Battery Cable problems of the 2007 BMW 335

Three problems related to battery cable have been reported for the 2007 BMW 335. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Battery Cable problem

Failure Date: 09/15/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2007 BMW 335i. While driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart and was taken to beverly hills BMW (located at 5070 wilshire blvd, los angeles, CA 90036, (877) 794-4678). The dealer diagnosed that the positive battery cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v044000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

2 Battery Cable problem

Failure Date: 08/22/2016

BMW said they replaced and fixed the air bag issue and battery cable (positive) recall. It's been over 2 weeks and I just searched on safercar. Gov and they both still show as open issues. Did BMW lie?.

3 Battery Cable problem

Failure Date: 02/11/2014

The contact leased a 2007 BMW 335i. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, there was a sudden loss of electrical power without warning. The contact mentioned that the positive battery cable was discolored indicating that it was overheating. As a result, there was a connection failure. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where the failure was unable to be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v044000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 80,000.




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