BMW 335I overheating problems

Filed Oct 28, 2019 · Lights · 45,000 miles · NE

Headlight lens developed cracking and crazing in a single day. Xenon lights appear to overheat the lens.

Filed Feb 11, 2019 · Electrical · 79,744 miles · PA

Vehicle overheated during high speed driving and began rapidly slowing forcing an emergency exit from the highway. Fortunately I was near an exit. Bmw dealership replaced the water pump but person at the dealership explained that the water pump was probably blown as a result of the failure of the "ibs" cable. Dealer had to replace the "negative ibs cable." therefore, it appears that failure of this cable will require emergency stopping or emergy handling at any speed. The highway speed I was traveling made this particularly dangerous. I have the repair invoice showing the required replacement of the negative ibs cable.

Filed Jan 8, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 75,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmw 335i. The contact stated that the blower motor failed to operate. While driving 65 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted, but failed to drive. The vehicle was towed to bmw of silver spring (located at 3211 automobile blvd, silver spring, md 20904, (888) 295-2096) where it was diagnosed that the engine overheated. The contact was also informed that the water pump was leaking, and the radiator was leaking antifreeze and was mixing with the oil, which needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact the vehicle was out of warranty. No further assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Filed Apr 24, 2018 · Electrical, Fuel system · 100 miles · CT

In 2017 my son was driving on the interstate 91 highway when his front driver tire rod broke off. Bolts were missing both driver and passenger sides. Tires went out and it could have caused a tragedy this happened on a friday night. We paid to have the wheels and tires repaired and replaced. I provide the receipts to the bmw dealer ship but they were never honored or reimbursed. We paid to have waterpump replacement because. In july 2017 the air conditioning was blowing hot air. In nov. 2017 the heating system was blowing cold air. Feb 2018 blower was still not working, when I found out that there were (recalls). We waited almost 4 months for recalled blower was replaced, we paid for themostrate replacement but still had no heat. Car won't start. So we paid for the battery to be tested and registered. Shortly after the car started leaking coolant again april 2018. Defected water pump. April 2018 electric system. I drove the car to bmw dealerships, for fuel leakage now the dealership service dept. Is telling me that the car won't start!!! And that the starter needs replaced. We have not had any previous issues with the starter. And I have already spent nearly $4,000.00 within the past 5 months for things that I believe I should not have. Please investigate. In november 2017 the car was overheating

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 Jul 8, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 50,100 miles · CA

There is a serious defect with the engine and fuel pump. It takes a long time to accelerate when driving especially on the highway, the car will shake, jolt and the engine will start to make a weird noise. There is oil leaking constantly and the check engine light is constantly coming on even after just being repaired. The car goes into limp mode and has shut down on me numerous times while driving. I've had the fuel pump replaced numerous times and yet it needs to be replaced against. The car will overheat at times and and just shut down. I was driving on a busy city street when the car just shut down, I couldn't steer or brake it just died in the middle of a busy street. It was extremely unsafe and put my life in danger as well as the other drivers on the road, especially since they were driving at fast speeds.

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 Jan 30, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 65,000 miles · PA

An oil leak from the top mounted oil filter housing spilled onto the rubber accessory belt causing it to overheat and disintegrate. The result was a total loss of all powers, most importantly the loss of electrical charging and power steering. This occurred at high speed while I was driving on the pennsylvania turnpike. The loss of power steering created a situation where the auto was nearly impossible to steer. The loss of the charging system, alternator not charging, caused an eventual complete shutdown of power and shutdown of the engine leaving me on the side of a highway. This was an expensive repair, but fortunately I was able to avoid a collision. This occurred at only a 65,000 mile odometer reading.

Filed Aug 20, 2014 · Engine · 72,460 miles · NH

While driving at highway speeds for 15-20 minutes, the yellow engine overheating warning light came on and quickly turned to red, within 5 seconds. The car lost the ability to accelerate and my speed quickly began to slow. There was no response from the car when depressing the accelerator. I had to cross 3 lanes of traffic with no acceleration which nearly caused several accidents. My car was rolling to a stop on he highway. I turned the car off for several minutes and everything seemed to be fine. However, this has now happened multiple times. Each time while driving on the highway for 15-20 minutes.