I started my car and upon starting it began rattling and shaking violently. I took a video of the message that appeared on the dash saying. Engine malfunction reduced power.
2008 BMW 535XI fuel system complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 535xi. The contact stated that the vehicle vibrated upon start up. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the two fuel injectors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the new design fuel injectors manufacturer's recall. The failure mileage was 145,000.
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.
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.
Fuel injectors were replaced on this vehicle in 05/2011 due to a faulty design under a recall through bmw. The same injectors have subsequently failed again less than 3 years since they were replaced. This resulted in a loss of power while operating the vehicle putting me at risk. Bmw fails to take responsibility saying warranty on parts has expired on parts that have been previously recalled with known issues.
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