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Bmw 435I recalls by model year

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

49 owner complaints analyzed

5 distinct recall campaigns

30,500 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2014 to 2016 model years. Data updated: 2026-09-30 (September 30, 2026). 37 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

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Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

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Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

2014

2015

2016

2014: 4; 2015: 3; 2016: 0

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Year-by-year records

Bmw 435I model-year comparison
Model year	Complaints	Recalls	Change in recalls
2014	23	4	Not available
2015	16	3	-1
2016	10	0	-3

Recall history

5 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

15V189000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Reported: 2015-03-31 (March 31, 2015) · Model years: 2014, 2015

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.

Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 28, 2015. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

24V288000 · Air Bags:Side/Window

Reported: 2024-04-24 (April 24, 2024) · Model years: 2014, 2015

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.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

24V527000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module

Reported: 2024-07-11 (July 11, 2024) · Model years: 2014

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.

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Remedy: The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

25V871000 · Air Bags:Side/Window:Head

Reported: 2025-12-17 (December 17, 2025) · Model years: 2014

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.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

15V148000 · Air Bags

Reported: 2015-03-13 (March 13, 2015) · Model years: 2015

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 428i Convertible, 428i xDrive Convertible, 435i Convertible, and 435i xDrive Convertible vehicles manufactured October 22, 2014, to February 27, 2015. Due to a programming error, the driver's front air bag deployment timing may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence: If the driver's front air bag deployment timing is incorrect, there is an increased risk of personal injury in the event of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the air bag control module with corrected software version, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

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Data completeness

49 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

75.5%Usable mileage37 / 49 records

100.0%Valid incident date49 / 49 records

100.0%Valid filing date49 / 49 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates49 / 49 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

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Component complaint heatmap
Component	2014	2015	2016
Engine	1043.5% ODI 10621105 · 928 mi ON 7/9/14, I BACKED OUR NEW 435I UP TO OUR GARAGE (OUTSIDE FOR THE NIGHT). THE GARAGE DOOR WAS OPEN, AND THE WARNING SYSTEM LET ME KNOW THAT I WAS CLOSE TO OUR LAWNMOWER. ONCE I WAS CLOSE ENOUGH, I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE TO STRAIGHTEN OUT THE CAR, AND IMMEDIATELY THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE TO FULL SPEED. I WAS ALREADY ON THE FOOT BREAK, BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT RESPOND. OUR DRIVEWAY IS CONCRETE AND QUITE SLICK. THE REAR TIRE SPUN UNCONTROLLABLY, CREATED A CLOUD OF SMOKE, AND LEFT A PILE OF TIRE DEBRIS BEHIND THE VEHICLE. I HIT THE KIL… Look up ODI 10621105 at NHTSA ↗	318.8% ODI 10731286 · 2,700 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BMW 435X (NA). WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND WAS UNABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD HYDRO LOCK FROM WATER ENTERING THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,700. Look up ODI 10731286 at NHTSA ↗	220.0% ODI 11418919 water entered the air intake at front of vehicle and caused engine damage. Look up ODI 11418919 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel/Propulsion System	939.1% ODI 10730550 · 3,000 mi ON TWO OCCASIONS, JANUARY 2015 AND MAY 2015 MY 435I STOPPED WHILE I WAS DRIVING WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHATSOEVER. THE FIRST TIME I WAS CROSSING A VERY BUSY 3 LANE NORTHBOUND ROAD TO GET TO THE LEFT TURN LANE WHEN WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE CAR JUST STOPPED. THEY WAS NO ENGINE LIGHT ON DASH. I WAS LUCKY THAT I WAS NOT HIT AS I DIDN'T EVEN HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BRAKE, TO INDICATE TO DRIVERS BEHIND ME THAT I WAS SLOWING DOWN. THE LIGHTS, CHASSIS STABILIZATION AND DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION CAME ON THE DASH. TWO PRETTY SERIOUS PROBLEMS WITHOUT ANY … Look up ODI 10730550 at NHTSA ↗	212.5% ODI 11114804 · 64,000 mi IMPROPER PLATING ON FUEL PUMP MAY RESULT IN STALL - WHICH IT HAPPENED TO ME ON THE HIGHWAY. CALLED BMW AND THEY SAID NO RECALL ON MY CAR, BUT WHEN YOU LOOK UP A 2015 435I, IT SHOWS IT HAS THAT RECALL. BMW WANTED TO CHARGE ME FOR A DIAGNOSTIC, WHEN I FEEL THEY SHOULD TAKE IT AS A RECALL. MY FIRST PROBLEM WITH BMW, AND THEY DON'T SEEM TO CARE. Look up ODI 11114804 at NHTSA ↗	110.0% ODI 11474406 A strong odor of gasoline was noted and it dripped from the tank when the car was driven. Mechanic reported the tank had a leaking seam which he would patch with plastic, so the car can be used while waiting for a replacement tank. Look up ODI 11474406 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	313.0% ODI 11204620 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, TH… Look up ODI 11204620 at NHTSA ↗	212.5% ODI 11103846 · 24,260 mi HVAC BLOWER/FAN MOTOR, WHILE WORKING FOR A WHILE AFTER STARTUP, STOPS WORKING AFTER ABOUT 45 MINUTES OF DRIVING. Look up ODI 11103846 at NHTSA ↗	110.0% ODI 11738183 I am submitting a safety complaint regarding my 2016 BMW 435i. My vehicle experienced a sudden water pump failure while I was driving on the freeway. Without warning, the vehicle immediately entered “limp mode,” causing a sudden and dangerous loss of power in active traffic. This created a serious safety hazard because surrounding vehicles had to quickly avoid my car to prevent a collision. I am aware that there is an existing recall and/or known issue involving electric water pump failures on certain BMW vehicles, including similar 2016 BMW mo… Look up ODI 11738183 at NHTSA ↗
Power Train	521.7% ODI 10726582 · 15,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 435I. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH OVER A PUDDLE OF WATER, THE WATER SEEPED INTO THE ENGINE AND CAUSED IT TO STALL. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESTART, BUT WAS NOT TOWED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000. Look up ODI 10726582 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	110.0% ODI 11096753 · 30,500 mi I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE IN DALLAS, TX AND MULTIPLE TIMES THE CAR ENGINE & ALL POWER SHUT OFF, AND THE CAR SHIFTED ITSELF INTO NEUTRAL. I SUSPECT THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE AUTO STOP/START FEATURE OR SOMETHING MORE. A CAR SHOULD NEVER SHIFT ITSELF INTO REVERSE WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING. BOTH TIMES ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT ON THE FREEWAY AS THE CAR CAME TO A SUDDEN HALT AND I HAD NO CONTROL WITH IT SHIFTING INTO N. THE BMW DEALERSHIP & BMW ARE CLAIMING NOTHING IS WRONG. I DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE ACCEPTING THIS VEHICLE BACK UNTIL THIS ISSUE IS RESOLV… Look up ODI 11096753 at NHTSA ↗
Air Bags	14.3% ODI 10839947 · 20,000 mi 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 Look up ODI 10839947 at NHTSA ↗	212.5% ODI 10724404 · 7,900 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BMW 435I. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT BELT AND AIR BAG SYSTEM FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 7,900. Look up ODI 10724404 at NHTSA ↗	110.0% ODI 11514071 Airbag sensors are defective. Vehicle states that restraint system is faulty. Look up ODI 11514071 at NHTSA ↗
Unknown Or Other	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	212.5% ODI 11104290 THIS CAR WENT IN FRONT OF ME AND WOULD BREAK FAST TRYING TO MAKE ME CRASH INTO HIM, HE HAD LOTS OF KIDS IN THE CAR AND I DON'T KNOW WHY HE IS PUTTING THEM INTO THAT KIND OF RISK, I AM WORRIED ABOUT THEM BECAUSE I DO NOT THINK THE PERSON DRIVING IS IN HIS RIGHT MIND, MAYBE HE WAS INTOXICATED. PLEASE CHECK UP ON THIS FAMILY AND FILE A REPORT ON THIS MAN. THANK YOU Look up ODI 11104290 at NHTSA ↗	220.0% ODI 11099111 · 46,600 mi WITH NO EVIDENCE OF FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE, SUNROOF EXPLODED ON A CLEAR FREEWAY AT FREEWAY SPEED. INTERIOR TEMP 74F, AMBIENT 93F. SUNSHADE WAS CLOSED, BUT GLASS FRAGMENTS LEAKED THROUGH THE VENT HOLES IN THE SUNSHADE. PAINT DAMAGE TO TRUNK. POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD TO OTHER MOTORISTS. OF NOTE THE GLASS IS TEMPERED, NOT LAMINATED, HENCE THE ELEVATED POTENTIAL FOR INJURY AND DAMAGE. Look up ODI 11099111 at NHTSA ↗
Engine And Engine Cooling	14.3% ODI 11703680 · 80,000 mi 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 w… Look up ODI 11703680 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	110.0% ODI 11641634 · 107,000 mi The contact owns a 2016 BMW 435I. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the engine stalled. The battery warning light was illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer. The dealer determined that the VANOS bolts had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a comp… Look up ODI 11641634 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes	14.3% ODI 10929943 · 8,500 mi 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. Look up ODI 10929943 at NHTSA ↗	16.3% ODI 11760427 Following front brake service, a 2015 BMW 435xi developed two distinct braking anomalies: aggressive unintended brake application during highway driving in wet conditions with cruise control engaged, and low-speed dragging and abrupt grabbing just before coming to a complete stop. The technical symptoms strongly suggest a malfunction in the Dynamic Stability Control brake-drying routine or an issue with caliper return functionality and sticking brake pads. Look up ODI 11760427 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Engine	8,850–57,000 mi	21,340 mi	11	ODI 10621105 · 928 mi ON 7/9/14, I BACKED OUR NEW 435I UP TO OUR GARAGE (OUTSIDE FOR THE NIGHT). THE GARAGE DOOR WAS OPEN, AND THE WARNING SYSTEM LET ME KNOW THAT I WAS CLOSE TO OUR LAWNMOWER. ONCE I WAS CLOSE ENOUGH, I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE TO STRAIGHTEN OUT THE CAR, AND IMMEDIATELY THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE TO FULL SPEED. I WAS ALREADY ON THE FOOT BREAK, BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT RESPOND. OUR DRIVEWAY IS CONCRETE AND QUITE SLICK. THE REAR TIRE SPUN UNCONTROLLABLY, CREATED A CLOUD OF SMOKE, AND LEFT A PILE OF TIRE DEBRIS BEHIND THE VEHICLE. I HIT THE KIL… Look up ODI 10621105 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10726582 · 15,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 435I. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH OVER A PUDDLE OF WATER, THE WATER SEEPED INTO THE ENGINE AND CAUSED IT TO STALL. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESTART, BUT WAS NOT TOWED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000. Look up ODI 10726582 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10817636 · 19,000 mi 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 ADVIS… Look up ODI 10817636 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel/Propulsion System	20,000–64,000 mi	25,000 mi	9	ODI 10730550 · 3,000 mi ON TWO OCCASIONS, JANUARY 2015 AND MAY 2015 MY 435I STOPPED WHILE I WAS DRIVING WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHATSOEVER. THE FIRST TIME I WAS CROSSING A VERY BUSY 3 LANE NORTHBOUND ROAD TO GET TO THE LEFT TURN LANE WHEN WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE CAR JUST STOPPED. THEY WAS NO ENGINE LIGHT ON DASH. I WAS LUCKY THAT I WAS NOT HIT AS I DIDN'T EVEN HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BRAKE, TO INDICATE TO DRIVERS BEHIND ME THAT I WAS SLOWING DOWN. THE LIGHTS, CHASSIS STABILIZATION AND DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION CAME ON THE DASH. TWO PRETTY SERIOUS PROBLEMS WITHOUT ANY … Look up ODI 10730550 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10817636 · 19,000 mi 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 ADVIS… Look up ODI 10817636 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10839947 · 20,000 mi 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 Look up ODI 10839947 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	Too few reports for a range	60,500 mi	4 (sparse)	ODI 11376681 · 78,000 mi 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. Look up ODI 11376681 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11703680 · 80,000 mi 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 w… Look up ODI 11703680 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11103846 · 24,260 mi HVAC BLOWER/FAN MOTOR, WHILE WORKING FOR A WHILE AFTER STARTUP, STOPS WORKING AFTER ABOUT 45 MINUTES OF DRIVING. Look up ODI 11103846 at NHTSA ↗
Power Train	18,875–49,250 mi	38,750 mi	6	ODI 10726582 · 15,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 435I. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH OVER A PUDDLE OF WATER, THE WATER SEEPED INTO THE ENGINE AND CAUSED IT TO STALL. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESTART, BUT WAS NOT TOWED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000. Look up ODI 10726582 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10730550 · 3,000 mi ON TWO OCCASIONS, JANUARY 2015 AND MAY 2015 MY 435I STOPPED WHILE I WAS DRIVING WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHATSOEVER. THE FIRST TIME I WAS CROSSING A VERY BUSY 3 LANE NORTHBOUND ROAD TO GET TO THE LEFT TURN LANE WHEN WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE CAR JUST STOPPED. THEY WAS NO ENGINE LIGHT ON DASH. I WAS LUCKY THAT I WAS NOT HIT AS I DIDN'T EVEN HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BRAKE, TO INDICATE TO DRIVERS BEHIND ME THAT I WAS SLOWING DOWN. THE LIGHTS, CHASSIS STABILIZATION AND DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION CAME ON THE DASH. TWO PRETTY SERIOUS PROBLEMS WITHOUT ANY … Look up ODI 10730550 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11186393 · 50,000 mi 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. Look up ODI 11186393 at NHTSA ↗
Air Bags	Too few reports for a range	7,900 mi	3 (sparse)	ODI 10839947 · 20,000 mi 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 Look up ODI 10839947 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10724404 · 7,900 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BMW 435I. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT BELT AND AIR BAG SYSTEM FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 7,900. Look up ODI 10724404 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10807997 · 400 mi I WAS TRAVELING WEST ON SC 153 ,UNIT 2 WAS TRAVELING NORTH ON I85 EXIT RAMP.DRIVER UNIT 2 FAILED TO YIELD THE RIGHT OF WAY PROCEEDINGS ACROSS SC 153,CAUSING HIS F-250 2002 .CAUSING THE FRONT OF HIS VEHICLE TO STRIKE THE LEFT SIDE OF ME. RAN OFF THE ROAD INTO A GAS STATION. MY SIDE AIRBAGS CAME BUT MY FRONT AIRBAGS DIDN'T COME . MY SIDE MIRROR FLEW IN AND HIT MY SON IN THE HEAD. IF MY AIRBAG WOULD HAVE CAME SON WOULDN'T GOT HIT Look up ODI 10807997 at NHTSA ↗
Unknown Or Other	Too few reports for a range	46,600 mi	3 (sparse)	ODI 11311529 · 56,700 mi DOORS LOCKS HAVE A DOUBLE PULL FEATURE WHERE THE FIRST PULL WILL UNLOCK THE DOOR AND THE SECOND PULL WILL ALLOW THE DOOR TO OPEN. THE FIRST PULL WILL OCCASIONALLY FAIL TO UNLOCK THE DOOR LOCK MECHANISM. THE FAILURE PERMANENTLY PREVENTS THE DOOR FROM OPENING UNLESS THE OPERATOR PRESSES THE DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK BUTTON, LOCATED ON THE CENTER DASH, MULTIPLE TIMES. Look up ODI 11311529 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11099111 · 46,600 mi WITH NO EVIDENCE OF FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE, SUNROOF EXPLODED ON A CLEAR FREEWAY AT FREEWAY SPEED. INTERIOR TEMP 74F, AMBIENT 93F. SUNSHADE WAS CLOSED, BUT GLASS FRAGMENTS LEAKED THROUGH THE VENT HOLES IN THE SUNSHADE. PAINT DAMAGE TO TRUNK. POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD TO OTHER MOTORISTS. OF NOTE THE GLASS IS TEMPERED, NOT LAMINATED, HENCE THE ELEVATED POTENTIAL FOR INJURY AND DAMAGE. Look up ODI 11099111 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11376398 · 5 mi BACK UP CAMERA CUTS OFF WHEN IN REVERSE ALL THE TIME Look up ODI 11376398 at NHTSA ↗
Engine And Engine Cooling	Too few reports for a range	93,500 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 11703680 · 80,000 mi 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 w… Look up ODI 11703680 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11641634 · 107,000 mi The contact owns a 2016 BMW 435I. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the engine stalled. The battery warning light was illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer. The dealer determined that the VANOS bolts had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a comp… Look up ODI 11641634 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes	Too few reports for a range	8,500 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10929943 · 8,500 mi 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. Look up ODI 10929943 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

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Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Complaints	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-10	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	1	None	ODI 11629560 Water pump causing no start and high battery drain. Look up ODI 11629560 at NHTSA ↗
2025-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	2	None	ODI 11640844 · 96,911 mi 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 … Look up ODI 11640844 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11641634 · 107,000 mi The contact owns a 2016 BMW 435I. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the engine stalled. The battery warning light was illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer. The dealer determined that the VANOS bolts had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a comp… Look up ODI 11641634 at NHTSA ↗
2025-03	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	1	None	ODI 11685069 I am submitting this complaint regarding a 2015 BMW 435xi (N55 engine, ~79,000 miles) that suffered a sudden and complete engine failure due to the oil pump drive chain. While driving at highway speed, the vehicle experienced an instant loss of oil pressure and engine seizure without any warning lights or prior symptoms. I barely managed to steer the car to the shoulder and avoid being struck by surrounding traffic. This was a serious safety hazard, as the loss of power and steering control occurred in active highway conditions. Inspection re… Look up ODI 11685069 at NHTSA ↗
2025-10	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	1	25V871000	ODI 11703680 · 80,000 mi 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 w… Look up ODI 11703680 at NHTSA ↗
2026-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	1	None	ODI 11738183 I am submitting a safety complaint regarding my 2016 BMW 435i. My vehicle experienced a sudden water pump failure while I was driving on the freeway. Without warning, the vehicle immediately entered “limp mode,” causing a sudden and dangerous loss of power in active traffic. This created a serious safety hazard because surrounding vehicles had to quickly avoid my car to prevent a collision. I am aware that there is an existing recall and/or known issue involving electric water pump failures on certain BMW vehicles, including similar 2016 BMW mo… Look up ODI 11738183 at NHTSA ↗
2026-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	1	None	ODI 11760427 Following front brake service, a 2015 BMW 435xi developed two distinct braking anomalies: aggressive unintended brake application during highway driving in wet conditions with cruise control engaged, and low-speed dragging and abrupt grabbing just before coming to a complete stop. The technical symptoms strongly suggest a malfunction in the Dynamic Stability Control brake-drying routine or an issue with caliper return functionality and sticking brake pads. Look up ODI 11760427 at NHTSA ↗
2026-09 (partial)	0	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2015: 4 complaints · 2016: 2 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2015	4	4	4
2016	0	0	2

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2015	16	0	0
2016	10	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Engine	Fuel/Propulsion System	Electrical System	Power Train	Air Bags	Unknown Or Other	Engine And Engine Cooling	Service Brakes
Engine	—	1 ODI 10817636 · 19,000 mi 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 ADVIS… Look up ODI 10817636 at NHTSA ↗	0	2 ODI 10726582 · 15,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 435I. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH OVER A PUDDLE OF WATER, THE WATER SEEPED INTO THE ENGINE AND CAUSED IT TO STALL. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESTART, BUT WAS NOT TOWED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000. Look up ODI 10726582 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11186393 · 50,000 mi 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. Look up ODI 11186393 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	0
Fuel/Propulsion System	1 ODI 10817636 · 19,000 mi 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 ADVIS… Look up ODI 10817636 at NHTSA ↗	—	1 ODI 11204620 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, TH… Look up ODI 11204620 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 10730550 · 3,000 mi ON TWO OCCASIONS, JANUARY 2015 AND MAY 2015 MY 435I STOPPED WHILE I WAS DRIVING WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHATSOEVER. THE FIRST TIME I WAS CROSSING A VERY BUSY 3 LANE NORTHBOUND ROAD TO GET TO THE LEFT TURN LANE WHEN WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE CAR JUST STOPPED. THEY WAS NO ENGINE LIGHT ON DASH. I WAS LUCKY THAT I WAS NOT HIT AS I DIDN'T EVEN HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BRAKE, TO INDICATE TO DRIVERS BEHIND ME THAT I WAS SLOWING DOWN. THE LIGHTS, CHASSIS STABILIZATION AND DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION CAME ON THE DASH. TWO PRETTY SERIOUS PROBLEMS WITHOUT ANY … Look up ODI 10730550 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11301433 · 72,000 mi 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 WA… Look up ODI 11301433 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10839947 · 20,000 mi 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 Look up ODI 10839947 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0
Electrical System	0	1 ODI 11204620 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, TH… Look up ODI 11204620 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	0	0	1 ODI 11703680 · 80,000 mi 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 w… Look up ODI 11703680 at NHTSA ↗	0
Power Train	2 ODI 10726582 · 15,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 435I. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH OVER A PUDDLE OF WATER, THE WATER SEEPED INTO THE ENGINE AND CAUSED IT TO STALL. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESTART, BUT WAS NOT TOWED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000. Look up ODI 10726582 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11186393 · 50,000 mi 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. Look up ODI 11186393 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 10730550 · 3,000 mi ON TWO OCCASIONS, JANUARY 2015 AND MAY 2015 MY 435I STOPPED WHILE I WAS DRIVING WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHATSOEVER. THE FIRST TIME I WAS CROSSING A VERY BUSY 3 LANE NORTHBOUND ROAD TO GET TO THE LEFT TURN LANE WHEN WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE CAR JUST STOPPED. THEY WAS NO ENGINE LIGHT ON DASH. I WAS LUCKY THAT I WAS NOT HIT AS I DIDN'T EVEN HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BRAKE, TO INDICATE TO DRIVERS BEHIND ME THAT I WAS SLOWING DOWN. THE LIGHTS, CHASSIS STABILIZATION AND DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION CAME ON THE DASH. TWO PRETTY SERIOUS PROBLEMS WITHOUT ANY … Look up ODI 10730550 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11301433 · 72,000 mi 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 WA… Look up ODI 11301433 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	0	0	0	0
Air Bags	0	1 ODI 10839947 · 20,000 mi 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 Look up ODI 10839947 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	—	0	0	0
Unknown Or Other	0	0	0	0	0	—	0	0
Engine And Engine Cooling	0	0	1 ODI 11703680 · 80,000 mi 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 w… Look up ODI 11703680 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	—	0
Service Brakes	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

Search patterns

4 patterns with matching reports.

Stalling or loss of power

12 mentions · 24.5% of complaints

Median mileage: 64,000 mi (10 usable records).

ODI 10726582 · 15,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 435I. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH OVER A PUDDLE OF WATER, THE WATER SEEPED INTO THE ENGINE AND CAUSED IT TO STALL. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESTART, BUT WAS NOT TOWED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.

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ODI 10885947 · 22,000 mi

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 MANUF…

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ODI 11186393 · 50,000 mi

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.

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Matching rule

\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

6 mentions · 12.2% of complaints

Median mileage: 70,000 mi (5 usable records).

ODI 10726582 · 15,000 mi

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ODI 10885947 · 22,000 mi

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ODI 11703680 · 80,000 mi

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 w…

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Matching rule

\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Battery drain and no-start mentions

1 mentions · 2.0% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 11629560

Water pump causing no start and high battery drain.

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Matching rule

Steering assistance concerns

1 mentions · 2.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 70,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11503962 · 70,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 BMW 435I. The contact stated while driving at slow speeds, the chassis stabilization warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the electric power steering (EPS) to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with TSB: SIB321216, however the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

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Matching rule

\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b