I am a loyal BMW driver for the last 26 years. My 2009 535i- 6 speed loaded car has had 2 episodes of "engine shutdown", meaning power reduction. Incident #1- I was driving over the George Washington Bridge in NYC in the left lane doing 65+. Suddenly, the engine malfunction light comes on and the power drops 95%. The car was stalling and barely moving at 15 MPH. The second episode occurred 5 months ago on a highway in NJ. The same thing happened. On both occasions I was able to pull of the road safely and not be crushed by any tracker trailers or other vehicles. I was lucky. BMW service replaced 2 fuel pumps and fuel injectors? They tried their best.
The 2009 535i has a major defect that is dangerous.( I don't know the % of cars affected?)
The twin turbo engine is defective ( in this case) and potentially a fatality waiting to happen.

I am refusing to go back into my 535i 2009 vehicle and I have asked BMW North America to lease me another car. I cannot risk my life or my family's safety anymore.

I am a loyal customer and still want to drive a BMW. This is an opportunity for BMW to show customer loyalty and do the right thing.
Anybody else experienced or heard about this problem?

Thank you

 

4 fuel pumps, injectors, new turbo later...I have gotten rid of the car. I DO NOT trust the BMW turbo technology at all.

It is not worth the headache at all. I had the EXACT problems you were describing and as a countless number of folks with this new inline 6 turbo engine.

 

Did BMW take the car back? Was it leased? Did you get another one?

Was this problem corrected in 2010? or in the new 2011's?

Same for the 335i as well?

 

335i: http://californialemonlaw.org/bmw-33...l-pump-defect/

535i: http://californialemonlaw.org/bmw-535i-defect-alert/

Perhaps it's time for a Porsche Panamera.

 

The car was purchased and BMW did not take the car back. I want to note that I didn't try to lemon it because I just wanted to get out of the car and get into something RIGHT NOW. I'm almost certain I could of lemon'd it but the hassle was not worth it to me.

As far as I know, the problem has not been corrected. That is why I don't even consider the new V8 turbos from BMW or any turbo from them for that matter...

 

I have to call BMW again and see what can de done. In the meantime, I am in a 328 loaner. I am not a happy camper right now.

Thank you for your help.

 

Well documented issue with many of the new BMW turbo engines.

 

I was considering the new BMW M X5 but when I was purchasing my Cayenne GTS. The MSRP's were very similiar but once I heard it was a turbo V8 in the BMW, I ran the other way...

 

If I want a manual transmission, what BMW would you consider for me?

 

Me and my bro bought two 2009 m3 brand new dct. My bro kept getting trany malfunctions on hos car. He did not even have 1500 miles on it. So he went three to four time then they said they replaced the tranny and then we argued with the manager and he bought the car back and gave him a brand new identical 2010 m3. I hope this helps. Also if your car is in the shop pver 30 days they will still give you a loaner and pay your pmts till problem is resolved so I was told. Hope this info hels you. Good luck .

 

Do they have the new 5 series in manual? Not to sure

 

I think the 2011 5 series does come in 6 speed but not yet with the x drive

 

The 2011 5 series looks like a 7 series imo. Bmw overall is a good car don't loose faith. They have the best after purchase service plans...... No one on the market offer bumper to bumper like they do

 

2 high pressure fuel pumps on my 335i in 2 years, and 8 run flats with bubbles in the tires, thank god I bought the tire insurance for $600

 

Did they correct this problem in the 2010? 2011?