2008 BMW 335I: fuel pump failure

Filed May 10, 2020 · Fuel system · 123,000 miles · GA

01may2020. Brought 2008 bmw 335i to south atlanta bmw dealership to replace rear brake pads (based on inspection report from a jan2020 appt). It was determined that: 1. Oil filter housing gasket: filter housing gaskets & oil cooler o-rings leaking oil 2. Radiator hose replacement. Upper coolant hose turning brown and seeping. 01may2020. Radiator hose was replaced along with conducting brake fluid flush and micro filter. Same day after repairs were complete the car stalls and shuts off and becomes unable to drive. Car is towed back to dealership for further inspection. Upon further inspection the following are identified: 1. Fuel pump replacement: r&r high pressure fuel pump & low pressure sensor per fault code 29f2 2.turbocharger - variable boost control solenoid: both vanos solenoids & oil change per sib. Dealership informs me that the fuel pump's warranty has been extended 10 years/120000 miles due to manufacturing issues with the fuel pump. I have never been made aware of issues with the fuel pump or extended warranties for replacing. I do think I should be responsible for repairs on a malfunctioning fuel pump that was poorly manufactured. Bmw should be responsible for the replacement and repair.

Filed Jan 20, 2020 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 80,705 miles · IL

The high pressure fuel pump which was recalled and replaced in 2011 is problematic again. When pushing the gas pedal harder, the car stutters and does not respond to the extra power requested by flooring the gas pedal and makes put me in a dangerous situation. The 'service engine soon' light came up as well. I pulled the car over when I could, stopped and started the engine again and the "service engine" light disappeared. This is the same issue back in 2011 and recurring again. I suspect this has been there for a long time, but as my wife does not punch the gas as hard as me, she noticed this only on few occasions. I noticed this twice in the last month and so, called the stealership and logging a complaint here. In 2011, they said bmw extended the warranty to 10 years and so, this should be covered now as well, but the stealership abviously would not acknowledge. Hope our great president trump show germany their place, and hope bmw pays for the terrible engineering till elon musk makes them go bankrupt.

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 Aug 4, 2017 · Fuel system · 69,000 miles · WA

My car began to run roughly after a cold start as I was leaving my office. After a few seconds and feeling decreased power, I tried to pull off the road and into a parking spot in the parking garage at microsoft's head quarters (where I work). The vehicle stalled out. I was able to restart the vehicle and get into a parking space, but it continue to run roughly. I noticed an intense smell of gasoline and immediately turned off the engine. I exited the vehicle and checked the exhaust. It was blowing white smoke and had gasoline dripping out of the tail pipes, I let the vehicle cool down and restarted the engine with another person observing the tail pipe. It again was running very rough and had gasoline spraying out of the tail pipe. I immediately turned off the engine. The car was towed to a service center. They have diagnosed the issue is that 2 of the injectors are stuck in the fully open position. As a result, the car is unsafe (I was lucky there wasn't a massive fire). Previously, I'd had the hpfp (high pressure fuel pump) replaced under recall. I am concerned that the recalled/replaced hpfp may itself be defective and failed, causing 2 injectors to fail simultaneously (there's statistically no chance of two injectors failing simultaneously without some causal factor upstream in the fuel system). On contacting bmw (in bellevue wa) and bmw north america, they have refused to cover the repair or acknowledge the issue. I am continuing to engage with them on the repair, but believe this is a more serious safety issue. Had I not pulled off when I did, the vehicle could have went up in flames while on the highway.

Filed Dec 6, 2016 · Fuel system · 79,000 miles · TX

I've have had several issues involving the fuel pump/injectors. All service has been performed at the same dealer. The cost has exceeded 3500.00 in the last 3 years. Car is in the shop again, dealer indicates fuel injectors are the problem, another 1989.00 to get the car fix. I believe this is too much $ for the same issue for a 3 year period.

Filed Sep 24, 2016 · Fuel system, Transmission · 70,000 miles · TX

I was driving at 60 miles per hour on woodall rogers fwy in dallas, when my car started shaking and went into limp mode. I pulled over on the highway and could not get the car to start again. I had the car towed to bmw. They said it had nothing to do with a previous recall about the fuel pump and gave me a $3,000 quote. I had it towed to an independent shop where they replaced a water pump and other items. However, the recall information I have been reading describes exactly what happened to my car. Whenever I drive my car now and I accelerate, it still gives me an engine warning and starts shaking. I believe my car is "suffering" from the water pump issue.

Filed Feb 7, 2016 · Fuel system · 94,000 miles · CA

Faulty high pressure fuel pump- loss of power - engine stall in traffic

Filed Nov 23, 2015 · Fuel system · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 335i. The contact stated that there was a premature leak and strong fumes of fuel coming from the vehicle, which progressed without warning. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The failure mileage was not available.

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 May 12, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 78,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 335i. The contact stated that the vehicle was extremely slow to pick up speed. The contact applied force to the accelerator pedal to pick up speed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel injectors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

Filed Dec 3, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 69,138 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 335i. The contact stated that the fuel pump failed and the six injectors may be defective. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop and the mechanic replaced the high pressure fuel pump. The mechanic was able to get the part from the authorized dealer, but the failure recurred. The service engine sensor illuminated. While traveling at a high rate of speed, the vehicle made a noise, sputtered, and decelerated. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop and the mechanic replaced three of the six high pressure cylinders that malfunctioned. At some point, the other three cylinders may need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 69,138.

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.