2015 BMW X3 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“Bmw diesel recall - while driving on highway my vehicle caught fire and burned. The car is a total loss. There was no warning lights when the car was started to indicate anything was wrong. The car lost power at 72 MPH and my husband was able to get the car to the shoulder of the highway.”

“Uncommanded engine acceleration while slowing to a stop: while slowing to a stop at a stoplight with foot on the brake, the engine suddenly surged violently. I had to apply full braking pressure to stop the vehicle, fighting against the power of the engine. The vehicle took much longer than usual to stop.”

“While braking to a stop on city street, uncommanded engine acceleration occurs making it difficult to brake to a stop. Additionally, transmission has self-selected sport mode in the course of driving and has, while idling in drive, self-selected park mode.”

“Drivetrain malfunction light due to bad EGR valve, which is causing car to run rough. Currently there is safety recall out for the EGR cooler. BMW of Bloomfield diagnosed and recommended EGR valve replacement but cost was excessive at over $1,100. Another BMW specialist (G&T in Jersey City) recommended replacement of EGR valve and cooler due to potential hazardous conditions described in safety recall but said I shouldn't have to pay due to safety recall. So I called BMW dealers in Bloomfield and Springfield both say the remedy is not available . …”

“Driver drove approx. 3.5 to passenger’s home. While sitting & talking to the passenger for several minutes, the car suddenly, rapidly lurched forward, crashing into neighbor’s property. Substantial damage was done to the neighbor’s deck and brick wall at rear of the house. At least one piece of heavy lumber speared through the windshield between the driver and passenger. Vehicle is auto-shut off capable, however, the driver doesn’t recall if they shut the engine off manually, but believes it may have auto-shut off, while stopped before parking the vehicle. …”