BMW 335XI fuel pump problems

Filed Jun 11, 2022 · Fuel system · MA

Fuel injectors and high pressure fuel pump. I believe there was a recall for the 335i model not the 335xi. These are the same exact engines and were produced at the same exact time with the same exact parts. BMW created index 1 injectors and has since remanufactured to what today is now called an index 12 injector. I believe my model is well over due to qualify for this recall because old injectors can cause a fire WHILE DRIVING. Fuel leaks around electrical spark plugs and bmw knows this but they only recalled for the RWD model which is ridiculous. Not only could this cause a fire, but it could danger the lives of the driver, passenger, and others on the road. Without a recall owners are forced to try and scrape together at least $2,850 just for the updated injectors not including the labor fee. Pressure builds up and these injectors could pop out (due to pressure) which could cause a serious accident. BMW needs to do what is right and recall the 2007-2011 335XI because they know these have the same problems as a regular 335. Please help insure the safety of vehicle operators and general public by investigating this issue and demand BMW to provide customers with the 335XI recalls. There is also an issue with the TURBOS that often fail due to “wastegate rattle”. This is highly dangerous because if the turbo fails while driving your cars engine will stop and overheat risking potential fire and crashing.

Filed Dec 18, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 63,900 miles · MA

My bmw 2014 335xi gt 63900 miles VIN:[xxx] shifted to neutral when driving in motion on highway and lose power without warning light and stuck on road and towed to the dealer and they suggest to replace the engine cost 23k, and the reports said the reason may be due to fuel pump or previous oil leak. This issue is incredibly dangerous as it can leave anyone stranded anywhere. This car is only 6 years old. No warning light showed previously. I was doing regular oil change and maintenance and fixed the oil leak. I thought it due to the recall case below: improper plating on fuel pump may result in stall if the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. The federal safety agency campaign number: 15v189000 manufacturer bmw of north america, llc components fuel system, gasoline my car is experiencing the same symptoms as indicated in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v189000 (fuel system, gasoline) but vehicle is not included in that recall of bmw potential number of units affected 18,054 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed May 23, 2020 · Electrical, Fuel system · 127,000 miles · SC

Car has issues with cold start, long crank, RPM surge, cylinder misfires. Car has index 5 and index 8 fuel injectors. The car is showing codes for issues with the high pressure fuel pump.

Filed Jun 15, 2019 · Fuel system · 75,000 miles · MD

The high pressure fuel pump fails without warning. The fuel pump on previous n54 engine were recalled. The fuel pump was not changed for the newer n55 engine and they are continuing to fail.

Filed Mar 11, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 124,500 miles · VA

My car is experiencing the infamous hpfp failure. The code thrown is p2aaf (fuel pump plausability) and p29f2 (high-pressure fuel system, fuel pressure). When starting the car, the engine shakes, rumbles and almost dies, erratic idle...I have to rev up the engine for a few minutes to keep idle stable. The check engine light and ses light comes on. It has reduced power, I can not accelerate quickly any more. I see people behind me move over everytime I go from a stop. I took the car to bmw recently and they found $8,800 worth of repair cost on the vehicle. I was told the hpfp needs to be replaced but it is out of warranty since the car is 10 years old and past 120,000 miles. They would not replace it for free. I was also told that the pump was replaced a few times before. I think I am the second owner of the car. I purchased it in 2/2013. Roughly 3 years ago, the car's engine shutdown while I was in the middle of the highway. I was able to keep it going about 4 miles an hour and pulled over. I was told the low pressure fuel pump was replaced under cpo warranty to get the car working again. This car is a danger to me and my kids. I think the hpfp should be replaced free of charge if the symptoms exist, no matter if their warranty has expired.

Filed Apr 1, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 13,500 miles · CA

Vehicle stalled on road way while going 50 plus miles an hour. Shutting off completely. Police were called. Could not get car to shift and move. Needed two different tow trucks to get dollies to move car. Bmw replaced fuel pump. Bmw says warranty on the federal safety agency for my year make and model does not apply to my vehicle. I am scared for my life. Felt like I was going to get killed as cars honked going 60 miles an hour around me at 830 at night on beach blvd.

Filed Dec 18, 2015 · Engine · 13,136 miles · NJ

Fuel supply module (fuel pump) failed in my 2014 bmw 335i xdrive. My wife was driving to work when engine completely quit. Car stopped in the left lane due to the stalled engine. She was lucky that police officer was able to stop traffic and push the car to the shoulder. Car was towed to bmw dealer. Dealer replaced fuel supply module under warranty. Representative mentioned that there's no open recalls for my car's VIN. I attached a picture of repair invoice that lists VIN and part number of the failed fuel pump.

Filed Nov 25, 2015 · Acceleration · 37,000 miles · NJ

Driving along and car lost acceleration for unknown reason. This has happened twice. First incident, the dealer replaced the fuel pump in the tank. Second incident, cannot replicate the issue and I am refusing to accept the car as concerned for my safety. Instructed dealer to drive the car.

Filed Jun 18, 2015 · Fuel system · 36,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmw 335xi. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration and stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump and oil pressure pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000.

Filed May 23, 2015 · Fuel system · 18,900 miles · RI

I ordered a brand new 2011 bmw 335i xdrive and it was delivered on april 19, 2010. The 2011 model year came out early. On feb 20, 2012 I had a difficult time starting the engine after sitting overnight...it would take too long to start, cranking for a long time. Brought it to bmw in warwick ri and they ran short tests and found nothing wrong. Another time I would smell a strong odor of gasoline and I was not by any gas stations or other cars. Brought it to the same service center and they could not find anything wrong. Another time my car stalled out unexpectedly, but was able to start it again. This week on may 21st 2015 dropped the car off to have another tire replaced because I hit a pothole (8 tires replaced in 34,500 files, 4 replacement tires due to potholes). I also complained about the car taking too long to crank over 1st time in the morning. They kept the car overnight and their technician had the same starting problem that I experienced and they ran a diagnostic. They said the high pressure fuel pump and the fuel rail pressure sensor had to be replaced. The service advisor said it was a two-part repair. He said bmw would cover the $885 high pressure fuel pump but I would have to pay for the fuel rail pressure sensor which was $391. If this takes two parts to repair, then why isn't bmw paying for both parts? I called bmw headquarters in woodcliff lake nj for a resolution but I was told I would have two wait up to 5 business days for an answer. I found many bmw blogs online complaining about high pressure fuel pump failures and repeated failures after the high pressure fuel pump was replaced. My car has less then 35,000 miles on it. The 2011 bmw 335i xdrive with the n55 engine should be included in the previous recall since they use the same high pressure fuel pump as previous year models that were recalled and bmw should pay for the full repair