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2017 Bmw 328D: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

12 owner complaints analyzed

3 distinct recall campaigns

Not available median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2017 model year. Data updated: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 12 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Fuel system concerns433.3%
Engine operation18.3%
Braking behavior18.3%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Engine
4
Fuel/Propulsion System
4
Unknown Or Other
4
Exterior Lighting
1
Fuel System, Diesel
1
Service Brakes
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Engine4
Fuel/Propulsion System4
Unknown Or Other4
Exterior Lighting1
Fuel System, Diesel1
Service Brakes1

Engine: 4; Fuel/Propulsion System: 4; Unknown Or Other: 4; Exterior Lighting: 1; Fuel System, Diesel: 1; Service Brakes: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
0
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0000
25,000 to 49,9990
50,000 to 74,9990
75,000 to 99,9990
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0

No usable failure mileage is recorded. 12 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2019
3
2021
1
2022
4
2023
2
2025
1
2026
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20193
20211
20224
20232
20251
20261

2019: 3; 2021: 1; 2022: 4; 2023: 2; 2025: 1; 2026: 1

Pattern summary

Engine leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 4 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 11191316 · 2019-03-25 (March 25, 2019)

RECEIVED LETTER FROM BMW IN THE FALL OF 2018 STATING THE NATURE OF THE RECALL AND THAT PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER 2018. AS OF THIS MORNING, PARTS ARE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND WAS TOLD IT'S AT LEAST 3-4 WEEKS AWAY. IS THIS TYPICAL WAIT TIME TO ADDRESS RECALL ISSUES?

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Owner report 11230387 · 2019-07-09 (July 9, 2019)

THIS RECALL NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 19V349 HAS BEEN OPEN ON MY VEHICLE SINCE APRIL AND BMW HAS NOT REPAIRED MY VEHICLE YET. I WENT INTO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT YESTERDAY AND ASKED THEM TO COMPLETE THE REPAIRS AND THEY SAID THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO COMPLETE THE REPAIRS. I HAVE A 10 MONTH OLD BABY THAT SITS IN THE BACK SEAT AND DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN THE CAR DUE TO THE RECALL. I AM IN A LEASE, HOW DO I GET OUT OF THIS CAR? I FEEL LIKE BMW IS NOT TAKING THIS RECALL SERIOUSLY. THANK YOU. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMA…

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Owner report 11233863 · 2019-07-22 (July 22, 2019)

RECALL CAMPAIGN # 18V-755 EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR). I HAD WAITED 7 MONTHS TO GET THE FIX COMPLETED. I WROTE A LETTER TO THE CEO OF BMW USA. THEY HAD A REPRESENTATIVE ASSIGNED TO MY CASE. I TOLD THEM THAT THIS DEFECT IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR MY FAMILY AND GAVE THEN 30 DAYS TO FIX IT WHICH EXPIRED ON JULY 15TH. THEY INSPECTED IT WHICH DOESN'T SHOW FAILURE BUT IT IS STILL A CONCERN AS IT SAYS - "IT WOULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A FIRE". THEY STILL DON'T HAVE A FIX THAT HAS BEEN BROADLY ROLLED OUT. I AM IN FEAR OF DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. I H…

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Owner report 11435141 · 2021-10-01 (October 1, 2021)

High Pressure Fuel Pump started going out on 15 April 2021 while under manufacturer warranty. Took to Moss Motors BMW in Lafayette LA. BMW found High Pressure Fuel pump issue, replaced fuel rail and sensors. Check Engine Light came back on 21 May 2021. Took to BMW of Mobile for inspection. BMW could find no issues and returned car on 5 June 2021. Check Engine Light came back on 5 June 2021 and car stopped function. Had towed to BMW of Mobile. BMW of mobile found metal shavings in Fuel tank, indicative of High Pressure Fuel Pump failure.…

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Owner report 11453535 · 2022-02-22 (February 22, 2022)

On February 5, 2022 while driving on 70 mph on I64 my vehicle shut down due to the recall causing the the high-pressure fuel pump to shut down causing the engine to stall and a message that there was a powertrain malfunction and the vehicle would not start back or go into gear. The interstate was very busy and I could have been hit by a tractor trailer or another vehicle at high speed. I received a recall notice that stated there was a remedy available November 2021, but when I called the dealership I was told there were no parts available and …

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Owner report 11455504 · 2022-03-07 (March 7, 2022)

The contact owns a 2017 BMW 328D. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V907000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer had been notified and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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Owner report 11459677 · 2022-04-05 (April 5, 2022)

Failed component: Failure for a motor vehicle to signal the intention to perform a U-TURN maneuver. Safety at risk: U-TURN maneuvers often result in accidents that cause material damage, severe injuries and death of motorists, passengers, motorcycle riders, bicyclists, and pedestrians. These accidents usually happen due to the inability of drivers to properly signal or warn others of the intention to execute a U-TURN maneuver because of the non-existence of a U-TURN signal in motor vehicles. Problem reproduced/confirmed? Yes, this problem …

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Owner report 11470568 · 2022-06-22 (June 22, 2022)

Hi, my vehicle has a recall, 21v586, for high pressure fuel pump. I suggest this recall should be elevated to a mandatory recall. When my fuel pump failed it immediately lost power while driving. I was fortunate to maneuver the car across traffic to a safe location. I consider myself a defensive and conscious driver. Had this been my wife or someone else I'm not real confident that they would be able to safely maneuver the vehicle as there was no warning. Moreover, my car has been unavailable since 5/19 when this occurred. This pump had a…

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Recall history

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

18V755000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)

Reported: 2018-10-25 (October 25, 2018)

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, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. If the EGR cooler leaks internally, the coolant can mix with diesel engine soot. The high EGR temperatures may result in these particles possibly smoldering and melting the intake manifold.

Consequence: The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as necessary. If a leak has already occurred, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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21V586000 · Fuel System, Diesel:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Reported: 2021-07-29 (July 29, 2021)

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 fuel pump may fail.

Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 14, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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21V907000 · Fuel System, Diesel

Reported: 2021-11-19 (November 19, 2021)

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 xDrive28d SAV, and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV diesel vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. The EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold.

Consequence: A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755. Vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on January 18, 2022. The remedy is expected to be available in June 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

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

0.0%Usable mileage0 / 12 records
100.0%Valid incident date12 / 12 records
100.0%Valid filing date12 / 12 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates12 / 12 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.

Component complaint heatmap
Component201320142015201620172018
Engine
0Unavailable

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5737.3%
ODI 10676826 · 8,000 mi

ON OCTOBER 26, 2014 AT APPROX. 5:00 PM EST, MY WIFE HAD PULLED OUR CAR, LISTED ABOVE, INTO OUR NEIGHBOR'S DRIVEWAY AFTER A SMALL TRIP. AS SOON AS SHE PARKED THE CAR, SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE BMW. WITHIN A FEW MINUTES, THE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD AND COMPLETELY ENGULFED THE FRONT END, MELTED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND DESTROYED OUR CAR AND NEIGHBORS GARAGE SIDING AND DRIVEWAY. THIS WAS A BRAND NEW BMW PURCHASED IN AUGUST 2014. *TR

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622.2%
ODI 11142446 · 74,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON I-91 AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEED AND THE CAR SUDDENLY STARTED DECELERATING ON ITS OWN WITH NO WARNING LIGHTS OR OTHER INDICATION OF A PROBLEM. I PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF AND GOT OUT TO INVESTIGATE AND SAW SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD. I CALLED 911 AND THE CAR WAS VISIBLY ON FIRE BY THE TIME THEY ARRIVED.

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440.0%
ODI 11160744

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BMW 328DX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE SERVICE AT BMW OF CHARLOTTESVILLE (LOCATED AT 1295 RICHMOND RD, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22911, [phone removed]), THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V755000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED BECAUSE THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

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433.3%
ODI 11191316

RECEIVED LETTER FROM BMW IN THE FALL OF 2018 STATING THE NATURE OF THE RECALL AND THAT PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER 2018. AS OF THIS MORNING, PARTS ARE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND WAS TOLD IT'S AT LEAST 3-4 WEEKS AWAY. IS THIS TYPICAL WAIT TIME TO ADDRESS RECALL ISSUES?

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110.0%
ODI 11760824

Engine seized on freeway. Car has 99,000 miles. Dealership says engine seized and has to be replaced at a higher cost than the car is worth. Unknown warning lights.

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Fuel/Propulsion System
0Unavailable

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4831.4%
ODI 10676826 · 8,000 mi

ON OCTOBER 26, 2014 AT APPROX. 5:00 PM EST, MY WIFE HAD PULLED OUR CAR, LISTED ABOVE, INTO OUR NEIGHBOR'S DRIVEWAY AFTER A SMALL TRIP. AS SOON AS SHE PARKED THE CAR, SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE BMW. WITHIN A FEW MINUTES, THE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD AND COMPLETELY ENGULFED THE FRONT END, MELTED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND DESTROYED OUR CAR AND NEIGHBORS GARAGE SIDING AND DRIVEWAY. THIS WAS A BRAND NEW BMW PURCHASED IN AUGUST 2014. *TR

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829.6%
ODI 11360540 · 57,600 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT FREEWAY SPEED IT SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY LOST POWER CAUSING ME TO HAVE TO TAKE ACTION TO CROSS LANES OF TRAFFIC TO THE SHOULDER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL RAIL AND ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS HOWEVER THIS DID NOT PREVENT REREPEATED RECURRENCE OF THE ISSUE. I AM CONCERNED THAT IF THE ISSUE IS NOT RESOLVED IT WILL LEAD TO A DANGEROUS AND UNSAFE SITUATION. THIS IS A RECURRING ISSUE EVEN THOUGH THE BMW REPAIRED IT. CAR DISPLAYS DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION MESSAGE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT.

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330.0%
ODI 11051634 · 18,338 mi

I WAS DRIVING APPX 45 MPH (SPEED LIMIT) ON A SUBURBAN STREET WHEN THE CAR RAN OUT OF POWER, SLOWED DOWN TO A CRAWL AND BECAME TOTALLY LIMP. MEANWHILE, THE IMAGE ON THE NAVI SCREEN STATED, "POWERTRAIN FAILURE, DRIVE MODERATE SPEED" OR SOMETHING LIKE IT. I MANAGED TO MAKE A VERY SLOW LEFT TURN ONTO A CROSS STREET B/C I WAS IN SHOCK. I WAS ALMOST KILLED BY AN ONCOMING CAR GOING 45-50 MPH. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO RUSNAK BMW; AFTER INVESTIGATION, THEY STATED IT HAD A "BAD FUEL PUMP," AND THAT THEY HAVE "COUNTLESS FUEL PUMP PROBLEMS WITH BMW DIESEL CA…

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433.3%
ODI 11191316

RECEIVED LETTER FROM BMW IN THE FALL OF 2018 STATING THE NATURE OF THE RECALL AND THAT PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER 2018. AS OF THIS MORNING, PARTS ARE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND WAS TOLD IT'S AT LEAST 3-4 WEEKS AWAY. IS THIS TYPICAL WAIT TIME TO ADDRESS RECALL ISSUES?

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440.0%
ODI 11256481 · 7,400 mi

CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A STREET. ENGINE STALLED. CAR WOULDN'T START. TOWED TO BMW DEALERSHIP. CATASTROPHIC HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE AT APPROXIMATELY 7400 MILES. METAL SHAVINGS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM. INJECTORS, FUEL LINES, FUEL PUMP, AND FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

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Fuel System, Diesel
0Unavailable

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2113.7%
ODI 11435896 · 133,139 mi

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328D. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH and making a turn, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the high-pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign number 21V586000 (Fuel System, Diesel). The failure mileage was 133,139.

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622.2%
ODI 11450947

The contact owns a 2015 BMW 328D. 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 local dealer and the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the drivetrain malfunction warning light had illuminated the instrument panel. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was not provided.

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110.0%
ODI 11471497

The contact owns a 2016 BMW 328D. 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 dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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18.3%
ODI 11455504

The contact owns a 2017 BMW 328D. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V907000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer had been notified and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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440.0%
ODI 11438264

The contact owns a 2018 BMW 328D. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start up without warning. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer where they replaced the fuel pump; however, the fuel pump failed during the test drive. The contact was also informed by the dealer that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V586000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The man…

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Unknown Or Other
0Unavailable

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1711.1%
ODI 11104955 · 45,000 mi

THE SUNROOF EXPLODED. ON JUNE 29TH, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY 4:00 PM I WAS STOP AT AN INTERSECTION WAITIN FOR AN ON COMING CAR TO PASS SO I COULD MAKE A LEFT TURN. AS SOON AS I STARTED TO GO I HEARD WHAT SOUNDED LIKE AN EXPLOSION/LOINS GUN SHOT COMING FROM THE INSIDE OF THE CAR. I WAS EXTREMELY STARTLED, I AM LITERALLY SHAKING NOW JUST THINKING ABOUT HOW SCARY THIS WAS. IT ONLY TOOK A FEW SECONDS TO REALIZE THE SUNROOF WAS SHATTERING ABOVE ME. I WAS ONLY A FEW MILES FROM HOME. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP TO ADVISE THEM WHAT HAD HAPPED AND SCHEDU…

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311.1%
ODI 11142446 · 74,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON I-91 AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEED AND THE CAR SUDDENLY STARTED DECELERATING ON ITS OWN WITH NO WARNING LIGHTS OR OTHER INDICATION OF A PROBLEM. I PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF AND GOT OUT TO INVESTIGATE AND SAW SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD. I CALLED 911 AND THE CAR WAS VISIBLY ON FIRE BY THE TIME THEY ARRIVED.

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00.0%

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433.3%
ODI 11230387

THIS RECALL NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 19V349 HAS BEEN OPEN ON MY VEHICLE SINCE APRIL AND BMW HAS NOT REPAIRED MY VEHICLE YET. I WENT INTO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT YESTERDAY AND ASKED THEM TO COMPLETE THE REPAIRS AND THEY SAID THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO COMPLETE THE REPAIRS. I HAVE A 10 MONTH OLD BABY THAT SITS IN THE BACK SEAT AND DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN THE CAR DUE TO THE RECALL. I AM IN A LEASE, HOW DO I GET OUT OF THIS CAR? I FEEL LIKE BMW IS NOT TAKING THIS RECALL SERIOUSLY. THANK YOU. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMA…

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00.0%

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Power Train
0Unavailable

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149.2%
ODI 10823898 · 23,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS ON 4 SEPARATE OCCURRENCES STALLED/FAILED TO ACCELERATE. "DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION" ERROR CODE IS DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE HAD 11564 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AT THE FIRST OCCURRENCE. THE FAULTS WERE CLEARED, BUT BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE FAILURE, NO ACTION WAS TAKEN. THE SECOND OCCURRENCE, 6 MONTHS AND 9000 MILES LATER, A SENSOR WAS REPLACED, FAULTS CLEARED, NO FURTHER ACTION TAKEN. THE THIRD TIME, SIX WEEKS LATER, A FUEL QUANTITY CONTROL VALVE WAS REPLACED. THE CAR HAS JUST BEEN TOWED FOR A FOURTH TIME. ON 3 OF THE 4 OCCU…

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518.5%
ODI 11221041 · 76,300 mi

I THEN BOOKED AN APPOINTMENT AT BMW ENCINITAS ON MONDAY, 6/3 TO GET IT FIXED. THEY DIAGNOSED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND QUOTED ME THAT IT WAS ALL PART OF THE RECALL AND THAT THERE WOULD BE NO CHARGE. I SIGNED THE PAPERWORK, AND MY SERVICE ADVISOR JOEY SAID THAT DUE TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT'S BACKLOG, THE CAR WOULDN'T BE READY UNTIL TUESDAY 6/4 IN THE EVENING. THEY DIDN'T GIVE ME A LOANER VEHICLE, SO I HAD TO CALL MY MOM TO PICK ME UP. LATER THAT AFTERNOON, I GOT A CALL FROM MY SERVICE ADVISOR SAYING THAT THE CAR WOULDN'T BE READY UNTIL FRID…

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00.0%

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00.0%

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220.0%
ODI 11670096

Car just shut off when driving at 65mph and never started back up, took it in and repair was a bad fuel pump and fuel rail line causing metal shards to go through fuel tank and injectors.

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Electrical System
0Unavailable

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85.2%
ODI 10676826 · 8,000 mi

ON OCTOBER 26, 2014 AT APPROX. 5:00 PM EST, MY WIFE HAD PULLED OUR CAR, LISTED ABOVE, INTO OUR NEIGHBOR'S DRIVEWAY AFTER A SMALL TRIP. AS SOON AS SHE PARKED THE CAR, SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE BMW. WITHIN A FEW MINUTES, THE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD AND COMPLETELY ENGULFED THE FRONT END, MELTED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND DESTROYED OUR CAR AND NEIGHBORS GARAGE SIDING AND DRIVEWAY. THIS WAS A BRAND NEW BMW PURCHASED IN AUGUST 2014. *TR

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27.4%
ODI 11405853 · 87,818 mi

DIESEL FUEL FOUND IN UNEXPECTED AREAS INCLUDING WIRING HARNESS, FUEL INJECTORS, PRESSURE SENSORS, TURBO CHARGER COMPONENT, DDE, EGR, ETC. UNABLE TO LOCATE SOURCE OF FUEL LEAK INTO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUSING POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD OR SERIOUS VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONING. ADVISED BY BMW SERVICE MANAGER THAT COST TO PERFORM REPAIR MORE COSTLY THAN VALUE OF VEHICLE. BMW NOT SUPPORTIVE IN CORRECTION OR ASSISTANCE WITH ISSUES. OVER 2.5 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP, VEHICLE SERVICED >5+ TIMES FOR ENGINE WARNING LIGHT AND DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION ALERTS. EGR VALVE REP…

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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Service Brakes
0Unavailable

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53.3%
ODI 10662082 · 5,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY IN THE SCHOOL PARKING LOT. I ENTERED A SPACE TO PARK, PRESSING BRAKES. THE CAR DID NOT STOP AND HIT A CEMENT BARRIER. I WAS UNINJURED BUT IT CAUSED NEARLY $6,000 WORTH OF VEHICLE DAMAGE. THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL FOR SAME YEAR 328I'S. ALLSTATE REFUSED TO INVESTIGATE BECAUSE THERE IS NO RECALL FOR 328D'S. WOULD NOT THESE TWO VEHICLES HAVE THE SAME BRAKING SYSTEM? I BELIEVE MY VEHICLE ALSO HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE HYDRAULIC BRAKES AND SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. *JS

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00.0%

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220.0%
ODI 11048576 · 10,000 mi

THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW WITH THE OPTIONAL "ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL" (ACC). UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE CAR ACCELERATES UNEXPECTEDLY. WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED BY THE DRIVER, THE ACC ENGAGEMENT SHOULD ALWAYS BE TERMINATED. IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS THE ACC REMAINS ENGAGED DESPITE THE DRIVER'S USE OF THE BRAKES. WHEN THE ACC IS ENGAGED AND DETECTS AN OBJECT AHEAD, THE BRAKES MAY BE APPLIED AUTOMATICALLY BY THE ACC. IF, WHILE THE BRAKES ARE STILL BE APPLIED BY THE ACC AND THE DRIVER ALSO PRESSES THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ACC SHOULD BE DISENGAGED AND RE…

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18.3%
ODI 11634858

I started to hear a grinding noise from the center-underside of my car about 4 months ago. I did some research and found that many BMW customers had experienced the same noise and the diagnosis was a parking brake line that drops on the main driveshaft after breaking free of the plastic support that is supposed to hold it in place. A video with sound of of the problem can been seen/heard here - [XXX] I had my BMW dealer look into the problem and his diagnosis was the same. The plastic clip that holds the parking brake cable in place had bro…

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00.0%

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Vehicle Speed Control
0Unavailable

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53.3%
ODI 10677106 · 10,858 mi

I PULLED SLOWLY INTO A PARKING SPACE AT THE GAS STATION. I STOPPED AND I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. I WAS PRESSING THE PARK BUTTON WHEN THE CAR SURGED FORWARD, ACCELERATED OVER THE CURB AND INTO THE OUTSIDE WALL OF THE STORE. THE DAMAGE TO THE CAR WAS ENOUGH TO RENDER IT UNDRIVEABLE AND THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE BUILDING. THANK GOODNESS, NO ONE WAS ON THE SIDEWALK. POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS RESPONDED. *TR

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00.0%

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110.0%
ODI 11048576 · 10,000 mi

THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW WITH THE OPTIONAL "ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL" (ACC). UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE CAR ACCELERATES UNEXPECTEDLY. WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED BY THE DRIVER, THE ACC ENGAGEMENT SHOULD ALWAYS BE TERMINATED. IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS THE ACC REMAINS ENGAGED DESPITE THE DRIVER'S USE OF THE BRAKES. WHEN THE ACC IS ENGAGED AND DETECTS AN OBJECT AHEAD, THE BRAKES MAY BE APPLIED AUTOMATICALLY BY THE ACC. IF, WHILE THE BRAKES ARE STILL BE APPLIED BY THE ACC AND THE DRIVER ALSO PRESSES THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ACC SHOULD BE DISENGAGED AND RE…

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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
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
No usable records for this analysis.

Complaint and recall timeline

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

1 reports2024-102026-09

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
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

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2025-011None
ODI 11634858

I started to hear a grinding noise from the center-underside of my car about 4 months ago. I did some research and found that many BMW customers had experienced the same noise and the diagnosis was a parking brake line that drops on the main driveshaft after breaking free of the plastic support that is supposed to hold it in place. A video with sound of of the problem can been seen/heard here - [XXX] I had my BMW dealer look into the problem and his diagnosis was the same. The plastic clip that holds the parking brake cable in place had bro…

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2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

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2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

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2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

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2026-010None

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2026-020None

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2026-030None

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2026-040None

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2026-050None

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2026-060None

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2026-070None

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2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-09 (partial)1None
ODI 11762347

Diesel fuel pump failed while driving on the road. I also own a 2014 328d BMW which was recalled earlier where the diesel fuel pump was replaced by the dealership. While driving on the road, the car unexpectedly turned off in traffic. I managed to get the vehicle off the road and called a tow truck. I contacted my local BMW dealer and informed me my 2017 328d is not under a recall like my 2014 328d was. I then instructed the tow truck driver to take the car to an independent mechanic who specializes on BMWs. The diagnosis is a fail fuel…

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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.

Age 0Age 1Age 23 reports

2017: 3 complaints · 2018: 1 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
2017003
2018011
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
20171200
20181000

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
ComponentEngineFuel/Propulsion SystemUnknown Or OtherExterior LightingFuel System, DieselService Brakes
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ODI 11191316

RECEIVED LETTER FROM BMW IN THE FALL OF 2018 STATING THE NATURE OF THE RECALL AND THAT PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER 2018. AS OF THIS MORNING, PARTS ARE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND WAS TOLD IT'S AT LEAST 3-4 WEEKS AWAY. IS THIS TYPICAL WAIT TIME TO ADDRESS RECALL ISSUES?

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ODI 11453535

On February 5, 2022 while driving on 70 mph on I64 my vehicle shut down due to the recall causing the the high-pressure fuel pump to shut down causing the engine to stall and a message that there was a powertrain malfunction and the vehicle would not start back or go into gear. The interstate was very busy and I could have been hit by a tractor trailer or another vehicle at high speed. I received a recall notice that stated there was a remedy available November 2021, but when I called the dealership I was told there were no parts available and …

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1
ODI 11453535

On February 5, 2022 while driving on 70 mph on I64 my vehicle shut down due to the recall causing the the high-pressure fuel pump to shut down causing the engine to stall and a message that there was a powertrain malfunction and the vehicle would not start back or go into gear. The interstate was very busy and I could have been hit by a tractor trailer or another vehicle at high speed. I received a recall notice that stated there was a remedy available November 2021, but when I called the dealership I was told there were no parts available and …

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000
Fuel/Propulsion System
2
ODI 11191316

RECEIVED LETTER FROM BMW IN THE FALL OF 2018 STATING THE NATURE OF THE RECALL AND THAT PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER 2018. AS OF THIS MORNING, PARTS ARE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND WAS TOLD IT'S AT LEAST 3-4 WEEKS AWAY. IS THIS TYPICAL WAIT TIME TO ADDRESS RECALL ISSUES?

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ODI 11453535

On February 5, 2022 while driving on 70 mph on I64 my vehicle shut down due to the recall causing the the high-pressure fuel pump to shut down causing the engine to stall and a message that there was a powertrain malfunction and the vehicle would not start back or go into gear. The interstate was very busy and I could have been hit by a tractor trailer or another vehicle at high speed. I received a recall notice that stated there was a remedy available November 2021, but when I called the dealership I was told there were no parts available and …

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1
ODI 11453535

On February 5, 2022 while driving on 70 mph on I64 my vehicle shut down due to the recall causing the the high-pressure fuel pump to shut down causing the engine to stall and a message that there was a powertrain malfunction and the vehicle would not start back or go into gear. The interstate was very busy and I could have been hit by a tractor trailer or another vehicle at high speed. I received a recall notice that stated there was a remedy available November 2021, but when I called the dealership I was told there were no parts available and …

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000
Unknown Or Other
1
ODI 11453535

On February 5, 2022 while driving on 70 mph on I64 my vehicle shut down due to the recall causing the the high-pressure fuel pump to shut down causing the engine to stall and a message that there was a powertrain malfunction and the vehicle would not start back or go into gear. The interstate was very busy and I could have been hit by a tractor trailer or another vehicle at high speed. I received a recall notice that stated there was a remedy available November 2021, but when I called the dealership I was told there were no parts available and …

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1
ODI 11453535

On February 5, 2022 while driving on 70 mph on I64 my vehicle shut down due to the recall causing the the high-pressure fuel pump to shut down causing the engine to stall and a message that there was a powertrain malfunction and the vehicle would not start back or go into gear. The interstate was very busy and I could have been hit by a tractor trailer or another vehicle at high speed. I received a recall notice that stated there was a remedy available November 2021, but when I called the dealership I was told there were no parts available and …

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—000
Exterior Lighting000—00
Fuel System, Diesel0000—0
Service Brakes00000—

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.

4 patterns with matching reports.

Stalling or loss of power

2 mentions · 16.7% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 11453535

On February 5, 2022 while driving on 70 mph on I64 my vehicle shut down due to the recall causing the the high-pressure fuel pump to shut down causing the engine to stall and a message that there was a powertrain malfunction and the vehicle would not start back or go into gear. The interstate was very busy and I could have been hit by a tractor trailer or another vehicle at high speed. I received a recall notice that stated there was a remedy available November 2021, but when I called the dealership I was told there were no parts available and …

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ODI 11470568

Hi, my vehicle has a recall, 21v586, for high pressure fuel pump. I suggest this recall should be elevated to a mandatory recall. When my fuel pump failed it immediately lost power while driving. I was fortunate to maneuver the car across traffic to a safe location. I consider myself a defensive and conscious driver. Had this been my wife or someone else I'm not real confident that they would be able to safely maneuver the vehicle as there was no warning. Moreover, my car has been unavailable since 5/19 when this occurred. This pump had a…

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

Battery drain and no-start mentions

1 mentions · 8.3% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 11453535

On February 5, 2022 while driving on 70 mph on I64 my vehicle shut down due to the recall causing the the high-pressure fuel pump to shut down causing the engine to stall and a message that there was a powertrain malfunction and the vehicle would not start back or go into gear. The interstate was very busy and I could have been hit by a tractor trailer or another vehicle at high speed. I received a recall notice that stated there was a remedy available November 2021, but when I called the dealership I was told there were no parts available and …

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Matching rule\b(parasitic drain|battery drain\w*|dead battery|won.t start|would not start|no.start)\b

Brake response concerns

1 mentions · 8.3% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 11634858

I started to hear a grinding noise from the center-underside of my car about 4 months ago. I did some research and found that many BMW customers had experienced the same noise and the diagnosis was a parking brake line that drops on the main driveshaft after breaking free of the plastic support that is supposed to hold it in place. A video with sound of of the problem can been seen/heard here - [XXX] I had my BMW dealer look into the problem and his diagnosis was the same. The plastic clip that holds the parking brake cable in place had bro…

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

1 mentions · 8.3% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 11435141

High Pressure Fuel Pump started going out on 15 April 2021 while under manufacturer warranty. Took to Moss Motors BMW in Lafayette LA. BMW found High Pressure Fuel pump issue, replaced fuel rail and sensors. Check Engine Light came back on 21 May 2021. Took to BMW of Mobile for inspection. BMW could find no issues and returned car on 5 June 2021. Check Engine Light came back on 5 June 2021 and car stopped function. Had towed to BMW of Mobile. BMW of mobile found metal shavings in Fuel tank, indicative of High Pressure Fuel Pump failure.…

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