2007 BMW 328I fuel system problems

Filed Jul 10, 2023 · Fuel system · 165,000 miles · NM

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he smelled fuel within the interior of the vehicle and observed low RPM's before the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact was able to coast to the shoulder of the road, where, after visual inspection, he observed fuel leaking within the rear driver's side wheel well. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but was unable to help. The failure mileage was 165,000.

Filed Feb 22, 2023 · Fuel system · CA

Unknown, BMW had to replace an eccentric shaft sensor, valve cover fuel pump sensing unit after check engine light appeared. The repair was significant and appeared to be a huge safety hazard from my understanding. Please look into this matter. Thank you

Filed Jul 1, 2021 · Airbags, Engine · CA

Bmw of Murietta will not honor the recalls

Filed Aug 5, 2020 · Fuel system · FL

Intank fuel pump gas smell from driver side after drive from local store to home

Filed Feb 20, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · FL · fire

My car burst into flames ahile driving down the highway. The electrical system went off immediately and I was trapped in car. A nearby passenger broke my window to me out. If it wasn't for the man I would have lost my life!!

Filed Apr 22, 2016 · Electrical, Fuel system · 140,000 miles · CA

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 bmw 328i. The contact received a recall notification for the air bags. The parts were not available in a reasonable time frame to schedule a repair with the dealer. The manufacturer was notified. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated severely and randomly stalled. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v044000 (electrical system). Also, the fuel pump failed and the vehicle was unable to be driven. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The contact was waiting to determine when the recall repairs would be completed. The federal safety agency campaign number for the air bags was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Mar 26, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 70,000 miles · MS

I purchased the car from an independent dealer with somewhere around 60k or 65k miles it now has around 80k miles and since the car has been purchased it has had one problem after the next. The electrical for the windows,mirrors,door locks,GPS system,head lights were not working properly. I received a fault warning that the outside running lights or headlights were not operating properly. I have noticed the check engine light on and took it to have it looked at which I was told obd code reads misfire #2 ignition coil. I had the parts replaced and codes cleared and still the light came back on reading the same fault code had it checked again and was told it is a new part and it has been replaced and he cannot figure why it would come back the same thing. The only explanation he had for me is there is an electrical problem or there is something wrong with the obd computer. Since then the car has had trouble cranking, stutters on take off, stalls at stop lights, I have had a loss of power immediately while on getting on the free way and the car said reduced engine power shut down and would not let me get over speeds of 20. I have smelt fuel when the AC was turned on. Has been numerous things one after the other. I was looking at numerous recalls for the electrical, the fuel pump,the lights,and now the air bags .and seat belt tensioners. I would like to find out if the car was ever brought in to be fixed from the recalls, or if the recalls expire. Cause I have not owned vehicle very long

Filed Jun 17, 2015 · Fuel system · 84,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 328i. The contact stated that while in park, the contact noticed strong fuel fumes outside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. However, the mechanic suggested replacing the fuel cap. The fuel cap was replaced but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic. The technician stated that the fuel tank had fractured and as a result, the fuel pump and fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000.

Filed Aug 11, 2012 · Fuel system · 60,602 miles · CA

On aug 10, 2012, I was driving my 2007 bmw 328i on montague expy (county highway g4) during the peak traffic hour (6:30pm). Obviously, at that time, the road was packed with traffic, and suddenly my car engine extinguished and died right there in the middle of the expressway. I had to stay in my car for my nearly 45 minutes, too terrified to walk out of my car and also terrified to stay inside, where I was equally vulnerable. Thankfully, the car behind me had kept a good distance away and stopped too; if the driver wasn't so careful, one can only imagine a far worse situation occurring, such as a pileup. I have kept a very good maintenance record on this bmw 328i and also purchased the extension maintenance program back when I bought it, and therefore, this malfunction issue was most definitely not caused by owner ignorance or lack of care. And yet, despite having taken good care of my car, I already had to have a major engine repair on the bmw within its first two years. And just half a year ago, I had to have another major starter repair as well - I couldn't even start up the car engine. And now there's this - a car stall from a defect with the fuel pump. I find this recent incident the most aggravating and dangerous of them all; I honestly could have died. Thus I am filing this complaint to alert the federal safety agency that there is a problem in particular with the bmw 328i. Hopefully once this problem is documented and bmw is notified, we can see if other bmw 328i owners have been experiencing similar problems as well, and ultimately prevent bmw owners from experiencing an incident as dangerous as mine in the future.

Filed Jul 15, 2012 · Fuel system · 54,890 miles · TX

The fuel system failed when the car was at 80mph. The car was later diagnosed for fuel pump failure.