3.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,000 miles

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problem #2

Apr 192015

535

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 BMW 535I. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the battery discharging message displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the drive belts, battery, intelligent battery sensor (ibs) system, bolts, hose and engine cooling system needed to be replaced. The contact referenced the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 14V176000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the VIN was not included. An unknown dealer was contacted and informed of the failure but provided no additional assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

- Hagerstown, MD, USA

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problem #1

Jan 282017

535 6-cyl

  • 1 miles
My wife was driving BMW 535 xi 2010 model and VIN number is [xxx] on highway suddenly "battery malfunction" showed; she want to takes car on shoulder but steering stopped working. Finally she was able to stop the car in one of repair shop. Repair shop told the belt tied with steering was jammed and in broken condition. It was life threat and there is no signal on this. Bought this kind of expensive car and there is no safety. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Schaumburg, IL, USA

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