10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
71,735 miles

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problem #54

May 012020

335

  • miles
My car hasn't start up for 2 years now. 1st it started with a dead starter, then alternator, then the radiator and water pump bursted, and as i was standing outside of my car the passenger air bag deploys while the car was off and key out of the ignition. Luckily no one was in my car but now my car doesn't and wont crank or turnover, it makes a buzzing noise for a split second when i hit the start/stop button and thats all. I'm getting full voltage to it. Every time i run my scanner, i get different codes every time, i bought a 2nd scanner (carly) to compare and both threw out different codes every time but the main ones was the starter and pcv code; which i got 3 different starters put in, all new and the code was still ahowing. Ive spent more time researching and more money buying parts to fix my car then what I bought the car for which was $6k. Worst part is that My car wont even start so i cant take it to the shop and im definitely not paying a toll fee just to have the shop tell me what i already know. Ive looked up forums and multiple people is facing the same issues as i am with their results ending with a "please help if anyone finds out what this issue is". I've replaced the battery 3 times and registered the batteries each time. I have a new starter, alternator, radiator, radiator fan, water pump, thermostat, reservoir, crankshaft and camshaft position sensor, battery, ibs cables, power distribution box, ground straps, oil filter, oil filter housing, spark plugs, coil packs, manifold and gaskets, pcv valves, start/stop switch, relays, fuses, and I still get the same results which is no crank/no start and a buzzing noise. When i spoke with BMW customer support i told them that the closest BMW repair shop is 2 hours away from me and the lady replied "that's going to be a huge chunk of money for towing". I mean seriously, BMW should be paying for or that and fixing their mess but won't own up to it.

- Wausau, WI, USA

problem #53

Apr 112022

335

  • miles
The engine and all electrical components including power steering spontaneously cutout while driving, usually while engine isnt being stressed at all, sometimes while idling. If the car is rolling, i have to restart the engine while driving and using manual power to steer. Obviously, this is a huge safety problem. I've just had the alternator and battery replaced, and they test fine. This has happened at least 50 times and I've reduced time driving vehicle until I solve the issue, which has persisted at least 6 months. I asked the BMW dealer about the following recall, and they claim they already performed it years ago after I already owned the car, without my recalling being told it was done. However, the symptoms are back, and BMW refuses to do anything about it at this time: Report Receipt Date: FEB 07, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V044000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 504,545 All Products Associated with this Recall Details 2 Associated Documents Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC SUMMARY: BMW is recalling 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011. The connector for the positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box may degrade over time. Over time, the high current flow and heat from electrical resistance may lead to a breakage of the connection, and a loss of electrical power to the vehicle. CONSEQUENCE: If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash. REMEDY: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2013.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #52

Nov 222021

335

  • miles
I am experiencing a know issue others have complained about related to the high pressure fuel injector failure in my vehicle. There have been previous recalls for this and my vehicle should fall within the recall dates and is showing all of the symptoms of this failure yet is it some how not part of the recall. What is happening is on cold starts or even idle the car is shaking and has a very apparent misfire, I have checked the spark plugs and they indeed have fuel on them. The injectors are causing excessive fuel in the cylinder this leads to a host of problems that are potentially, catastrophic like the engine seizing while driving due to oil dilution from the fuel

- Dalton, GA, USA

problem #51

Jun 012020

335

  • 102,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 335xi. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle starter slowly. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated while inspecting under the hood, he noticed a fuel leak into the spark plugs. The contact called local dealer orange county BMW located at 101 maher ln, harriman, NY 10926, (845) 782-4269 and were made aware of the failure. The vehicle had not been diagnosed nor repaired as of yet. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with manufacturer recall 10ea02, however the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.

- Middletown, NY, USA

problem #50

Jun 162020

335

  • 89,000 miles
I was told by my mechanic my fuel injectors have gone bad and I believe this is from a manufacturer's issue. Please investigate as I know various people that have the same issue with the same engine, year and make. I took it to the shop after I turned it on to drive and the vehicle was shaking a bit more than normal, when I accelerated the car was very vaguely responding to me. This is why my vehicle began to misfire, because of the fuel injectors. I will keep all receipts until further notice of this issue.

- Sunnyvale, CA, USA

problem #49

Jun 022015

335

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 335xi. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine misfired and failed to respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to casey BMW located at (12861 jefferson ave. Newport news. Va) who diagnosed that the fuel injectors were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 120,000.

- Hampton, VA, USA

problem #48

Dec 192019

335

  • 152,227 miles
High pressure fuel pump failure could be the low pressure fuel pump not so sure got codes P3090 confirmed and P142E pending. The car was in motion when doing a turn the vehicle started to bog out and roughly idle I immediately turned to the right and shut the vehicle off tried to start it about three times in one minute intervals car would bog out and shut off threw me those two codes and a check engine light.

- Fairfield, CA, USA

problem #47

Apr 222019

335

  • 140,000 miles
Was driving on highway going 80 and the car just shut down, was unable to steer, left me and my 9 year old stranded for about 30 minutes untill it started back up, everyday everytime I drive it no matter what the speed it shuts down and have to pray that I don't get hit by a car or am able to glide to safety, very unsafe not knowing when the car will shut down on me, took to mechanic there were no codes no check engine light or anything, therefore couldn't be fixed, something is not right with car, car only started doing this from April 2019 to present, it doesn't matter if I'm on highway, street, stopped has always happened, like I said I don't know when it's going to happen.im going to get killed one of these days or seriously injured

- West Islip, NY, USA

problem #46

Apr 122011

335

  • 19,051 miles
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 335I. While driving 5 mph, the rpms fluctuated without warning. The contact called BMW of tyler at (903) 229-4409 (located at 2401 w sw loop 323, tyler, tx 75701) and was informed to file a complaint with the service manager. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 19,051.

- Palestine, TX, USA

problem #45

Jul 022018

335

  • 98,807 miles
Poor fuel injectors cause bad emmision injectors become faulty and cause less fuel being delivered to the combustion chamber. In turn, cause lean burning, high nox emission. BMW should cover the cost to correct this issue, (changed out the fuel injectors). Becasue this is a California lev, all emmision components (injectors included) should be covered 10yr/120K miles thanks,

- Los Gatos, CA, USA

problem #44

May 302018

335

  • 107,000 miles
About a month ago, my 2008 BMW 3 series engine stalled while driving at speed 45 mph. I received no warning before the engine stalled. It was a miracle that I was able to move over a lane and get off the road before an impact from other vehicles. This occurs every time I drive the vehicle, multiple times and at various speeds. It's very dangerous because I receive no warning before it happens. The vehicle is always in motion when it happens and at various speeds, on highways, streets, anywhere while driving straight, turning and any other maneuvers.

- Summerville, SC, USA

problem #43

May 172018

335

  • 140,000 miles
Blower motor recall. My BMW caught on fire on 5/17/2018. I believe it may be related to the current recall concerning engine fires in several model lines. It was parked in my driveway. Had been turned off for over 1 1/2 hours. Damage was primarily isolated to the front and rear. Fire department was called and arrived within 3 minutes to extinguish the fire. Comments made by arson investigators were odd burn patterns. First thought was electrical related fire. They had to call back fire fighters due to worry the battery would reignite.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #42

Nov 012007

335

  • miles
Blower motor wiring and PCV recall issued Nov. 2017 remedy unavailable

- Chino Hills, CA, USA

problem #41

Apr 022018

335

  • 140,000 miles
While the car was travelling at a rate of about 45 mph, it did something I never experienced before. It started to shake, sputter and lose power while ascending a on a paved city street that had about a 20 degree uphill grade. The vehicle behind me didn't expect my sudden speed change and nearly rear ended me.. the engine icon appeared on the dash and I sputtered all the way home.

- Kalamazoo, MI, USA

problem #40

Mar 052018

335

  • 124,500 miles
My car is experiencing the infamous hpfp failure. The code thrown is P2aaf (fuel pump plausability) and P29F2 (high-pressure fuel system, fuel pressure). When starting the car, the engine shakes, rumbles and almost dies, erratic idle...I have to rev up the engine for a few minutes to keep idle stable. The check engine light and ses light comes on. It has reduced power, I can not accelerate quickly any more. I see people behind me move over everytime I go from a stop. I took the car to BMW recently and they found $8,800 worth of repair cost on the vehicle. I was told the hpfp needs to be replaced but it is out of warranty since the car is 10 years old and past 120,000 miles. They would not replace it for free. I was also told that the pump was replaced a few times before. I think I am the second owner of the car. I purchased it in 2/2013. Roughly 3 years ago, the car's engine shutdown while I was in the middle of the highway. I was able to keep it going about 4 miles an hour and pulled over. I was told the low pressure fuel pump was replaced under cpo warranty to get the car working again. This car is a danger to me and my kids. I think the hpfp should be replaced free of charge if the symptoms exist, no matter if their warranty has expired.

- Richmond, VA, USA

problem #39

Sep 102016

335

  • 165,000 miles
The contact owned a 2008 BMW 335xi. While parked in the driveway, the vehicle caught fire in the engine compartment. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was not occupied. No injuries were sustained and a police report was not filed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was destroyed. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was notified of the failure; however, the contact stated that she was awaiting a phone call from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.

- Lawrence Township, NJ, USA

problem #38

Dec 062017

335

  • miles
Recently I got a letter from BMW that my vehicle was recalled for two issues which I have been experiencing since a year. 1 overheating 2. plastic burning smell inside the compartment. I brought this to their BMW's notice many times which they ignored. And recently when I got this recall letter from BMW I gave them a call(princeton BMW), they gave me an appointment saying they will fix that. I told them crystal clearly that I was there for the two recall issues only and nothing else. And to my shock, let alone repairing the mandatory recall issues, they gave a big list of other things, which I did not even ask for, and they charged me around 170 dollars(attached copies). I am bringing this to your notice for solely one reason, and that is there are millions of unsuspecting people who are unaware of this malpractice who will be falling into this kind of trap. BMW is trying to make money out of this situation too. I am attaching all the copies. Please look into this matter and please make them realize there is an authority watching. I felt like somebody stole money from me. Hope to get a response from the department. Thank you very much.

- Bensalem, PA, USA

problem #37

Oct 192017

335

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 335I. While driving, the vehicle started to overheat. The contact noticed smoke under the hood while the vehicle was idling. Upon further inspection, the contact could not determine the location of the smoke. The engine malfunction indicator illuminated. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. There was no fire. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that, due to the auxiliary cooling fan overheating, the radiator cracked and the auxiliary cooling fan and radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V676000 (electrical system). The contact called momentum BMW at (855) 645-6452 (10002 southwest fwy, houston, tx 77074), but the call was disconnected. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #36

Jun 292017

335

  • 106,000 miles
I owned a 2008 BMW 335I for about 4 years. Last month I was driving the car home after picking it up from dealer. I brought the car to the dealer because the crankshaft sensor failed and also went for the battery recall. Driving back from the dealer back to my apartment was about 30-40 minutes. So right when I pulled into the apartment parking lot, I noticed my trunk was smoking through my rear view mirror. I quickly tried to park somewhere empty, then I got out and I saw the rear end of the car was flaming up. It took less than 20 minutes, the entire car was covered with fire. Since the fire started from the rear, I am sure that's the battery wire connection that caused this. I am frustrated because I dd this car and only happen after the service from the dealer. Also why BMW design and position the freaking battery and wires behind the gas tank?

- Bethlehem, PA, USA

problem #35

Feb 062017

335

  • 84,000 miles
Water pump failure the water pump on my car has now failed twice. It failed in September of 2013 and I paid the dealer to replace it with a new one. It has now failed again. The car has 84,000 miles on it. There is no way water pumps should fail twice.

- Round Lake, IL, USA

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