2008 BMW 535XI: misfire or rough idle

Filed Apr 8, 2020 · Fuel system · RI

My bmw is a 2008 bmw 535xi that was manufactured on 02/2008. I have had an issue with cylinder 4 misfiring so I changed all 6 spark plugs and cylinder 4 ignition coil only to have cylinder misfiring still. I took it to a mechanic and they checked and stated that I had a bad ignition coil because my spark plug and ignition coil smelled like fuel. My friend is a tech at a local bmw dealership and told me not to repair it yet because bmw has issued a recall for my vehicle which is a e61 sports wagon. I will provide the document that shows that my vehicle is under the affected vehicles. When at idle my car shakes. This has been going on for about a year I just never had the money to fix it and didn't know what the issues were until now. I don't know the exact date so I will put today's date.

Filed Mar 27, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 93,450 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 535xi. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine misfired the vehicle was taken to the local dealer bmw of columbia located at (1900 i70 dr. Sw, columbia mo) who diagnosed that the engine cylinder number 4 misfire was due to defective fuel injectors. The fuel injectors were replaced and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,450.

Filed Nov 5, 2017 · Fuel system · 133,000 miles · GA

Mechanical inspection revealed a crack in intake manifold. This defect manifests itself with difficulty starting the engine during cold starts,hesitation when applying the gas pedal for rapid acceleration on highway roads. There is also a rough idle

Filed May 6, 2016 · Fuel system · 124,950 miles · NC

I recently purchased a 2008 bmw 535xi and have had it for about a week or so. It has spent more time in the shop than on the road due to fuel injectors causing misfires and now the high pressure fuel pump has gone out. I recently found out also that this is a common issue with bmw and they are pretending that the fuel pump malfunction in 3 & 5 series isn't their fault. I checked the carfax on the vehicle before buying it and it was serviced regularly at a bmw dealership. After further research I also have found out that the dealership totally ignored the recalls and screwed over the first owner. Bmw needs to take full responsibility for selling cars with known defective parts. I have to drop $3800 to fix the problems that the fuel pump has caused. The car won't even start now.

Filed Dec 31, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 74,884 miles · VA

The car was shuddering due to misfiring fuel injectors and had erratic engine operation. Note: bmw is aware of this problem and issued a voluntary recall in december 2010. Bmw noted in the recall that this repair is to be covered under warranty regardless of time or mileage on the vehicle. In my experience, bmw is not honoring the voluntary recall notice.

Filed Aug 5, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 56,431 miles · WA

Cold start in the morning for drive to work, car suffered slow start and rough idle. Then check engine light illuminated and reduced power notification on idrive with high coolant fan RPM. Shut down car for 30 minutes, restarted with no issue indicated in idrive but yellow check engine light illuminated on dash. Drove to dealer for scheduled appointment on safety recall for tail lamp assembly (13v‑407). While at 40 MPH and approximately 1/4 mile from dealer, engine surged then reduced power notification and check engine on idrive. Radiator fan went to high RPM and car slowed to approximately 20 MPH rapidly almost causing an accident on a two lane road. Vehicle made it to the dealer without incident. Dealer indicates it is failure of high pressure fuel pump. This is the second replacement of the pump. Last one occurred within 27 months and 16k miles.