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2014 Bmw 428I: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

36 owner complaints analyzed

6 distinct recall campaigns

52,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2014 model year. Data updated: 2026-09-30 (September 30, 2026). 19 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 16 of 36 complaints (44.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic	Matching reports	Share of complaints
Electrical and battery issues	12	33.3%
Braking behavior	9	25.0%
Fuel system concerns	4	11.1%
Engine operation	2	5.6%
Transmission and shifting	1	2.8%
Steering behavior	1	2.8%

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.

Electrical System

Engine

Engine And Engine Cooling

Fuel/Propulsion System

Service Brakes

Exterior Lighting

Steering

Unknown Or Other

Electrical System: 16; Engine: 10; Engine And Engine Cooling: 9; Fuel/Propulsion System: 8; Service Brakes: 7; Exterior Lighting: 2; Steering: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2

Reported problems by failure mileage

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

Under 25,000

25,000 to 49,999

50,000 to 74,999

75,000 to 99,999

100,000 to 149,999

150,000 and above

Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 6; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 17 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.

2014

2015

2016

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2024

2025

2014: 2; 2015: 1; 2016: 1; 2018: 2; 2019: 7; 2020: 2; 2021: 2; 2022: 1; 2024: 2; 2025: 16

Pattern summary

Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 12 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 4 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 10578077 · 2014-04-07 (April 7, 2014)

I WAS AT A STOP WAITING TO ENTER FREEWAY, HAD MY FOOT ON THE BREAK PEDAL AND MY 428I STARTED ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN. I WAS VERY SCARED SINCE IT WOULD NOT STOP AND NEARLY RAMMED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. I STARTED HONKING SO VEHICLE IN FRONT WOULD MOVE FORWARD. I PUT EMERGENCY BREAK (HAND BREAK) AND CAR ON PARK. SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. I'M SO BLESSED TO HAVE BEEN AT A STOP AND NOT ON FREEWAY AT TIME THIS HAPPENED. I DID CONTACT SOS AND VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO DEALERSHIP WHERE PURCHASE WAS MADE. NO UPDATE YET; …

Owner-reported narrative. 1,927 miles reported. Look up ODI 10578077 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10617844 · 2014-07-31 (July 31, 2014)

DRIVING DOWN A NEIGHBORHOOD ROAD WITH MY WIFE AS A PASSENGER ON JULY 12 AND GOING AT ABOUT 25 MILES AN HOUR APPROACHING THE TRAFFIC LIGHT AT A BUSY INTERSECTION, I NOTICED THAT MY TWO-WEEKS OLD BRAND NEW BMW WAS NOT SLOWING DOWN ALTHOUGH I MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO STOP IT BY USING THE FOOT PEDAL TO BRAKE. THE CLOSER I GOT TO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME, I CONTINUED TO ATTEMPT TO STOP THE CAR BUT IT FAILED AND I ENDED UP HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. FORTUNATELY, THE PERSON IN THE CAR THAT I HIT WAS NOT INJURED AND NEITHER WERE WE. I IMMEDIATELY …

Owner-reported narrative. 250 miles reported. Look up ODI 10617844 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10713220 · 2015-04-27 (April 27, 2015)

CAR SURGING AND CAUSED ACCIDENT, VERY DANGEROUS. ACCORDING TO DOT RECALL NOTICE, CAR MAY HAVE BAD FUEL PUMP THAT CAUSED IRREGULAR AND UNSAFE ACCELERATION. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 10 miles reported. Look up ODI 10713220 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10898745 · 2016-08-26 (August 26, 2016)

ON JUNE 19TH 2016 I WAS DRIVING MY 2014 BMW428I WITH 5200 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. AS I APPROACHED A RED LIGHT SIGNAL I BEGAN TO APPLY THE BRAKES SLOWING TO 5-10 MPH.INSTEAD OF COMING TO A STOP THE VEHICLE BECAME ENERGIZED AND BEGAN SURGING FORWARD. I APPLIED AS MUCH PRESSURE AS POSSIBLE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT TO NO AVAIL AS THE VEHICLE CONTINUED ITS SURGE FORWARD UNTIL IT STRUCK THE STOPPED VEHICLE AHEAD OF ME. LUCKILY NO DAMAGES, NO INJURIES ON MONDAY JUNE 20TH I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY WOULD "CHECK IT…

Owner-reported narrative. 5,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10898745 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11088485 · 2018-04-16 (April 16, 2018)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 428I. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE HEARD IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE RUBBER AROUND THE WINDSHIELD DETACHED AND IMPEDED THE CONTACT'S VIEW. THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER TO MANEUVER THE RUBBER IN ORDER TO SEE OUT OF THE WINDSHIELD. IN ADDITION, THE SOUND OF WATER WAS HEARD IN THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING ON AN INCLINE WITHIN A DAY OF OWNING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER (STEVE LANDERS TOYOTA, 10825 COLONEL GLENN RD, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72204, [pho…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11088485 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11123330 · 2018-08-29 (August 29, 2018)

HARD TOP WILL NOT COMPLETELY CLOSE HARD TOP WAS LEAKING ELECTRIC MODULE WENT OUT FUEL PUMP WENT OUT I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE ON MARCH 30TH AND IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MORE THAN I HAVE DRIVEN IT. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. I JUST HAD TO PAY $2300 IN REPAIRS TO THE FUEL PUMP AND ELECTRIC MODULE. I HAD TO TAKE THE CAR BACK BECAUSE THE HARD TOP IS NO LONGER FUNCTIONAL. I CURRENTLY HAVE AN EXISTING COMPLAINT WITH YOUR AGENCY. *JS

Owner-reported narrative. 41,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11123330 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11203792 · 2019-04-25 (April 25, 2019)

TIMING CHAIN NOISE DUE TO LOOSE TIMING CHAIN AND WEAK GUIDE RAILS,

Owner-reported narrative. 90,231 miles reported. Look up ODI 11203792 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11204975 · 2019-05-01 (May 1, 2019)

THE CAR DOORS GET STUCK IN LOCKED STATE AND WILL NOT UNLOCK FROM INSIDE. THIS HAPPENS WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED AFTER A DRIVE OR WHEN YOU START UP THE VEHICLE AND IT IS IN PARKED POSITION. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER CAN GET LOCKED INSIDE THE CAR. THIS HAPPENS DUE TO FAILED LOCK ACTUATOR AND POSSIBLE MECHANICAL FAILURE IN THE DOOR LOCK MECHANISM. THIS ISSUE IS EXTREMELY WIDESPREAD YET THERE IS NO RECALL FROM BMW ON THIS ISSUE. HERE IS A LINK WHERE MANY PEOPLE HAVE REPORTED THE SAME ISSUE. BMW DOES NOT HAVE A RECALL FOR THIS I…

Owner-reported narrative. 18,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11204975 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

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

14V627000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum

Reported: 2014-10-07 (October 7, 2014)

BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, 2012-2014 BMW 320i Sedan, 328i Sedan, 320i xDrive Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 2012-2013 BMW 528i Sedan, 528i xDrive Sedan, 2013-2014 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2013-2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2012-2014 BMW Z4 sDrive28i Roadster, and 2014 BMW 428i Coupe, and 428i xDrive Coupe. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13V-454.

Consequence: A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install a locking ring in the camshaft to retain the camshaft seal disk in the proper location, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

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

Reported: 2015-03-31 (March 31, 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)

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)

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 ↗

24V608000 · Electrical System:Wiring:Connectors/Plugs/Receptacles | Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Pump

Reported: 2024-08-13 (August 13, 2024)

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.

Consequence: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. 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)

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 ↗

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Vehicle analysis explorer

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

Data completeness

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

52.8%Usable mileage19 / 36 records

100.0%Valid incident date36 / 36 records

100.0%Valid filing date36 / 36 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates36 / 36 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.

From model yearThrough model year

Component complaint heatmap
Component	2014	2015	2016
Electrical System	1644.4% ODI 11123330 · 41,000 mi HARD TOP WILL NOT COMPLETELY CLOSE HARD TOP WAS LEAKING ELECTRIC MODULE WENT OUT FUEL PUMP WENT OUT I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE ON MARCH 30TH AND IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MORE THAN I HAVE DRIVEN IT. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. I JUST HAD TO PAY $2300 IN REPAIRS TO THE FUEL PUMP AND ELECTRIC MODULE. I HAD TO TAKE THE CAR BACK BECAUSE THE HARD TOP IS NO LONGER FUNCTIONAL. I CURRENTLY HAVE AN EXISTING COMPLAINT WITH YOUR AGENCY. *JS Look up ODI 11123330 at NHTSA ↗	3545.5% ODI 10765109 · 1,700 mi I SMELLED A FUNNY SMELL, AND THEN THE ENTIRE DASH WENT BLACK. A "ENGINE MALFUNCTION" WARNING CAME ON. I STOPPED RIGHT AWAY, GOT OUT OF THE CAR JUST AS IT BURST INTO FLAMES. THE ENTIRE INCIDENT HAPPENED IN A MATTER OF SECONDS. Look up ODI 10765109 at NHTSA ↗	2455.8% ODI 11388398 · 33,000 mi THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR-DRIVER'S SIDE PERIODICALLY STICKS IN A LOCKED POSITION. WHEN I ATTEMPT TO EXIT THE CAR,THE LOCKING MECHANISM DOES NOT RELEASE WHEN DOOR HANDLE IS PULLED.I HAVE TO PRESS UNLOCK BUTTON TO DEACTIVATE THE LOCK AND HAVE HANDLE RETURN TO NORMAL FUNCTION.I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE REMEDIED BY BMW Look up ODI 11388398 at NHTSA ↗
Engine And Engine Cooling	925.0% ODI 11625958 The contact owns a 2014 BMW 428I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Look up ODI 11625958 at NHTSA ↗	2633.8% ODI 11460809 · 70,000 mi The contact owns a 2015 BMW 428i. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, there was an abnormal cracking sound. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed with engine failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Look up ODI 11460809 at NHTSA ↗	1739.5% ODI 11620674 The contact owns a 2016 BMW 428i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available. Look up ODI 11620674 at NHTSA ↗
Engine	1027.8% ODI 10578077 · 1,927 mi I WAS AT A STOP WAITING TO ENTER FREEWAY, HAD MY FOOT ON THE BREAK PEDAL AND MY 428I STARTED ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN. I WAS VERY SCARED SINCE IT WOULD NOT STOP AND NEARLY RAMMED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. I STARTED HONKING SO VEHICLE IN FRONT WOULD MOVE FORWARD. I PUT EMERGENCY BREAK (HAND BREAK) AND CAR ON PARK. SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. I'M SO BLESSED TO HAVE BEEN AT A STOP AND NOT ON FREEWAY AT TIME THIS HAPPENED. I DID CONTACT SOS AND VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO DEALERSHIP WHERE PURCHASE WAS MADE. NO UPDATE YET; … Look up ODI 10578077 at NHTSA ↗	1114.3% ODI 10765109 · 1,700 mi I SMELLED A FUNNY SMELL, AND THEN THE ENTIRE DASH WENT BLACK. A "ENGINE MALFUNCTION" WARNING CAME ON. I STOPPED RIGHT AWAY, GOT OUT OF THE CAR JUST AS IT BURST INTO FLAMES. THE ENTIRE INCIDENT HAPPENED IN A MATTER OF SECONDS. Look up ODI 10765109 at NHTSA ↗	614.0% ODI 11040205 · 15,000 mi WHEN DIVING ON THE FREEWAY I HAD AN DRIVE TERRAIN MALFUNCTION ERROR IN MY BMW 4281. MY CAR STARED TO SLOW DOWN EXTREMELY FAST AND I COULD NOT ACCELERATE TO GET OVER TO THE FAR RIGHT LANE SAFELY. EVERYTHING SEEMED TO BE IN SOME LOCK MODE AND I WOULD PRESS THE GAS AND WOULD ONLY GO LESS THAN 20 MPH. ALMOST GOT REAR ENDED 3 TIMES AND SIDESWIPED BY A BIG RIG TRYING TO MAKE IT OVER INTO THE FAR RIGHT EMERGENCY LANE. MY WIFE AND I THOUGHT WE WERE GOING TO BE KILLED OR CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT. COULD NOT EVEN GET IN NEUTRAL JUST TO COAST OVER. MADE IT … Look up ODI 11040205 at NHTSA ↗
Unknown Or Other	25.6% ODI 11403989 HORN STARTED TO SOUND LOWER, THEN IT DOESN'T WORK. I CHANGED THE FUSE AND IT WORKED FOR TWO MONTHS, THEN THE SAME ISSUE, THE VOLUME STARTS TO GO DOWN ON THE HORN, AND THEN THE HORN DOESN'T WORK. THERE WAS A BULLETIN ABOUT WATER GETTING INTO SOME PART OF THE CAR AND THE WATER CAUSES THE HORN TO FAIL. Look up ODI 11403989 at NHTSA ↗	1215.6% ODI 11078233 · 36,000 mi EXPLOSION OF SUNROOF WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT ANY APPARENT REASON. WAS NOT DRIVING UNDEE ANY OVERPASS AND I DIDN'T SEE ANY OBJECTS HITTING THE CAR. HEARD A BIG BOOM AND SUDDENLY I WAS COVERED IN GLASS FROM THE SUNROOF. HAD MINOR CUTS ON FACE AND HANDS Look up ODI 11078233 at NHTSA ↗	614.0% ODI 11388846 · 80,000 mi EXPLODING SUNROOF. SUNROOF WAS IN THE FULL OPEN POSITION WHEN IT JUST SUDDENLY EXPLODED. IT SOUNDED LIKE A GUN GOING OFF IN THE CAR. GLASS SHARDS WENT FLYING DOWN ON ME. ONE SHARD WENT INTO MY HAND. I WAS ON AN ENTRANCE RAMP TO THE INTERSTATE ON A SUNNY DAY WHEN IT HAPPENED. SPEED WAS APPROXIMATELY 55MPH. Look up ODI 11388846 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel/Propulsion System	822.2% ODI 10713220 · 10 mi CAR SURGING AND CAUSED ACCIDENT, VERY DANGEROUS. ACCORDING TO DOT RECALL NOTICE, CAR MAY HAVE BAD FUEL PUMP THAT CAUSED IRREGULAR AND UNSAFE ACCELERATION. *TR Look up ODI 10713220 at NHTSA ↗	56.5% ODI 10765109 · 1,700 mi I SMELLED A FUNNY SMELL, AND THEN THE ENTIRE DASH WENT BLACK. A "ENGINE MALFUNCTION" WARNING CAME ON. I STOPPED RIGHT AWAY, GOT OUT OF THE CAR JUST AS IT BURST INTO FLAMES. THE ENTIRE INCIDENT HAPPENED IN A MATTER OF SECONDS. Look up ODI 10765109 at NHTSA ↗	24.7% ODI 11010318 · 14,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BMW 428I. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND "DRIVE TERRAIN MALFUNCTION/VEHICLE NOT ABLE TO START" DISPLAYED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND RESTART IT AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS (30 MINUTE WAIT). THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALER (BMW OF HENDERSON, 261 AUTO MALL DR, HENDERSON, NV, 8901) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND THE ENTIRE FUEL PUMP SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING HOME AFTER THE REP… Look up ODI 11010318 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes	719.4% ODI 10578077 · 1,927 mi I WAS AT A STOP WAITING TO ENTER FREEWAY, HAD MY FOOT ON THE BREAK PEDAL AND MY 428I STARTED ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN. I WAS VERY SCARED SINCE IT WOULD NOT STOP AND NEARLY RAMMED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. I STARTED HONKING SO VEHICLE IN FRONT WOULD MOVE FORWARD. I PUT EMERGENCY BREAK (HAND BREAK) AND CAR ON PARK. SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. I'M SO BLESSED TO HAVE BEEN AT A STOP AND NOT ON FREEWAY AT TIME THIS HAPPENED. I DID CONTACT SOS AND VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO DEALERSHIP WHERE PURCHASE WAS MADE. NO UPDATE YET; … Look up ODI 10578077 at NHTSA ↗	67.8% ODI 10629894 · 600 mi 1.TRAVELING ABOUT 20-30MPH ON THE FREEWAY UNDER SLOW TRAFFIC CONDITION 2.THE CAR WAS CRUISING ABUT 20-25MPH AT THE POINT OF ACCIDENT. I NEEDED TO REDUCE SPEED AS TRAFFIC GET SLOWER, BUT BRAKE DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. PRESSED BRAKE HARD BUT THE CAR WAS STILL ROLLING AND REAR ENDED THE CAR FRONT OF ME TWICE, BECAUSE MY CAR COULD NOT STOP UNTIL HIT REAR END TWICE I STRONGLY BELIEVE THIS INCIDENT RELATED TO PREVIOUS NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V454000. *TR Look up ODI 10629894 at NHTSA ↗	24.7% ODI 10991389 TWO COLLISIONS AND SEVERAL OTHER INCIDENTS WHERE I WAS DRIVING 40-60 MPH, THE CARS IN FRONT OF ME SUDDENLY BRAKED, AND I IMMEDIATELY BRAKED WITH ENOUGH TIME AND DISTANCE TO COMPLETELY STOP THE VEHICLE BEFORE COLLIDING WITH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. EACH TIME, ALTHOUGH I SLAMMED MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE IMMEDIATELY, THE CAR FELT LIKE IT WAS BRAKING, BUT NOT NEARLY AS FAST OR AS INTENSELY ENOUGH GIVEN THE AMOUNT OF PRESSURE I WAS APPLYING TO THE BRAKES AND THE TIME AND DISTANCE I HAD TO STOP BEFORE REACHING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. IN TWO OF THESE I… Look up ODI 10991389 at NHTSA ↗
Air Bags	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	79.1% ODI 11156006 · 33,000 mi I WAS T BONED BY ANOTHER DRIVER AND MY AIRBAG DIDNT DEPLOY. MY CAR WAS GOING APPROX 20MPH AND THE OTHER VEHICLE OVER 60MPH. STRUCK DIRECTLY IN CENTER OF CAR ON PASSENGER SIDE AND ONLY TH PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW AIRBAG WAS THE ONLY ONE TO DEPLOY. THERE WAS NO PASSENGER IN MY CAR. I WAS KNOCKED OUT BY HITTING THE SIDE PANEL AND STEERING WHEEL. I WAS IN MOTION TURNING INTO MY WORK ACROSS A HIGHWAY Look up ODI 11156006 at NHTSA ↗	12.3% ODI 11241214 · 35,000 mi CAR IN MOTION TBONE ACCIDENT NO AIRBAG ACTIVATED Look up ODI 11241214 at NHTSA ↗
Power Train	12.8% ODI 11207655 · 47,000 mi THE VEHICLE SUFFERED CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE AT 47,000 MILES AND REQUIRES AND ENTIRE NEW ENGINE. IT WAS DIAGNOSED BY BMW, WHO COULD NOT COME TO A CONCLUSION AS TO THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. BMW WILL NOT WARRANTY THE REPAIR. Look up ODI 11207655 at NHTSA ↗	45.2% ODI 10763359 · 5,190 mi I AM WRITING TO VOICE A CONCERN ABOUT A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY FLAW WITH NEWER MODEL BMW CARS, INCLUDING MY 2015 428I GRAN COUPE. UPON TURNING ON TO A MAJOR ROAD, THE CAR SUDDENLY FAILED TO ACCELERATE TO A SPEED OF MORE THAN 10-15MPH. WITH TRAFFIC QUICKLY APPROACHING FROM BEHIND AT ~50MPH, THE ONCOMING CAR HAD TO SWERVE TO AVOID HITTING ME DUE TO MY LOSS OF ACCELERATION, AND WE BOTH BARELY AVOIDED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. AFTER HAVING THE CAR TOWED TO THE BMW DEALERSHIP, THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOLD ME AFTER A THOROUGH INSPECTION THAT THERE WAS NO MECHANIC… Look up ODI 10763359 at NHTSA ↗	12.3% ODI 11320630 · 34,000 mi WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY DURING RAIN I WENT TO PASS A CAR AND PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL AND THE CAR SEEMED TO SPIN OUT A LITTLE AND THEN THE ENGINE LOST MOST OF ITS POWER AND STARTED TO SPUTTER AND GARGLE AS IF IT WAS GOING TO STALL OUT. THE WARNING FOR POWER TRAIN FAILURE CAME ON. VERY DANGEROUS ON A FREEWAY OF SPEEDS UP TO 60+. HAD TO GET OVER, EXIT THE FREEWAY AND PULL INTO A GAS STATION. I FIGURED I WOULD LET IT SIT AND THEN TRY TO START AGAIN AND SEE WHAT ERROR CODES CAME ON. WHEN I RESTARTED THE CAR ALL SEEMED BACK TO NORMAL. THE VER… Look up ODI 11320630 at NHTSA ↗

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
Electrical System	29,500–75,000 mi	69,700 mi	7	ODI 11123330 · 41,000 mi HARD TOP WILL NOT COMPLETELY CLOSE HARD TOP WAS LEAKING ELECTRIC MODULE WENT OUT FUEL PUMP WENT OUT I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE ON MARCH 30TH AND IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MORE THAN I HAVE DRIVEN IT. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. I JUST HAD TO PAY $2300 IN REPAIRS TO THE FUEL PUMP AND ELECTRIC MODULE. I HAD TO TAKE THE CAR BACK BECAUSE THE HARD TOP IS NO LONGER FUNCTIONAL. I CURRENTLY HAVE AN EXISTING COMPLAINT WITH YOUR AGENCY. JS Look up ODI 11123330 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11204975 · 18,000 mi THE CAR DOORS GET STUCK IN LOCKED STATE AND WILL NOT UNLOCK FROM INSIDE. THIS HAPPENS WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED AFTER A DRIVE OR WHEN YOU START UP THE VEHICLE AND IT IS IN PARKED POSITION. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER CAN GET LOCKED INSIDE THE CAR. THIS HAPPENS DUE TO FAILED LOCK ACTUATOR AND POSSIBLE MECHANICAL FAILURE IN THE DOOR LOCK MECHANISM. THIS ISSUE IS EXTREMELY WIDESPREAD YET THERE IS NO RECALL FROM BMW ON THIS ISSUE. HERE IS A LINK WHERE MANY PEOPLE HAVE REPORTED THE SAME ISSUE. BMW DOES NOT HAVE A RECALL FOR THIS I… Look up ODI 11204975 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11351503 · 18,000 mi TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 428I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS GOT STUCK IN A LOCK WHEN PARKED, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER (BMW OF WESTCHESTER 543 TARRYTOWN ROAD, WHITE PLAINS, NY 10607 [phone removed]) AND THEY DIAGNOSED THE ISSUE AS BEING A FAULTY DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR. THEY REPLACED THE ACTUATOR WITH A NEW PART. THE FAILURE RECURRED, BUT THE DASH DRIVE SCREEN ON THE CONSOLE WENT BLANK AND THE FRONT BUMPER SENSORS WERE NOT FUNCTIONING. THE DASH DRIVE WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALER BU… Look up ODI 11351503 at NHTSA ↗
Engine	Too few reports for a range	68,616 mi	4 (sparse)	ODI 10578077 · 1,927 mi I WAS AT A STOP WAITING TO ENTER FREEWAY, HAD MY FOOT ON THE BREAK PEDAL AND MY 428I STARTED ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN. I WAS VERY SCARED SINCE IT WOULD NOT STOP AND NEARLY RAMMED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. I STARTED HONKING SO VEHICLE IN FRONT WOULD MOVE FORWARD. I PUT EMERGENCY BREAK (HAND BREAK) AND CAR ON PARK. SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. I'M SO BLESSED TO HAVE BEEN AT A STOP AND NOT ON FREEWAY AT TIME THIS HAPPENED. I DID CONTACT SOS AND VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO DEALERSHIP WHERE PURCHASE WAS MADE. NO UPDATE YET; … Look up ODI 10578077 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11203792 · 90,231 mi TIMING CHAIN NOISE DUE TO LOOSE TIMING CHAIN AND WEAK GUIDE RAILS, Look up ODI 11203792 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11207655 · 47,000 mi THE VEHICLE SUFFERED CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE AT 47,000 MILES AND REQUIRES AND ENTIRE NEW ENGINE. IT WAS DIAGNOSED BY BMW, WHO COULD NOT COME TO A CONCLUSION AS TO THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. BMW WILL NOT WARRANTY THE REPAIR. Look up ODI 11207655 at NHTSA ↗
Engine And Engine Cooling	Too few reports for a range	74,850 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 11644166 · 69,700 mi The contact owns a 2014 BMW 428I. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a burning odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was advised not to drive the vehicle. Additionally, the contact had been without a vehicle for more than four months. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unava… Look up ODI 11644166 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11648739 · 80,000 mi The contact owns a 2014 BMW 428I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while idling in traffic on the highway, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was running extremely hot. The message… Look up ODI 11648739 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel/Propulsion System	Too few reports for a range	44,000 mi	4 (sparse)	ODI 10713220 · 10 mi CAR SURGING AND CAUSED ACCIDENT, VERY DANGEROUS. ACCORDING TO DOT RECALL NOTICE, CAR MAY HAVE BAD FUEL PUMP THAT CAUSED IRREGULAR AND UNSAFE ACCELERATION. TR Look up ODI 10713220 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11123330 · 41,000 mi HARD TOP WILL NOT COMPLETELY CLOSE HARD TOP WAS LEAKING ELECTRIC MODULE WENT OUT FUEL PUMP WENT OUT I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE ON MARCH 30TH AND IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MORE THAN I HAVE DRIVEN IT. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. I JUST HAD TO PAY $2300 IN REPAIRS TO THE FUEL PUMP AND ELECTRIC MODULE. I HAD TO TAKE THE CAR BACK BECAUSE THE HARD TOP IS NO LONGER FUNCTIONAL. I CURRENTLY HAVE AN EXISTING COMPLAINT WITH YOUR AGENCY. JS Look up ODI 11123330 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11207655 · 47,000 mi THE VEHICLE SUFFERED CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE AT 47,000 MILES AND REQUIRES AND ENTIRE NEW ENGINE. IT WAS DIAGNOSED BY BMW, WHO COULD NOT COME TO A CONCLUSION AS TO THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. BMW WILL NOT WARRANTY THE REPAIR. Look up ODI 11207655 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes	669–40,300 mi	3,564 mi	6	ODI 10578077 · 1,927 mi I WAS AT A STOP WAITING TO ENTER FREEWAY, HAD MY FOOT ON THE BREAK PEDAL AND MY 428I STARTED ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN. I WAS VERY SCARED SINCE IT WOULD NOT STOP AND NEARLY RAMMED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. I STARTED HONKING SO VEHICLE IN FRONT WOULD MOVE FORWARD. I PUT EMERGENCY BREAK (HAND BREAK) AND CAR ON PARK. SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. I'M SO BLESSED TO HAVE BEEN AT A STOP AND NOT ON FREEWAY AT TIME THIS HAPPENED. I DID CONTACT SOS AND VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO DEALERSHIP WHERE PURCHASE WAS MADE. NO UPDATE YET; … Look up ODI 10578077 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10617844 · 250 mi DRIVING DOWN A NEIGHBORHOOD ROAD WITH MY WIFE AS A PASSENGER ON JULY 12 AND GOING AT ABOUT 25 MILES AN HOUR APPROACHING THE TRAFFIC LIGHT AT A BUSY INTERSECTION, I NOTICED THAT MY TWO-WEEKS OLD BRAND NEW BMW WAS NOT SLOWING DOWN ALTHOUGH I MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO STOP IT BY USING THE FOOT PEDAL TO BRAKE. THE CLOSER I GOT TO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME, I CONTINUED TO ATTEMPT TO STOP THE CAR BUT IT FAILED AND I ENDED UP HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. FORTUNATELY, THE PERSON IN THE CAR THAT I HIT WAS NOT INJURED AND NEITHER WERE WE. I IMMEDIATELY … Look up ODI 10617844 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10713220 · 10 mi CAR SURGING AND CAUSED ACCIDENT, VERY DANGEROUS. ACCORDING TO DOT RECALL NOTICE, CAR MAY HAVE BAD FUEL PUMP THAT CAUSED IRREGULAR AND UNSAFE ACCELERATION. *TR Look up ODI 10713220 at NHTSA ↗
Exterior Lighting	Too few reports for a range	55,500 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 11123330 · 41,000 mi HARD TOP WILL NOT COMPLETELY CLOSE HARD TOP WAS LEAKING ELECTRIC MODULE WENT OUT FUEL PUMP WENT OUT I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE ON MARCH 30TH AND IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MORE THAN I HAVE DRIVEN IT. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. I JUST HAD TO PAY $2300 IN REPAIRS TO THE FUEL PUMP AND ELECTRIC MODULE. I HAD TO TAKE THE CAR BACK BECAUSE THE HARD TOP IS NO LONGER FUNCTIONAL. I CURRENTLY HAVE AN EXISTING COMPLAINT WITH YOUR AGENCY. *JS Look up ODI 11123330 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11374328 · 70,000 mi WHILE IGNITION WAS ON, LEFT QUARTER TAIL LIGHT WIRING HARNESS PIGTAIL BURNT (SHORT CIRCUITED). LEFT BRAKE LIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL DON'T WORK. Look up ODI 11374328 at NHTSA ↗
Steering	Too few reports for a range	80,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 11654719 · 80,000 mi The contact owns a 2014 BMW 428I. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 - 70 MPH and attempting to change lanes, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The message “Chassis Unstable” was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact used excessive force to steer the vehicle to pull over to the side of the road to inspect the vehicle. The contact was unable to find the cause of failure and continued to drive the vehicle without power steering functionality. The message of an excessive power drain for the battery was dis… Look up ODI 11654719 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

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

ComponentPeriod

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	1	None	ODI 11625958 The contact owns a 2014 BMW 428I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Look up ODI 11625958 at NHTSA ↗
2024-12	1	None	ODI 11631327 The coolant pump on my BMW has failed due to a known recall issue (NHTSA Recall Number 24V608). Despite the recall being issued months ago, BMW has not provided a timely fix or remedy. As a result, the coolant pump began leaking, causing my vehicle to overheat and leak coolant, which has led to further damage and significant safety concerns. This issue put my safety and the safety of others at risk because the overheating occurred while driving, potentially leading to engine failure or an accident. The problem has been confirmed by my BMW deal… Look up ODI 11631327 at NHTSA ↗
2025-01	1	None	ODI 11638720 The contact owns a 2014 BMW 428I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the contact noticed an abnormal burning odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer w… Look up ODI 11638720 at NHTSA ↗
2025-02	4	None	ODI 11642164 The contact owns a 2014 BMW 428I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Look up ODI 11642164 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11644048 I was entering the freeway as I was merging from the on-ramp onto the freeway after it had rained that day the car began to spun out of control as I was trying to regain the vehicle it'slammed into the side rail bouncing off of it and then I stepped on the brakes but the car proceeded to go forward hit the rail again which caused the damage to the front bumper, hood, fenders, lighting system, and some frame work. Look up ODI 11644048 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11644148 The contact owns a 2014 BMW 428I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Look up ODI 11644148 at NHTSA ↗
2025-03	5	None	ODI 11646481 The contact owns a 2014 BMW 428I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); 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 dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Look up ODI 11646481 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11648739 · 80,000 mi The contact owns a 2014 BMW 428I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while idling in traffic on the highway, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was running extremely hot. The message… Look up ODI 11648739 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11650808 The contact owns a 2014 BMW 428I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Look up ODI 11650808 at NHTSA ↗
2025-04	1	None	ODI 11654719 · 80,000 mi The contact owns a 2014 BMW 428I. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 - 70 MPH and attempting to change lanes, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The message “Chassis Unstable” was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact used excessive force to steer the vehicle to pull over to the side of the road to inspect the vehicle. The contact was unable to find the cause of failure and continued to drive the vehicle without power steering functionality. The message of an excessive power drain for the battery was dis… Look up ODI 11654719 at NHTSA ↗
2025-05	1	None	ODI 11661645 The manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall for my vehicle in a timely manner. Issue: 1 open recall since Aug 13, 2024 for: ENGINE COOLANT PUMP: The electrical connector of the engine coolant pump could become damaged. Small drops of liquid from the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system could drip down onto the electrical connector of the pump. Look up ODI 11661645 at NHTSA ↗
2025-06	2	None	ODI 11666222 The contact owns a 2014 BMW 428I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Look up ODI 11666222 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11666273 the recall was dated 12 August 2024. To date BMW North America has not provided the parts needed to effect the repair. it has been 10 months since the recall. BMW NA is dragging its feet. it is time something is done to require BMW NA to fix the problem, Look up ODI 11666273 at NHTSA ↗
2025-07	1	None	ODI 11677375 I have tried reaching BMW USA 3-4 times since November 2024 until now. The representative said BMW is working on correcting the problem. I have CC the email that was sent this June 2025 with no replies. 1 year has passed since the recall was issued and BMW USA has not created a remedy/fix for the coolant problem. I had this car on the TURO car rental platform as I am a host on TURO. I can't list this car to rent out because of the recall. Turo will not allow owners of recalled cars to list their cars because the car could be "potentiall… Look up ODI 11677375 at NHTSA ↗
2025-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	1	None	ODI 11697411 Car jyst shut down in the middle of the street without any dashbord lights, strange noises or symptoms. Won't turn over. After tow to BMW dealer they said oil pump broke. I took it to volvo dealer they said oil starvation. They changed design of oil pump drive but don't inform anybody to do it which is very unacceptable. And they should do recall on that. That was very dangerous situation. This oil pump very slowly desteoys without any symptoms. It's really ticking time bomb becouse they now it quietly change design.Thank you. Look up ODI 11697411 at NHTSA ↗
2025-12	0	25V871000	No examples available for this selection.
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	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
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: 5 complaints · 2016: 4 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2015	5	5	5
2016	0	4	4

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	74	0	3
2016	43	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	Electrical System	Engine	Engine And Engine Cooling	Fuel/Propulsion System	Service Brakes	Exterior Lighting	Steering	Unknown Or Other
Electrical System	—	3 ODI 11445374 Passenger brake light harness keeps melting. This is my second Bmw and both had the same problem. The car keeps having loss of power while driving on the freeway. Probably something to do with fuel pump. Look up ODI 11445374 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11651746 Car shut down and is believed to be a lemon car, and continuously leaks in spite being serviced on numerous occasions. Look up ODI 11651746 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11666273 the recall was dated 12 August 2024. To date BMW North America has not provided the parts needed to effect the repair. it has been 10 months since the recall. BMW NA is dragging its feet. it is time something is done to require BMW NA to fix the problem, Look up ODI 11666273 at NHTSA ↗	8 ODI 11625958 The contact owns a 2014 BMW 428I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Look up ODI 11625958 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11638720 The contact owns a 2014 BMW 428I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the contact noticed an abnormal burning odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer w… Look up ODI 11638720 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11642164 The contact owns a 2014 BMW 428I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Look up ODI 11642164 at NHTSA ↗	4 ODI 11123330 · 41,000 mi HARD TOP WILL NOT COMPLETELY CLOSE HARD TOP WAS LEAKING ELECTRIC MODULE WENT OUT FUEL PUMP WENT OUT I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE ON MARCH 30TH AND IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MORE THAN I HAVE DRIVEN IT. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. I JUST HAD TO PAY $2300 IN REPAIRS TO THE FUEL PUMP AND ELECTRIC MODULE. I HAD TO TAKE THE CAR BACK BECAUSE THE HARD TOP IS NO LONGER FUNCTIONAL. I CURRENTLY HAVE AN EXISTING COMPLAINT WITH YOUR AGENCY. *JS Look up ODI 11123330 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11445374 Passenger brake light harness keeps melting. This is my second Bmw and both had the same problem. The car keeps having loss of power while driving on the freeway. Probably something to do with fuel pump. Look up ODI 11445374 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11651746 Car shut down and is believed to be a lemon car, and continuously leaks in spite being serviced on numerous occasions. Look up ODI 11651746 at NHTSA ↗	0	2 ODI 11123330 · 41,000 mi HARD TOP WILL NOT COMPLETELY CLOSE HARD TOP WAS LEAKING ELECTRIC MODULE WENT OUT FUEL PUMP WENT OUT I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE ON MARCH 30TH AND IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MORE THAN I HAVE DRIVEN IT. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. I JUST HAD TO PAY $2300 IN REPAIRS TO THE FUEL PUMP AND ELECTRIC MODULE. I HAD TO TAKE THE CAR BACK BECAUSE THE HARD TOP IS NO LONGER FUNCTIONAL. I CURRENTLY HAVE AN EXISTING COMPLAINT WITH YOUR AGENCY. *JS Look up ODI 11123330 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11374328 · 70,000 mi WHILE IGNITION WAS ON, LEFT QUARTER TAIL LIGHT WIRING HARNESS PIGTAIL BURNT (SHORT CIRCUITED). LEFT BRAKE LIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL DON'T WORK. Look up ODI 11374328 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11654719 · 80,000 mi The contact owns a 2014 BMW 428I. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 - 70 MPH and attempting to change lanes, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The message “Chassis Unstable” was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact used excessive force to steer the vehicle to pull over to the side of the road to inspect the vehicle. The contact was unable to find the cause of failure and continued to drive the vehicle without power steering functionality. The message of an excessive power drain for the battery was dis… Look up ODI 11654719 at NHTSA ↗	0
Engine	3 ODI 11445374 Passenger brake light harness keeps melting. This is my second Bmw and both had the same problem. The car keeps having loss of power while driving on the freeway. Probably something to do with fuel pump. Look up ODI 11445374 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11651746 Car shut down and is believed to be a lemon car, and continuously leaks in spite being serviced on numerous occasions. Look up ODI 11651746 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11666273 the recall was dated 12 August 2024. To date BMW North America has not provided the parts needed to effect the repair. it has been 10 months since the recall. BMW NA is dragging its feet. it is time something is done to require BMW NA to fix the problem, Look up ODI 11666273 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	4 ODI 11207655 · 47,000 mi THE VEHICLE SUFFERED CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE AT 47,000 MILES AND REQUIRES AND ENTIRE NEW ENGINE. IT WAS DIAGNOSED BY BMW, WHO COULD NOT COME TO A CONCLUSION AS TO THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. BMW WILL NOT WARRANTY THE REPAIR. Look up ODI 11207655 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11445374 Passenger brake light harness keeps melting. This is my second Bmw and both had the same problem. The car keeps having loss of power while driving on the freeway. Probably something to do with fuel pump. Look up ODI 11445374 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11651746 Car shut down and is believed to be a lemon car, and continuously leaks in spite being serviced on numerous occasions. Look up ODI 11651746 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10578077 · 1,927 mi I WAS AT A STOP WAITING TO ENTER FREEWAY, HAD MY FOOT ON THE BREAK PEDAL AND MY 428I STARTED ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN. I WAS VERY SCARED SINCE IT WOULD NOT STOP AND NEARLY RAMMED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. I STARTED HONKING SO VEHICLE IN FRONT WOULD MOVE FORWARD. I PUT EMERGENCY BREAK (HAND BREAK) AND CAR ON PARK. SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. I'M SO BLESSED TO HAVE BEEN AT A STOP AND NOT ON FREEWAY AT TIME THIS HAPPENED. I DID CONTACT SOS AND VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO DEALERSHIP WHERE PURCHASE WAS MADE. NO UPDATE YET; … Look up ODI 10578077 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0
Engine And Engine Cooling	8 ODI 11625958 The contact owns a 2014 BMW 428I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Look up ODI 11625958 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11638720 The contact owns a 2014 BMW 428I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the contact noticed an abnormal burning odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer w… Look up ODI 11638720 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11642164 The contact owns a 2014 BMW 428I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Look up ODI 11642164 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	0	0	0	0	0
Fuel/Propulsion System	4 ODI 11123330 · 41,000 mi HARD TOP WILL NOT COMPLETELY CLOSE HARD TOP WAS LEAKING ELECTRIC MODULE WENT OUT FUEL PUMP WENT OUT I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE ON MARCH 30TH AND IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MORE THAN I HAVE DRIVEN IT. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. I JUST HAD TO PAY $2300 IN REPAIRS TO THE FUEL PUMP AND ELECTRIC MODULE. I HAD TO TAKE THE CAR BACK BECAUSE THE HARD TOP IS NO LONGER FUNCTIONAL. I CURRENTLY HAVE AN EXISTING COMPLAINT WITH YOUR AGENCY. *JS Look up ODI 11123330 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11445374 Passenger brake light harness keeps melting. This is my second Bmw and both had the same problem. The car keeps having loss of power while driving on the freeway. Probably something to do with fuel pump. Look up ODI 11445374 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11651746 Car shut down and is believed to be a lemon car, and continuously leaks in spite being serviced on numerous occasions. Look up ODI 11651746 at NHTSA ↗	4 ODI 11207655 · 47,000 mi THE VEHICLE SUFFERED CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE AT 47,000 MILES AND REQUIRES AND ENTIRE NEW ENGINE. IT WAS DIAGNOSED BY BMW, WHO COULD NOT COME TO A CONCLUSION AS TO THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. BMW WILL NOT WARRANTY THE REPAIR. Look up ODI 11207655 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11445374 Passenger brake light harness keeps melting. This is my second Bmw and both had the same problem. The car keeps having loss of power while driving on the freeway. Probably something to do with fuel pump. Look up ODI 11445374 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11651746 Car shut down and is believed to be a lemon car, and continuously leaks in spite being serviced on numerous occasions. Look up ODI 11651746 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	2 ODI 10713220 · 10 mi CAR SURGING AND CAUSED ACCIDENT, VERY DANGEROUS. ACCORDING TO DOT RECALL NOTICE, CAR MAY HAVE BAD FUEL PUMP THAT CAUSED IRREGULAR AND UNSAFE ACCELERATION. *TR Look up ODI 10713220 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11644048 I was entering the freeway as I was merging from the on-ramp onto the freeway after it had rained that day the car began to spun out of control as I was trying to regain the vehicle it'slammed into the side rail bouncing off of it and then I stepped on the brakes but the car proceeded to go forward hit the rail again which caused the damage to the front bumper, hood, fenders, lighting system, and some frame work. Look up ODI 11644048 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11123330 · 41,000 mi HARD TOP WILL NOT COMPLETELY CLOSE HARD TOP WAS LEAKING ELECTRIC MODULE WENT OUT FUEL PUMP WENT OUT I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE ON MARCH 30TH AND IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MORE THAN I HAVE DRIVEN IT. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. I JUST HAD TO PAY $2300 IN REPAIRS TO THE FUEL PUMP AND ELECTRIC MODULE. I HAD TO TAKE THE CAR BACK BECAUSE THE HARD TOP IS NO LONGER FUNCTIONAL. I CURRENTLY HAVE AN EXISTING COMPLAINT WITH YOUR AGENCY. *JS Look up ODI 11123330 at NHTSA ↗	0	0
Service Brakes	0	1 ODI 10578077 · 1,927 mi I WAS AT A STOP WAITING TO ENTER FREEWAY, HAD MY FOOT ON THE BREAK PEDAL AND MY 428I STARTED ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN. I WAS VERY SCARED SINCE IT WOULD NOT STOP AND NEARLY RAMMED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. I STARTED HONKING SO VEHICLE IN FRONT WOULD MOVE FORWARD. I PUT EMERGENCY BREAK (HAND BREAK) AND CAR ON PARK. SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. I'M SO BLESSED TO HAVE BEEN AT A STOP AND NOT ON FREEWAY AT TIME THIS HAPPENED. I DID CONTACT SOS AND VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO DEALERSHIP WHERE PURCHASE WAS MADE. NO UPDATE YET; … Look up ODI 10578077 at NHTSA ↗	0	2 ODI 10713220 · 10 mi CAR SURGING AND CAUSED ACCIDENT, VERY DANGEROUS. ACCORDING TO DOT RECALL NOTICE, CAR MAY HAVE BAD FUEL PUMP THAT CAUSED IRREGULAR AND UNSAFE ACCELERATION. *TR Look up ODI 10713220 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11644048 I was entering the freeway as I was merging from the on-ramp onto the freeway after it had rained that day the car began to spun out of control as I was trying to regain the vehicle it'slammed into the side rail bouncing off of it and then I stepped on the brakes but the car proceeded to go forward hit the rail again which caused the damage to the front bumper, hood, fenders, lighting system, and some frame work. Look up ODI 11644048 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	0	0
Exterior Lighting	2 ODI 11123330 · 41,000 mi HARD TOP WILL NOT COMPLETELY CLOSE HARD TOP WAS LEAKING ELECTRIC MODULE WENT OUT FUEL PUMP WENT OUT I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE ON MARCH 30TH AND IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MORE THAN I HAVE DRIVEN IT. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. I JUST HAD TO PAY $2300 IN REPAIRS TO THE FUEL PUMP AND ELECTRIC MODULE. I HAD TO TAKE THE CAR BACK BECAUSE THE HARD TOP IS NO LONGER FUNCTIONAL. I CURRENTLY HAVE AN EXISTING COMPLAINT WITH YOUR AGENCY. *JS Look up ODI 11123330 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11374328 · 70,000 mi WHILE IGNITION WAS ON, LEFT QUARTER TAIL LIGHT WIRING HARNESS PIGTAIL BURNT (SHORT CIRCUITED). LEFT BRAKE LIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL DON'T WORK. Look up ODI 11374328 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	1 ODI 11123330 · 41,000 mi HARD TOP WILL NOT COMPLETELY CLOSE HARD TOP WAS LEAKING ELECTRIC MODULE WENT OUT FUEL PUMP WENT OUT I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE ON MARCH 30TH AND IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MORE THAN I HAVE DRIVEN IT. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. I JUST HAD TO PAY $2300 IN REPAIRS TO THE FUEL PUMP AND ELECTRIC MODULE. I HAD TO TAKE THE CAR BACK BECAUSE THE HARD TOP IS NO LONGER FUNCTIONAL. I CURRENTLY HAVE AN EXISTING COMPLAINT WITH YOUR AGENCY. *JS Look up ODI 11123330 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	0	0
Steering	1 ODI 11654719 · 80,000 mi The contact owns a 2014 BMW 428I. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 - 70 MPH and attempting to change lanes, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The message “Chassis Unstable” was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact used excessive force to steer the vehicle to pull over to the side of the road to inspect the vehicle. The contact was unable to find the cause of failure and continued to drive the vehicle without power steering functionality. The message of an excessive power drain for the battery was dis… Look up ODI 11654719 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	0	0	—	1 ODI 11403989 HORN STARTED TO SOUND LOWER, THEN IT DOESN'T WORK. I CHANGED THE FUSE AND IT WORKED FOR TWO MONTHS, THEN THE SAME ISSUE, THE VOLUME STARTS TO GO DOWN ON THE HORN, AND THEN THE HORN DOESN'T WORK. THERE WAS A BULLETIN ABOUT WATER GETTING INTO SOME PART OF THE CAR AND THE WATER CAUSES THE HORN TO FAIL. Look up ODI 11403989 at NHTSA ↗
Unknown Or Other	0	0	0	0	0	0	1 ODI 11403989 HORN STARTED TO SOUND LOWER, THEN IT DOESN'T WORK. I CHANGED THE FUSE AND IT WORKED FOR TWO MONTHS, THEN THE SAME ISSUE, THE VOLUME STARTS TO GO DOWN ON THE HORN, AND THEN THE HORN DOESN'T WORK. THERE WAS A BULLETIN ABOUT WATER GETTING INTO SOME PART OF THE CAR AND THE WATER CAUSES THE HORN TO FAIL. Look up ODI 11403989 at NHTSA ↗	—

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4 patterns with matching reports.

Stalling or loss of power

3 mentions · 8.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 81,000 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 11253507 · 82,000 mi

I JUST BOUGHT MY BMW 2014 428I AND WHEN I RECEIVED IT IT WAS WORKING FLAWLESSLY BUT AFTER A DAY MY CAR COMPLETELY STUTTERED AT A LIGHT AND STALLED AND I WAS COMPLETELY SHOCKED IT CRANKED RIGHT BACK UP BUT I WAS STILL CONFUSED, BUT NOW IT'S WORSE THAN BEFORE NOW WHILE I'M DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IT JUST SHUTS OFF AND PUTS ITSELF IN NEUTRAL, SO WHILE THE CAR IS STILL IN MOTION I AM FORCED TO START IT AND SHIFT IT BACK INTO DRIVE. WHEN IT FIRST HAPPENED I WAS SCARED BUT NOW IT HAPPENS SO MUCH THAT IT HAS BECOME SECOND NATURE WHICH I FEEL LIKE I SHO…

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ODI 11445374

Passenger brake light harness keeps melting. This is my second Bmw and both had the same problem. The car keeps having loss of power while driving on the freeway. Probably something to do with fuel pump.

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ODI 11654719 · 80,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 428I. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 - 70 MPH and attempting to change lanes, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The message “Chassis Unstable” was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact used excessive force to steer the vehicle to pull over to the side of the road to inspect the vehicle. The contact was unable to find the cause of failure and continued to drive the vehicle without power steering functionality. The message of an excessive power drain for the battery was dis…

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Matching rule

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

Brake response concerns

1 mentions · 2.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 5,200 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10898745 · 5,200 mi

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Steering assistance concerns

1 mentions · 2.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 80,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11654719 · 80,000 mi

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

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

1 mentions · 2.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 80,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11462488 · 80,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 428i. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal humming sound coming from the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle hesitated during acceleration. The ABS and headlight warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

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Matching rule

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