2007 BMW 335I: won't start

Filed Nov 10, 2020 · Steering · CA

Steering wheel locked, car would not start, this happened after I parked the car. Very expensive to get it fixed

Filed Feb 13, 2017 · Steering · 169,000 miles · FL

The vehicle was parked in my driveway, before I started vehicle I noticed a red steering wheel lock light on my dashboard, I tried to turn vehicle on and unforptunately my car won't start.

Filed Aug 19, 2014 · Steering · 42,000 miles · OH

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.

Filed Jun 28, 2013 · Steering · 61,000 miles · GA

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.

Filed Feb 27, 2013 · Steering · 105,000 miles · MA

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

Filed Jan 20, 2012 · Steering · 56,000 miles · TX

Steering wheel locked and vehicle will not start.

Filed Jan 20, 2012 · Steering · 56,000 miles · TX

Steering wheel locked and vehicle will not start.

Filed Sep 20, 2011 · Steering · 61,000 miles · OH

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.

Filed Jul 25, 2008 · Fuel system · 1,500 miles · CA

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!!

Filed May 11, 2008 · Fuel system · 238 miles · TX

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.