Bmw 428I engine problems
11 complaint narratives mention engine terms.
Key facts
155 owner complaints analyzed
7 distinct recall campaigns
50,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2014 to 2016 model years. Data snapshot: . 66 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Engine operation evidence
11 of 155 complaints match this topic (7.1%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11253507 · 2019-09-05 (September 5, 2019)
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…
Owner-reported narrative. 82,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11253507 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11445374 · 2021-12-29 (December 29, 2021)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11445374 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10763359 · 2015-09-13 (September 13, 2015)
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…
Owner-reported narrative. 5,190 miles reported. Look up ODI 10763359 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10865500 · 2016-05-17 (May 17, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BMW 428I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS UNABLE TO RESTART. THE CONTACT HAD TO TOW THE VEHICLE MORE THAN ONCE DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REPORTED THE FAILURE TO THE DEALER MORE THAN ONCE AND THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED NO REPAIR SOLUTION. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN DUE TO THE FAILURE OCCURRING WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V189000 (FUEL SYST…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10865500 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11149875 · 2018-11-07 (November 7, 2018)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BMW 428I. WHILE DRIVING OVER 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING IN THE MIDDLE LANE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS COASTING TO THE SIDE OF ROAD, IT DRASTICALLY DECELERATED AND LOST POWER, WHICH MADE IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE DRIVER EXPERIENCED WHIPLASH, CUTS, AND BRUISES TO THE ARMS, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE INSURANC…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11149875 at NHTSA ↗