2008 BMW 335I: check engine light

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 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 May 15, 2015 · Fuel system · 86,188 miles · CT

Vehicle 2008 bmw 335i lost all power while accelerating on highway (approx. 55mph). Forced to weave thru lanes / traffic to a complete stop on shoulder of road. In addition, vehicle 2008 bmw 335i has engine light on during "cold start". During cold start vehicle states "reduced power, engine malfunctioning". Car diagnosed: diagnosis

Filed Mar 4, 2015 · Engine · 56,185 miles · OR

While driving at 35 MPH in an area where there was no pull off and a blind turn and the temperature gauge was well within the normal range, an overheat engine light indicator came on and the car immediately lost power leaving us in the middle of the road obstructed around a turn. The time between the warning and the car last power was a few seconds with no other warning. This was an extremely hazardous and dangerous situation. After about 5 minutes, we were able to restart the car and get it about 1/2 mile, thus removing it from the middle of the road, again losing power with no warning. A qualified car repair center said it was a faulty water pump (the car has 56,000) and they said that many other bmw owners with my type of car are having the same issue; in fact they told me another owner had their car in for repair with the same issue and bmw was not cooperating. I researched both complaints on this site (which confirm the same issue) as well as bmw owner's forums which likewise confirm the same issue as well. I called bmw and they said there was no recall and that they would not address the issue. This is a dangerous and unfortunate position for bmw to take. Not only is it unacceptable for bmw to ignore a known water pump issue that fails prematurely, but the car looses power without time to react. For the sake of safety, I ask this please be addressed.

Filed Aug 30, 2014 · Fuel system · 90,234 miles · VA · crash

Car had fuel pump initially replaced when car still under the factory warranty. Bmw na will try to avoid the absolute truth. Note injectors for the n54 engine are also on a world wide recall. Now the injection pump from a recall is being called extended warranty for 10 years or 120,000. Miles well it happened, got hit by a car from rear when my 335i stalled!!!!!! I was experiencing extended starts, followed by engine stalling repeatedly for 3 attempts then it will clear out. Now when light load is applied the engine light with the engine half graded out appears (reduced power), engine running violently rough codes comes up are p142e & p3090. They wanted me to replace my injectors first because they said I have "old injectors" note when hpfp was replaced they replaced the recalled injectors but they changed only 4 ! Even though they know it's a 6 cylinder I wanted to tell bmw that when they built the engine they installed all 6 new injectors. Their reply was it only needed 4 at that time, well what a out now your telling me I need to replace all 6 because their old injectors so the replacement done was to mask the problem!!! To this date they have issues with the current engine plate form n54 - n55 epic failure. Some say its also replacement of just a fuel pressure sensor. I'm changing mine on monday bought it online from a bmw dealer installation is 2-2.5 hours basic tools needed and care.

Filed Aug 3, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 67,000 miles · NJ

I was driving vehicle on 295 near hamilton nj and while accelerating the car lost power. The car was not responses and when I would try to press accelerator the car and steering wheel shook violently. The service engine light came on. The speed rapidly decreased and put me in very dangerous situation. I was very lucky that I was able to put hazard lights on and pull to shoulder. I turned car off and restarted and the car, the service engine light turned off and I immediately dropped car off at dealer.

Filed Aug 30, 2010 · Fuel system · 25,727 miles · CA

Bmw 335i 6-sp manual began shaking roughly on start-up, rpms jumped up and down wildly between 500 and 2000 and check engine light came on. Turned off car, restarted, idling settled down, car ran fine, check engine light did not come back on. Same problem on next startup, but check engine light did not come on and I did not turn off car. After about one minute of idling, car began idling normally, drove fine. Same problem on next start up--called dealer for service. Started car, it seemed fine, so I drove away. On the way to the dealer, the check engine light came on and the car began shaking roughly while driving and had severely diminished acceleration power. Downshifting did not help. Could barely get up to highway speed, especially climbing a hill. Took it to the dealer. Hpfp was replaced within 2 days. Seems okay, but occasional lurching, perceived lag in acceleration at low speeds, and knowledge that this is a known problem with bmw x35s makes me question the car's reliability.

Filed Aug 7, 2010 · Fuel system · 28,000 miles · WA

Car showed signs of long crank, when starting and hesitation when driving the vehicle at all speeds. Eventually the check engine light would come on and off. Car eventually stalled out and engine light came on when driving on the freeway in heavy traffic, all power was lost in the vehicle including steering. Dealership replaced the high pressure pump, and two month later when it failed again reprogrammed the car. Two additional visits to the shop for the same circumstances-car stalled on the freeway losing all power and dealership replaced injectors, ignition coils, sparkplugs and the most recent claim that the car was low on fuel with 1/4 tank! When car dies all of a sudden on the freeway at a speed of 60+ miles per hour is extremely dangerous. Seeing all the others with the same problems made me realize that bmw is not going to address the problem until something tragic happens.

Filed Jul 31, 2010 · Fuel system · 18,650 miles · CA

Engine starts are preceded by long cranks, fluctuating rpms and shaking felt at the driver's seat. Car going 70mph, lost power upon acceleration on a busy highway driving back from work. "engine malfunction - reduced power" warning came on the dashboard, as well as the half engine light. Cars behind me frantically switched lanes to avoid collision. The warning message went away after I restarted car later, but kept showing up every time I drove. This happens without fail every time I drive. I've already made an appointment with the dealership to fix problem. This is, apparently, a well known failure. Bmwna has issued an extended warranty on the fuel pump system, but has not issued an official recall. This problem can potentially lead to serious injuries/collisions. Bmwna must issue an official recall soon.

Filed Jul 31, 2010 · Engine, Fuel system · 12,560 miles · DC

On july 24, 2010, my 2008 bmw 335i sedan experienced an hpfp failure in heavy traffic at highway speed. My 335i (delivered july 2008) has had long start cranks for at least one year. My washington, dc bmw dealership has said it cannot replace the hpfp until it fails or throws an electronic code. On july 24, I was driving approx 500 miles to a vacation. 350 miles into the trip, on I-87 at approx 65mph in very heavy traffic, a car cut into my (middle) lane. I moved to the left lane and quickly applied medium throttle to keep up with traffic. My engine stumbled severely as I changed lanes/accelerated and the half-power engine light came on. The car began running extremely roughly, would not accelerate and lost speed rapidly, in the left lane of very crowded highway. The car behind me nearly rear-ended me. I shut off any accessories (air conditioning, stereo, etc.), pushed the gas pedal to the floor and was able to maintain approx 50-55mph on a long downhill as I merged over to the right lane and was able to get out of traffic. As I pulled off, the car neared a stall, with the engine idle jumping wildly. I turned the car off. A minute or two after turning it back on, the half-power engine icon came on again, along with a service engine soon light, and the engine again had almost no power to accelerate and ran roughly. The hpfp and lower pressure fuel sensor were replaced by keeler bmw, latham, ny, on july 29, 2010. My car had received the software update during a past service. I've known about the hpfp problem for several years. Because of the long cranks, I have been waiting for mine to fail and hoped it would not be in a dangerous situation. I noted a recent article in which a bmw spokesperson said the failures are not occurring at highway speed. Given my experience, bmw needs to be honest about this problem. I was driving at highway speed, in very heavy traffic, and feel fortunate to have come out without getting in an accident or worse.

Filed Jan 5, 2010 · Fuel system · 33,000 miles · CA

My car's high pressure fuel pump failed while I was driving on the highway in southern california. I was accelerating to pass another car, the car stuttered, and the "check engine light" went on. After this occurred, the car could barely accelerate. It was the weekend, so I had to continue driving to my destination, as there were no bmw dealerships open to repair the problem. The loss of acceleration made it very difficult, and potentially dangerous, when getting onto the freeway. Also, had the car given out completely, it likely would have caused an accident. The problem was repaired the next work day (12/28/2009). According to the service invoice provided by the bmw dealership, the problem was a "faulty high pressure fuel pump." the faulty hpfp was replaced.

Filed Dec 8, 2009 · Fuel system · 12,403 miles · CA

In july of 2009 the high pressure fuel pump went out on my 2008 335i. The dealer replaced the fuel pump and was aware of problems with this particular engine. On november 12th the fuel pump went out again and was replaced. Bmw stated that they have extended the warranty for the hp fuel pump but could not give a reason to the defect. On november 30th three fuel injectors and 3 spark plugs were replaced. On all 3 occasions car lost power and or started to sputter. Engine warning light came on all 3 times. I've lost all confidence in this vehicle and am currently starting a lemon law claim.