54,000 MILES. BMW HAS ISSUED EGR RECALL DUE TO RISK OF FIRE SINCE OCT 2018. AS OF MARCH 2019, THERE IS NO REMEDY OR PART REPLACEMENT. WHAT IS THE POINT OF RECALL ESPECIALLY THE VEHICLE IS USED TO CARRY CHILDREN. NTHSA NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS.
Mileage: 54,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 535D. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V755000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. CREVIER BMW (1500 AUTO MALL DR, SANTA ANA, CA 92705, (657) 213...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 535D. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE RODE ROUGHLY. OCCASIONALLY, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V755000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). CENTURY BMW (2934 LAURENS RD...
Mileage: 48,000
THE DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK CANNOT BE OPENED MANUALLY DUE A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRICAL DOOR ACTUATOR FAILURE. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW IN A CRITICAL COMPONENT WHERE THE DRIVER SHOULD BE ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR IN CASE OF AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE OR IN AN EMERGENCY WHEN ITS CRITICAL THAT THE DRIVER IS ABLE...
Mileage: 40,000
THE DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK CANNOT BE OPENED MANUALLY DUE A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRICAL DOOR ACTUATOR FAILURE. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW IN A CRITICAL COMPONENT WHERE THE DRIVER SHOULD BE ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR IN CASE OF AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE OR IN AN EMERGENCY WHEN ITS CRITICAL THAT THE DRIVER IS ABLE...
Mileage: 40,000
I HAVE 2014 535D AND THE FILL RESERVOIR LIGHT CAME ON AFTER CHRISTMAS . I DIPPED DRIVE HOME. ON THIRSDAY JANUARY 3 IT DID IT AGAIN. I HAD SENT BMW AN EMAIL THAT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON WHICH HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE O BOUGHT THE CAR. INTAKE MANIFOLD, NOX, OXYGEN HAD ALL BEEN REPLACED. RECEIVED THE...
I HAVE 2014 535D AND THE FILL RESERVOIR LIGHT CAME ON AFTER CHRISTMAS . I DIPPED DRIVE HOME. ON THIRSDAY JANUARY 3 IT DID IT AGAIN. I HAD SENT BMW AN EMAIL THAT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON WHICH HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE O BOUGHT THE CAR. INTAKE MANIFOLD, NOX, OXYGEN HAD ALL BEEN REPLACED. RECEIVED THE...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 535D. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND WAS UNABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO HERRIN-GEAR BMW OF JACKSON (LOCAT...
Mileage: 110,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 535D. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND WAS UNABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO HERRIN-GEAR BMW OF JACKSON (LOCAT...
Mileage: 110,000
THE CAR'S ENGINEER LIGHT CAME ON, SO IT WAS SENT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. THE INDICATED REPAIR ITEM WAS A CONTROL SENSOR. I PICKED UP THE CAR AFTER REPAIR IN THE MORNING OF 11/7. THE CAR WAS DRIVING FINE. AROUND LUNCH TIME THE SAME DAY, JUST AS I WAS GETTING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE ENGINE START...
Mileage: 45,638
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 535D. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD NOT BE MOVED OFF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME AND THEN TO THE DEALER (PACIFIC BMW, 800 S BRAND BLVD, GLENDALE, CA 91204, (818) 246-5600). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE EN...
Mileage: 78,869
I WAS DRIVING ON A FREEWAY IN CA, THE ENGINE STALLED SUDDENLY, AND TRANSMISSION WENT INTO TO PARK WHILEI WAS IN TRAFFIC. THERE IS NO WAY TO OVERRIDE THE ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION FROM IN THE CAR; ONLY WAY TO GET IT INTO NEUTRAL IS FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE (NOT ACCESSIBLE UNLESS ON A LIFT AND NOT P...
Mileage: 67,250
MY 2014 CERTIFIED PRE-OWN BMW 535D CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK LAST WEEK, FORTUNATELY A DRIVER NEXT TO ME ALERTED ME THAT MY CAR WAS ON FIRE. I PULLED OVER WITHIN 30 SECONDS, GOT OUT AND WITHIN ANOTHER 30 SECONDS MY ENTIRE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES.
Mileage: 57,000
MY 2014 CERTIFIED PRE-OWN BMW 535D CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK LAST WEEK, FORTUNATELY A DRIVER NEXT TO ME ALERTED ME THAT MY CAR WAS ON FIRE. I PULLED OVER WITHIN 30 SECONDS, GOT OUT AND WITHIN ANOTHER 30 SECONDS MY ENTIRE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES.
Mileage: 57,000
MY 2014 CERTIFIED PRE-OWN BMW 535D CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK LAST WEEK, FORTUNATELY A DRIVER NEXT TO ME ALERTED ME THAT MY CAR WAS ON FIRE. I PULLED OVER WITHIN 30 SECONDS, GOT OUT AND WITHIN ANOTHER 30 SECONDS MY ENTIRE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES.
Mileage: 57,000
WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP (E.G., FROM A STOP SIGN, RED LIGHT, OR MERGING ONTO A HIGHWAY), THE CAR ACCELERATES NORMALLY FOR A SECOND OR SO AND THEN ACTS AS IF THE FUEL SUPPLY WAS CUT OFF (OR AS IF IT RUNS ONLY ON ONE CYLINDER) AND SLOWS DOWN TO ALMOST A STANDSTILL. SEVERAL SECONDS THEREAFTER IT P...
Mileage: 21,000
THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM IN MY CAR FAILED AT 70MPH ON A CROWDED HIGHWAY ON 8/24/2017. THE DASHBOARD ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON. THE CAR COASTED TO A STOP IN A DANGEROUS LOCATION. THERE WAS NO WAY FOR THE CAR TO BE PUT INTO NEUTRAL SO THAT IT COULD BE PUSHED TO A SAFE LOCATION. SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET KIL...
Mileage: 51,000
ON 12/03/2016, MY 2014 BMW 535D ABRUPTLY STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, BLOCKING TRAFFIC. IT HAD SPONTANEOUSLY LOCKED ITSELF INTO 'PARK' WITHOUT WARNING. THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START, AND THERE WAS NO WAY TO OVERCOME THE ELECTRONIC LOCK ON THE TRANSMISSION AND PUT THE TRANSMISSION INTO 'NEUTRAL' T...
Mileage: 6,600
ON 12/03/2016, MY 2014 BMW 535D ABRUPTLY STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, BLOCKING TRAFFIC. IT HAD SPONTANEOUSLY LOCKED ITSELF INTO 'PARK' WITHOUT WARNING. THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START, AND THERE WAS NO WAY TO OVERCOME THE ELECTRONIC LOCK ON THE TRANSMISSION AND PUT THE TRANSMISSION INTO 'NEUTRAL' T...
Mileage: 6,600
ON 12/03/2016, MY 2014 BMW 535D ABRUPTLY STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, BLOCKING TRAFFIC. IT HAD SPONTANEOUSLY LOCKED ITSELF INTO 'PARK' WITHOUT WARNING. THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START, AND THERE WAS NO WAY TO OVERCOME THE ELECTRONIC LOCK ON THE TRANSMISSION AND PUT THE TRANSMISSION INTO 'NEUTRAL' T...
Mileage: 6,600
I HIT A PIECE OF TRUCK TIRE DEBRIS ON I-495N IN MARLBORO MA AT NIGHT AND I WAS UNABLE TO STOP AND INSPECT FOR DAMAGE DUE TO HEAVY TRAFFIC. ALL SEEMED OK. 15 MINUTES LATER IN CHELMSFORD MA, THE CAR GAVE "DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION, REDUCED POWER, DRIVE GENTLY" MESSAGE AND CONTINUED TO LOSE POWER AND SLOW...
Mileage: 58,500
I HIT A PIECE OF TRUCK TIRE DEBRIS ON I-495N IN MARLBORO MA AT NIGHT AND I WAS UNABLE TO STOP AND INSPECT FOR DAMAGE DUE TO HEAVY TRAFFIC. ALL SEEMED OK. 15 MINUTES LATER IN CHELMSFORD MA, THE CAR GAVE "DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION, REDUCED POWER, DRIVE GENTLY" MESSAGE AND CONTINUED TO LOSE POWER AND SLOW...
Mileage: 58,500
I HIT A PIECE OF TRUCK TIRE DEBRIS ON I-495N IN MARLBORO MA AT NIGHT AND I WAS UNABLE TO STOP AND INSPECT FOR DAMAGE DUE TO HEAVY TRAFFIC. ALL SEEMED OK. 15 MINUTES LATER IN CHELMSFORD MA, THE CAR GAVE "DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION, REDUCED POWER, DRIVE GENTLY" MESSAGE AND CONTINUED TO LOSE POWER AND SLOW...
Mileage: 58,500