2008 BMW 335I engine problems

Filed Apr 11, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · FL

The engine and all electrical components including power steering spontaneously cutout while driving, usually while engine isnt being stressed at all, sometimes while idling. If the car is rolling, i have to restart the engine while driving and using manual power to steer. Obviously, this is a huge safety problem. I've just had the alternator and battery replaced, and they test fine. This has happened at least 50 times and I've reduced time driving vehicle until I solve the issue, which has persisted at least 6 months. I asked the BMW dealer about the following recall, and they claim they already performed it years ago after I already owned the car, without my recalling being told it was done. However, the symptoms are back, and BMW refuses to do anything about it at this time: Report Receipt Date: FEB 07, 2013 the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 13V044000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 504,545 All Products Associated with this Recall Details 2 Associated Documents Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC SUMMARY: BMW is recalling 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011. The connector for the positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box may degrade over time. Over time, the high current flow and heat from electrical resistance may lead to a breakage of the connection, and a loss of electrical power to the vehicle. CONSEQUENCE: If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash. REMEDY: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2013.

Filed Dec 18, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · GA

I am experiencing a know issue others have complained about related to the high pressure fuel injector failure in my vehicle. There have been previous recalls for this and my vehicle should fall within the recall dates and is showing all of the symptoms of this failure yet is it some how not part of the recall. What is happening is on cold starts or even idle the car is shaking and has a very apparent misfire, I have checked the spark plugs and they indeed have fuel on them. The injectors are causing excessive fuel in the cylinder this leads to a host of problems that are potentially, catastrophic like the engine seizing while driving due to oil dilution from the fuel

Filed Jul 20, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 89,000 miles · CA

I was told by my mechanic my fuel injectors have gone bad and I believe this is from a manufacturer's issue. Please investigate as I know various people that have the same issue with the same engine, year and make. I took it to the shop after I turned it on to drive and the vehicle was shaking a bit more than normal, when I accelerated the car was very vaguely responding to me. This is why my vehicle began to misfire, because of the fuel injectors. I will keep all receipts until further notice of this issue.

Filed Dec 19, 2019 · Airbags, Engine · 152,227 miles · CA

High pressure fuel pump failure could be the low pressure fuel pump not so sure got codes p3090 confirmed and p142e pending. The car was in motion when doing a turn the vehicle started to bog out and roughly idle I immediately turned to the right and shut the vehicle off tried to start it about three times in one minute intervals car would bog out and shut off threw me those two codes and a check engine light.

Filed Nov 29, 2018 · Engine, Visibility · 115,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 bmw 335i. While walking to the parked vehicle, the contact noticed smoke coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The contact opened the door and saw flames coming from the floorboard. The contact extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher. The contact stated that the blower motor caught on fire and melted through the dashboard and glove box. The dealer (hansel bmw of santa rosa, 2925 corby ave, santa rosa, ca 95407) stated that they had to wait to hear from the manufacturer before they could make any decisions on how to handle the failure. They also directed the contact not to touch anything in the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they never heard of the blower motor catching on fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v670000 (engine and engine cooling). The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Sep 4, 2018 · Engine · 19,051 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 335i. While driving 5 MPH, the rpms fluctuated without warning. The contact called bmw of tyler at (903) 229-4409 (located at 2401 w sw loop 323, tyler, tx 75701) and was informed to file a complaint with the service manager. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 19,051.

Filed Jul 6, 2018 · Engine · 98,807 miles · CA

Poor fuel injectors cause bad emmision injectors become faulty and cause less fuel being delivered to the combustion chamber. In turn, cause lean burning, high nox emission. Bmw should cover the cost to correct this issue, (changed out the fuel injectors). Becasue this is a california lev, all emmision components (injectors included) should be covered 10yr/120k miles thanks,

Filed Nov 8, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 100,000 miles · TX · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 335i. While driving, the vehicle started to overheat. The contact noticed smoke under the hood while the vehicle was idling. Upon further inspection, the contact could not determine the location of the smoke. The engine malfunction indicator illuminated. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. There was no fire. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that, due to the auxiliary cooling fan overheating, the radiator cracked and the auxiliary cooling fan and radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system). The contact called momentum bmw at (855) 645-6452 (10002 southwest fwy, houston, tx 77074), but the call was disconnected. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Aug 26, 2016 · Engine · 89,235 miles · CA

I purchased this vehicle and the waterpump I changed two times, keep overheating and almost getting in fire flames, I need help please can someone help me, it should not happen to get to this level, I spend all my money most of the time on my car. The waterpump stop working smoke comes out of engine,become so hot that burned my face two time,when waterpump when wrong,hit my oil cooler,radiator,and much more stuff alone.

Filed Mar 14, 2016 · Engine, Steering · 81,474 miles · CA

The vehicle started making a loud knocking sound while driving on the highway at approximately 65 MPH. (video was taken) the oil pressure dropped, a battery indicator light flashed, the power steering went out, and the vehicle lost speed. I almost wreaked. I checked my steering wheel fluid and it was brown, an indication to me the power steering pump went out. A belt also snapped. I purchased an extended warranty that bmw is telling me does not cover the A/C compressor. I am being told that in order for bmw of fresno to make a proper assessment of the steering issue I first have to replace the A/C compressor at $2535.34. As a fleet manager, I know my chain is being yanked.