Engine failed because customer care package was never done on vehicle to save engine from killing itself. So i would suggest that the first thing to do is to take the car to someone that can read the error codes. Drivetrain Malfunction - Page 4 - Bmw 3-series And 4-series Forum F30 F32 F30post As i reverse out of my garage and place it in drive, the engine putters with a drivetrain malfunction warning to immediately call for service. Drive train malfunction on bmw x5 . Bmw x5 and x6 forum (f15/f16) > bmw x5 (f15) and bmw x6 (f16) forum > bmw x5 and x6 (f15/f16) forum drivetrain malfunction. It's important to note here that drivetrain malfunction covers a very large category of potential issues. Accelerated to pass a car, felt a sudden surge, drivetrain malfunction indication came on, indicated safe to proceed at a moderate speed. These engines in these car are problematic due to design of engine they eat oil and valve stems drys out and starts to smoke. Hi i suff...