On two separate occasions, the BMW has completely shut down in the middle of the road while driving. An alert showing something along the lines of "drive train failure" was shown on the dash display, and I simply had no control over driving the car. Upon making it safely to the side of the road, the car would not start, only sputter, when the push button start was engaged. After the first incident, the car was towed to a shop where they stated it was the high pressure fuel pump that needed to be replaced and stated there was a recall for this exact issue; however my VIN is not in the recall. Somehow, the car started working again and seemed okay, until it happened a second time, in the middle of the road AGAIN. Took it to a new shop, and received the SAME information, same part, same recall suggestion, with my VIN still not falling into the recall. The recall is for my exact year, model, engine number, everything - just not my VIN. It does not make any sense. The recall that number that should be covering this is 21V-586.

- Lees Summit, MO, USA

Fuel pump failure- 71,000 miles

- Pike Rd, AL, USA

Experienced a sudden fuel system failure at speeds above 50 mph. The car's engine shutdown without notice and would not restart. Being told by my shop requires the replacement of the fuel pump control module. After researching on the internet seems a common problem that is often misdiagnosed (even by bmw).

- Spring, TX, USA

Fuel pump control module stopped working causing the engine to stop. It would not restart. Also, the car would not shift out of park into neutral, thus it could not be moved. This happened on a highway in traffic and created a very dangerous situation. Apparently, this fuel pump control module has a history of failing in hot weather. In this particular case the vehicle had been operating in 100 degree weather for a few hours.

- Walnut Creek, CA, USA

The high-pressure fuel pump failed while the car was in motion and the engine completely shut off. This was incredibly dangerous and put the lives of the driver, passenger (young child) and surrounding cars at risk. The problem was diagnosed by an independent BMW service center and is currently being repaired. There were no warning lights or messages apparent to the driver, but the service technician could see the diagnostic codes in the car's computer. There is an active recall for the 2017 diesel model of the BMW X3 due to this same fuel pump failure. This is not normal wear and tear - this car only has about 50,000 miles on it.

- Charleston, SC, USA

Car has broken down five times, each after having been driven several hours. Car suddenly looses power and dies. Will not restart- requires tow. All repair attempts have been made at BMW dealers. We have been placed in dangerous situations, including once with my six year old grandson in a highway construction zone with no shoulder. Please see attached correspondence with manufacturer. Thank you. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Santa Fe , NM, USA

I was stopped at a traffic light and without warning the car accelerated. I sideswiped the car in front of me and proceed to cross a 4 lane highway. I tried to stop but kept going, jumped a curb got on a grassy area did a 360 to a road jumped back on the grass and came to rest in some bushes and wire fence. Damage to drivers side front end. Ihave pictures in my phone, but don't know how to attach them to this form?

- York, ME, USA

The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. While driving approximately 20 mph uphill, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to park ave BMW (530 huyler street, South hackensack, NJ 07606) where it was diagnosed that the fuel delivery module under the rear seat got wet and shorted out. As a result, fuel was not being delivered to the engine. The night before, the contact stated that there was a cooler in the rear seat that tilted and spilled water and ice onto the rear seat. The seat was immediately cleaned. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,441.

- Charlottesville, VA, USA

I leased a 2017 BMW X3 with 3370 miles on it so almost brand new. I have a 7.6 mile commute from work to home. I was driving home from work around 230pm pst South on the 405 (highway) in los angeles. I pull up to my house and park the vehicle on my city street. I park turn off the vehicle and lock the doors and walk into my house. Within 15 minutes, my neighbor knocks on my door and informs me that my car is on fire. When I look outside at my vehicle, in between the hood of my car and front windshield are spitting flames out onto the windshield. It then proceeded to burn fast and hot and there were 30 foot flames that had ruined our fence as well as singed our neighbors tree. The fire department came and finally took out the flame but the vehicle was completely ruined. The tow truck showed up later but he refused to tow the vehicle because he saw smoke again. The vehicle had caught back on fire on the passenger window side. Airbags had also started blowing up when the second fire caught. I had put my head into the window when the fire was out to retrieve anything that I could but within 10 seconds of pulling my head out of the passenger side another airbag went off and almost took off my head. There was a dual investigation with BMW and my insurance safeco. The investigation is ongoing. Initial report said the defect has something to do with the fuel line. If this car was in a garage or any closer to our house everything would have gone up in flames. Our story was on the news as well. There was no known recall on this vehicle as I have checked everywhere. Https://abc7.com/la-family-demands-answers-after-parked-BMW-catches-fire/4213154/ https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/BMW-spontaneously-combusts-parked-on-la-street-493018841.html https://ktla.com/2018/09/13/parked-BMW-mysteriously-catches-fire-in-westchester/

- Los Angeles, CA, USA