2008 BMW 335XI electrical complaints

Filed Oct 18, 2016 · Electrical · 50,000 miles · KY

I got locked in my car several times and it will not unlock.this can cause death on a hot day.the vehicle was stationary

Filed Jun 21, 2016 · Electrical · 89,500 miles · IL

My family took he car to the grocery store and when they attempted to exit the car, the drivers door wouldn't open. I eventually discovered that fuse #73 failed causing the doors to lock the passengers inside the car. Initially it was just the drivers door, but as I was pressing the door lock buttons on the key and the central locking button all door were eventually affected. I see this as a safety hazard since passengers could be trapped in the vehicle in an emergency.

Filed Sep 16, 2013 · Electrical · 95,000 miles · IA

The car would not start as indicated on the recall. The battery was drained from the bad cables. I replaced the cables at bmw under the recall a d was charged for reprogramming. To replace the connectors it would need reprogrammed and I feel the battery should be included in their recall. There are several similar complaints on this issue. The lights worked and all other functions just would not start. Bmw advised it needed a new battery but would not include on the recall even though its a known problem. If they had to replace the cable they would have to reprogram it either way, new battery or the existing battery as they would not leave it "hot" while working on it.

Filed Jul 12, 2013 · Electrical, Locks · 53,225 miles · PA

Driver's side door would not open because it remained locked. It could not be unlocked using the inside or outside door handle, the key fob unlock button, or the door lock switch on the front dash. I had to physically insert and turn the key from the outside to unlock the car. I understand this may be a fuse or a door lock actuator problem. It is an enormous safety issue if I cannot get out of my car because of an electrical failure.

Filed Aug 20, 2012 · Electrical, Locks · 16,000 miles · IL

Door locks wouldn't open or close. Inside unlock capabilities not working either. Only access in or out is through the keyed entry. Cannot even open the other three doors.

Filed Jul 30, 2010 · Electrical · 22,000 miles · IA

The speedometer in this vehicle is off by 5 MPH at 60 MPH and progressively worse at higher speeds. Both the dealer and bmw corporation refuse to correct the problem. I have requested that a new speedometer be installed or that the old unit be recalibrated. I believe this to be a safety defect due to the fact that there is no way to accurately determine the speed of the vehicle, especially at higher speeds.

Filed Mar 7, 2010 · Electrical, Fuel system · 82,000 miles · OH · fire

Three fuel pump failures, bmw factory rep looked at car at bmw cleveland, in solon, ohio. One week later car caught on fire while sitting in parking lot at work.