BMW 335I won't start problems

Filed Dec 8, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · NV

After the car is shut off, the coolant pump will stop with the car but after a min the car will stay off but the coolant pump will kick on. Runs until battery is drained. I do understand there is a feature to circulate the coolant so help mitigate burn/hot spots but this continues until the battery is disconnected by ECU. Then it won't start because the battery is too low. Ongoing issue for the past 2 years now, happens intermittently. Frequency is random but happens more when it's cold out. But average happens a few times a week when cold out, sometimes it runs well for a few weeks then starts happening again. We had tried to troubleshoot by BMW but no luck. They have replaced battery, alternator, have tried to diagnose about 4 times now but they haven't fixed it since they can't replicate at the BMW Shop. I can hear the coolant pump running as well as feel the water moving. Also tested by Fluke Meter, it drains at about 40 amps (at 12 volts) when this happens, with the car off. Doing anything (opening doors, trunks, locking, unlocking, stops it for a minute but then pump starts again). No errors pop up for it except when the battery is low and then error battery had high discharge pops up.

Filed Nov 10, 2020 · Steering · CA

Steering wheel locked, car would not start, this happened after I parked the car. Very expensive to get it fixed

Filed Aug 29, 2020 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · PA

I bought a 2009 bmw 335i off of a friend of mine knowing that the car did indeed have few issues back in december of 2019. When I had received the car the back left strut was out. I replaced all of them including the brakes as well as preformed a simple service. I took the car in for a diagnosis for the car not wanting to start properly to bmw for a proper check up. I legit get two starts before having to let it sit for a while before I can start it again. This has been an ongoing issue after what I thought could possibly be a starter issue. But it wasnt, the car doesnt crank; it clicks almost as if it wants to turn over and run as a self sustaining mechanism. Instead I must let it sit for a couple hours until I can yet again start it back up and its fine. This car has made me sit and wait countless times at friends houses and public places. Bmw told me that it is the positive battery terminal and cable from the start port that needs to be replaced due to corrosion. They sent me a full inspection summary as a video for me to see and yes that red cable doesnt look to good behind the wheel well leading to the battery. Of course I did my research and found many other bmw's alike have the same exact issues. I dont want to have to pay out of pocket $3000 for a piece of hardware that is bond to decay. Thats a huge obligation for myself and a large safety issue for many others. This is my daily and I dont want to risk anything upon myself or anyone else that may own this same model and or have the same issue again. This needs to be fixed and addressed immediately. The date for when it occurred is the date bmw sent an inspection video back for myself to view.

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 Feb 13, 2017 · Steering · 169,000 miles · FL

The vehicle was parked in my driveway, before I started vehicle I noticed a red steering wheel lock light on my dashboard, I tried to turn vehicle on and unforptunately my car won't start.

Filed Mar 9, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 59,000 miles · DE

I just got belt replaced. About two weeks later the belt pops. The car lost power steering and then would not start. I've researched online n saw that its a design flaw in the 07- 08 335i's but bmw is refusing a recall. Imagine if I was on the highway n it happened. Its terrible.

Filed Feb 27, 2015 · Engine · 20,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 335i. The contact stated that the service engine warning lamp illuminated several times and the engine was riding extremely rough. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v176000 (engine and engine cooling), received the recall repair and within four months the failure recurred. The contact stated that the service engine warning lamp illuminated again and the engine was making a loud noise. The contact pulled the vehicle over and after several attempts it was able to restart which reset the computer. The contact later tried to start the vehicle and the key would not turn over. The vehicle was towed to the authorized dealer for further inspection and diagnosis. The recall remedy did not repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

Filed Aug 19, 2014 · Steering · 42,000 miles · OH

The vehicle steering wheel locked and the car would not start. A known and consistent problem for this vehicle, yet no recall. A faulty lock mechanism in the steering column could lead to a fatal accident. This is completely unacceptable.

Filed Aug 19, 2014 · Fuel system · 100 miles · TX

Sudden and complete loss of power while vehicle is running/moving (brand new 335i 2014). High pressure fuel pump malfunctioned(complete failure) while merging on to lane at busy airport gate ramp. There were no warning lights (check engine light) or partial loss of power but, I did get a total and complete loss of power with a sudden vehicle stop. Bus behind me almost run into me! The vehicle suddenly stopped and I was not able to re-start. After a while airport police came and help me move the car out of busy intersecting/merging lanes ramp. On this automatic vehicle, it is very difficult to put it in neutral, when engine does not start. (I was lucky that I was not in the middle of a busy freeway) bmw 335i had issues with fuel pump a few years back and it could be back again. This is a safety risk to drivers out there.

Filed Jun 28, 2013 · Steering · 61,000 miles · GA

The steering wheel column locks up and will not start after driving it. If I drive normal without doing anything out of the normal it locks. I can't restart the car. I turn the steering back and forth to get it to unlock. I have even gone as far as to wait a few minutes and them restart it. I'm scared the steering wheel will lock while I'm driving I have a 6 year old daughter and I don't want out lives at jeopardy.