2008 BMW 328I: fuel pump failure

Filed Jul 26, 2018 · Fuel system · 80,476 miles · PA

The lines that are inside the fuel pump came off while I was driving and the car stopped working in the middle of the road. My mechanics had the exact same model car have the same exact issue and when they called bmw for the parts the service guy knew exactly what the problem was. They see it all the time in this particular model and bmw states that since you don't have any recall on it that they will not fix my car without me paying for it. This has now happened two times to me and it is a huge safety hazard to have the car just stop while driving. Can you please see if you have any other complaints that are similar to mine? According to my mechanic the bmw service center has the parts on hand because they see this problem so often in this particular model. Apparently it is because the fuel injection lines are inside the tank and it is a bad design and I have been told that it is a low fuel injection system that was designed badly and they no longer design it this way.

Filed Mar 30, 2018 · Fuel system · 121,000 miles · PA

Fuel pump just stopped working; it first stopped working while operating the car then started back up when I put the car in neutral. The fact it did this while I was driving was terrifying. Then once I stopped and parked it did not start back up. The car starter attempted to start the vehicle but an error came up on the screen regarding a fuel pump failure.

Filed Aug 30, 2017 · Engine · 130,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 328i. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving, the engine stalled without warning. The contact stated that he had to wait a few minutes to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to long beach bmw located at 1660 e spring st, long beach, ca 90806 ,phone number (877) 514-7977 where it was diagnosed that the sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that on another occasion while driving, the engine stalled again without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine stalled again without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. No warning lights illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Aug 10, 2017 · Fuel system · 114,256 miles · NC

Vehicle stopped dead in middle of road. Vehicle was in motion when it stopped. Catastrophic fuel pump failure, per mechanic. No recall in system for this model, but figured it should be reported.

Filed Jan 29, 2016 · Brakes, Fuel system · 44,000 miles · NY

Attention: bmw customer relations on, saturday, 01/02/2016, at approximately 6:30pm my wife and I were driving on the fort hamilton pkwy in brooklyn, ny in my bmw 328i convertible. While driving at 55 miles per hour my car suddenly stop completely in the middle to traffic. In order to exit off the highway safely, I allowed the car to roll to reduce speed then use the hand brake it to stop the car completely at the nearest exit, ext # 5. After exiting I called the towing company. It appeared that this incident was the result a fuel pump failure on my 2008 bmw 328xi which according to the mechanic burnt the control module which caused the engine to shut down completely. Fuel tank failure is a hazardous condition and given the fact that a fuel pump failure results in an immediate loss of engine power, power steering, and power brakes and a potential design flaw. Due to this fuel tank failure my wife and I live were placed in danger. I called bmw customer relations. I informed them of what had happened and I expressed my concern for the safety of my wife and my life and explained the cause of the problem. The representative I spoke to today, 01/07/15, informed me that I should've gotten a warning light on the dash board and stated she could not give me any additional information unless the car was present. I informed her that at the time the car broke down their dealership was closed and I was forced to have it towed to g & j service auto repair shop located at 198 28th street, new york, ny 11232. She stated that there was nothing further she could do or assistance she could give without the car being present. A fuel pump is an integral part of any car. Given the responsibility of literally pumping a vehicle's fuel from its tank to the engine, a malfunctioning fuel pump will always lead to a total disaster. Driver's need to be aware of this common problem

Filed Dec 29, 2015 · Fuel system · 115,000 miles · CA

My car was in motion and it stalled in middle of freeway without any warning ! It was the fuel pump that had failed ! Bmw already has recalled many models for this same issue. Why put thousands of people's lives in danger and not recall the 2008 328i also when they are already aware of this fuel pump failure ?

Filed May 3, 2013 · Acceleration, Electrical · 61,300 miles · NJ

While driving, attempting to pass a vehicle, I press the accelerator and the pedal had no response and the rpms dropped. After trying to accelerate, the engine dies and I drift to the side of the road attempting to dodge traffic as the car's gas pedal is not responding. Upon pulling over safely, nearly hitting cars along the way I come to stop on the side of the road. The car then no longer starts. Cranking can be heard but engine does not turn over or start. Had it repaired, the reason is a fuel pump failure, fuel pump module failure, and blown fuse on fuel pump. Car is out of warranty and cost to repair is $1,800 and a risk to my safety.