2010 BMW 535I: fuel pump failure

Filed Feb 28, 2025 · Fuel system · SC

Consistent fuel pump error code 2AAF

Filed Jun 15, 2022 · Electrical, Fuel system · 71,835 miles · NY · crash

I was told by BMW that the high pressure fuel pump for these vehicles are under warranty for 100,000 miles or 10 years. I just purchased the vehicle to not only drive from new jersey to New York and shut down. Since then it caused an accident and the used dealer is just ignoring everything. I was also told there’s an electric water pump class action suit and also something with the trunk leaking. Now I do know that a vehicle is not supposed to be sold without recalls being stated and fixed. I’m already paid 10k for the car and then 1k for a starter . The vehicle is in the body shop having body repair due to the engine shutting down. If the engine shuts down it displays fuel pump malfunction and within 20-30 mins will start again. The BMW 535i has 96,000 miles on it and I don’t think it’s fair that I should be penalized for someone not following thru with repairs let alone having an accident on my insurance now. I’m asking please just help get the vehicle running again and all future service will absolutely be done through BMW. That’s how I handled my Mercedes’ and plan so with this vehicle. I’m a single father that just took a severe beating financially and had to sell the Mercedes’ and thought buying a BMW was a good choice being I had a similar issue with Mercedes’ and they honored the repair due to the amount of time owned and still being in the mileage range of the defective part. Please help . Email-[XXX] Cell- [XXX] [XXX] Thank you in advance INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Apr 26, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · 120,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmw 535i. The contact stated while driving approximately 20-25 MPH, the vehicle loss motive power. The contact coasted and manually steered the vehicle to the side of the roadway. The contact stated that the fuel pump warning light was illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to rallye bmw (1 brush hollow rd, westbury, ny 11590, (516) 226-7947) who had replaced an unknown part however, approximately a week later the failure recurred with the same warning light illuminated. The contact returned the vehicle to the same dealer and the fuel pump was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Jan 7, 2021 · Fuel system · 128,000 miles · PA

Several times I was placed in peril while traveling at high rates of speed then the car stalls on us highway 95. There were also times when the car stalled while driving less than 35mph. When this happens I have no real control to steer the wheel, no prior warning or issues with the car to indicate it would stall. It is extremely traumatizing. Traumatizing! Message of "fuel pump malfunction. Moderate driving possible". Car stalls while in motion whether it is 20mph or 65mph. Initial malfunction in july was after 1hr of driving then several times after that periodically as the car isn't driven often due to stay at home restrictions. The issue could not be duplicated at two auto mechanic shops, in fact by the time the tow truck arrived, the car started and was able to be driven onto the truck. There is no pattern of driving behavior or messages between failure / stall and as months went on, the time between stall and inability to start the car shortened from driving1hr to driving 10 minutes. Bmw of the main line replaced the fuel pump, fuel filter and stall and error issue remains. Wiring to fuel pump issue possible. There are several open complaints on the exact same issue. Model year 2010 should be included in the recall for 535i xdrive series/4%252520dr/rwd%25252f4wd#complaints wiring issue detected and may be part of the recall the federal safety agency recall no. : 16v‑746. If the fuel pump becomes inoperative, a no-start condition or, in rare cases, a stalling condition without the ability to restart the vehicle could occur. Started july and degraded september, october, november then finally december. $$$$ in repair costs that did not resolve the "fuel pump malfunction. Moderate driving possible" message. Help

Filed Nov 23, 2020 · Fuel system · 150,000 miles · CA

Receiving p0087 low pressure fuel, car goes into drivetrain malfunction. Fix is replacing high pressure fuel pump.

Filed Jul 2, 2020 · Fuel system · TX

When staring up, extended crank/slow startup . Contacted bmw 'fuel pump issue'. Not covered on current recalls because of year of car. All other 5 series have an open recall for the same problem

Filed Jun 24, 2020 · Fuel system · 145,250 miles · IN

Was driving down the road and was passing a vehicle and as I was getting past other driver my onboard dash popped up saying car needed to get serviced. Description of fault was fuel pump. All power was lost and was barely able to get past other motorist to get to the shoulder. Once I sat for about 20 min was able to restart vehicle and get to my destination 8 miles down the road. This made me feel very u safe and could have caused an accident with the other motorist. I was on a 2 lanes state road when this happened. There was also another vehicle behind the motorist I was passing to over take.

Filed Feb 10, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 115,000 miles · NY

When attempting to bring vehicle up to speed on the on-ramp of the highway, the "fuel pump warning" will display on screen. This is then followed by a loss of power in the engine until the engine stops and the vehicle no longer runs. Vehicle has been towed and diagnosed as the high pressure fuel pump be technician. Technician advised me that bmw has recalled "certain" models for this problem.

Filed Feb 5, 2020 · Fuel system · 80,298 miles · MN

While driving steadily on the interstate (i494 in bloomington, mn) with traffic at roughly 65mph, I received a message on the dash of fuel pump failure, drive slowly. Car proceeded to go into 'limp mode' with reduced power and then stalled out'gave me just enough time to navigate to a relatively safer spot on the shoulder of the interstate. Tried to restart car, but it would struggle and then fail each time.

Filed Jun 8, 2019 · Fuel system · 130,000 miles · ID

Fuel pump randomly causes engine failure during normal driving conditions causing it to malfunction, stall engine, and endanger the cars occupants saftey in normal to heavy traffic conditions. The fuel pump will reset itself after 5-10 minutes and the car will start again allowing it to then safely exit the roadway.. This issue is random in occurance. It could happen twice in one day, or it could happen only twice in one month.

Filed May 13, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 110,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmw 535i. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle while in traffic but it failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. On another occasion, the contact stated that the passenger rear side of the vehicle dropped closer to the road and was dragging while driving. The contact coasted over to the side of the road but did not notice what caused the failure. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the hydraulic detached and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to nalley bmw of decatur dealer, located at 1606 church st, decatur, ga 30033, (404) 994-4329, for the stalling failure and it was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v746000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed May 8, 2019 · Fuel system · 118,000 miles · PA

High pressure fuel pump failed. This part has been highly publicized as faulty. Including recalls and extended warrantees. The failure at high speeds caused stalling and was very dangerous. Bmw failed to replace for free the high pressure fuel pump and charged me full price. Failure to honor recall/warranty. It has been noted 150,000 plus vehicles are affected. This needs to be a mandatory recall and paid in full by bmw. Seeking investigation and reimbursement. I have the invoice if needed.