2009 BMW 535I: fuel pump failure

Filed Dec 1, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · 70,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2009 BMW 535I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle vibrated violently with a message displayed to, "Check Engine – Engine Power Reduced”. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed failures with the spark plugs and ignition coil. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, who diagnosed failures with the valve cover gasket and upper radiator hose. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, who diagnosed failures with the evaporative leak detection assembly, water pump, and high-pressure fuel pump. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not assist. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Jul 4, 2021 · Fuel system · IL

The car stop running completly when I was wainting at the stop light An anounsmemt came out in my dash saying that I have to repleaced the fuel pump I know that there was a recall abuot this problem but I never got any notice or letter from bmw

Filed Feb 20, 2019 · Fuel system · 121,300 miles · WA

Vehicle was operating on public highway at 40 MPH in forward gear. Electronic fuel pump stopped causing immediate engine power failure and loss of forward movement control. It was snowing and there was no shoulder. No safe lane or other area to coast immediately inoperable vehicle into. Heavy traffic repeatedly nearly collided. No way to secure immediate safe removal of inoperable vehicle off roadway. Emergency flashers quit after 30 minutes. Wrecker too 2.5 hours to arrive, while drive was forced to choose between unsheltered freezing snow and ice, and remaining in vulnerable vehicle for tow truck to arrive. Vehicle displayed "fuel pump failure" on diagnostic lcd screen in vehicle. Three hours later, vehicle started up and ran without incident, after sitting. Problem has occurred three times over the past fife years, and occurs without warning while engine is running.

Filed Jul 25, 2018 · Fuel system · 129,500 miles · VA

At least once or twice a week my vehicle all of a sudden lose power the engine malfunction light come dash. Then on the idrive system it always say "fuel pump" problem. This problem occurs unexpected and has put me in dangerous situation on the highway. I pull over to the shoulder and put the flashers on. After about ten minutes the flashers go off and the car is able to drive again. Lastly, the problem always happen unexpected regardless on city street or highway. I can be traveling at 25 to 75mph and it just randomly happens. Many occasions I do not feel comfortable traveling in the far left lane. Due to moving to the left shoulder and cars traveling at a higher rate of speed.

Filed Jul 21, 2018 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 128,000 miles · CA

Fuel pump failures, car shut down while driving on the highway (numerous times) lost power steering while going over 60 MPH. Cost over $10,000 to make repairs on the vehicle because bmw said it is no longer under warranty.

Filed May 30, 2018 · Fuel system · 115,000 miles · MA · crash

The car shuts off unexpectedly when it's being used because of the fuel pump. I think it's unfair that the 2008 models got recalls up to 10 yrs and 120,000 miles. I feel like the 2009 bmw xi was missing from this recall. The same high pressure fuel pump was the problem for the recall. I'm both close to reaching my 120,000 miles or the 10 yr mark so it would be amazing to see something being done about this soon.

Filed May 9, 2018 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 127,000 miles · NC

Fuel pump error while driving and the car shuts down, we lose power steering and have done so on the highway, and city numerous times.

Filed Apr 10, 2018 · Fuel system · 130,000 miles · AZ

Stopped in traffic at a red light after approximately 15 minutes of driving. The light turned green and upon acceleration, the engine stopped in the middle of the intersection.the "fuel pump" warning came up on my screen. The vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to the repair shop where it did not exhibit any problems, according to the mechanic the vehicle ran fine. Nonetheless, the fuel pump was replaced. Drove the car for two days before it broke down again. Same scenario, stopped at a stop sign, proceeded to accelerate and the engine stopped. Vehicle had to be towed to the repair shop for the second time in three days. Awaiting to see if a new hpfp will resolve the issue.

Filed Oct 30, 2017 · Fuel system · 89,992 miles · OH

My 2009 bmw 535i xdrive has been owned by me for 6 years. It has less than 90,000 miles on it. Since I became owner, it had 2 fuel pump failures, one water pump failure, and now fuel injector failure. When its fuel injectors failed on 10/27/17, the car's engine started shaking right after I turned it on. The car was parked overnight and I proceeded on the side street at 10 miles an hour speed towards work in the morning. Car then lost power and would not accelerate. Very dark, dense, black smoke was coming out of the tail pipe. After towing it to the dealer because it was unsafe to drive, I have been told by bmw dealer that the fuel injectors are malfunctioning and rather than spraying the fuel inside the engine, they were dumping it in large amounts instead. This created a state of too much unburned fuel inside the engine and it caused the black smoke. Cost of repair estimate was $3075. I was told that the catalytic converter may have been affected as well due to this dysfunction and as a result I might need replacement as well adding another $1500 to the cost. I have learned of similar reports of fuel injectors problems in this particular model, placing the cars, the drivers, and the passengers at risk. Seeing the dark, dense, black smoke coming out of the tail pipe seemed very unsafe and extremely hazardous and should trigger recall of such deficient fuel injectors. I believe the fuel injector malfunction caused an abnormal fire inside the engine which caused such dark smoke to occur.

Filed Aug 29, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 98,000 miles · MD

Fuel pump cut out unexpectedly while driving at posted speed limit of 60 MPH. Almost run over by tractor trailer while pulling car to side of the road. Car was later re-started.

Filed Aug 11, 2017 · Fuel system · 113,502 miles · WA

I am requesting the federal safety agency investigate this known dangerous defect and issue a mandated recall to protect the public. Fuel pump failure or related failures can cause a car to be unable to move out of a dangerous highway after engine power failure at idle, causing risk to human life. On 08-08-17, I was on interstate in stopped traffic. My 2009 bmw 535xi with 115, 502 miles on it quit running. Traffic cleared and I could not get the vehicle to start, run, and move. It would start, but it would then quit running before I could place it in gear. Interstate traffic was approaching at 60 to 70 MPH. My three passengers got out and pushed the vehicle while I steered it in neutral, not running, off the roadway. We had a near miss collision from approaching vehicles on the interstate. The dash display said "high pressure fuel pump failure." after sitting 5 minutes, the car started and appeared to run normally. I e-mailed bmw and they said they had extended their warranty on high pressure fuel pump to 10 years or 120,000 miles, and said take it to bmw service center. On 08-10-17 bmw dealer diagnosed it and said it was the "low pressure fuel pump located inside the fuel tank had failed." they offered to replace it at a cost of $2,079.90, stating "bmw does not offer recalls." four people were almost killed. Bmw has "extended the warranty to 120,000 miles on high pressure fuel pump" but not on the "low pressure fuel pump." I asked service tech if he was sure it was "low pressure fuel pump failure" if vehicle could run intermittently. He offered no satisfactory explanation, comparing it to a "light bulb than can work some times and not work some times." I am requesting the federal safety agency investigate this known dangerous defect and issue a mandated recall to protect the public.

Filed Apr 17, 2017 · Fuel system · 102,000 miles · WA

I was driving on the highways, amidst other vehicles when the engine completely lost power and stopped running. I was very lucky that I did not create an accident. The vehicle just shut itself off while going 60!! I lost power steering but managed to pull off to the side of the road. The vehicle would then not start and on the idrive it gave me a fuel pump warning . About an hour later after calling for assistance, I started the vehicle and it was as if nothing had occured. The warning dissappearing and it drove normally. It has since then done this same thing 4 other times. I have read many other complaints similar to mine and want to know if this vehicle is recalled and if not then why is it not recalled?