Owners have filed 33 complaints
about the 2014 BMW 435I with NHTSA between 2014 and 2025.
The largest single group is the engine & cooling.
Across this model's run it ranks 1 of 3 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 81
Against the median year of the BMW 435I. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 47
9.1% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 94
55% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
13.4%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
413.8%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
827.6%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
413.8%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
620.7%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
517.2%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
13.4%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Aug 2014peak 5Dec 2025
NHTSA investigations into the 2014 BMW 435I
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.C...
Recalls on the 2014 BMW 435I
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
25V871000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:HEAD
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive), and 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i, M235i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.
Risk: An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
24V527000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
24V288000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive, M4), and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.
Risk: An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
15V189000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 228i Coupe, M235i Coupe, 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, ActiveHybrid 3, 328xi Sports Wagon, 428i Coupe, 428xi Coupe, 435i Coupe, 435xi Coupe, 428i Convertible, 428xi Convertible, 435i Convertible, 328xi Gran Turismo, 335xi Gran Turismo, and 2015 428i Gran Coupe, 428xi Gran Coupe, and 435i Gran Coupe vehicles. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Orange, NJCrash
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TAKATA RECALL I HAD A HEADON ACCIDENT, AIRBAGS DIDN'T INFLATE. CAR STOPPED WITH ME WITH NO WARNING, FUEL POMP WAS DEFECTIVE. I HAD TO REPLACE IT. ALL BRAKES SYSTEM WENT BAD WITH NO WARNING. HAD TO REPLACE EVERYTHING LEFT FRONT WHEEL AND RUN ON FLAT TIRE BLEW UP WITH NO WARNING WHILE. HAD TO BE REPLACED. SENSORS GO OFF DURING WINTER MONTHS WARNING LOW-TIRES WHEN TIRES ARE FINE. SENSORS GO OFF TO WEAR SEATBELT WHEN NONE IS THE PASSENGER SIDE OR OBJECTS. TAIL LIGHT WIRING HARNESS BURNED OFF RESULTED IN NO LEFT TAIL LIGHT. I CALLED BMW, THEY TOLD ME TO TAKE THE CAR BUT THEY CAN'T PROMISE THAT THEY WILL HELP. TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN SLIPPING WHILE DRIVING. BLUETOOTH HARDLY WORK, IT KEEPS DISCONNECTING OR NOT CONNECTING.
NHTSA complaint #11204620 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Orange, NJCrash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TAKATA RECALL I HAD A HEADON ACCIDENT, AIRBAGS DIDN'T INFLATE. CAR STOPPED WITH ME WITH NO WARNING, FUEL POMP WAS DEFECTIVE. I HAD TO REPLACE IT. ALL BRAKES SYSTEM WENT BAD WITH NO WARNING. HAD TO REPLACE EVERYTHING LEFT FRONT WHEEL AND RUN ON FLAT TIRE BLEW UP WITH NO WARNING WHILE. HAD TO BE REPLACED. SENSORS GO OFF DURING WINTER MONTHS WARNING LOW-TIRES WHEN TIRES ARE FINE. SENSORS GO OFF TO WEAR SEATBELT WHEN NONE IS THE PASSENGER SIDE OR OBJECTS. TAIL LIGHT WIRING HARNESS BURNED OFF RESULTED IN NO LEFT TAIL LIGHT. I CALLED BMW, THEY TOLD ME TO TAKE THE CAR BUT THEY CAN'T PROMISE THAT THEY WILL HELP. TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN SLIPPING WHILE DRIVING. BLUETOOTH HARDLY WORK, IT KEEPS DISCONNECTING OR NOT CONNECTING.
NHTSA complaint #11204620 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Orange, NJCrash
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TAKATA RECALL I HAD A HEADON ACCIDENT, AIRBAGS DIDN'T INFLATE. CAR STOPPED WITH ME WITH NO WARNING, FUEL POMP WAS DEFECTIVE. I HAD TO REPLACE IT. ALL BRAKES SYSTEM WENT BAD WITH NO WARNING. HAD TO REPLACE EVERYTHING LEFT FRONT WHEEL AND RUN ON FLAT TIRE BLEW UP WITH NO WARNING WHILE. HAD TO BE REPLACED. SENSORS GO OFF DURING WINTER MONTHS WARNING LOW-TIRES WHEN TIRES ARE FINE. SENSORS GO OFF TO WEAR SEATBELT WHEN NONE IS THE PASSENGER SIDE OR OBJECTS. TAIL LIGHT WIRING HARNESS BURNED OFF RESULTED IN NO LEFT TAIL LIGHT. I CALLED BMW, THEY TOLD ME TO TAKE THE CAR BUT THEY CAN'T PROMISE THAT THEY WILL HELP. TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN SLIPPING WHILE DRIVING. BLUETOOTH HARDLY WORK, IT KEEPS DISCONNECTING OR NOT CONNECTING.
NHTSA complaint #11204620 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 80,000 milesShorewood, IL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 435I. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off, the battery discharged abnormally. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the water pump had remained running unexpectedly when the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign: 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 approximately 80,000.
NHTSA complaint #11703680 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesShorewood, IL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 435I. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off, the battery discharged abnormally. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the water pump had remained running unexpectedly when the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign: 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 approximately 80,000.
NHTSA complaint #11703680 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 96,911 milesBel Air, MD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 435I. The contact stated that while driving uphill at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer. The dealer determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced and the computer needed to be reprogrammed. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle had previously been repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V189000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 96,911.
NHTSA complaint #11640844 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 78,000 milesColorado Springs, CO
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOS DRIVE MALFUNCTION. TSB RELEASED, SEE NHTSA COMPLAINT/ MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATION DATED 01JAN202, NHTSA ID NUMBER: 10171504 MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATION NUMBER: B840416 DEALER REFUSES TO REPLACE DUE TO OUT OF WARRANTY AND WILL NOT ACCEPT 3RD PARTY WARRANTY. BMW USA, WILL NOT ASSIST EVEN THOUGH THE PROBLEM IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND DEFECT.
NHTSA complaint #11376681 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 74,000 milesPhiladelphia, PA
ENGINE
ACCELERATED CAR AFTER STOP SIGN. HEARD A LOUD POP AND LOSS OF POWER. LOOKED UNDER HOOD AND FOUND THE CHARGE PIPE PLASTIC BUSTED AND OFF THE THROTTLE BODY.
NHTSA complaint #11363098 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 47,000 milesSanta Monica, CA
POWER TRAIN
WHILE DRIVING AT MODERATE ACCELERATION I HEARD A POP AND FELT A LARGE DECREASE IN POWER. LOOKED UNDER HOOD AND SAW AN OBVIOUS PIPE BROKEN OFF. TOOK IT TO BEVERLY HILLS BMW.ADVISED IT WAS THE 'LEFT CHARGE PIPE' AND TO FIND OUT ITS THE VERY FEW THINGS NOT COVERED IN CA EMISSIONS 7 YEAR/70K WARRANTY. SEAMS FAIRLY COMMON. ESTIMATE $1,313.14!
NHTSA complaint #11350319 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 64,000 milesPorter Ranch, CA
ENGINE
MY VEHICLE HAS 64,000 MILES AND I WAS EXITING THE DRIVEWAY AND ACCELERATING UP TO 45MPH WHEN ALL THE SUDDEN I ENCOUNTERED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER WITH SOUNDED LIKE A BANG IN THE ENGINE. MY CAR IMMEDIATELY SLOWED DOWN TO UNDER 30MPH AND STARTED SHAKING. LUCKILY I WAS ONLY 2 MINUTES FROM MY HOUSE. I BELIEVE THIS PART SHOULD BE RECALLED BECAUSE LOOKING AT ALL THE COMPLAINTS WITH OTHER OWNERS THEY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM THIS IS A PLASTIC PIECE THAT UNDER WHERE IN TEAR AND PRESSURE WHICH IS DESIGNED FOR IT IS FAILING. SOME OF THE STORIES I'VE HEARD ARE PRETTY SCARY ALSO LIKE PEOPLE BEING ON THE HIGHWAY IN THIS HAPPENING.
NHTSA complaint #11311609 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 114,000 milesAventura, FL
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
MY 2014 BMW 435XI STALLS ON WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT WARNING. THE SAME ISSUE WAS REPORTED ON NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V189000 FOR MY VEHICLE MODEL AND YEAR. WHEN I INPUT MY VIN FOR THE RECALL, THE FUEL PUMP ISSUE ISN'T SHOWN. FOR THIS REASON, BWM WILL NOT PAY TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP. MY GIRLFRIEND HAD THE SAME ISSUE ON HER 2013 BMW 328I AND BMW REPLACED HER FUEL PUMP AND THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED. I BELIEVE THE CLEAN POINT ESTABLISHED BY BMW FOR THIS FUEL PUMP ISSUE WASN'T CORRECT OR BAD PARTS WERE STILL IN VEHICLES OUTSIDE OF THE CLEAN POINT. MY CAR HAS STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE DRIVING AT LEAST FOUR TIMES. IT'S NOT SAFE BECAUSE THE TRAFFIC AROUND ME HAS TO AVOID MY CAR UNTIL I REACH THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO STOP. I USUALLY JUST TURN THE CAR OFF AND WAIT A COUPLE OF MINUTES, RESTART AND THE CAR DRIVES NORMAL. I THINK IT HAS SOMETHING TO DUE WITH THE FUEL LEVEL. THE CAR ONLY STALLS WHEN THE FUEL LEVEL IS AT OR BELOW 1/4 TANK. CURRENTLY, I KEEP MY CAR ABOVE HALF A TANK TO AVOID THE STALLING ISSUE. MY FEAR IS THE ISSUE WILL HAPPEN REGARDLESS OF THE FUEL LEVEL. I'M SENDING THIS LETTER BECAUSE LAST WEEK I WAS RUNNING LATE AND DIDN'T GET A CHANCE TO FILL UP THE TANK AND MY CAR STALLED AT 1/4 TANK ON THE HIGHWAY AND I WAS ALMOST IN A ACCIDENT. PLEASE HELP!!!
NHTSA complaint #11306631 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 72,000 milesSAN Pedro, CA
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 435I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH, THE DRIVE CHAIN MALFUNCTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND SHUT OFF. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE ORANGE COAST INFINITI DEALER LOCATED AT 15550 BEACH BLVD, WESTMINSTER, CA 92683) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 72,000.
NHTSA complaint #11301433 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 72,000 milesSAN Pedro, CA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 435I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH, THE DRIVE CHAIN MALFUNCTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND SHUT OFF. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE ORANGE COAST INFINITI DEALER LOCATED AT 15550 BEACH BLVD, WESTMINSTER, CA 92683) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 72,000.
NHTSA complaint #11301433 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Orange, NJCrash
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TAKATA RECALL I HAD A HEADON ACCIDENT, AIRBAGS DIDN'T INFLATE. CAR STOPPED WITH ME WITH NO WARNING, FUEL POMP WAS DEFECTIVE. I HAD TO REPLACE IT. ALL BRAKES SYSTEM WENT BAD WITH NO WARNING. HAD TO REPLACE EVERYTHING LEFT FRONT WHEEL AND RUN ON FLAT TIRE BLEW UP WITH NO WARNING WHILE. HAD TO BE REPLACED. SENSORS GO OFF DURING WINTER MONTHS WARNING LOW-TIRES WHEN TIRES ARE FINE. SENSORS GO OFF TO WEAR SEATBELT WHEN NONE IS THE PASSENGER SIDE OR OBJECTS. TAIL LIGHT WIRING HARNESS BURNED OFF RESULTED IN NO LEFT TAIL LIGHT. I CALLED BMW, THEY TOLD ME TO TAKE THE CAR BUT THEY CAN'T PROMISE THAT THEY WILL HELP. TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN SLIPPING WHILE DRIVING. BLUETOOTH HARDLY WORK, IT KEEPS DISCONNECTING OR NOT CONNECTING.
NHTSA complaint #11204620 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Orange, NJCrash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TAKATA RECALL I HAD A HEADON ACCIDENT, AIRBAGS DIDN'T INFLATE. CAR STOPPED WITH ME WITH NO WARNING, FUEL POMP WAS DEFECTIVE. I HAD TO REPLACE IT. ALL BRAKES SYSTEM WENT BAD WITH NO WARNING. HAD TO REPLACE EVERYTHING LEFT FRONT WHEEL AND RUN ON FLAT TIRE BLEW UP WITH NO WARNING WHILE. HAD TO BE REPLACED. SENSORS GO OFF DURING WINTER MONTHS WARNING LOW-TIRES WHEN TIRES ARE FINE. SENSORS GO OFF TO WEAR SEATBELT WHEN NONE IS THE PASSENGER SIDE OR OBJECTS. TAIL LIGHT WIRING HARNESS BURNED OFF RESULTED IN NO LEFT TAIL LIGHT. I CALLED BMW, THEY TOLD ME TO TAKE THE CAR BUT THEY CAN'T PROMISE THAT THEY WILL HELP. TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN SLIPPING WHILE DRIVING. BLUETOOTH HARDLY WORK, IT KEEPS DISCONNECTING OR NOT CONNECTING.
NHTSA complaint #11204620 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Orange, NJCrash
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TAKATA RECALL I HAD A HEADON ACCIDENT, AIRBAGS DIDN'T INFLATE. CAR STOPPED WITH ME WITH NO WARNING, FUEL POMP WAS DEFECTIVE. I HAD TO REPLACE IT. ALL BRAKES SYSTEM WENT BAD WITH NO WARNING. HAD TO REPLACE EVERYTHING LEFT FRONT WHEEL AND RUN ON FLAT TIRE BLEW UP WITH NO WARNING WHILE. HAD TO BE REPLACED. SENSORS GO OFF DURING WINTER MONTHS WARNING LOW-TIRES WHEN TIRES ARE FINE. SENSORS GO OFF TO WEAR SEATBELT WHEN NONE IS THE PASSENGER SIDE OR OBJECTS. TAIL LIGHT WIRING HARNESS BURNED OFF RESULTED IN NO LEFT TAIL LIGHT. I CALLED BMW, THEY TOLD ME TO TAKE THE CAR BUT THEY CAN'T PROMISE THAT THEY WILL HELP. TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN SLIPPING WHILE DRIVING. BLUETOOTH HARDLY WORK, IT KEEPS DISCONNECTING OR NOT CONNECTING.
NHTSA complaint #11204620 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 33,400 milesSpringfield, VA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
MY CAR HAD A STRONG ODOR OF GAS AFTER SITTING IN MY GARAGE ON DAYS WHERE THE GAS TANK IS FULL. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE GAS TANK HAS A LEAK. THE ISSUE FROM THE DEALER IS: "FUEL PRESSURE SENDING UNIT WHICH IS NOT AVAILABLE SEPARATELY FROM THE FUEL TANK UNFORTUNATELY." THIS IS A CAR THAT WAS NOT YET 5 YEARS OLD AND HAS 33,400 MILES. THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENTS. IT DOES NOT SEEM CORRECT THAT A NON-REPLACEABLE PART FAILS ON SUCH A LIGHTLY USED CAR. IT ALSO SEEMS LIKE A SAFETY AND EMISSIONS ISSUE THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD FIX. I HAVE REPORTED IT THE BMW NORTH AMERICA BUT THEY DO NOT ACCEPT IT TO BE A DESIGN OR MANUFACTURING FLAW AND SEEM TO FEEL THE SAFETY ISSUE IS MY ISSUE TO DEAL WITH. I AM REPORTING THIS IN CASE IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON 2014 BMW 435I CONVERTIBLE GAS TANKS.
NHTSA complaint #11187375 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesLithonia, GA
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 435I. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NALLEY BMW OF DECATUR (1606 CHURCH ST, DECATUR, GA 30033) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INTERCOOLER CHARGE PIPE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
NHTSA complaint #11186393 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesLithonia, GA
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 435I. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NALLEY BMW OF DECATUR (1606 CHURCH ST, DECATUR, GA 30033) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INTERCOOLER CHARGE PIPE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
NHTSA complaint #11186393 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 21,340 milesRiviera Beach, FL
ENGINE
SEPARATION OF TURBO CHARGE PIPE CAUSING LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WHILE IN MOTION. VEHICLE MILEAGE AT THE TIME WAS 21,340.
NHTSA complaint #11174818 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesFortuna, CA
ENGINE
2014 435I, CHARGE PIPE BROKE LEAVING ME WITH NO POWER. CARS BEHIND ME HAD TO BRAKE TO AVOID HITTING ME AS I TRIED TO ACCELERATE ONTO AN ONRAMP
NHTSA complaint #11020477 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 30,000 milesBaton Rouge, LA
ENGINE
CHARGE AIR PIPE FOR TURBO EXPLODED AT 30K MILES, COMPLETE SHUTDOWN ON HWY INTO PROTECT MODE LOST ALL POWER.
NHTSA complaint #10990652 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 8,500 milesPhiladelphia, PA
SERVICE BRAKES
WITH ONLY 14,500 MILES THE BRAKE ROTORS ARE SCORED AND STOP DISTANCE HAS INCREASED SUBSTANTIALLY. BRAKES ALSO VERY NOISY. DEALER HAS TOLD ME BECAUSE OF HIGH CARBON STEEL IN THE ROTORS, THEY RUST EASILY AND ARE PRONE TO SCORING IF NOT DRIVEN EVERY DAY.
NHTSA complaint #10929943 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 22,000 milesFernandina Beach, FL
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 435I. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ON A TWO LANE ROAD DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ON A WINDING ROAD AND WAS ABLE TO COAST OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, WHICH WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. A WARNING LIGHT FLASHED FOR A DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V189000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000. UPDATED 09/28/16*LJ
NHTSA complaint #10885947 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 25,000 milesFernandina Beach, FL
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I WAS DRIVING IN A CITY RESIDENTIAL AREA, GOING ABOUT 35 MPH WHEN THE CAR STOPPED AFTER SPUTTERING A COUPLE OF TIMES. NO WARNING AT ALL BUT THERE WAS A MESSAGE ON THE DASH, "DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION". I COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, A GRASSY AREA JUST BARELY OFF THE PAVED ROAD. IT WAS LOCATED ON A CURVE. AT THE TIME, THERE WAS A THUNDERSTORM WITH LIGHTNING AND HEAVY RAIN. WE WERE EXTREMELY LUCKY THAT THAT THE CAR WAS NOT HIT BY TRAFFIC COMING UP BEHIND ME. BMW MECHANICS REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP.
NHTSA complaint #10885936 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 20,000 milesSeverna Park, MD
AIR BAGS
EVEN THOUGH THE RECALLS WERE ISSUED IN MAY 2015 I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY RECALL NOTICE FOR THIS CAR.ON THE OTHER HAND I HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS. RE
NHTSA complaint #10839947 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 20,000 milesSeverna Park, MD
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
EVEN THOUGH THE RECALLS WERE ISSUED IN MAY 2015 I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY RECALL NOTICE FOR THIS CAR.ON THE OTHER HAND I HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS. RE
NHTSA complaint #10839947 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 19,000 milesEssex Fells, NJ
ENGINE
10/15/2015 CAR SERVICED FOR RECALL - FUEL PUMP ISSUE 10/23/2015 - WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 70MPH CAR ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED. I PUSHED DOWN MY CLUTCH (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) AND WAS ABLE TO ROLL ONTO THE LEFT SHOULDER. HAD TO BE TOWED TO NEAREST BMW DEALER. CAR "REPAIRED" AND I PICKED IT UP ONE WEEK LATER. 11/4/2015 WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 55 MPH CAR ENGINE AGAIN SUDDENLY STOPPED AND I COASTED ONTO RIGHT SHOULDER. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART CAR ABOUT 15 MINUTES LATER. BROUGHT CAR TO MY LOCAL DEALER FOR REPAIR. DEALER ADVISED PROBLEM WAS DISCOVERED WITH FUEL SYSTEM AND REPAIRED. 12/16/2015 WHILE DRIVING IN VERY HEAVY TRAFFIC CAR OVERHEATED AND I HAD TO PULL OFF HIGHWAY. MESSAGE ON MY SCREEN ADVISED TO CALL ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. I IGNORDED THAT AND WAITED FOR ENGINE TO COOL AND TRAFFIC TO FLOW. I THEN RESTARTED CAR AND MADE IT BACK HOME. CAR WENT IN FOR REPAIR NEXT DAY. DEALER ADVISED PROBLEM WAS SOLVED.
NHTSA complaint #10817636 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.