bmw 335i Problems

bmw 335i 2007 Complaints

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

on cold starts with my 335i sedan, car would take 5-6 seconds to start. happened after 1,950 miles, consecutive mornings and evenings. brought the car into the shop. they reset the computer and discovered a failed fuel pump. part is on back order, still not eta on arrival and car has been in the shop for over 3 weeks now.

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73587P

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

2007 bmw 335i has known widespread fuel pump problem with high rate of failure leading to sudden power loss. i have new car with 1200 mi, with no warning from dealer about potential problem, i experienced near complete power loss on busy freeway leading to near collision. this car should be categorically recalled until all fuel pumps are replaced. mfr is continuing to sell this car with known defect without warning consumer. when presented with this problem, it is common for a 2-3 month backorder on replacement pump which also has a high failure rate. overall, bmw's poor design, lack of thorough testing before release of new engine, and failure to warn customers is creating this unacceptable hazard.

Reported in: OAKLAND CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73577V

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

high rate of fuel pump failures for the 335i bmw, if occurs on the highway leads to very dangerous situations. bmw should be forced to issue a recall for safety concerns.

Reported in: BAKERSFIELD CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

bmw 335 coupe hpfp (high pressure fuel pump for direct injection) failed before 4,000 miles. no signs of failure, car started to run rough, went into "limp" mode, and then would not restart without dying again after a few moments. car was towed to the dealer, and was diagnosed as fuel pump failure. i had to wait 7+ weeks with the car in service because the fuel pump was on international backorder with 400+ units on backorder! pump was replaced after being in the shop for 7+ weeks, and car is running good again.

Reported in: LEWIS CENTER OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

bmw 335 coupe hpfp (high pressure fuel pump for direct injection) failed before 4,000 miles. no signs of failure, car started to run rough, went into "limp" mode, and then would not restart without dying again after a few moments. car was towed to the dealer, and was diagnosed as fuel pump failure. i had to wait 7+ weeks with the car in service because the fuel pump was on international backorder with 400+ units on backorder! pump was replaced after being in the shop for 7+ weeks, and car is running good again.

Reported in: LEWIS CENTER OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

windshield is very soft and rock chips and cracks very easy. *jb

Reported in: TAYLORSVILLE UT || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73517P

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

a small rock hit the windshield during driving, and the windshield cracked. this windshield appears to be extremely sensitive to chipping and cracking when hit by relatively small road debris.

Reported in: PLEASANTON CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWL73537P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

experienced fuel pump failure on my 2007 bmw 335i and became a safety hazard to others driving behind me on my way to work. started experiencing symptoms as recently as a month ago, such as long engine crank times, very rough idling upon startup, and occasional "limp mode" performance. in spite of all this, the dealership did not work on my car until i experienced a "service engine soon" (ses) warning light. the fuel pump progressively got worse where the engine would shudder when revving over 2000rpms, and the car perpetually remained in limp mode where it is not able to accelerate in a safe enough manner to drive on public roads and highways. i was finally able to bring my car in for warranty repair when the ses light came on at 7/25/07 on my 02/07 production vehicle. i was told that there is over a one month wait for a fuel pump replacement. *jb

Reported in: LANSDOWNE VA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73537V

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

high pressure fuel pump failure in bmw 335i coupe. 4 weeks to replace.

Reported in: BREA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73587P

TIRES

i own a 2007 bmw 335i coupe. at 9,000 miles i started noticing a strange sound coming form the tire area. it gradually got worse. at 10,000 miles i noticed physical signs of "scalloping" and actual uneven (quite dramatically uneven) wear. it looked as though the leading edges of some, just some, treads were actually as much of a quarter in lower than the back side of the same tread and of course the back side of the tread it was adjacent to. it almost looks like rubber has literally been thrown off the tire. that's how big the difference in heights is of the random treads. this was true on both the inner and outer edges of the tires and even the middle. this would explain the thrumming noise. i made an appointment to get it into the dealer and without even looking at the tires the service manager said, "bridgestone will replace the tires up to 20,000 miles and pay half the cost". i said that these tires weren't worn out, they were wearing extremely unevenly. cupping and scalloping like i have never seen. he said it was the design of the cars, that bmw makes them very aggressively to handle the way they do and any tire would do that. i asked if i could get them replaced with continentals since i have heard they had less problems with those. he said no, only what was on there as bmw wasn't warranting the tires, bridgestone was. they didn't offer to rotate them, look at the alignment, nothing, just replace at half cost. so 9 months and now 11,000 miles into a $50k car i am forced to pay about $5-600 dollars just so i can talk to my passengers and be heard over the tire noise. i really feel that this is a huge safety issue as only part of the tire is in contact with road at any time.

Reported in: CARY NC || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73597P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

my new bmw 335i sedan started losing power and eventually vibrated to a halt. fuel pump failure. dealer had memo on dcs but failed to acknowledge so. *jb

Reported in: RESEDA CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

bmw 335 windshield uses defective glass.

Reported in: CHANTILLY VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

i just bought a bmw 335 in december 2006, less than 7,000 miles and while driving in the highway the malfunction engine light turned on. the car started to idle and there was almost complete loss of power. when i tried to take the car to service they initially refused to take the car because i had not made an appointment. such an expensive car and its falling apart just a few miles after. finally they look into the problem and it seems to be the high pressure gasoline pump. i've read online that several people have had this problem but still bmw refuses to acknowledge it.

Reported in: CORAL GABLES FL || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73537P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

2 fuel pump failures resulting in over one month without vehicle.

Reported in: WARWICK NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: WBAWB73527P

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl*the contact owns a 2007 bmw 335i. the contact stated that the passenger door locking mechanism fuses blow out due to electrical failure. when the fuses blow, the vehicle locks completely and the passenger cannot exit the vehicle. the unit was replaced and worked for a short period of time before the failure recurred. the failure has occurred three times and still persists. the manufacturer has not yet been notified. the failure mileage was 18,000 and current mileage was 24,000. updated 02-14-08 *bf

Reported in: AVONDALE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73567P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

failed fuel pump, (twice now) once at 8,000 miles, and now again at 23,000 miles. i bought this vehicle new. it's a 2007 bmw 335i.

Reported in: PORTLAND OR || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73537P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

the high pressure fuel pump malfunctioned while merging into traffic on a freeway on-ramp, resulting in a near rear- end collision as the vehicle suddenly slowed due to the malfunction. this is a well known defect in this vehicle for which production continued, knowing full well the potential for eventual malfunction, without disclosure to the purchaser.

Reported in: PLACENTIA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73537V

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

entering a freeway on ramp during a turn, the car's fuel system failed and caused the car to 'shutter' (same feeling as someone who does not know how to drive a stick shift). this caused the car to lose control and flip over after hitting a ditch. the car has already had two fuel pumps replaced and bmw knows about this problem. so far, bmw does not want to take responsibility for their inability to fix this known 335i problem. there are already 11 complaints (not including this one) regarding the issue on this website. bmw assist also failed in the crash as it did not contact bmw assist call center after the crash.

Reported in: NEWCASTLE WA || Crash: Y || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

entering a freeway on ramp during a turn, the car's fuel system failed and caused the car to 'shutter' (same feeling as someone who does not know how to drive a stick shift). this caused the car to lose control and flip over after hitting a ditch. the car has already had two fuel pumps replaced and bmw knows about this problem. so far, bmw does not want to take responsibility for their inability to fix this known 335i problem. there are already 11 complaints (not including this one) regarding the issue on this website. bmw assist also failed in the crash as it did not contact bmw assist call center after the crash.

Reported in: NEWCASTLE WA || Crash: Y || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

fuel pump failure.

Reported in: JUPITER FL || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73507P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

the high pressure fuel system on my 2007 bmw 335 failed at speed on the expressway causing me to lose power and be forced to pull onto the shoulder and call roadside assistance.

Reported in: AURORA CO || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB735X7P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

i had a 2007 bmw 335i sedan that experienced a bad fuel pump problem. i brought it in to be serviced but they stated they could do nothing about it until an error code was thrown. the car ran like complete garbage and would shake fervently while idling. now, i have a 2008 bmw 335i and after about 4800 miles, 2 spark plugs and 2 ignition coils had to be replaced. i am absolutely fumid paying this much for a vehicle that has zero reliability. this car also shakes rather roughly at idle and makes me question the integrity of the manufacturer's fueling system.

Reported in: FORT LAUDERDALE FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

i have 5,500 miles on my brand new bmw 335i, and the fuel pump failed on me. luckily, the failure occurred while my car was at my home, as opposed to on the road/freeway, which could have caused me to get into an accident. it's now been 5 days that my car has been at the dealership, and instead of immediately replacing the fuel pump under warranty, the corporation is requiring the dealership to run a bunch of tests on my car, and to basically get rid of the fault codes without replacing the fuel pump. this is a known issue with the 335s which bmw north america refuses to issue recalls for. the issue is widely discussed on www.bimmerpost.com.

Reported in: LA CANADA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73578P

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

tl*the contact owns a 2007 bmw 335i. on several occasions, the vehicle would dramatically decelerate and the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact also heard a loud clucking noise and the vehicle jerked excessively when attempting to accelerate. on one occasion, while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure; however, they stated that the fuel management system was causing the failure. the dealer attempted to repair the vehicle five times, but was unsuccessful. the manufacturer did not provide any assistance. the vin and engine size were unknown. the failure mileage was 22,000 and current mileage was 33,995.

Reported in: COCANUT CREEK FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

the central locking system failed and only the driver door could be open from the inside. my wife was traveling with my newborn baby in the back seat and could not get outside the car, because the remaining (three) doors could not be opened from the inside neither from the car's outside handles. i reach for my newborn baby boy from the driver's seat and my wife had to exit through the rear window, because she could not make it through the center console. this had happened twice during last month, and could be worse if an elderly person or handicap person could not exit through the rear window. and it could get much worse with heavy sun and you have to turn off the engine because the fuel door also gets locked, so the car cannot be refueled. this locking system is a very bad design because if it fails, the mechanical levers gets disconnected and nobody can open the door from the car's inside handles neither outsides.

Reported in: TOA ALTA PR || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73527P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel pump replaced twice within a one year process.

Reported in: SAN FRANCISCO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73517P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

tl*the contact owns a 2007 bmw 335i. while driving 55 mph, the vehicle sporadically failed without warning. the vehicle was able to restart immediately. on several occasions, the vehicle would shutter excessively while driving at any speed. he took the vehicle to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure or provide a remedy. the failure recurred so he took the vehicle back to the dealer. a technician stated that the fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump was the possible cause of the failure. the vehicle is currently being repaired. the failure mileage was 2,000 and current mileage was 15,000.

Reported in: WILMETTE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD53517A

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

bmw 335 suffers from a faulty high pressure fuel pump which causes the car to stall in the middle of driving or exhibit loss of power. this can be fatal especially if on freeways, car stalls in middle of driving, and the driver behind collides at high speed. please look into this issue and have bmw recall the faulty pumps and issue fixed versions.

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

fuel pump on 07 bmw 335 failed while making a left hand turn. immediate loss of power almost caused an accident. car towed to dealer. waiting for parts. this has become a common problem with these cars.

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel pump on 07 bmw 335 failed while making a left hand turn. immediate loss of power almost caused an accident. car towed to dealer. waiting for parts. this has become a common problem with these cars.

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

the fuel pump fails and dies out.

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWL73597P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i purchased a 2007 bmw 335i on 15 june 2007, on 16 june 2007 the car would not start in the grocery store parking lot. after several tries the car stated and we stumbled home. after arriving home the car started and stalled, then all the engine warning lights came on. bottom line car was towed to dealer, and high pressure fuel pump had to be replaced. the car had 238 miles on it. it took 3 weeks for the dealer to get the part. this is a common problem on the 335 series car. if this happens in traffic or on the highway, it could be a disaster. this requires some immediate scrutiny as it is still happening on cars with replacement pumps and 2008 models as well.

Reported in: SCHERTZ TX || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73507P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i currently own a 2007 bmw 335i sedan that was purchased april 2007. a year later i went into the dealership for my first scheduled maintenance (oil change) and also reported to the service advisor that it took longer cranks or multiple cranks to start the engine. after some diagnostics ran on the engine, it was determined that the high-pressure fuel pump was failing and about to fail soon. the dealership decided to replace the failing pump. fortunately i didn't have to experience with any dramatic or catastrophic events while operating the vehicle, though there were some other owners of the similar vehicle had experience near-accident situations. nonetheless, the fuel pump showed signs of failing and i'm just happened to bring the car in time to replace it.

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

2007 bmw e92 335i had fuel pump replaced due to car going into limp mode. car had fuel pump replaced. driving on six-lane highway 101 north of san francisco, crowded highway, the car went into limp mode and stalled in the fast lane. traffic from behind car almost rear-ended car three-times before i was able to frantically pull to a safety lane. i thought i was going to be killed in this situation and never in my driving career was as frightened as i was when my car put me in a very dangerous situation.

Reported in: SAN FRANCISCO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73537P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2007 bmw e92 335i had fuel pump replaced due to car going into limp mode. car had fuel pump replaced. driving on six-lane highway 101 north of san francisco, crowded highway, the car went into limp mode and stalled in the fast lane. traffic from behind car almost rear-ended car three-times before i was able to frantically pull to a safety lane. i thought i was going to be killed in this situation and never in my driving career was as frightened as i was when my car put me in a very dangerous situation.

Reported in: SAN FRANCISCO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73537P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

--1. car started to idle rough when started from cold. car would shake at traffic stops and often feel sluggish during acceleration. --2. high pressure fuel pump failed and car went into limp mode. limp mode immediately shut down the car and could not be started again. this is a safety risk as car shuts down and could cause serious injury when traveling at high speeds. --3. after waiting 32 days, the high pressure fuel pump was replaced. bmw north america claimed national backorder on the part. bmw kept the failed fuel pump.

Reported in: VIENNA VA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73517V

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

--1. car started to idle rough when started from cold. car would shake at traffic stops and often feel sluggish during acceleration. --2. high pressure fuel pump failed and car went into limp mode. limp mode immediately shut down the car and could not be started again. this is a safety risk as car shuts down and could cause serious injury when traveling at high speeds. --3. after waiting 32 days, the high pressure fuel pump was replaced. bmw north america claimed national backorder on the part. bmw kept the failed fuel pump.

Reported in: VIENNA VA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73517V

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

slow starting starving for gas always happens after the car has been off for overnight. this leads to the car going into limp mode that is dangerous on the road. a common issue with dbw new 335 engines, fuel pumps have been a major problem with many cars either not starting or going into limp mode. replaced with the same pump that has failed in many cars from 2007 to now 2008 models.

Reported in: HIGHLAND VILLAGE TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the high pressure fuel pump on my '08 bmw 335i failed. i am reporting this because of the high incidence of failures of the fuel pump on this vehicle. no one was injured but if the pump had failed while driving it could have caused an accident.

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73508P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

while driving the car hesitation occurred out of nowhere, car started idling poorly and engine reduced power came on dashboard, limp mode, car shut off, tried to restart and it restarted after several attempts, engine warning light came on and car idled really bad wanting to shut off at every stop, took it for service at dealer and was diagnosed with a defective high pressure fuel pump, replaced under warranty. car was 2 months old with only 2,300 miles on it.

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73517P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

april 2007 build bmw 335i coupe stalled in the middle of the road due to failure of high pressure fuel pump. after taking it to a bmw dealer, it was replaced and problem appears to have been solved in my car. however, i do believe that this issue is relatively common among 335i owners and is very much a safety issue. a car with this problem is prone to stall in the middle of driving and that could be a very dangerous scenario. in my case, bmw was very good about replacing the part. but i think for a lot of people, they may not know that this potential problem is lurking in their car. there have been a large number of owners on the bmw enthusiast forums who have experienced this problem.

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73557P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i purchased my bmw 335i from a costa mesa used car dealer. the problem with the high pressure fuel pump was disclosed to me at time of purchase. however this vehicle was at one time in its life, affected by this problem that so many other 335i owners are facing. while i didn't provide the vin number, the car was manufactured in september 2006. the original owner of this car brought the car into a ca bmw dealership and it was ultimately bought back by the dealership, repaired, sent to an auction, where it was purchased by the used car dealership that i purchased it from in april 2008. at the time of purchase the vehicle had 4000 miles, so this problem occurred rather quickly.

Reported in: KANSAS CITY MO || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2007 335i went suddenly into a limp mode while driving on a busy road. car behind me almost rear-ended me due to the sudden slow down. i was able to control the car and drive into a parking lot. the car had to be towed to the dealership. the dealership told me my fuel pump had failed. they have promised to get it repaired in couple of days. my car just had 6000 miles and it is not even a year old. i saw on the internet that lot of people have had this problem since way back from 2006. if bmw was aware of this issue, why did they not fix this problem before selling the car?

Reported in: KATY TX || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWL73547P

TIRES

i have a 4 oem bridgestone potenza run flat tires (rft) i currently have my rear passenger tire bubbling on the outside wall. i have no rim damage and have only 8k miles on my vehicle. i contacted the dealership and was told they do not cover this type of defect. numerous reports of the same problem can be found online here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/search.php?searched=4573680 i contacted the dealer and was told this was not covered under any warranty unless tire warranty was purchased.

Reported in: BURBANK CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73507P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2007 bmw 335i coupe : faulty high pressure fuel pump they changed my fuel pump to remanufactured fuel pump. they should change this to new one.

Reported in: BELLEVUE WA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

2007 bmw 335i coupe : faulty high pressure fuel pump they changed my fuel pump to remanufactured fuel pump. they should change this to new one.

Reported in: BELLEVUE WA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

my cars high pressure fuel pump has failed (2 separate times) in high speed traffic, almost causing accidents. car is a bmw 335i 2007.

Reported in: SEVERN MD || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB735X7P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

high pressure fuel pump has been replaced twice on the vehicle.

Reported in: ANNA TX || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73577P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

high pressure fuel pump failure.

Reported in: EAST MEADOW NY || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73537P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

high pressure fuel pump failure.

Reported in: EAST MEADOW NY || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73537P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

fuel pump completely failed; car undrivable, would start and then stall 5-10 seconds later. initial stall occurred pulling out of a driveway onto a highway. bmw towed the car to closest dealership & diagnosed as high-pressure fuel pump failure. pump replaced, car out of service for ~5 days during repair. occurred with ~18k miles on vehicle. multiple online reports of other 335i vehicles with identical problems - this requires a safety recall.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73547V

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel pump completely failed; car undrivable, would start and then stall 5-10 seconds later. initial stall occurred pulling out of a driveway onto a highway. bmw towed the car to closest dealership & diagnosed as high-pressure fuel pump failure. pump replaced, car out of service for ~5 days during repair. occurred with ~18k miles on vehicle. multiple online reports of other 335i vehicles with identical problems - this requires a safety recall.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73547V

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

drove car normally - no extraordinary event leading up to issue. car threw engine error and ran under forced 'limp' mode. took to dealer - they had to replace the high pressure fuel pump.

Reported in: ARLINGTON VA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73598P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

initially, car was slow to start after pressing start button. immediately experienced noticeable decrease in power. car was not responsive at all whenever i attempted to accelerate. exhaust note began to sound like there was a hole in the muffler. after 1 or 2 days, a yellow service engine light appeared in dashboard display. afterwards car felt like it would stall out unless i depressed pedal to keep rpms up. the car was towed to the dealership where i was told when i picked up the car that the problem was due to a computer program failure. on my way home after 10 minutes of driving i returned the car to the dealership and told the service advisor that my car was not fixed and that i was experiencing the same car substandard performance. after a couple of days i was called and told the problem was the high pressure fuel pump. the car is till at the dealership as the part has not arrived at the dealership yet.

Reported in: SAN MARCOS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73547P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

initially, car was slow to start after pressing start button. immediately experienced noticeable decrease in power. car was not responsive at all whenever i attempted to accelerate. exhaust note began to sound like there was a hole in the muffler. after 1 or 2 days, a yellow service engine light appeared in dashboard display. afterwards car felt like it would stall out unless i depressed pedal to keep rpms up. the car was towed to the dealership where i was told when i picked up the car that the problem was due to a computer program failure. on my way home after 10 minutes of driving i returned the car to the dealership and told the service advisor that my car was not fixed and that i was experiencing the same car substandard performance. after a couple of days i was called and told the problem was the high pressure fuel pump. the car is till at the dealership as the part has not arrived at the dealership yet.

Reported in: SAN MARCOS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73547P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i drive a bmw 335i and the fuel pump failed. indications were long crank times, engine stalling while driving, and shuttering while driving. i know of many other bmw's with the twin turbo engine that have/had this problem. bmw needs to completely redesign the fuel pump so serious incidents do not occur while driving.

Reported in: JOHNSON CITY TN || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73588V

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

multiple incidents with "engine malfunction. reduced power" aka limp mode. on my 2007 bmw 335i sedan. bmw replaced fuel pump once, but now seems like the problem is repeating itself.

Reported in: BALTIMORE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB735X7V

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

multiple incidents with "engine malfunction. reduced power" aka limp mode. on my 2007 bmw 335i sedan. bmw replaced fuel pump once, but now seems like the problem is repeating itself.

Reported in: BALTIMORE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB735X7V

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

my 8 month old bmw 335 fails on me while driving in the freeway with my 7 year old son at 1130pm. engine malfunction. towed it to the dealer -it was the fuel pump. they apparently replaced it ..the next day i got it back late afternoon. driving it back home after 60 miles. it did it again. apparently im not the only one who' s having problem..this is a very serious ..it just stop in the middle of the road with a vehicle that's only 8 month old....hope you will address this.

Reported in: DELANO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73557V

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

my 8 month old bmw 335 fails on me while driving in the freeway with my 7 year old son at 1130pm. engine malfunction. towed it to the dealer -it was the fuel pump. they apparently replaced it ..the next day i got it back late afternoon. driving it back home after 60 miles. it did it again. apparently im not the only one who' s having problem..this is a very serious ..it just stop in the middle of the road with a vehicle that's only 8 month old....hope you will address this.

Reported in: DELANO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73557V

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2008 bmw 335i (e93) high pressure fuel pump failure resulting in long starts and sometimes reduced power or engine stalling while driving. bmw replace hpfp (high pressure fuel pump) with rebuilt unit at 2,200 miles.

Reported in: READING MA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWL735X8P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

rough idle with fluctuating rpm, long crank before engine turns over on ignition. at first it was once a month occurrence, soon it turned into once a week and became almost a sure-thing. took it to a bmw deal who replaced a fuel pump. now long crank and fluctuating rpm at idle is mostly gone but rarely happens again. also, sidewall of front passenger side run-flat tire (rft) has a bubble even though the tire hasn't experience any shock (from potholes, etc).

Reported in: BERKELEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

i have had two fuel pumps replaced for my bmw 335i and it is very annoying. the events leading up to the failure were very long cranks when i started the car and one time my car even almost broke down and wouldn't start on me... bmw replaced both the fuel pumps that went dead and for one of them i had to wait three weeks to get it... =/ very mad!!

Reported in: CALABASAS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73507P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2008 bmw 335i. jan build picked up at the bmw welt in feb of 08. @9,500 miles. high pressure fuel pump failure. car experienced a sudden loss of power while i was driving on a secondary road. thankfully i was about to make a turn and the car behind me was a reasonable distance away. also service engine soon light has come on. car has a very rough idle and is barely drivable on public roads.

Reported in: MAULDIN SC || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73568P

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

tl*the contact owns a 2007 bmw 335i. when the clutch heats up the material burns inside the clutch plate, emits smoke and caused the contact to have breathing problems. the clutch disc was replaced; however, the same smell and toxic fumes have caused the contact to have permanent lung problems. the failure was repaired at 3,100 miles and recurred in july 2008. the contacts immediate concern was with the fumes that are inhaled. the current mileage was 6,000 and the failure mileage was 3,100. updated 10/03/08 *bf updated 10/07/08.*jb

Reported in: BRENTWOOD TN || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73597P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

my previous car was a 2007 bmw 335i coupe. after a couple of months of owning the car, the car was diagnosed with a faulty fuel pump. subsequently, i purchased a 2008 335i convertible. after driving the car for a couple of thousand miles, the car started showing signs of a faulty fuel pump (long crank times). yesterday, the engine malfunction light came on and the issue was determined to be that of the faulty fuel pump. at this point, the car went into limp mode with reduced power. additionally, there was shaking and the car was misfiring and running very rough. this is clearly a huge defect with the 335i engines. it is a safety hazard should the fuel pump break while the car is on a highway, or in a deserted location with no access to a repair shop. i would appreciate if this issue is given the seriousness that it deserves.

Reported in: WOODSIDE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWL73588P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

my previous car was a 2007 bmw 335i coupe. after a couple of months of owning the car, the car was diagnosed with a faulty fuel pump. subsequently, i purchased a 2008 335i convertible. after driving the car for a couple of thousand miles, the car started showing signs of a faulty fuel pump (long crank times). yesterday, the engine malfunction light came on and the issue was determined to be that of the faulty fuel pump. at this point, the car went into limp mode with reduced power. additionally, there was shaking and the car was misfiring and running very rough. this is clearly a huge defect with the 335i engines. it is a safety hazard should the fuel pump break while the car is on a highway, or in a deserted location with no access to a repair shop. i would appreciate if this issue is given the seriousness that it deserves.

Reported in: WOODSIDE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWL73588P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

started my car in the morning in about 400 feet after changing to 2nd gear and the clutch fully engaged drove 20 feet and the car bucked. no engine fault lights lit. drove to work. at lunch time started the car and the engine light was lit anything about 1/4 throttle the car would bog down and slow down. maximum speed was around 45mph with very little acceleration. upon restart the car was running without the engine light and performance returned. i'm concerned this could happen at any moment such as merging onto the highway. this is a major safety concern when i have my family in the car. contacted the dealer and they inspected the car the next day. they found the hpfp to be faulty and replaced it.

Reported in: EHT NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73527V

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

nhtsa action number : pe08032 nhtsa recall campaign number : n/a make / models : model/build years: bmw / 335i 2007 manufacturer : bmw of north america, llc component : fuel system, gasoline fuel system, gasolineelivery fuel system, gasolineelivery:fuel pump date investigation opened : april 28, 2008 date investigation closed : open summary: the 2007 bmw 335i vehicles are equipped with a high precision fuel injection system designed to allow precise metering of the fuel mixture and higher engine compression to increase engine and fuel efficiency. the system includes a standard in-tank fuel pump to deliver fuel to the engine and a high-pressure fuel pump driven by the oil pump chain drive assembly, which can achieve a maximum programmed fuel pressure of 200 bar. odi has received three owner complaints of stalling incidents in the subject vehicles due to failure of the high-pressure fuel pump. additionally, odi has received eight complaints alleging incidents of vehicles unexpectedly going into a limp mode because of high-pressure fuel pump failures. a preliminary investigation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and safety consequences of the alleged defect.

Reported in: WASHINGTON DC DC || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73587P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

nhtsa action number : pe08032 nhtsa recall campaign number : n/a make / models : model/build years: bmw / 335i 2007 manufacturer : bmw of north america, llc component : fuel system, gasoline fuel system, gasolineelivery fuel system, gasolineelivery:fuel pump date investigation opened : april 28, 2008 date investigation closed : open summary: the 2007 bmw 335i vehicles are equipped with a high precision fuel injection system designed to allow precise metering of the fuel mixture and higher engine compression to increase engine and fuel efficiency. the system includes a standard in-tank fuel pump to deliver fuel to the engine and a high-pressure fuel pump driven by the oil pump chain drive assembly, which can achieve a maximum programmed fuel pressure of 200 bar. odi has received three owner complaints of stalling incidents in the subject vehicles due to failure of the high-pressure fuel pump. additionally, odi has received eight complaints alleging incidents of vehicles unexpectedly going into a limp mode because of high-pressure fuel pump failures. a preliminary investigation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and safety consequences of the alleged defect.

Reported in: WASHINGTON DC DC || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73587P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

car started perfectly for first 10000 mi. starts were short and smooth. car undriven for 7days before incident. driving on freeway after an unusual long hard start. lost engine power all of a sudden. car system says: engine malfunction engine power reduced. the same thing happened on the next few starts-reduced power after a short time driving. it then failed on every start until i had my appointment (18 days) us model 2007 335xi build date may 2007 took it to bmw gallery in calgary. it is the high pressure fuel pump and it is on indefinite backorder from germany. they cannot fix it until bmw releases a new version. there is no eta for this part. they tell me it is ok to drive. i feel it is unsafe. from my investigation, this is a common problem that merits a complaint.

Reported in: CALGARY ALBERTA CANADA 00 || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD53527A

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl*the contact leased a 2007 bmw 335i. the contact stated that the doors would not open from the passenger compartment nor the exterior of the vehicle. he was finally able to open the driver's side door manually with the physical key. none of the other doors on the vehicle would unlock or open, including the gas tank cover that was powered by a keyless lock sensor. the dealer stated that a fuse blew and caused all the locks to fail on the vehicle. the failure and current mileages were less than 18,000. updated 10/14/08. *lj updated 10/16/08. *jb

Reported in: DIAMOND BAR CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73587V

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl*the contact leased a 2007 bmw 335i. the contact stated that the doors would not open from the passenger compartment nor the exterior of the vehicle. he was finally able to open the driver's side door manually with the physical key. none of the other doors on the vehicle would unlock or open, including the gas tank cover that was powered by a keyless lock sensor. the dealer stated that a fuse blew and caused all the locks to fail on the vehicle. the failure and current mileages were less than 18,000. updated 10/14/08. *lj updated 10/16/08. *jb

Reported in: DIAMOND BAR CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73587V

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel pump failed a second time. my original complaint # is 10227599. exact same symptoms.

Reported in: VIENNA VA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73517V

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

my 2007 bmw 335 sedan was recently updated with a new ecu software update (referred to as progman 29.2) and since then the response has become unpredictable. particularly the car had no turbo lag earlier and after the update the turbo lag has become very perceptible. this has made highway passing unsafe because the car does not behave consistently and sometimes will hesitate for a few seconds and then surge very quickly and at other times drive normally. the unpredictability and turbo lag makes highway passing quite unsafe especially at highway speeds and given the amount of torque in the car (surges are tough to anticipate). bmw does not acknowledge the problem and will not even do any tests on the car. they have been sending me in circles between their na office and local dealer.

Reported in: CARY NC || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73587P

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

brake pedal hard after car sits 708 miles. incident date: 11/02/07 defective vacuum pipe replaced. brake pedal hard after car sits 1899 miles. incident date: 12/18/07 defective pressure hose replaced. brake pedal hard while stopping. temporary loss of power assisted brakes. brake pedal hard after car sits. 2630 miles. incident date: 12/31/07. brake servo, brake booster, vacuum pump, and 2 vacuum pipes replaced. brake pedal hard while stopping. temporary loss of power assisted brakes. brake pedal hard after car sits. 7300 miles. incident date: 09/20/2008. car is in the shop for repairs.

Reported in: BEAVERTON OR || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

after putting the car in reverse and moving to reverse into a parking space there is a "clunk" like heavy luggage that falls in the back of the car / or that you have banged into an obstruction in the road. (noticeably getting worse). took it to the dealer for investigation and resolution. 1) they decided it was the rear diff and replaced it. took it on a test drive and found the problem still existed - so they put the original diff back in the car. then they decided after ref to the chief technician and checking in germany - it was the drive shaft. they said there was no danger, so they ordered the replacement drive shaft 2) they installed the new drive shaft three weeks later. the problem remained. they decided it was a normal condition and said they test drove cars of similar age/ mileage and said the noise was acceptable. i disagreed. 3) made arrangements for the national technician to assess (oct 15, 2008) - he said the same outcome. normal condition, acceptable noise level for age / mileage of the car. i disagreed. 4)i called bmw customer service. they said after getting a report and feedback from the dealer (oct 20, 2008) that a further opinion in another dealership would not change the status of the analysis from bmw as the national technician had assessed the final outcome. the noise is noticeably getting worse over time. i have the car > 12m but < 18m and the milleage is 17,500 today.

Reported in: REDWOOD CITY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWL73507P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

bmw 335i had a fuel injector problem and within 2 weeks i have a microfilter problem. in 3 weeks, my car has been in the shop twice.

Reported in: VILLA PARK CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

long cranks to start, shaking now while starting, engine service soon light appearing.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73557P

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

door locks permanently locked from inside of car while i was i stopped at a mall parking spot with wife and 9 month old son. i could not unlatch the doors by using the door unlock button and through the key unlock button. (second time this has happened since my ownership began at 14400 miles and third in cars total history according to the ownership record). car is still under warranty until december 24 2011. just had this problem fixed on 1/8/2009 at perillo bmw in chicago il.i had to roll down my window, climb out, and then take the key out of the key fob and unlock the driver door. i had to have my wife climb in back to get son out of seat and pass him forward to the front seat so i could get him out through the drivers door. she climbed back into front and got out drivers door. this took approximately 4-5 minutes. if there was an accident or a car fire, there is now way i could have gotten my family out in a hurry. this problem has been reported on numerous bmw car club sites and there is really no quick fix but to replace door lock actuator or fuses. even when these parts are replaced, the problem happens time and time again. this is very dangerous.

Reported in: CHICAGO IL || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB735X7P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

car loses power and shakes. check engine light comes on. car dies and must be towed. this is the second time this has happened. the first time 6 months ago the fuel pump was replaced.

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73527P

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

i purchased a new 2007 bmw 335i from bmw of honolulu in jan 2007. 4 months later the car stalled with my wife and son in the middle of traffic. car was towed in to bmw and remained there for over a month. bmw could not give me a status as to what was going on, nor did they try to contact me. eventually, i was told it was the fuel pump, which i would think would be a recall item. they knew of the problem but did not inform their customers until cars were towed in to the dealership. my car is in the shop now for some other issue. it has been towed in 3 times and driven in for other repairs 7 other times in 2 years. this has cost me to miss work and most of all an inconvenience to my family. usually there is no loaner available, so you have to wait for a shuttle which drives all over the island dropping off everyone else who is there having their 335i worked on. i have complained with bmw of north america and they finally agreed to pay a months car payment and insurance. i have recently submitted another online complaint which i have received no response. spoke with bmw of honolulu management and they are supposedly in the process of buying back the car and trying to put me in another 335i. don't know if i want to do that. what kills me is their reluctance to keep me informed of anything. they tell me, i will get this information to you on a certain day and i don't hear from them for days at a time. the online blogs are amazing. their comments sound exactly like mine. i just retired from the u.s. navy and i work with jags at a joint headquarters command in hawaii and they have directed me to seek advice from a civilian attorney. i would really like to sue bmw for all they have put me and my family through. being that they knew of this issue and have not informed the customers i am surprised that no one has been killed yet. i think this is a safety issue and should be looked into.

Reported in: EWA BEACH HI || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73587P

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

i purchased a new 2007 bmw 335i from bmw of honolulu in jan 2007. 4 months later the car stalled with my wife and son in the middle of traffic. car was towed in to bmw and remained there for over a month. bmw could not give me a status as to what was going on, nor did they try to contact me. eventually, i was told it was the fuel pump, which i would think would be a recall item. they knew of the problem but did not inform their customers until cars were towed in to the dealership. my car is in the shop now for some other issue. it has been towed in 3 times and driven in for other repairs 7 other times in 2 years. this has cost me to miss work and most of all an inconvenience to my family. usually there is no loaner available, so you have to wait for a shuttle which drives all over the island dropping off everyone else who is there having their 335i worked on. i have complained with bmw of north america and they finally agreed to pay a months car payment and insurance. i have recently submitted another online complaint which i have received no response. spoke with bmw of honolulu management and they are supposedly in the process of buying back the car and trying to put me in another 335i. don't know if i want to do that. what kills me is their reluctance to keep me informed of anything. they tell me, i will get this information to you on a certain day and i don't hear from them for days at a time. the online blogs are amazing. their comments sound exactly like mine. i just retired from the u.s. navy and i work with jags at a joint headquarters command in hawaii and they have directed me to seek advice from a civilian attorney. i would really like to sue bmw for all they have put me and my family through. being that they knew of this issue and have not informed the customers i am surprised that no one has been killed yet. i think this is a safety issue and should be looked into.

Reported in: EWA BEACH HI || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73587P

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

i purchased a new 2007 bmw 335i from bmw of honolulu in jan 2007. 4 months later the car stalled with my wife and son in the middle of traffic. car was towed in to bmw and remained there for over a month. bmw could not give me a status as to what was going on, nor did they try to contact me. eventually, i was told it was the fuel pump, which i would think would be a recall item. they knew of the problem but did not inform their customers until cars were towed in to the dealership. my car is in the shop now for some other issue. it has been towed in 3 times and driven in for other repairs 7 other times in 2 years. this has cost me to miss work and most of all an inconvenience to my family. usually there is no loaner available, so you have to wait for a shuttle which drives all over the island dropping off everyone else who is there having their 335i worked on. i have complained with bmw of north america and they finally agreed to pay a months car payment and insurance. i have recently submitted another online complaint which i have received no response. spoke with bmw of honolulu management and they are supposedly in the process of buying back the car and trying to put me in another 335i. don't know if i want to do that. what kills me is their reluctance to keep me informed of anything. they tell me, i will get this information to you on a certain day and i don't hear from them for days at a time. the online blogs are amazing. their comments sound exactly like mine. i just retired from the u.s. navy and i work with jags at a joint headquarters command in hawaii and they have directed me to seek advice from a civilian attorney. i would really like to sue bmw for all they have put me and my family through. being that they knew of this issue and have not informed the customers i am surprised that no one has been killed yet. i think this is a safety issue and should be looked into.

Reported in: EWA BEACH HI || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73587P

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

i purchased a new 2007 bmw 335i from bmw of honolulu in jan 2007. 4 months later the car stalled with my wife and son in the middle of traffic. car was towed in to bmw and remained there for over a month. bmw could not give me a status as to what was going on, nor did they try to contact me. eventually, i was told it was the fuel pump, which i would think would be a recall item. they knew of the problem but did not inform their customers until cars were towed in to the dealership. my car is in the shop now for some other issue. it has been towed in 3 times and driven in for other repairs 7 other times in 2 years. this has cost me to miss work and most of all an inconvenience to my family. usually there is no loaner available, so you have to wait for a shuttle which drives all over the island dropping off everyone else who is there having their 335i worked on. i have complained with bmw of north america and they finally agreed to pay a months car payment and insurance. i have recently submitted another online complaint which i have received no response. spoke with bmw of honolulu management and they are supposedly in the process of buying back the car and trying to put me in another 335i. don't know if i want to do that. what kills me is their reluctance to keep me informed of anything. they tell me, i will get this information to you on a certain day and i don't hear from them for days at a time. the online blogs are amazing. their comments sound exactly like mine. i just retired from the u.s. navy and i work with jags at a joint headquarters command in hawaii and they have directed me to seek advice from a civilian attorney. i would really like to sue bmw for all they have put me and my family through. being that they knew of this issue and have not informed the customers i am surprised that no one has been killed yet. i think this is a safety issue and should be looked into.

Reported in: EWA BEACH HI || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73587P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

purchased a bmw 335i coupe from bmw of manhattan and it has broken down half a dozen times and spent over 30 consecutive days at the service dept. when it broke down the first time due to faulty fuel pump that i was told is on back order then broke down few more times due to similar problems including recently car dying on me due to fuel injector malfunction. 23k miles on the car.

Reported in: BROOKLYN NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES

sidewall bulge on tire. unknown cause.

Reported in: TOPSHAM ME || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

facsimile from senator bob corker on behalf of constituent re problems with his 2007 335i transmission bmw. *nj in dec 2007, part of the manual transmission was replaced. the part known as the friction pad. the consumer stated there were multiple reports of the transmission failing and smoke wisping out from under the hood. the consumer stated he inhaled that material in its smoke form, not its dust form. he was also told, the slave master cylinder's fluid also produced additional smoke. the consumer stated he complained of an overpowering intense burning rubber smell as the first exposure. the consumer was also told, the seeping fluid was a possible cause of the problem. *jb

Reported in: NASHVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

2007 335i coupe - car experiences a sudden loss of power while driving at normal speeds. car omits malfunction warning lights on the dashboard. this car has had this happen now at least 3 times. the previous two times bmw dealer found faulty fuel pumps and replaced. now, bmw dealer claims the car needs new cam shafts in the car, meanwhile engine has been taken out of the vehicle completely to attempt the repair. it seems like bmw does not want to acknowledge that the car has major issues.

Reported in: WEST HILLS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73587P

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

2007 335i coupe - car experiences a sudden loss of power while driving at normal speeds. car omits malfunction warning lights on the dashboard. this car has had this happen now at least 3 times. the previous two times bmw dealer found faulty fuel pumps and replaced. now, bmw dealer claims the car needs new cam shafts in the car, meanwhile engine has been taken out of the vehicle completely to attempt the repair. it seems like bmw does not want to acknowledge that the car has major issues.

Reported in: WEST HILLS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73587P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

high pressure fuel pump failed on my car twice 1st instance - 3000 miles on car - 2 months old - octoberish of 07 - symptoms were long cranking - taking 5-10 seconds to start - occasionally 20-30 seconds. (complaint was never filed - dealer replaced under warranty) 2nd instance - just a few weeks ago - no warning - driving away from my house, pulling into a busy street, suddenly almost no power, and almost stalled, and would have if i didn't get the clutch in and foot on the gas as quick as i did. car went into limp mode and was barely drivable. had to abuse the clutch just to get it to move without stalling, felt like it had maybe 50 horsepower if i was lucky. no exaggeration. - would occasionally stall at idle at this point. barely limped a few blocks home. (this fuel pump was the 2nd in the car, had about 25,000 miles on it and about 1.5 years).

Reported in: WALNUT CREEK CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

can not unlock doors using the key fob! only driver door can be opened manually using the key inside the key fob! no other doors could be opened even manually using the interior door handles! (this is a design flaw that needs to be corrected otherwise it can cause serious issues if problem occurs in an accident that could make exiting the vehicle very difficult to impossible ).

Reported in: PHOENIXVILLE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73527F

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

i was driving my car from florida to new mexico as part of a military change of station. i was on my second day of the trip, from fort worth, tx to portals, nm, when i experienced significant loss of power 5 times in a 200 mile distance (no warning, no warning lights on the dash). twice, the car turned itself off suddenly, disabling the power steering, with no warning at all. once was at high speed on the interstate; the other was in the middle of a small town. thankfully it did not cause an accident either time. this is the first time i have ever experienced this problem and it has happened twice in one day. bmw of north america has been contacted regarding these incidents. it is a 90 minute drive on very desolate roads to the nearest dealership in lubbock, tx, so i have requested that the car be taken to the dealership for service as it is unsafe for me to drive in this condition. i am awaiting a resolution to my problem from bmw of north america.

Reported in: FORT WALTON BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the fuel pump/ injector problem in bmw335i twin turbo charged engines. the car suddenly gets into a limp mode(drop power and engine malfunction lights on) when driving on freeways/ramps etc. fuel pump replaced. the problem occurs again in 2 months. fuel injectors replaced. don't know if this will occur again.

Reported in: IRVINE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES

tire cupping on 3 series bmws. cause unknown. dealer states its a tire issue. if one looks on any of the car forums online, you quickly can determine there is a huge issue with tire cupping on these vehicles. i own a 2007 335i bmw. i'm having to replace the tires @ 19k miles.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION:FRONT

tire cupping on 3 series bmws. cause unknown. dealer states its a tire issue. if one looks on any of the car forums online, you quickly can determine there is a huge issue with tire cupping on these vehicles. i own a 2007 335i bmw. i'm having to replace the tires @ 19k miles.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

bmw 335i master brake and abs system failure without parts available in usa, canada, nor europe to effect repair. bmw will not explain the absence of parts to solve the problem. vehicle cannot be currently serviced with no estimate for part availability. suspect an extensive problem has not yet surfaced.

Reported in: SARASOTA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWL73537P

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

central locking failure causing only the drivers side door to be operable. the passenger and rear doors cannot be opened from the inside or outside. in the event of fire passengers could not let themselves out or emergency personnel would not be able to open the 3 doors from the outside.

Reported in: ARDMORE OK || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73547P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

substantial power loss, many episodes (5 at least), bmw does not seem to be able to correct. high pressure fuel pump and injectors replaced twice. problem still exists this has happened at 70mph, car bogged to 20mph. barley got off freeway last two times .

Reported in: ARDMORE OK || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73547P

POWER TRAIN

when i tried to make a sharp u turn on a hillside street, the car suddenly accelerated, and stopped with its belly stuck on the curb and the rear wheels in the air after hitting the guard rail across the street. it was so sudden, and the car jumped about 12 feet instantly, and hit the rail. since the street is sloping down, i never accelerate when i come down the hill. this model has a turbo problem, and the warranty is extended on the turbo part up to 10 years. this car had a several starting problems before, and displayed the "check engine" light. then it is reset by itself. when the dealer was asked, they denied the possibility of any malfunction of the car. this sudden acceleration looks like a deadly failure. if it happens in a busy intersection, it might have resulted in fatal crashes or deaths of pedestrians.

Reported in: LA JOLLA CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: WBAVB73577P

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

when i tried to make a sharp u turn on a hillside street, the car suddenly accelerated, and stopped with its belly stuck on the curb and the rear wheels in the air after hitting the guard rail across the street. it was so sudden, and the car jumped about 12 feet instantly, and hit the rail. since the street is sloping down, i never accelerate when i come down the hill. this model has a turbo problem, and the warranty is extended on the turbo part up to 10 years. this car had a several starting problems before, and displayed the "check engine" light. then it is reset by itself. when the dealer was asked, they denied the possibility of any malfunction of the car. this sudden acceleration looks like a deadly failure. if it happens in a busy intersection, it might have resulted in fatal crashes or deaths of pedestrians.

Reported in: LA JOLLA CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: WBAVB73577P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

noticed a long crank (about 5 seconds long) when i started my vehicle (2007 bmw 335i sedan) in the morning. the vehicle did start though. i was coming home from breakfast when the "engine malfunction" light came on and dramatically reduced power. at the time i was turning left at a signaled intersection. i was not able to accelerate through the turn and could have been struck by drivers turning left behind me. after a second or two, the car was able to accelerate, but in a reduced power state. later, it was determined the high pressure fuel pump failed. this was the second high pressure fuel pump replacement on this vehicle within a 6 month or about a 8000 mile span. if i was on the freeway or other high speed road, and this reduced power state appeared due to the fuel pump - i would pose a serious hazard to others on the road, and put my safety in jeopardy.

Reported in: ALISO VIEJO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73587V

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

constant failure in my 2007 bmw 335i sedan. random loss of power when driving on the road. lights do not light up the path of driving very well. i have taken my vehicle in at least 6-7 times for these issues and it has not been fixed. this is a known issue with this model. i do not know what else to do. i would hope bmw would recall such a defect. per bmw recommendation i had the engine decarbonized as they said this would make the vehicle run to spec. the fuel pump was recently replaced as it was faulty and a new spark plug put in place. the car now runs rough and the engine is loud. everytime i take it to bmw they say its running fine. i will bring my vehicle in once again tomorrow to have them take a look at it.

Reported in: PHOENIX AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73577V

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

door lock malfunctioning. all 4 doors on my 2007 bmw 335i won't open using the key remote nor the central lock system. even when trying to open the door manually, i was not able to open any of the 4 doors. my family had to climb out from the window. i see a lot of complaints from different forums. how do you expect a passenger to get out the car during emergency situation? one of the passengers was a handicap. not being able to open all doors it can be a life threatening. planning to take the car to the dealer next week.

Reported in: SAN JOSE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73517K

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the high pressure fuel pump in my bmw 335i. the consequences, while well documented, for me lack of acceleration and unable to go past 45mph. this occurred on a major freeway where the speed limit is 60mph across the lake washington bridge. the part replaced was the high pressure fuel pump by bmw. what lead up to the failure? simply accelerating to freeway speeds caused the onboard computer to notify me there was an engine malfunction. it then reduced my speed to approximately 45mph.

Reported in: SEATTLE WA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73587P

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

my vehicle has an issue where apparently a fuse blows and the door locks can not be activated by the fob, interior handles (except the driver door), or the interior door locking switch. [please note that i do not have any child safety locks activated on the rear doors.] the only way you can open the driver door is through the valet key. this has occurred to me twice and is now apparently a service bulletin with bmw. i am writing to you because i feel it is a design hazard if the electrical system were to fail in an accident, then this becomes an extreme hazard if fire or any other issue were involved. i would have thought that there was required an alternative means of unlocking the doors other than electrically (hence the door pull knobs which in my car are even with the trim and unable to grasp).

Reported in: CHICAGO IL || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73527P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

this is a second complaint of the same exact problem that i had previously in april 2008. the odi id number is: 10227507. on the evening of jan. 2nd, 2010, the replacement fuel pump failed while i was driving the car as i was making an approach to the onramp onto the freeway. the car shuddered, rattled, and loss power and eventually died. i had to tow the car to a storage overnight and waited until jan. 4th, a monday, to tow the car again to a nearby bmw service center. they eventually replaced the fuel pump, which is a 3rd fuel pump, including the original that came with the car. it was very frustrating that i was stranded 140 miles away from home, and had no transportation for 48 hours until the problem had been resolved thereafter.

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73597V

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

first noticed a burning smell -- thought it may be plastic or rubber. pulled off of the highway near tampa to a local gas station. looked under the hood, noticed nothing. then noticed smoke coming from the space where the rear window rolls up, on the drivers side. smelled like burning rubber or plastic. called bmw assist, was told to get a tow to the nearest dealer. after about an hour, called to bmw to talk with a service technician -- described the problem to the technician and asked if i could drive the car to the dealership. service advisor indicated that given the smoke, would advise against driving the car. car towed to dealership and inspected by dealer the following morning. dealer advised that the "dash reflected message of pinch protection malfunction. jbe module caused failure of both rear window motors, interrogate fault memory. found faults in jbe, a6d9, a6da, a6d8, a6db. completed test plan for these faults. per test plan replace jbe. swapped in jbe from known good vehicle." essentially, the dealer replaced the existing software in the car with the software from a car known to have good software. dealer found both window motors "burned" and replaced both window roll-up motors. dealer completed vehicle programming including "cas". complete car encoding.

Reported in: HINES MN || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWL735X7P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

purchased a used 2007 bmw 335i. within 2 weeks car would shake and would lose power at higher rpm. engine service light would come on, but not be present on restart. dealer diagnosed as a faulty high pressure fuel pump. dealer blamed it on fuel quality however i followed manufacture recommended octane ratings. was also told that dealership has had massive problems with the fuel pump on this model turbo engine.

Reported in: CLARKSVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73597V

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

sudden loss of power on highway. the car did not stop or cause an accident but reading articles about others who have had same problems where car stalled at highway speeds scares me to death.

Reported in: DENVER CO || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73577P

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

first time about four month ago when i was driving, the car suddenly had check engine light on and lost about 50% power. next day i took the car to bmw dealer and the cil was gone. they said everything was fine. today when i drove on hight way at about 65 m/h, cil on again and the car loss power, i think there is a safty issue with this car.

Reported in: PALMETTO BAY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73567P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

high pressure fuel pump failure in 2007 bmw e90 (sedan) 335i. drivability issues due to very rough engine idle and trouble getting car restarted.

Reported in: ATLANTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73547V

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

on saturday evening, may 15, 2010, the door actuators of my 2007 bmw 335i blew out a fuse. as a result, none of the doors were capable of being opened, except for the driver's side door. the car's key fob could not unlock the doors. the lock button on the dash would not work. it was impossible to open any of the doors manually. there would have been no way a passenger could have exited the car, except by climbing through the driver's side door or by climbing out the windows. this is a serious safety issue and presents particular dangers to disabled passengers. this problem has been well-documented for 2007 3-series vehicles on the web. see http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2007/bmw/335i/latch,+lock+and+linkage and http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2007/bmw/328i/latch,+lock+and+linkage. this video on youtube represents exactly what happened to my car: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3v04l-isycs. i understand that bmw has a service bulletin for dealers regarding the problem. dealers fix the problem only by changing the fuse. staff at bmw san francisco, where i purchased the car (certified used) six weeks ago, told me today (may 19, 2010) that even with a new fuse, the problem could recur. i further understand that bmw has willfully refused to issue a recall. the fuse box is located in the glove compartment inside the car. were the door actuators to cause a fire and the passenger doors incapable of being opened, passengers could very well suffer serious injuries or even death. the 335i manual indicates that meddling with the car's fuse box could result in a fire.

Reported in: SAN FRANCISCO CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2007 335i fuel pump is failing on the road. my message says "engine malfunction reduced power" on the road. this can be dangerous to other cars on the road.

Reported in: BROSSARD 00 || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB735X7P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

driving home my 2007 bmw 335 all of sudden lost horse power. error message stated "engine malfunction-reduced power". this occurred on an entry to an expressway while trying to accelerate. it obvious the dangers that could happen when the vehicle loses power. i was fortunate enough to pull over and limp to next exit. the dealer ship stated the problem was high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) the is the 2nd time the hpfp has been replaced on my vehicle. my vehicle only has 38k miles. i did further research and this appears to be a common problem. bmw needs to address this before anyone gets injured as a result of this issue.

Reported in: WILLIAMSBURG VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1ZVFT80NX75

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2007 bmw 335i -high pressure fuel pump failure- car is on its fourth pump (original plus three replacements) in less than three years and 30,000 miles. first failure after 8 months and 7,300 miles. first failure was on highway 66 between arlington and mclean virginia at highway speeds. has subsequently failed at 25 months and 20,900 miles and again at 35 months and 29,200 miles.

Reported in: RAMSEY NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73507P

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

2007 bmw 335i -high pressure fuel pump failure- car is on its fourth pump (original plus three replacements) in less than three years and 30,000 miles. first failure after 8 months and 7,300 miles. first failure was on highway 66 between arlington and mclean virginia at highway speeds. has subsequently failed at 25 months and 20,900 miles and again at 35 months and 29,200 miles.

Reported in: RAMSEY NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73507P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

problem with lost engine power in my 2007 model bmw 335i convertible car five times in 2009. one instance involved a fuel line separation on an expressway outside chicago. each time the vehicle was taken back to bmw dealership for service. fuel injectors were replaced. pollution control devices were replaced. but problem was not corrected. finally, the high pressure fuel injection pump was replaced and the warranty on it was extended to 100,000 miles. the problem appeared to be resolved.

Reported in: CHICAGO IL || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWL73577P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

car suddenly loss any power while driving on the highway, car was shaking and unable to gain speed.

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FM || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

high pressure fuel pump failing on bmw 335i.

Reported in: DES MOINES IA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

had a high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) failure while driving which resulted in the car going into limp mode (reduced engine power) while driving. this limp mode is potentially a serious safety issue in that if you are on the highway, merging, passing, or around town driving and you get this limp mode you can be involved in an accident due to the vehicle not responding as you, or other drivers, would expect. symptoms of this issue are long starting crank periods before the vehicle turns over. bmw has know this is a problem for a number of years yet have not spent the appropriate effort to correct the problem. i have had two hpfp failures in the past 11 months (may 2009 and feb 2010).

Reported in: FAIRFAX VA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73587P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

was driving at approximately 55 mph when my car started to shutter. my bmw started to slow despite me depressing the gas pedal. i had to pull off the side of the road even though there was not a good spot to stop. bmw attempted to fix it once by updating the car's software. however, they ended up replacing the fuel pump. it took two service sessions to fix the problem.

Reported in: FOLSOM CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73507P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

failed hpfp for the 3rd time in my 2007 bmw 335i.

Reported in: WESLEY CHAPEL FL || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73597V

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

hpfp failed for the 2nd time in my 2007 bmw 335i.

Reported in: WESLEY CHAPEL FL || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73597V

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) failed while driving my 2007 bmw 335i. car shutting down while in the fast lane on the highway. very dangerous and can cause rear end collisions!

Reported in: WESLEY CHAPEL FL || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73597V

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

owner of a 2007 bmw 335i coupe. noticed a problem with rough idles and long cranks at start-up. as time went by, the long cranks and rough idles became more frequent. while driving onto the freeway via freeway on ramp, fuel pump failed while i was merging and engine was cut to half power "limp-mode." car had significant loss of power and i was almost rear-ended by a semi that was driving in the slow lane.

Reported in: SACRAMENTO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73517P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

hi, i purchased a 2007 certified pre owned bmw 335i from weatherford bmw in berkeley, ca just one week ago. since the purchase, i have had an engine malfunction, loss of power light come up over 10 times. it always comes up when i accelerate on the highway. it leads to a drastic reduction in power, vibration of the car, and causes me to go significantly below the speed limit. i am afraid the car is going to stall on me and that suddenly dropping the speed will result in an accident. it is particularly ridiculous that this was labeled a "certified" car when it started having problems the very next day. i took it to a dealership to get it repaired and they claim the high-pressure fuel pump needs to be replaced. prior to taking it in, i noticed turning the car off and then on seemed to "reset" it and make the light go away. still no peace of mind while driving on the highway. i am awaiting repair of the vehicle to see if the issue has been fixed, but reading other complaints on the internet has left me pessimistic that anything is going to be done about this.

Reported in: SAN FRANCISCO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73577P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the bmw 335i has problem with the high pressure fuel pump failures which was acknowledged by bmw n/a with a extended warranty on this part for 10 years or 120k miles. my bmw 335i has had 3 fuel pump failures in 24,000 miles, each time the car has completely stalled leaving me stranded in very dangerous scenarios. the most recent time i was stranded on a busy road with no shoulder which my safety was jeopardized by this cars default. numerous attempts to contact bmw n/a have been made, to no avail.

Reported in: EUGENE OR || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73527P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2007 bmw 335i hpfp failed on the highway car stalled and came to a stop as i rolled off the shoulder. a second high pressure fuel pump is indicating that its going to fail and i am seriously concerned about driving it. the car only has 16,000miles and dealer refuse to swap the pump until there is actually failure even though i have exhibited all the signs that the pump is about to fail again. they only provided me a software update. i am seriously concerned for my safety and as a result am not driving this car long distances or on the highway.. i think its about time authorities step up and force bmw to deal with this very serious vehicle hazard, which they are abundantly aware of, but refuse to do nothing about.

Reported in: FLUSHING NY || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73557P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

long cranks to start up engine and misfires upon cold start up almost every day. often gets cel but dealer denies warranty/recall work on high pressure fuel pump (hpfp hereon) because i didn't have exact code they are seeking for. they confirmed the symptom but "unless car breaks down on the road or get the exact code, they will not replace failed part". basically saying they will not voluntarily resolve problem unless they are forced to. hpfp failure on bmw n54 engine platform is already well known fact hence bmw put extended warranty on hpfp. but it's not a recall and many times dealer denies to replace although they confirm the symptom and possible danger associated with the failed parts on vehicles. all they did was updating the dme program that supposedly fix the problem but long crank still happens everyday.

Reported in: SEATTLE WA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB735X7P

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

i own a 2007 bmw 335i. a few months ago after a service issue for an unrelated problem, my vehicle dash display went haywire and showed an engine problem. i was traveling on a highway at speed and suddenly no power. the vehicles behind me had to swerve to avoid hitting me. it was also difficult to get over onto the shoulder. the dealership diagnosed the issue as a failed high pressure fuel pump. after some recent research i have read that this is a common and known issue with my vehicle, yet there have been no mandatory recalls, merely replacements pump that in many cases fails again. i see this as a potentially life-threatening issue that is waiting to occur given the right circumstances.

Reported in: RESTON VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

i have had my 3rd high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) fail in the 3.5 years that i have owned my car. all three replaced under warranty, but it seems to be a design flaw since this is a recurring problem in my model. almost everyone people in my car club with a 2007 or 2008 model year 335i has had their hpfp replaced at least once. the car breaks down without warning and generally when comes to a complete stop. upon failure, the engine warns of malfunctions and continue to drive in a "limp" mode, often stalling when coming to a complete stop...shuddering during the drive until i am able to bring to a dealership. i have been fortunate that all three failure have occurred during low speeds and stalling occurring at stop lights and not during high speed operation. if it wasn't for my bmw roadside assistance, i would have been stranded on one of the three occasions. bmw knows there is a real problem but refuses to recall. they have issued dealer service bulletins and have increased the warranty on the hpfp replacements for 100,000 miles. however, a 100,000 mile warranty does not fix replacing the hpfp every few months (my 2nd in 4 months). bmw must issue a recall as this is dangerous and unpredictable, especially since this their is no symptoms for the impending malfunction and there is no user error.

Reported in: ROCHESTER HILLS MI || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73547P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

car stalling and no power in the middle of the road while driving. no power to accelerate. this happened while i was making a u turn, cars was coming at me at a high rate of speed and i couldn't get power to accelerate. tried pulling over safely. car was oozing power and cant restart normally.

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FM || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

car stalling and no power in the middle of the road while driving. no power to accelerate. this happened while i was making a u turn, cars was coming at me at a high rate of speed and i couldn't get power to accelerate. tried pulling over safely. car was oozing power and cant restart normally.

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FM || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

my vehicle is 2007 model bmw 335i coupe. i was on the freeway 405 going approximately 70 miles per hour. then suddenly an engine warning light "engine malfunction" sign comes up which lowers the rpm and the speed output of the engine to around 30~ 40. i have to quickly merge the vehicle from the inner lanes to the right going onto the curb since there was no curb on the inner lanes. after approximately 3 minutes as i slowly guided my vehicle to the side, the engine shuts off on its own with stuttering sound and engine cranking. i restarted the engine several times to no avail. i was extremely dangerous as the sudden slow down and engine shut off might happen when i am in the middle of the freeway and the cars behind or next to me might easily hit me with typical freeway speed of 70 mph. i called the two truck and had the vehicle towed to a bmw center. they inspected the vehicle and believed that the high pressure fuel pump is bad and will replace the fuel pump for me. it appears to be that this very same issue appeared quite often to a number of 335i or other bmw models using the same engine, in particular to the 07 and 08 models. more over, a lot of the car owners have the same issue happened to them even after their fuel pump replaced once or even twice. it seems like there is no absolute fix for such issue and it poses as a tremendous danger for bmw drivers with this specific engine since you cannot be certain when he problem will re-occur. similar complains have been filed and the action can be referred here nhtsa action number: pe08032.

Reported in: IRVINE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB735X7P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

high power fuel pump failure on 2007 bmw 335i sedan. vehicle began emitting smoke out the back, and running very rough. on a later restart the engine could not stay running. car was towed to dealer for repairs. hpfp was replaced and injectors were replaced, ecu software updated.

Reported in: IRVINE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73527V

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

high pressure fuel pump failure in 2007 bmw 335i convertible @ 36k miles. car was purchased in april, 2010 with 32k miles.

Reported in: SHERMAN OAKS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWL73587P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

long cranking before my 07 bmw 335i starts. engine loses power and goes into limp home mode! dealer reprogrammed my vehicle,but now it has no power! it also has a lot of turbo lag at the lower rev range!

Reported in: GRANADA HILLS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73527P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the car started normally but within a mile it began to shudder above ~2.5k rpm. i got to my destination without further incidence. later that day soon after leaving the parking lot the car died at a stop sign. ses and other lights came on. i started it up and it immediately died again. this happened repeatedly until i found that if i gave it the right amount of gas and kept it under a certain rpm i could operate with very limited power. that combined with the fact it was largely downhill and not very far to my house allowed me to get home safely. i drove it to the dealership the next day (keeping it well under 2.5k rpm to do so) and they replaced the high pressure fuel pump.

Reported in: LAS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB735X7P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

engine began running rough. within 1 mile the reduced power indicator was illuminated on the dash. shutoff and restarted engine - check engine light then illuminated. vehicle was taken to local dealership and problem diagnosed as a defective high pressure fuel pump. dealer replaced pump under warranty.

Reported in: COLLEGE STATION TX || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73537P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

reduced power indicator illuminated on dash. shut off and restarted engine. check engine light then illuminated. at time of event, owner was 160 miles from residence. vehicle continued to operate normally albeit with significantly limited power. vehicle was taken to dealer the next morning and problem diagnosed as defective high pressure fuel pump. part was replaced under warranty. dealer said when fuel pump failed previously (on march 11, 2010) the replacement part was the predecessor part number.

Reported in: COLLEGE STATION TX || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73537P

WHEELS

bmw 3 series and also other series with run flat tires have an issue that with an average bump like a manhole cover the wheel will crack. i have replaced 3 so far on my 2007 335i at my cost. after research i have seen that this is a common issue and that everyone has had the same experience with bmw denying it was the wheel. the car has 45,000+/- miles on it. when brought in due to rapid air loss bmw states it was the driving conditions not their wheel. i drive on mostly highway roads and secondary roads to my house. i have never hit any kind of pothole or curb that would cause an alloy rim to be cracked. in all 3 instances, the crack is exactly the same and the replacement for this damage is in excess of $500 for the rim. in two of the instances, i had to get a new run flat tire as well at a cost of $400 a piece. all three of these problems have occurred over the past 5 months!!

Reported in: KING OF PRUSSIA PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

door locks failed using key fob or button on dash. followed service bulletin to replace fuse, but problem keeps reappearing. passenger door inoperative even after fuse replaced and other doors working.

Reported in: ANN ARBOR MI || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73567P

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

door locks failed using key fob or button on dash. followed service bulletin to replace fuse, but problem keeps reappearing. passenger door inoperative even after fuse replaced and other doors working.

Reported in: ANN ARBOR MI || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73567P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2007 bmw 335i sedan purchased used from dealer with 51,000 miles. about one month later, fuel system failed on interstate causing vehicle to loose power in rush hour traffic with high risk of accident and injury. car towed to dealer for analysis and replacement of fuel pump, kept for more than a week. one month later, the same problem occurred again. dealer would not cover cost of repair but said the car was drivable. drove car very minimal over last two months, now car will not accelerate to more than 50 mph and shudders dramatically. researched recalls and complaints revealed a long history of consumer complaints describing my exact circumstances. proceeding with very costly repair but apprehensive about result, safety and dependability of vehicle. manufacturer should recall and replace fuel system in order avoid potentially fatal circumstances.

Reported in: FLOYDS KNOBS IN || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73597P

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2007 bmw 335i (build date 11/06): car displays "engine malfunction" and engine power is substantially reduced without any warning or predictability. turning car off and then restarting resets everything and then the car will run normally until the next episode of "engine malfunction." bmw dealership has checked engine fault codes and believes that this problem is related to premature wear of the "camshaft bearing ledge." i have already had my fuel pump replaced and now the car is behaving exactly the same way but bmw is now claiming another engine fault (camshaft bearing ledge) as the source of the sudden and unexpected engine power loss. i have owned bmws all my life and have never as disappointed with a car as i have with this one. it is my opinion that the engine in this car is so unreliable (unpredictable power loss due to multiple reasons... not just the fuel pump) that it presents a serious safety hazard for bmw 335i owners as well as other motorists.

Reported in: MACON GA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73587P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

high pressure fuel pump failing resulting in my vehicle to shut off and not start. i'm very afraid this could happen while passing a vehicle on the highway or while on a vacation trip with family.

Reported in: AVENTURA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWL73507P

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

bmw 335i interior doors were locked due to electrical/mechanical malfunction/failure of the door lock system. i had to unroll the windows and crawl out and pull my kids out of the back seats through the windows. if this were an accident, there would have been severe injuries and made it impossible to quickly get out of the car. online forums indicate this is a serial problem and should be subject to manufacturer recall for this issue.

Reported in: CA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73577V

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

tl*the contact owns a 2007 bmw 335i. while driving approximately 65 mph and accelerating the contact felt a vibration in the front end of the vehicle. the failure occurred intermittently. the contact stated that there was a voluntary recall for the high pressure fuel pump and a software update. the vehicle was taken into the dealer for the recall repairs and to diagnose the failure of the vibration. the technicians stated that the low pressure fuel pump and spark plugs needed to be replaced. the repairs were not made by the dealer. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a low pressure fuel pump and spark plugs were replaced. after the repairs were made the contact continued to experience the failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the fuel injector needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact stated that she had an after market warranty and they would have the vehicle inspected by one of their inspectors. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Reported in: DURHAM NC || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73597P

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

electric door locks failed on all four doors. could not unlock any passenger door until fuse inside glove box was replaced. driver could exit the drivers door by manually lifting door handle. no apparent means to open any passenger doors (or gas door cover) until the fuse was replaced. had there have been a front seat passenger, that occupant would have to climb over console and exit the drivers door to even allow access to the fuse panel. this is the second occurrence in this vehicle and based on my online research, it is a common problem with this model vehicle. if this problem were to occur and then an accident happened, it would be a serious safety issue because none of the passengers could exit rapidly.

Reported in: CA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73547K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

component: locking system driver-side door lock failed to unlock when using the remote on the key. replaced blown fuse. a day later same problem surfaced, only this time all 4 doors are not unlocking (first push of the button on the remote should unlock driver door only; second push of button unlocks the other 3 passenger doors. replaced two blown fuses (#56 and #57). problem is resolved, but only for a day or two. long-term fix is to replace door lock actuators on all four doors according to bmw's own service bulletin. the safety issue is that the doors are supposed to open manually from the inside when the electrical system is unable to unlock them. in my case, i was only able to manually open the driver-side door by pulling the handle once to unlock, and a second time to open. this procedure did not work on any other door. i have purchased an emergency hammer to break the window from the inside in case this happens after an accident. additional info: the gas door also fails to open as a result of this issue. one has to release the gas door manually from inside the trunk.

Reported in: SAN FRANCISCO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73557P

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

my vehicle is 2007 bmw 335i. on 7/3/11, i was on the interstate going 70 miles per hour when the engine warning light "engine malfunction- reduced power" was activated causing the vehicle speed to abruptly reduce speed to around 20-30mph. i had to activate hazard lights and limp off interstate while car was bucking, coughing, and sputtering. it was extremely dangerous as the sudden slow down might have happened on a busier interstate. i called the tow truck and had the vehicle towed to a bmw center where they claimed they removed some sand from the throttle body. bmw wanted to blame the high pressure fuel pump, but realized it was replaced 3 weeks earlier due to a recall, along with an "updating" of the engine control unit software and replacing some injectors. i never had a problem with engine until after these recall "fixes." the care now loses power and has turbo acceleration lag. these same dangerous engine issues have happened another 5 since the "fix", only a month ago. this is a known bmw defect! this very same issue appeared quite often to a number of 335i or other bmw models using the same engine, in particular to the 07 and 08 models. many car owners have the same issue happen after their fuel pump was replaced once or even twice. it seems like there is no fix for this issue and it poses as a tremendous danger for bmw drivers with this specific engine since you cannot be certain when the problem will re-occur. a class action lawsuit was filed recently in california regarding these same issues. will someone have to die before the government holds bmw responsible?

Reported in: FAIRFAX VA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWL73587P

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 335i. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed that only the front driver side door would open from the interior or exterior. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were in the process of diagnosing the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 32,000. updated 11/29/11 *cn the consumer stated the driver's side door actuator failed, causing all the other doors to remain locked and inoperable. updated 12/07/11

Reported in: CEDAR RAPIDS IA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73597V

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 335i. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed that only the front driver side door would open from the interior or exterior. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were in the process of diagnosing the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 32,000. updated 11/29/11 *cn the consumer stated the driver's side door actuator failed, causing all the other doors to remain locked and inoperable. updated 12/07/11

Reported in: CEDAR RAPIDS IA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73597V

STEERING

red steering wheel with padlock in the dash. doesn't go away at all. cost several thousand to fix. car won't start sometimes others it will but steering wheel doesn't lock. searched online and tons of other 2006-2007 bmw owners have the same problem, once they found out the problem they started keeping all the parts ion stock. i even spoke to a dealership that says they have 2 cars a week for this; absolutely insane for one dealership. its a well known default but not recall has been issued. if the steering wheel was to lock while someone was driving it could be fatal.

Reported in: GAHANNA OH || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73567P

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 335i. while parked the contact noticed the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the technician stated the air bag sensor in the front passenger seat needed to be replaced. the sensor was replaced. in addition, the brake light illuminated on the instrument panel. the technician stated the computer would have to be reprogrammed. the failure continued after the computer was reprogrammed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer a second time for diagnostics but the technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 12,000.

Reported in: MELBOURNE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73567V

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 335i. while parked the contact noticed the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the technician stated the air bag sensor in the front passenger seat needed to be replaced. the sensor was replaced. in addition, the brake light illuminated on the instrument panel. the technician stated the computer would have to be reprogrammed. the failure continued after the computer was reprogrammed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer a second time for diagnostics but the technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 12,000.

Reported in: MELBOURNE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73567V

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

car suddenly looses power and displays "engine malfunction reduced power output." this is scary and upsetting when driving on houston highways with 18 wheelers passing you. you need to safely pull over to the shoulder, restart the car, and the warning goes away, the power comes back and you never know when and where this will happen again. very unsafe and disturbing.

Reported in: RICHMOND TX || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73537P

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

my bmw lost power on multiple occasions.it was in bmw service for 6 weeks discovered a problem with manifold "leaking oil and no power to twin turbo. factory man could not find the cause. they had to tear down the engine finally after we were losing our patience to finally "find the problem". this was when the car was brand new. have had multiple trips to bmw service for stalling and loss of power on the road. have had to reset the"cars' "system again on 2 occasions.bmw did extend the service warranty on the turbo and fuel pump. tonight had complete power failure on highway. had to stop and start and go several hundred feet.car limped home into the garage. im sure my trip to the bmw service station will be an exercise in futility since they tell me the car is fine. there must be some issue with the twin turbo engine.

Reported in: WEXFORD PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 335i. the contact stated that when starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel and the vehicle would attempt to shut off. the dealer diagnosed that the high pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the failure and current mileage was 56,000.

Reported in: HARVEY LA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73527K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

the car stalled and lost power on highway. engine light came on . rough idling. first incident occurred september 2011. the second incident happened oct 26, 2011. both times the car stalled and lost power on the highway. i believe that this created a very dangerous and life threatening situation for me and others on the highway. *tt

Reported in: ROCKVILLE CENTRE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73577P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the car stalled and lost power on highway. engine light came on . rough idling. first incident occurred september 2011. the second incident happened oct 26, 2011. both times the car stalled and lost power on the highway. i believe that this created a very dangerous and life threatening situation for me and others on the highway. *tt

Reported in: ROCKVILLE CENTRE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73577P

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the automatic door locks on my car have quick working and the only way to enter or exit the car is through the driver door using the manual key fob. passenger doors are inoperable from both interior and exterior. this presents a serious safety concern in the event of an accident or fire.

Reported in: OAKLAND CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73597P

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

the automatic door locks on my car have quick working and the only way to enter or exit the car is through the driver door using the manual key fob. passenger doors are inoperable from both interior and exterior. this presents a serious safety concern in the event of an accident or fire.

Reported in: OAKLAND CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73597P

TIRES

i purchased these general tires from tirerack.com several years ago they are rated tread life of approx 40k miles. a few weeks ago i noticed by my tire pressure sensors i had a slow leak in my front left tire. i removed the entire wheel to inspect for tire damage or cracks, and was appalled to find the inside of the tire tread had split from the sidewall the entire way around. this is quite dangerous i had no idea i could have had a blow out at any time. i do not know how long this tire was in this condition. i had approx 25k miles on the tires. i immediately ordered new front tires and did not drive the car until replaced. i am seeking replacement tire from general however they do not seem very concerned with this issue. the guys at tire kingdom who changed the tires confirmed it was very dangerous to be driving on a tire in that condition. they also said it's likely a defective general tire. general offered to replace based on remaining life but would likely find an excuse based on wear pattern and blame usage. the other front tire same brand, size and wear did not have this issue.

Reported in: MAITLAND FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

when the power door lock fuse is blown, passenger cannot exit or enter the car manually. you can't open the door using the inside or outside door handle. the car would lock you in. only the driver side door can be open using the inside door handle. i have to let the passengers in my car climb over the driver seat to get out. this is a serious problem because if the driver door is jam or block for any reason then you cannot open any other door to get out. it gets worse since bmw put an under power fuse for the door lock which cause the fuse to blown often.

Reported in: SAN JOSE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73537V

STRUCTURE:BODY

when the power door lock fuse is blown, passenger cannot exit or enter the car manually. you can't open the door using the inside or outside door handle. the car would lock you in. only the driver side door can be open using the inside door handle. i have to let the passengers in my car climb over the driver seat to get out. this is a serious problem because if the driver door is jam or block for any reason then you cannot open any other door to get out. it gets worse since bmw put an under power fuse for the door lock which cause the fuse to blown often.

Reported in: SAN JOSE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73537V

STEERING

steering wheel locked and vehicle will not start. *tt

Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB7377PA

STEERING

steering wheel locked and vehicle will not start. *tt

Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73577P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

car started to rattle especially upon pressing gas pedal while running at around 50mph in a freeway. significant reduced power was noticed. soon "service engine soon" lit on the tachometer. when stopped a raw gas to rotten egg smell was around the car. by turning on/off ignition several times, it stopped rattling and regained full power. same issue happened again on a local road at around 50mph about a month later. power regain was achieved through same way. "service engine soon" light went off 24hrs later. brought the car in to a local bmw center. upon diagnosis, cylinder #2 misfire and both pre-cat or post-cat oxygen sensor low response. a service agent decided not to do anything at the moment because he couldn't replicate the issue i described although he did find the malfunction codes. he instead told me to bring the car when the same symptom occurs. he also said that the technician who looked at the car believed that a faulty fuel injector might have caused the misfire and both oxygen sensors malfunction consequently.

Reported in: SUWANEE GA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73577P

STEERING

my steering column locked up on me out of the blue without any warning. bmw dealer in raleigh nc (leith bmw on capital blvd) said that to fix is to replace the whole steering wheel column.

Reported in: RALEIGH NC || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB735X7P

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my steering column locked up on me out of the blue without any warning. bmw dealer in raleigh nc (leith bmw on capital blvd) said that to fix is to replace the whole steering wheel column.

Reported in: RALEIGH NC || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB735X7P

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

driver side door lock actuator failed. cannot unlock driver side door from inside the car with central unlock, key fob, or door lever.

Reported in: CHANDLER AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73587P

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

water pump failed while driving and car would not exceed 5mph. postings online show this is a common issue (possible recall issue like the fuel pump). car was towed to the dealer and water pump was replaced for $1033.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

water pump failed while driving and car would not exceed 5mph. postings online show this is a common issue (possible recall issue like the fuel pump). car was towed to the dealer and water pump was replaced for $1033.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 335i. the contact stated that the vehicle was leaking excessive amounts of oil. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the aluminum bolts that connected the oil pan were cracked. the dealer stated that the constant vibrations from the engine could have caused the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileages were 97,000. ....updated 06/18/12 *bf

Reported in: FLORAL PARK NY || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWL73597P

ENGINE

the wastegate value arms are loose and they rattle. they may come loose and not work. which could result in the engine not working. it get worse the longer you drive the car. this is well documented on youtube that all 2007 335i's have this problem. i just feel that bmw should make this a recall. *tt

Reported in: HURRICANE WV || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the key fob did not unlock the car doors nor did the central control button inside the car unlock the doors. only the drivers side door could open from inside the car. no other door could be opened from the inside with this malfunction. found out a fuse went bad creating the problem. *jb

Reported in: DOWNINGTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

i picked up my car from the dealer after replacement of the electric water pump. i drove home and parked the vehicle. 4 hours later my neighbor alerted me to an engine compartment fire that completely destroyed the vehicle. *js

Reported in: BIRMINGHAM AL || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

high pressure fuel pump failed on freeway causing immediate loss of 70% of power. dealership is also saying that fuel injectors are faulty. after looking through different internet websites it seems to be a common problem in early 335i models. almost crashed because of it.

Reported in: SAN JOSE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73547P

ENGINE

high pressure fuel pump failed on freeway causing immediate loss of 70% of power. dealership is also saying that fuel injectors are faulty. after looking through different internet websites it seems to be a common problem in early 335i models. almost crashed because of it.

Reported in: SAN JOSE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73547P

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

key fob will not unlock doors. valet key gets you into the drivers door, but the other doors will not unlock by any means, either by pulling the handle or by operating the interior unlock switch. in an accident that might disable the door unlock function, 3 of the 4 could not be opened for exit purposes.

Reported in: NAPERVILLE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73587V

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

i was unable to unlock the driver's side door. i had to slide over to the passenger side door. there is a bmw sib#: 51-19-07. i cannot believe there has not been a recall given the fact of the possibility of the driver or a passenger being trapped inside the car. i have saved both door locks that malfunctioned.

Reported in: PALMDALE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73507V

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i was unable to unlock the driver's side door. i had to slide over to the passenger side door. there is a bmw sib#: 51-19-07. i cannot believe there has not been a recall given the fact of the possibility of the driver or a passenger being trapped inside the car. i have saved both door locks that malfunctioned.

Reported in: PALMDALE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73507V

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i have owned this 2007 335i for 2 1/2 years. i am a 59 year old female that drives very conservatively. in the 2 1/2 years that i have owned this vehicle, the fuel pump has been replaced twice. four months ago the injectors had to be replaced and this past friday the electronic water pump and electronic thermostat had to be replaced. not typical of any bmw i have owned in the past 12-15 years. i contacted our local bmw dealership and they knew of no problems with this particular model. i contacted bmw today regarding this model and they took the information for review which to me means file 13. bmw knows there is a problem with the water pumps and the thermostats on this particular model and they choose to do nothing about it. they also know there is a problem with the injectors and they choose to do nothing. i was told that the nhtsa makes the determination on all recalls not the individual car makers.

Reported in: OKLAHOMA CITY OK || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73547P

ENGINE

i have owned this 2007 335i for 2 1/2 years. i am a 59 year old female that drives very conservatively. in the 2 1/2 years that i have owned this vehicle, the fuel pump has been replaced twice. four months ago the injectors had to be replaced and this past friday the electronic water pump and electronic thermostat had to be replaced. not typical of any bmw i have owned in the past 12-15 years. i contacted our local bmw dealership and they knew of no problems with this particular model. i contacted bmw today regarding this model and they took the information for review which to me means file 13. bmw knows there is a problem with the water pumps and the thermostats on this particular model and they choose to do nothing about it. they also know there is a problem with the injectors and they choose to do nothing. i was told that the nhtsa makes the determination on all recalls not the individual car makers.

Reported in: OKLAHOMA CITY OK || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73547P

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2007 bmw 335i. consumer writes in regards to actuator failure which caused the circuit breaker to permanently lock vehicle doors. *smd the consumer stated after he arrived at his destination, he attempted to open the door, but it failed to open. then, he attempted to use the door handle to exit from the vehicle, but that failed to open the door as well. after applying all practical options to exit the vehicle, such as using the manual door release, internal and external door handle, and using the central locking mechanism, all the doors failed to open. he had to roll down the window and climb out of the vehicle.

Reported in: ENCINITAS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73557V

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2007 bmw 335i. consumer writes in regards to actuator failure which caused the circuit breaker to permanently lock vehicle doors. *smd the consumer stated after he arrived at his destination, he attempted to open the door, but it failed to open. then, he attempted to use the door handle to exit from the vehicle, but that failed to open the door as well. after applying all practical options to exit the vehicle, such as using the manual door release, internal and external door handle, and using the central locking mechanism, all the doors failed to open. he had to roll down the window and climb out of the vehicle.

Reported in: ENCINITAS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73557V

ENGINE

i was driving home on the freeway when all of a sudden car immediately lost power, engine over heating illuminated on my message board. had to cross two lanes of traffic while speed was decreasing, i thankfully made it to the shoulder. car would not accelerate past 2mph. called tow truck and sent to bmw. car read 62,000 miles, bmw replaced waterpump ($1,600). vanos sprockets that prematurely fail are a known issue at the bmw service center here in tx mine failed at 63,000 miles ($1900). passenger mat sensor seat sensor failed at 63,000 miles ($800). a well known issue at the bmw dealership bit they do nothing about it... now my turbo chargers have failed due to waste gate but thankfully bmw extended the warranty to 82,000 miles. this is the worst bmw i have ever purchased never have i had so many problems with the 335i. advice stay away from the n54 turbo charged bmws. buy an audi.

Reported in: EL PASO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73517V

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

on 20 feb 2013, we were driving on a highway in san francisco. traffic in front of us slowed to a stop and we also stopped. we were then struck hard from behind by another car that hit the right-rear part of our bumper. immediately after the impact, all interior and exterior lights in our car flickered and became very dim. we discovered later that the impact had damaged the car¿¿s battery, evidenced by electrolyte leaking out of the underneath, rear of the car. after the collision, traffic began moving again and the other driver moved his car off the roadway, leaving us sitting in the middle of a busy, 5-lane freeway after dark with no lights of any kind in or on our car. the emergency flasher flickered dimly, but was not working. all the head and tail lights were dark. police eventually arrived and pushed our car to the shoulder. i waited inside our car while the driver spoke with the police. as i waited, the door locks suddenly latched and the alarm started. it was impossible to unlock the car from the inside. the door handles were completely non-functional. the windows would not open. i was trapped inside the car. people outside the car were unable to help me escape. a tow-truck driver asked me to release the hood latch. he attached a battery pack to some terminals in the engine compartment and when the interior lights came on, i was able to unlock the door and leave the car. then he disconnected the battery pack and the car went dark. if there had been a fire or an injury, this would have been a very serious situation. as an engineer i see two, no-cost solutions to this problem. (1) surround the battery with a strong barrier and move it farther away from the rear of the car. (2) include a mechanical link to the door latches so that the doors can be opened from the interior of the car when the battery is disconnected.

Reported in: SAN FRANCISCO CA || Crash: Y || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

on 20 feb 2013, we were driving on a highway in san francisco. traffic in front of us slowed to a stop and we also stopped. we were then struck hard from behind by another car that hit the right-rear part of our bumper. immediately after the impact, all interior and exterior lights in our car flickered and became very dim. we discovered later that the impact had damaged the car¿¿s battery, evidenced by electrolyte leaking out of the underneath, rear of the car. after the collision, traffic began moving again and the other driver moved his car off the roadway, leaving us sitting in the middle of a busy, 5-lane freeway after dark with no lights of any kind in or on our car. the emergency flasher flickered dimly, but was not working. all the head and tail lights were dark. police eventually arrived and pushed our car to the shoulder. i waited inside our car while the driver spoke with the police. as i waited, the door locks suddenly latched and the alarm started. it was impossible to unlock the car from the inside. the door handles were completely non-functional. the windows would not open. i was trapped inside the car. people outside the car were unable to help me escape. a tow-truck driver asked me to release the hood latch. he attached a battery pack to some terminals in the engine compartment and when the interior lights came on, i was able to unlock the door and leave the car. then he disconnected the battery pack and the car went dark. if there had been a fire or an injury, this would have been a very serious situation. as an engineer i see two, no-cost solutions to this problem. (1) surround the battery with a strong barrier and move it farther away from the rear of the car. (2) include a mechanical link to the door latches so that the doors can be opened from the interior of the car when the battery is disconnected.

Reported in: SAN FRANCISCO CA || Crash: Y || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

all doors except driver door are locked and cannot be open by passenger from inside using door handle; cannot be opened using the door lock switch on the dash board; cannot be opened using the key fob; cannot be opened from the outside door handle. therefore all passengers have to exit through the driver door. once being locked from the outside, the drive has to use the backup key in the key fob to unlock the door. this is a serious safety issue regarding exiting the car in emergency situation.

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73597P

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

all doors except driver door are locked and cannot be open by passenger from inside using door handle; cannot be opened using the door lock switch on the dash board; cannot be opened using the key fob; cannot be opened from the outside door handle. therefore all passengers have to exit through the driver door. once being locked from the outside, the drive has to use the backup key in the key fob to unlock the door. this is a serious safety issue regarding exiting the car in emergency situation.

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73597P

WHEELS

the wheels were checked due to several instances of tire pressure loss. it was discovered that 3 of 4 rims have cracks that are causing the tires to lose pressure. upon doing some research, it is apparent that this defect has affected many bmw owners with run flat tires.

Reported in: DALLAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73577P

STEERING

steering wheel lock engaged not while driving. car was parked went to get in car and start it but nothing happened. steering wheel lock is engaged. turn steering wheel to start engine was the message that appeared on screen. tried everything even called bmw dealership to ask for help. tried everything they told me for hours. it still wont start. needs to be towed to a dealership and fixed. where the car wasn't moving when this happened this should be a recall. i should not have to pay for this because i have read many of forums and threads about steering wheel locks on 07 335i and having many problems. this needs to be fixed. thankyou

Reported in: PEABODY MA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73517K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

steering wheel lock sensor activated.

Reported in: SAN JOSE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73577P

STEERING

steering wheel lock sensor activated.

Reported in: SAN JOSE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73577P

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

the mechanism to unlock the door on the driver's side of my bmw 335i failed, making it impossible to open the door. previously, the passenger's side door lock failed and was reported to nhtsa (odi #: 10378269). bmw agreed to replace the passenger's side door lock (the car was out of warranty), but at the time did not replace the driver's side door lock which has now failed too. being trapped in the car due to a failed door lock mechanism is an inconvenience at best and a major hazard at worst.

Reported in: SANTA MONICA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73567P

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the mechanism to unlock the door on the driver's side of my bmw 335i failed, making it impossible to open the door. previously, the passenger's side door lock failed and was reported to nhtsa (odi #: 10378269). bmw agreed to replace the passenger's side door lock (the car was out of warranty), but at the time did not replace the driver's side door lock which has now failed too. being trapped in the car due to a failed door lock mechanism is an inconvenience at best and a major hazard at worst.

Reported in: SANTA MONICA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73567P

ENGINE

while accelerating on a highway, the car lost power and started to shake. i had to pull off on the shoulder while decelerating while cars around me were honking and driving around to pass me. i was lucky not to have been in a collision. the "engine malfunction" light and "service engine soon" light turned on. after coming to a stop on the side of the road, i turned off the car for a few minutes and restarted it - it drove fine but the "service engine soon" light stayed on. it has happened many times since.

Reported in: HERNDON VA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73587V

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

while accelerating on a highway, the car lost power and started to shake. i had to pull off on the shoulder while decelerating while cars around me were honking and driving around to pass me. i was lucky not to have been in a collision. the "engine malfunction" light and "service engine soon" light turned on. after coming to a stop on the side of the road, i turned off the car for a few minutes and restarted it - it drove fine but the "service engine soon" light stayed on. it has happened many times since.

Reported in: HERNDON VA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73587V

ENGINE

while sitting still at the first incident the car stalled for no reason. over the next two weeks the car started to run very rough and the service engine light would come on. you could turn it off and restart and it would be fine for a little while, now my engine light stays on all the time and my #3 injector needs replaced. bmw did recall the injectors for the 2008 models, but not my 2007, the cost is my responsibility and many other 2007 owners have had the same problem. i do.have a bmw extended warranty for my fuel pressure regulator, not a recall, but they go bad several times a year. a recall should be extended for the 2007 injectors.

Reported in: LANCASTER PA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73507P

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

while sitting still at the first incident the car stalled for no reason. over the next two weeks the car started to run very rough and the service engine light would come on. you could turn it off and restart and it would be fine for a little while, now my engine light stays on all the time and my #3 injector needs replaced. bmw did recall the injectors for the 2008 models, but not my 2007, the cost is my responsibility and many other 2007 owners have had the same problem. i do.have a bmw extended warranty for my fuel pressure regulator, not a recall, but they go bad several times a year. a recall should be extended for the 2007 injectors.

Reported in: LANCASTER PA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73507P

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

while sitting still at the first incident the car stalled for no reason. over the next two weeks the car started to run very rough and the service engine light would come on. you could turn it off and restart and it would be fine for a little while, now my engine light stays on all the time and my #3 injector needs replaced. bmw did recall the injectors for the 2008 models, but not my 2007, the cost is my responsibility and many other 2007 owners have had the same problem. i do.have a bmw extended warranty for my fuel pressure regulator, not a recall, but they go bad several times a year. a recall should be extended for the 2007 injectors.

Reported in: LANCASTER PA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73507P

ENGINE

the thermostat was failing to cool the vehicle under extreme heat conditions (over 100 degree days), took vehicle in to check the thermostat, but it was only a 90 degree day when they looked at the car, and were "unable to reproduce problem", so they returned the vehicle. about 6 months later, i took vehicle in to check the thermostat when the vehicle was unable to warm up under extreme cold conditions (under 30 degree mornings). again, "unable to reproduce problem" because when the mechanics got to work in the morning, the temperatures were over 40 degrees. other than extreme conditions, the thermostat seemed to work fine. but the following year, on a cold morning, not only did the vehicle fail to warm up, but the "check engine" light came on. by the time i was able to make an appointment and bring the car in, the light had gone out, and again, the service dept. was unable to determine what made the "check engine" light come on. they said it must be an "intermittent problem". yes, it was!! and the light came on another time, but i was out of town, so that by the time i got back, again it had gone out. the problem finally got bad enough for the light to come on again, and this time i drove the vehicle directly to the dealership w/o turning it off, so they could determine the problem. they finally confirmed there was indeed a problem with the thermostat, like i had told them all along, and they replaced the thermostat. when i got home and checked the internet, i found many complaints about this same problem with my engine in this model bmw. and bmw has not made a recall to repair the item. this is a known and frequently recurring problem that bmw should be made to pay for &/or reimburse customers for expenses they incurred in fixing the problem, just like the fuel pump and battery problems for this same model vehicle that were fixed under recalls!!

Reported in: SANTA ROSA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73557P

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 335i. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the charging malfunction warning lamp illuminated intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician stated that the alternator and positive cable connector was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but they did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v044000 (electrical system). the vehicle was repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 75,000. updated 6/17/13 *cn updated 06/25/13

Reported in: AUSTIN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73557P

ENGINE

car went into limp mode due to excessive engine temperature detected. cause of engine overheating was a faulty electric water pump. dealer replaced the water pump and thermostat.

Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB735X7V

ENGINE

my vehicle displayed a yellow warning that the engine temperature was high, and that the car needed to be driven at moderate speeds because the engine was close to overheating. i decreased my speed from 30mph to 20 mph, and about 30 seconds after driving the car at 25mph a red warning light came on that said my engine was too hot, and the car stalled on me. i received no prior warning regarding an overheating issue. luckily i was not on a highway and was able to pull to the side of the road. i got my vehicle towed and i was told by the shop that the water pump failed, and that i needed a new thermostat.

Reported in: EDISON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

2007 bmw 335i. consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden acceleration. *smd the consumer stated as he merged into traffic, the accelerator pedal became stuck to the floor, which caused the vehicle to accelerate. the consumer was able to push the gear into neutral. however, the engine continued to redline and he was forced to feather the clutch, in order to get off the road. bmw claimed the consumer pushed the pedal too hard, and therefore there was no defect in the design. the consumer stated the attachment, that held the pedal in place, slipped out of the plastic clip.

Reported in: CHARLESTON SC || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWL73587P

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i drove to the gas station left car alone for no more than 5 minutes. and when i come back i try to start the car and tries to start but doesn't have the power too, then i get a jump start and drive home and the next day same things happen. battery was changed out by shop just about a week ago.

Reported in: RIVERDALE GA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73557P

ENGINE

i drove to the gas station left car alone for no more than 5 minutes. and when i come back i try to start the car and tries to start but doesn't have the power too, then i get a jump start and drive home and the next day same things happen. battery was changed out by shop just about a week ago.

Reported in: RIVERDALE GA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73557P

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 335i. the contact stated while driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning with the illumination of the engine service and engine malfunction light. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the fuel injector and waste gate needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 88,000.

Reported in: REDDING CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WVAWV73567P

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

arrived destination, exited car, locked doors via key fob. returned four hours later, unable to unlock doors. lights went on, so i knew key fob was working. had to use valet key to open driver's door, no locks on other doors. once in car tried to use door open button on dash, would not work, tried to unlock door from inside, could not unlock any of the doors. my wife had to crawl through open window on passenger side, and my two guests had to go through windows to sit in back seat. once reaching our next destination attempted to used the door release again, nothing, then tried the door handles (front and back) would not work, back seat passengers had to exit through windows, and once we reached home my wife had to slide over console go out the drivers door, the only door that could be opened from the inside. fyi both my wife and i are senior citizens, and not very happy with this current event. as a result all passengers were trapped inside car as all door locks, except drivers fail and no way to open car, this could have result into a serious problem if we were in an accident of fire with 3 of the 4 doors not being able to open from the inside. brought to bmw dealer next day, they wanted between $800 and $1,000. to repair door lock actuators, unable to pay this now, car is sitting home in garage. bmw never offered to pay this under the current conditions of so many complaints, this should be a recall. it is a safety hazard.

Reported in: ROUND HILL VA || Crash: N || VIN #: N/A

SUSPENSION

rear passenger wheel, cracked again, less than a year before i had to purchase a new wheel due to cracks causing it to shimmy. a year later bmw tells me the same wheel is cracked again causing the car to shimmy. wheels cost $500. + per wheel. as a result i replaced all the wheels with a set of new american racing wheels, and shimmy has gone. there is a problem with these wheels, i have a four door sedan, not sports package, just standard wheel.

Reported in: ROUND HILL VA || Crash: N || VIN #: N/A

WHEELS

rear passenger wheel, cracked again, less than a year before i had to purchase a new wheel due to cracks causing it to shimmy. a year later bmw tells me the same wheel is cracked again causing the car to shimmy. wheels cost $500. + per wheel. as a result i replaced all the wheels with a set of new american racing wheels, and shimmy has gone. there is a problem with these wheels, i have a four door sedan, not sports package, just standard wheel.

Reported in: ROUND HILL VA || Crash: N || VIN #: N/A

STEERING

the steering wheel column locks up and will not start after driving it. if i drive normal without doing anything out of the normal it locks. i can't restart the car. i turn the steering back and forth to get it to unlock. i have even gone as far as to wait a few minutes and them restart it. i'm scared the steering wheel will lock while i'm driving i have a 6 year old daughter and i don't want out lives at jeopardy.

Reported in: ATLANTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73577P

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my car keys cannot unlock all the doors. i had to remove the key from the remote and use the key to manually open the driver side door. the front passenger door and both doors at the rear passenger seats cannot be opened. there is no way the doors can be opened from the inside once it is locked. this is a serious safety issue especially in the event of an emergency from a car fire, people in the car (passenger side cannot unlock the door to get out and the doors cannot be opened from the outside. i see this a potential liability and i am surprised why no authorities have stepped up and initiate an investigation. does that mean when only there is a fatal incident that people will start investigation? i brought my car to the dealership and their appointment time is fully booked till next week. they don't seem to even think this could result in potentially dangerous and safety issue. if this website is dedicated to what is profess to do, then i hope to see action. this has been a known problem with bmw but i am sure other makes also have this safety concern.

Reported in: PLEASANTON CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73587K

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

my car keys cannot unlock all the doors. i had to remove the key from the remote and use the key to manually open the driver side door. the front passenger door and both doors at the rear passenger seats cannot be opened. there is no way the doors can be opened from the inside once it is locked. this is a serious safety issue especially in the event of an emergency from a car fire, people in the car (passenger side cannot unlock the door to get out and the doors cannot be opened from the outside. i see this a potential liability and i am surprised why no authorities have stepped up and initiate an investigation. does that mean when only there is a fatal incident that people will start investigation? i brought my car to the dealership and their appointment time is fully booked till next week. they don't seem to even think this could result in potentially dangerous and safety issue. if this website is dedicated to what is profess to do, then i hope to see action. this has been a known problem with bmw but i am sure other makes also have this safety concern.

Reported in: PLEASANTON CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73587K

STRUCTURE

driving normally, about to make a turn onto a street my power steering fails and i get a light on the dashboard about battery charging malfunction. upon further investigation it turns out my accessory belt that drives the ac compressor, power steering pump and alternator was completely shredded and not on the pulleys. i have damage to multiple pulleys in my car. my power steering pulley is missing big chunks because of impact with the sub-frame. this is a known service bulletin ( sib 11 09 08 ) the power steering pulley impacts the sub-frame because of motor movement when hitting bumps etc.. this caused my belt to be ripped into shreds and break off big chunks of my power steering pulley.

Reported in: VALLEY STREAM NY || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB735X7P

STEERING

driving normally, about to make a turn onto a street my power steering fails and i get a light on the dashboard about battery charging malfunction. upon further investigation it turns out my accessory belt that drives the ac compressor, power steering pump and alternator was completely shredded and not on the pulleys. i have damage to multiple pulleys in my car. my power steering pulley is missing big chunks because of impact with the sub-frame. this is a known service bulletin ( sib 11 09 08 ) the power steering pulley impacts the sub-frame because of motor movement when hitting bumps etc.. this caused my belt to be ripped into shreds and break off big chunks of my power steering pulley.

Reported in: VALLEY STREAM NY || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB735X7P

SUSPENSION

driving normally, about to make a turn onto a street my power steering fails and i get a light on the dashboard about battery charging malfunction. upon further investigation it turns out my accessory belt that drives the ac compressor, power steering pump and alternator was completely shredded and not on the pulleys. i have damage to multiple pulleys in my car. my power steering pulley is missing big chunks because of impact with the sub-frame. this is a known service bulletin ( sib 11 09 08 ) the power steering pulley impacts the sub-frame because of motor movement when hitting bumps etc.. this caused my belt to be ripped into shreds and break off big chunks of my power steering pulley.

Reported in: VALLEY STREAM NY || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB735X7P

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

driving normally, about to make a turn onto a street my power steering fails and i get a light on the dashboard about battery charging malfunction. upon further investigation it turns out my accessory belt that drives the ac compressor, power steering pump and alternator was completely shredded and not on the pulleys. i have damage to multiple pulleys in my car. my power steering pulley is missing big chunks because of impact with the sub-frame. this is a known service bulletin ( sib 11 09 08 ) the power steering pulley impacts the sub-frame because of motor movement when hitting bumps etc.. this caused my belt to be ripped into shreds and break off big chunks of my power steering pulley.

Reported in: VALLEY STREAM NY || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB735X7P

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact leased a 2007 bmw 335i. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, there was a sudden loss of electrical power without warning. the contact mentioned that the positive battery cable was discolored indicating that it was overheating. as a result, there was a connection failure. the vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where the failure was unable to be replicated. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v044000 (electrical system). the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 80,000.

Reported in: SAN CARLOS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73587K

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 335i. the contact stated that the front passenger's side restraint malfunction message displayed as air bag sensor light illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 13v564000 (air bags). the contact stated the vehicle exhibited the same failure that was listed in the recall report. the failure mileage was 65,000.

Reported in: BELLEVUE WA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73587P

STEERING

my serpentine belt (drive belt) snapped and shattered causing my vehicle to lose power steering capabilities. this belt drives all the accesories( alternator, power steering, ac, etc). this is a known issue by bmw, there is a sib 11 09 08 that states the issue and how to go about checking it by the dealer. the issue is the design flaw in the power steering pully hitting the sub frame and causing damage to the belt and in turn the belt snapping. this can/will cause a fatality one day because of the loss of steering controls. the belt on my vehicle was replaced before on 12/20/12 for the same reason and it has only been 1.5 years and the same problem.

Reported in: PORTLAND OR || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73577F

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

left headlight control module unit for xenon bulb stopped working on 2007 bmw 335i which caused the low beam xenon headlight bulb to go out at night. many other bmw owners are reporting the same problem on the same side (left). type in bmw 335i headlight control module and someone posting that their left side went out, is the first hit on google and many other posts i have seen also state the left side control module failed and their left headlight went out. it is a safety issue and a consumer protection issue as the cost to replace is $1100+

Reported in: IRVINE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73507V

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

left headlight control module unit for xenon bulb stopped working on 2007 bmw 335i which caused the low beam xenon headlight bulb to go out at night. many other bmw owners are reporting the same problem on the same side (left). type in bmw 335i headlight control module and someone posting that their left side went out, is the first hit on google and many other posts i have seen also state the left side control module failed and their left headlight went out. it is a safety issue and a consumer protection issue as the cost to replace is $1100+

Reported in: IRVINE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73507V

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

left headlight control module unit for xenon bulb stopped working on 2007 bmw 335i which caused the low beam xenon headlight bulb to go out at night. many other bmw owners are reporting the same problem on the same side (left). type in bmw 335i headlight control module and someone posting that their left side went out, is the first hit on google and many other posts i have seen also state the left side control module failed and their left headlight went out. it is a safety issue and a consumer protection issue as the cost to replace is $1100+

Reported in: IRVINE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73507V

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 335i. the contact stated while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled and all of the electrical components failed. the contact mentioned that the failure occurred when the vehicle was driven more than ten minutes and it also had to be jump started. the manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 13v044000 (electrical system). the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 87,000. updated 08/18/2014*lj

Reported in: LEANER TX || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73527P

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 335i. while driving 50 mph, the vehicle began to hesitate and the check engine indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the fuel injector was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 65,000.

Reported in: SEATTLE WA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 335i. while driving 50 mph, the vehicle began to hesitate and the check engine indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the fuel injector was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 65,000.

Reported in: SEATTLE WA || Crash: N || VIN #:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

i was driving on i-405n at around 70 mph, the pace of the very light traffic that night, and there were no other cars within 100 yards in front of me. there were no overpasses or pedestrians anywhere nearby. all of a sudden, my sunroof spontaneously shattered! a large piece of it broke off and then was blown backwards, bouncing off my roof and trunk, scratching the paint. the person driving behind me drove over the sunroof and shards of glass. luckily, i had my sunroof sunshade closed which prevented the shards of glass from showering on me when the sunroof exploded.

Reported in: BOTHELL WA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73597P

STRUCTURE:BODY

i was driving on i-405n at around 70 mph, the pace of the very light traffic that night, and there were no other cars within 100 yards in front of me. there were no overpasses or pedestrians anywhere nearby. all of a sudden, my sunroof spontaneously shattered! a large piece of it broke off and then was blown backwards, bouncing off my roof and trunk, scratching the paint. the person driving behind me drove over the sunroof and shards of glass. luckily, i had my sunroof sunshade closed which prevented the shards of glass from showering on me when the sunroof exploded.

Reported in: BOTHELL WA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73597P

VISIBILITY/WIPER

i was driving on i-405n at around 70 mph, the pace of the very light traffic that night, and there were no other cars within 100 yards in front of me. there were no overpasses or pedestrians anywhere nearby. all of a sudden, my sunroof spontaneously shattered! a large piece of it broke off and then was blown backwards, bouncing off my roof and trunk, scratching the paint. the person driving behind me drove over the sunroof and shards of glass. luckily, i had my sunroof sunshade closed which prevented the shards of glass from showering on me when the sunroof exploded.

Reported in: BOTHELL WA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73597P

ENGINE

while trying to pass on a busy highway i was trying to excel speed get pass semi truck. when out of no where my car loss power and almost caused a huge accident. i wasn't prepared for that, or have heard of such a thing. after researching it it seams to be a bmw problem with these cars. i literally just got my car back from my local bmw dealer in charlottsville va same day.spent a lot of money on this car and planned on keeping it for atleaat another 7 yrs or more. usually if you maintain your car it will last forever, but guess not if the actual dealer doesn't know how to manufacturer one correctly. this was a car i always wanted bmw is known luxury and sport . just crazy they do not respect the customers more than they do. i just wanted put my complaint in with everyone else's, seeing there's a lot.

Reported in: HARRISONBURG VA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73527K

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2007 bmw 335i with sport seats, malfunction light for passenger seat occurs when seat is occupied, which deactivates air bags, this could be potentially dangerous,very disappointed that bmw refuses to fix this issue since there is a recall on this specific part for several models, unfortunately they have told us that our vehicle is 2 months outside of the manufacturers date for the recall even though our vehicle requires the same part number as other vehicles that where recalled.

Reported in: OKLAHOMA CITY OK || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73557V

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

hellow two months ago my bmw 2007 335i problems started with firing brake lights on the dash abs traction control and stability lost on the road safety problem and dangerous on the road beacuse the vehicle do not stop properly and loose all controle putting my life and my family at risk ,this problem started whith only 53205 miles ,estimate it much any help i cant provide about this safety issue thanks

Reported in: NARANJITO PR || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73597V

SERVICE BRAKES

hellow two months ago my bmw 2007 335i problems started with firing brake lights on the dash abs traction control and stability lost on the road safety problem and dangerous on the road beacuse the vehicle do not stop properly and loose all controle putting my life and my family at risk ,this problem started whith only 53205 miles ,estimate it much any help i cant provide about this safety issue thanks

Reported in: NARANJITO PR || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73597V

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 335i. the contact stated that while traveling 60 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated although the passenger seat was occupied. the failure occurred on two seperate ocassions. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 112,000 and the current mileage was 112,900.

Reported in: SNELLVILLE GA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73577P

ENGINE

while i was driving in a highway traffic, without any warning the car started vibrating severly, smoke coming out of the tailpipe, engine almost dying and i was forced to take the shoulder lane away from traffic. i tried to restart the engine but only white smoke with fuel smell coming out of tail pipe, but i was still able to drive the car slowly to home. took to mechanic and eventually was told that engine is completely shot - 3 or 4 cylinders were cracked, combustion failure, etc. mechanic can't fix it without replacing the entire engine which he estimated at least $7,000.00. geico won't cover since they considered my car issue strictly a "mechanical failure". bmw concord is unresponsive to my request. i'm on my own here and now i'm paying for the rental car for about 3 weeks now which geico doesn't fully or even partially cover due to the mechanical failure state of my car. i'm the original owner of the car and my usage is less than average. driving it primarily to work (antioch,ca - concord, ca) and back home which is only approx 40 miles round trip. my driving habits are very good, car was never abused. i took good care of the car, had it serviced and maintained regulary. i've been working from home permanently for over a year now so my mileage usage is very low and geico knows about it as i provided proof of low mileage usage. i just don't understand why my bmw - a performance car and the ultimated driving machine - with low mileage, never abused, well maintained - could go this worse. now the car sits in my garage dead, unfixable, untradeable. i'm so frustrated and very upset that this happened at a time when i'm extremely busy at work, and just adds to my stress level that i feel like i'm gonna get a heart attack from just dealing with this issue. engine is dead in just 6-1/2 years. unbelievable!

Reported in: ANTIOCH CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73507P

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 335i. the contact stated that the front passenger side air bag warning light illuminated. the contact mentioned that the front passenger seat remained unoccupied to prevent any further failures. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger occupancy sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 85,000.

Reported in: WALLNUT CREEK CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB73507P

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

going approx. 55-60 mph, sudden no throttle response, once on the side of the road shut down then restart and drive for about 200ft then went into limp mode, stayed in limp mode until i got it to the dealership 2 days later. tried restarting twice the following day which resulted in 3-6 sec crank time then once started it would have low throttle response with heavy vibration, after about 10 secs it would go in limp mode again with heavier chugging and vibration and eventually shutdown with 7 secs with a "choking" sound. lack of fuel.

Reported in: VIRGINIA BEACH VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

the vehicle steering wheel locked and the car would not start. a known and consistent problem for this vehicle, yet no recall. a faulty lock mechanism in the steering column could lead to a fatal accident. this is completely unacceptable.

Reported in: CINCINNATI OH || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAWB735X7P

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

while driving at highway speeds for 15-20 minutes, the yellow engine overheating warning light came on and quickly turned to red, within 5 seconds. the car lost the ability to accelerate and my speed quickly began to slow. there was no response from the car when depressing the accelerator. i had to cross 3 lanes of traffic with no acceleration which nearly caused several accidents. my car was rolling to a stop on he highway. i turned the car off for several minutes and everything seemed to be fine. however, this has now happened multiple times. each time while driving on the highway for 15-20 minutes.

Reported in: HAMPTON NH || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73537P

ENGINE

while driving at highway speeds for 15-20 minutes, the yellow engine overheating warning light came on and quickly turned to red, within 5 seconds. the car lost the ability to accelerate and my speed quickly began to slow. there was no response from the car when depressing the accelerator. i had to cross 3 lanes of traffic with no acceleration which nearly caused several accidents. my car was rolling to a stop on he highway. i turned the car off for several minutes and everything seemed to be fine. however, this has now happened multiple times. each time while driving on the highway for 15-20 minutes.

Reported in: HAMPTON NH || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73537P

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

injectors 1-3 have failed. looked up bmw customer tsb's and found (si b13 14 10) customer letter describing a known failing part with specific part numbers that correlate. i have these part numbers currently installed in my car and failing. my car was taken in previously for a related tsb due to faulty fuel pump and software update which was replaced however the dealership did not look into the rest of the fuel system. **a letter was sent to me about the fuel pump and software update. i did not request service or have any issues at the time. now that my "extended service" for these parts is up, bmw is not willing to help! i think this is bs considering 1. the dealership could have changed the known faulty part during my previous service. 2. why was this not followed up on by bmwna since its all part of the fuel system?

Reported in: SANTA CLARA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73577K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 335i. while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was able to recharge the battery and drive the vehicle home, but the failure recurred. the contact was able to enter the vehicle by using the emergency key on the driver side door; however, the vehicle failed to restart. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v044000 (electrical system). the failure mileage was 85,000.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVB73547V