2014 BMW 528I Complaints

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 528I. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, there was smoke coming from the engine and a burning odor coming from the exhaust. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine oil feed line had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 528i. The contact stated that upon acceleration from a stop or after the vehicle was parked, the engine delayed 10 to 15 seconds before accelerating as needed. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started to hesitate and then stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was placed on a diagnostic machine and produced codes: 11A002 and 118401 and diagnosed that the high-pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall and to contact the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 135,700.

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 528I. The contact stated that the driver’s side daytime running light was inoperable due to water and condensation inside the light housing. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who informed that the water build-up inside the light housing was a common issue, and that the housing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

I purchased the used BMW from a very reputable dealership May 2021. Last week, I was driving the car and all of the dashboard lights went on suddenly. The car began to buck and I pulled over immediately. I had the car towed to the local BMW dealership. The service department informed me, the serpentine belt broke, wrapped around the crankshaft, and grinded into pieces. The pieced of the belt were sucked into the engine and caused the engine to seize. When researching this problem, because I never heard of it before, it seems it is a fairly common problem with BMW’s. The BMW dealership wanted $14,000 to insert a new engine. There is no way I can afford that, and if it is a known problem, why wasn’t there a recall? I contacted BMW customer service and they said there was nothing they can do to help me. I am stuck with a auto loan for $19,000 with monthly payments, and a car that doesn’t move. When I purchased the car last year, an extended warranty was around 8k because the car was older. This is exactly what happened to my car on this website: www.autoscopecarcare.com/bmw-forum/bmw-serpentine-belt-sucked-inside-engine/

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 528I. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle was decelerating independently. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate properly and was jerking while driving. The contact pulled to the side of the road safely. The check engine and fuel warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was unable to restart and was towed to the local dealer and diagnosed with an electronic fuel pump control module failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 113,000.

while driving on highway at 65 mph the vehicle electrical system began to go haywire and the power steering and brakes both stopped functioning making it impossible to control vehicle. I was nearly struck by several vehicles because of the suddenness of the shutdown. I was able to subsequently stop vehicle in the left lane without incident. Vehicle towed to BMW of Turnersville where diagnosis was faulty fuel pump !! Cost of repair $2,000..

2014 BMW 528i N20 engine failure at 70K miles. My wife was driving on a divided highway and had just tried to accelerate to change lanes. Without warning or any warning lights, the engine died and she was able to coast nearly off road. The car was locked into park and would not restart. This could have resulted in a serious accident as she was just off I-40 in Raleigh in very heavy traffic. Vehicle was towed to a BMW dealer where it was diagnosed as an internal engine failure and engine needed to be replaced. The car was previously serviced approximately 1600 miles prior. Upon searching, this is a known problem with numerous sudden failures. BMW settled a class action but our BMW isn't covered. There are several years of this engine still in service and likely pose a significant risk to occupants and other cars.

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 528i. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, an 18-wheel semi-truck approached the vehicle closely and the contact attempted to honk the horn however, the horn failed to function. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where it was diagnosed that the driver's side air bag clockspring was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES ARE MELTING FROM SUN EXPOSURE. WHEN GRABBING BOTH THE DRIVER DOOR AND PASSENGER FRONT DOOR FROM THE INTERIOR, THE HANDLE IS MELTED, LEAVING A CRUMBLY AND GOOEY TAR ON YOUR HANDS. I'VE READ ONLINE THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MANY BMW OWNERS.

ON MY MORNING COMMUTE ON THE HIGHWAY (APPROX 70-75 MPH) I HEARD A LOUD BANG RIGHT ON TOP OF THE CAR, AS IF A CINDER BLOCK HAD BEEN DROPPED STRAIGHT FROM ABOVE. SHORTLY AFTER I HEARD GLASS SHARDS CRUMBLING AND THEN VISIBLY SAW THE SAME IMMEDIATELY AFTER. ONCE I PARKED, THE SUNROOF HAD COMPLETELY SHATTERED. NO EVIDENCE OF FALLEN DEBRIS OR EXTERNAL OBJECT WAS OBSERVED.