2009 BMW 135I: check engine light

Filed Jul 26, 2010 · Fuel system · 15,000 miles · CA

My 2009 bmw 135i began experiencing "long cranks" when attempting to start the engine cold. While driving at freeway speeds the car began experiencing intense vibration when accelerating. Following the vibration, the car experienced lack of power and engine light was illuminated. This could result in loss of control at highway speeds and should be further investigated due to the frequency of this problem with bmw's hpfp. The dealership updated the cars software and replaced the high pressure fuel pump.

Filed Jan 27, 2010 · Fuel system · 6,500 miles · VA

Even though it shows a bmw 135 on the vehicle description this is for 2009 bmw 335i, it does not have that choice on the menus. Also I did not include the VIN number because the vehicle is still in germany and has never been registered in the USA.. At least until this april when I get back there if I don't get rid of it before then. While driving approximately 60 MPH on any surface, the check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle would go on "save mode" loosing power. The warning indicator remained lit until the engine turned off. This will happen all the time... The vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer and after a week of troubleshooting and contacting bmw it was determined that the hp fuel pump was the problem and it was replaced. Three months later the car started to take too long to start when cold so back to the dealer and it's been there for over a week and the last update I received was that they might have to change the fuel pump again. This is a brand new car built in april 2009 which I picked up at bmw here in germany with us specs. The car has around 7k miles.*cw

Filed Jan 8, 2010 · Fuel system · 1,500 miles · CA

I have 2010 bmw 135i with a fuel pump issue. It is being replaced right now. This model is known for having a fuel pump issue since it was debuted and bmw has yet to address the issue. People have replaced this pump 3 or 4 times with no permanent resolution. Leading up to the failure are long cranks, odd idling and engine lights. In certain scenarios, the car will go to "limp" mode leaving it practically un-drivable and could cause a danger if you are in traffic.

Filed Dec 26, 2009 · Fuel system · 7,000 miles · AE

When the weather started to change this winter my car had problems starting. The colder the weather became the longer it took for the car to start. The car seemed to be bogged down. When revving at high speeds the car started to shake. Check engine light was turned on and also the engine picture came on. I took it to bmw for a diagnostic they told me it was a fuel regulator problem and that the information had to be sent to bmw to find out what exactly is the problem two weeks later the car got worse and took it back to the dealer and they confirmed it was the high pressure fuel pump on the bmw. They replaced it with an aftermarket one. The dealership said it should not give me anymore problems.

Filed Dec 7, 2009 · Fuel system · 5,785 miles · FL

I have a 2009 bmw 335i coupe (no 335i option was available in this form). I was on the interstate and was at a slow pace due to traffic (around 35mph), once it cleared I accelerated aggressively and immediately went into limp mode (power reduction, check engine light). I would press the accelerator all the way down only to hear the engine revving while I was going nowhere. I pulled the car to the side of the road and turned the car off and then back on. I got no check engine light and the car seemed fine. I drove to the dealer and they replace the high pressure fuel pump (hpfp). They told me that the hpfp was replaced with an updated one but I don't believe this one bit due to friends having up to 3 hpfp failures of the same year (or newer) of the same car.

Filed Dec 7, 2009 · Fuel system · 6,500 miles · CA

While driving, my car all of a sudden lost power and began to shake. The check engine light went on and the car went into "limp mode". I toot the car into the dealership and the fuel pump had to be replaced. The car has only 6500 miles and is 4 months old. This is the second time this has happened. The first time occurred at two months old with 2500 miles. This is very dangerous being that it happened on the fwy with no warning, I had to immediately pull over and turn the vehicle off and then back on. This is unacceptable for a new vehicle. I had my family in the car when it happened the second time and now feel the vehicle is unsafe for my family. Please make bmw recall this problem. Extending the warranty on the fuel pump is not sufficient and the problem needs to be addressed.

Filed Sep 29, 2009 · Engine · 4,500 miles · CO

I was driving my 2009 335i bmw on highway 92 at ralston ave exit, and my car lost power when I stepped on the accelerator, the engine light came on and the malfunctioning engine warning. I felt very frightened thinking I would have.