bmw 535i 2011 Complaints

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

cpsc:i1320310a. 2011 bmw 535i. consumer stated on two separate occasions, while driving, the engine suddenly stopped. *ln the first time the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, they informed him, the problem was minor and supposedly fixed it. the second time, the incident occurred, the dealer stated it would take 10 days to fix the problem.

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAFR7C54BC

WHEELS

while driving my 2011 bmw 535i on the interstate, on a construction zone, at 11:00 pm, i hit a pot hole with my front driver side tire. almost immediately noticed front end vibration. pulled over, did not notice damage to the wheel/ tire and continued driving until arrived at home without tire pressure monitoring activation. upon inspection of the front driver side tire, noticed an approximatelly a 3 inch long "bubble" on the side wall of the tire. following monday, brought the car to the good year shop for inspection after opening up a case via the 800 number with goodyear. upon inspection by the goodyear mechanic, there was a large 3-4 inch tear in the inside layer of the sidewall. unable to determine how many layers involved. most likely that the outside layer not involved because tire maintened pressure at all times. based on a web search, it appears that there have been multiple failures of the sidewall of these tires. tire involved, goodyear eagle ls2 rof, dot ne66 jp1r 2011. when are you going to investigate the issue?

Reported in: MACUNGIE PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES

while driving my 2011 bmw 535i on the interstate, on a construction zone, at 11:00 pm, i hit a pot hole with my front driver side tire. almost immediately noticed front end vibration. pulled over, did not notice damage to the wheel/ tire and continued driving until arrived at home without tire pressure monitoring activation. upon inspection of the front driver side tire, noticed an approximatelly a 3 inch long "bubble" on the side wall of the tire. following monday, brought the car to the good year shop for inspection after opening up a case via the 800 number with goodyear. upon inspection by the goodyear mechanic, there was a large 3-4 inch tear in the inside layer of the sidewall. unable to determine how many layers involved. most likely that the outside layer not involved because tire maintened pressure at all times. based on a web search, it appears that there have been multiple failures of the sidewall of these tires. tire involved, goodyear eagle ls2 rof, dot ne66 jp1r 2011. when are you going to investigate the issue?

Reported in: MACUNGIE PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

WHEELS

the goodyear run flat tires on the vehicle continuously develop bubbles on the sidewall. i have had the tires replaced several times and bmw replaced because i had a tire/wheel package. now that the tire/wheel package has expired i have been referred to goodyear regarding this matter. i do feel that this is a goodyear issue but also a bmw issue because they are installing a defected product on their vehicles. from my recent research i see there have been numerous complaints and the problem has yet to be rectified. these tires are unsafe and are a hazards. will it take someone being killed before something is required of both bmw and goodyear to correct this problem at their expense and not the consumers????

Reported in: TRUSSVILLE AL || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES

the goodyear run flat tires on the vehicle continuously develop bubbles on the sidewall. i have had the tires replaced several times and bmw replaced because i had a tire/wheel package. now that the tire/wheel package has expired i have been referred to goodyear regarding this matter. i do feel that this is a goodyear issue but also a bmw issue because they are installing a defected product on their vehicles. from my recent research i see there have been numerous complaints and the problem has yet to be rectified. these tires are unsafe and are a hazards. will it take someone being killed before something is required of both bmw and goodyear to correct this problem at their expense and not the consumers????

Reported in: TRUSSVILLE AL || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

i received a recall notice from bmw in june 2014 re a potential bolt failure. the letter stated i would be notified when the parts would be in and when repairs can be done. when i contacted the local dealership (elmhurst bmw and bmw north america) on july 10, they said they have no idea when the parts will be in. it occurs to me that bmw may be attempting to limit their potential liability via the letter and the symptoms listed (poor gas mileage, etc.). as a single female with this car as my only method of transportation, it is rather disconcerting and every thing this car does right now makes me nervous. bmw north america suggested i contact you with my complaint re the recall.

Reported in: NAPERVILLE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAFU7C59BC

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

i was driving about 40 mph and my car just died on the street and chassis stabilization light came on.. had to restart car 7-8 times to be able to move inside parking lot

Reported in: FOUNTAIN VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAFR7C58BC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i was driving about 40 mph and my car just died on the street and chassis stabilization light came on.. had to restart car 7-8 times to be able to move inside parking lot

Reported in: FOUNTAIN VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAFR7C58BC

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 535i. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v176000 (engine, engine cooling) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Reported in: SAN GABRIEL CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAFR7C59BC

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 535i. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v176000 (power train) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer 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.

Reported in: CLEVELAND TN || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAFR7C55BC

WHEELS

6 tires in less than a 3 year period have failed. some have bubbled. two have gone flat. one failed on the highway at 65mph. this seems to be a particular problem with the goodyear runflat tires on the 19 inch rims on this vehicle. small potholes are unavoidable on massachusetts roadways. some of the incidents occured days after. others were unassociated with such an incident. both bmw and gooyear refuse to acknowledge the problem.

Reported in: WILBRAHAM MA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAFU7C53BC

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 535i. the contact stated while driving 30 mph, the vehicle started making a rattling noise. also, the contact mentioned that the vehicle had previously stalled. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the technician diagnosed that the frame bolt was loose. the vehicle was repaired. the failure recurred. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v176000 (engine and engine cooling).however, the parts were not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 24,431.

Reported in: VESTAVIA AL || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAFE7C59VC

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 535i. the contact stated while driving 30 mph, the vehicle started making a rattling noise. also, the contact mentioned that the vehicle had previously stalled. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the technician diagnosed that the frame bolt was loose. the vehicle was repaired. the failure recurred. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v176000 (engine and engine cooling).however, the parts were not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 24,431.

Reported in: VESTAVIA AL || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAFE7C59VC

ENGINE

tl- the contact owns a 2011 bmw 535i. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v176000 (engine) and stated that the part was not available. the dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. the manufacturer was also contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repair. the contact did not experience a failure. dyd

Reported in: NESHANIC STATION NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAFU7C53BC