2009 BMW 335I: fuel pump failure

Filed Jun 15, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · 55,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2009 BMW 335I. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle independently entered limp mode with the service transmission warning message on the instrument panel. The contact restarted the vehicle and cleared all warning codes before he resumed normal driving. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not under recall. A DTC reader determined that the cause of the failure was related to a defective fuel pump. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

Filed May 17, 2020 · Electrical, Fuel system · 100,786 miles · FL

Fuel pump leaking gasoline leaving a strong odor in the car and footwell module is bad

Filed Mar 30, 2018 · Electrical, Fuel system · 91,725 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw 335i. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and had it towed to bmw of scottsdale in scottsdale, arizona. The vehicle was repaired in march of 2017 per an unknown fuel pump recall. The failure recurred on march 29, 2018 and the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not repaired again. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 91,725.

Filed Sep 6, 2012 · Fuel system · 49,300 miles · CA

I was driving home from the dry cleaners. As I was trying to merge into the freeway, the car check engine light came on with about a 70% reduction in power. I couldnt merge onto the freeway safely, and had to pull tot he shoulder. The car is currently at bmw dealer for repairs. It has been suggested that it is due to the fuel pump.

Filed Apr 18, 2012 · Engine, Fuel system · 48,000 miles · NY

I buy my 2009 bmw 335i with 39,700 miles, full bmw service was done the same day, my next service was at 49,000 miles however at around 48,000 miles. When driving to work on the highway going 50mph I had to move over to the passing lane and when I attempted to accelerate about at 65mph the car started to shake very bad and the engine light came on and I loss power had to slow down to 20-25mph could have cause an accident as I was in the faster lane and car slow down rapidly!! Thank god I was able to move all the way over to the slower lane with little issue. After I pulled over I turned the car off and open the hood as my oil temp was just about at 250*, under hood temps was hot but not anything crazy, everything looks good so I started the car and it idle like normal and the engine light was now gone, I close the hood and was able to drive the car like normal, so I took the car to the local bmw dealer in my work area and they told me the issue I am having is cause by the hpfp high pressure fuel pump, so they reply it and everything seems normal for another 2,000 miles then I had the same issue again! This time I was heading home and it happened when I was trying to accelerate with moving traffic omg that was bad all most cause a major accident with all the cars, trucks behind me had to slow down rapidly .. Was going 30mph and tried to speed up to 60 .. At around 45mph car lost power and was shaking worst than the first time this happened, engine light came on, again thank god I was able to pull over, I turn the car off and waited for 5-6min than turn it back on, this time the engine light remain on, my oil temp was around 190*, the car still idle and drive as normal even with the engine light on, took it to my local bmw dealer in my home area and they found this time is two bad injectors one at cylinder 1 and the other at cylinder 5 .cost of repair $1.1k.

Filed Feb 20, 2011 · Fuel system · 11,000 miles · NC

2009 bmw 335i with 11000 miles started to sputter while driving on the freeway and the yellow service engine and low power lights came on. Vehicle was drivable but with low power. Managed to limp into town and had car towed to bmw dealership. Problem diagnosed as high pressure fuel pump failure. Dealer replaced high pressure fuel pump and performed software update under warranty.

Filed Feb 2, 2011 · Fuel system · 15,200 miles · CA

Car suddenly lost power while accelerating and attempting to merge into traffic on interstate 5 n in irvine. Had to exit interstate and drive surface streets. Car continued to operate at greatly reduced power. Dealer replaced high pressure fuel pump under warranty.

Filed Jan 24, 2011 · Fuel system · 22,000 miles · CA

It's an ongoing issue which bmw has failed to fix. I believe I have issues with my high pressure fuel pump. I have had the low pressure sensor replaced, and a software upgrade. Last night, the car had a rough idle, and the warning engine malfunction, reduced power was displayed. I drove home slowly. The car roughed idled. In addition, I called bmw assist to file the complaint. There was a voluntary recall, but I have not received any type of notification for my vehicle.

Filed Jan 11, 2011 · Fuel system · 28,000 miles · CA

Driving on the highway at 65 MPH resulted in sudden loss of power and need to pull off to the side of the road in a very dangerous setting. Fuel pump required replacement in a vehicle that was one year old. Approximately one year later the same problem occurred while driving. "engine malfunction light" and complete loss of power while driving. Again high pressure fuel pump had to be repaired (car mileage ~ 28,000 miles)

Filed Oct 13, 2010 · Engine, Fuel system · 10,300 miles · FL

10/8/2010 - while traveling on alligator alley in southern florida, 2009 bmw 335i experienced a severe loss of power with engine lamp turning on. Loss of power worsened for the next seventy five miles until the car could not go over forty miles per hour and had insufficient torque to go up any inclined highway off ramps. Took car back to bmw dealership and was informed loss of power was due to failure of high pressure fuel pump, and was informed that the pump would be replaced and engine software updated. Car had approximately 10,000 miles at the time of incident.

Filed Sep 16, 2010 · Fuel system · 19,600 miles · MD

I own a 2009 bmw 335i which has the type n54 engine. I have owned this car since may 2009. I have had 2 high pressure fuel pumps replaced. The last malfunction just occurred as I was at highway speed 65mph + and the engine went into the limp home mode. Because of this mode the car had a drastic reduction of power, without any warning. I was lucky I was able to get to the right lane and limp to dealership with a top speed of 50mph. This was a dangerous situation to me and other drivers on highway. The n54 engine is a major issue for bmw, their own service advisors state that almost 60% of these engines have had fuel pump malfunctions, resulting in replacement.

Filed Sep 9, 2010 · Fuel system · 2,500 miles · FL

Long cranks, stuttering upon pushing on the accelerator with lurching sensation and front engine block shaking. It used to occur every day before they replaced my first high pressure fuel pump at 2500 miles. Second time I had long cranks a few times a week with lurching/stuttering sensation upon pushing on the accelerator while hi-way driving every day. I have a 2009 bmw 335i . Vin [xxx]. I've had my hpfp replaced once. The second time around they just reprogrammed the hpfp but I still get long cranks 2 a week with lurching/stuttering on hi-way acceleration attempts. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).