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1) Between 1 to 1 and half after leaving the lot of dealer/seller both check engine and oil lights came on. There was an oil leak after driving from dealer/seller lot. 2). Vehicle stopped (ceased moving) while in traffic on 288. 3). After getting vehicle to start again, vehicles jerks in a rocking way, making automatic transmission feel loose. 4). Within one to two days after moving lot vehicles cease moving while in traffic. Had to have vehicle towed twice.
The engine in this car (N63) has major flaws. At anytime while driving this engine can stall or reduce power. There are issues with the timing chains, fuel injectors, vanos system and other electrical engine parts. This car has been in for service a total of 57 days since April 2014 for engine failure. This car when fails will reduce power or shut down and you have no power to get out of the way of traffic. BMW fails to correct this problem. BMW is currently replacing some of the parts that they think might have some effect but not all dealers are assisting consumers and BMW will not recall this. This is a major safety issue as this N63 engine is used in all BMW vehicles fitted with a V8.
The contact owns a 2010 BMW 750. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, after making a right the she lost control of the vehicle and was unable to stop it. The vehicle can to a complete stop independently. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and the current mileage was 20,000. The VIN was not available.
- Los Angeles , CA, USA
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- Houston, TX, USA