general problems of the 2008 BMW 335

The engine and all electrical components including power steering spontaneously cutout while driving, usually while engine isnt being stressed at all, sometimes while idling. If the car is rolling, I have to restart the engine while driving and using manual power to steer. Obviously, this is a huge safety problem. I've just had the alternator and battery replaced, and they test fine. This has happened at least 50 times and I've reduced time driving vehicle until I solve the issue, which has persisted at least 6 months. I asked the BMW dealer about the following recall, and they claim they already performed it years ago after I already owned the car, without my recalling being told it was done. However, the symptoms are back, and BMW refuses to do anything about it at this time: report receipt date: Feb 07, 2013 NHTSA campaign number: 13v044000 component(s): electrical system potential number of units affected: 504,545 all products associated with this recall details 2 associated documents manufacturer: BMW of north America, llc summary: BMW is recalling 2007-2011 3-series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011. The connector for the positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box may degrade over time. Over time, the high current flow and heat from electrical resistance may lead to a breakage of the connection, and a loss of electrical power to the vehicle. Consequence: if there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2013.

I am experiencing a know issue others have complained about related to the high pressure fuel injector failure in my vehicle. There have been previous recalls for this and my vehicle should fall within the recall dates and is showing all of the symptoms of this failure yet is it some how not part of the recall. What is happening is on cold starts or even idle the car is shaking and has a very apparent misfire, I have checked the spark plugs and they indeed have fuel on them. The injectors are causing excessive fuel in the cylinder this leads to a host of problems that are potentially, catastrophic like the engine seizing while driving due to oil dilution from the fuel.

I was told by my mechanic my fuel injectors have gone bad and I believe this is from a manufacturer's issue. Please investigate as I know various people that have the same issue with the same engine, year and make. I took it to the shop after I turned it on to drive and the vehicle was shaking a bit more than normal, when I accelerated the car was very vaguely responding to me. This is why my vehicle began to misfire, because of the fuel injectors. I will keep all receipts until further notice of this issue.

The contact owns a 2008 BMW 335xi. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle starter slowly. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated while inspecting under the hood, he noticed a fuel leak into the spark plugs. The contact called local dealer orange county BMW located at 101 maher ln, harriman, NY 10926, (845) 782-4269 and were made aware of the failure. The vehicle had not been diagnosed nor repaired as of yet. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with manufacturer recall 10ea02, however the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.

My car hasn't start up for 2 years now. 1st it started with a dead starter, then alternator, then the radiator and water pump bursted, and as I was standing outside of my car the passenger air bag deploys while the car was off and key out of the ignition. Luckily no one was in my car but now my car doesn't and wont crank or turnover, it makes a buzzing noise for a split second when I hit the start/stop button and thats all. I'm getting full voltage to it. Every time I run my scanner, I get different codes every time, I bought a 2nd scanner (carly) to compare and both threw out different codes every time but the main ones was the starter and pcv code; which I got 3 different starters put in, all new and the code was still ahowing. Ive spent more time researching and more money buying parts to fix my car then what I bought the car for which was $6k. Worst part is that my car wont even start so I cant take it to the shop and im definitely not paying a toll fee just to have the shop tell me what I already know. Ive looked up forums and multiple people is facing the same issues as I am with their results ending with a "please help if anyone finds out what this issue is". I've replaced the battery 3 times and registered the batteries each time. I have a new starter, alternator, radiator, radiator fan, water pump, thermostat, reservoir, crankshaft and camshaft position sensor, battery, ibs cables, power distribution box, ground straps, oil filter, oil filter housing, spark plugs, coil packs, manifold and gaskets, pcv valves, start/stop switch, relays, fuses, and I still get the same results which is no crank/no start and a buzzing noise. When I spoke with BMW customer support I told them that the closest BMW repair shop is 2 hours away from me and the lady replied "that's going to be a huge chunk of money for towing". I mean seriously, BMW should be paying for or that and fixing their mess but won't own up to it.

Poor fuel injectors cause bad emmision injectors become faulty and cause less fuel being delivered to the combustion chamber. In turn, cause lean burning, high nox emission. BMW should cover the cost to correct this issue, (changed out the fuel injectors). Becasue this is a California lev, all emmision components (injectors included) should be covered 10yr/120k miles thanks,.

Blower motor recall. My BMW caught on fire on 5/17/2018. I believe it may be related to the current recall concerning engine fires in several model lines. It was parked in my driveway. Had been turned off for over 1 1/2 hours. Damage was primarily isolated to the front and rear. Fire department was called and arrived within 3 minutes to extinguish the fire. Comments made by arson investigators were odd burn patterns. First thought was electrical related fire. They had to call back fire fighters due to worry the battery would reignite.

I owned a 2008 BMW 335i for about 4 years. Last month I was driving the car home after picking it up from dealer. I brought the car to the dealer because the crankshaft sensor failed and also went for the battery recall. Driving back from the dealer back to my apartment was about 30-40 minutes. So right when I pulled into the apartment parking lot, I noticed my trunk was smoking through my rear view mirror. I quickly tried to park somewhere empty, then I got out and I saw the rear end of the car was flaming up. It took less than 20 minutes, the entire car was covered with fire. Since the fire started from the rear, I am sure that's the battery wire connection that caused this. I am frustrated because I dd this car and only happen after the service from the dealer. Also why BMW design and position the freaking battery and wires behind the gas tank?.

The contact owned a 2008 BMW 335xi. While parked in the driveway, the vehicle caught fire in the engine compartment. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was not occupied. No injuries were sustained and a police report was not filed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was destroyed. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was notified of the failure; however, the contact stated that she was awaiting a phone call from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.

The contact owns a 2008 BMW 335xi. The contact stated while driving at 65 mph, the vehicle had an abnormal odor on the vehicle and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it diagnosed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 BMW 335xi. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the engine would experience missing firing and would not properly accelerate when pressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer casey BMW(12861 jefferson Ave. Newport news. Va) who diagnosed that the fuel injectors were faulty. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 120000. Jft.

The engine malfunction "reduced power " message keeps coming on and off , low engine oil message keeps coming on even though its good on oil , the steering wheel was hard to turn while I was driving causing me to have to pull over and turn the car off and back on and the steering was ok after that. It's currently being looked at my the dealer where I purchased it only 3 months ago.

The contact owns a 2008 BMW 335i. The contact stated that the vehicle was extremely slow to pick up speed. The contact applied force to the accelerator pedal to pick up speed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel injectors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

When I started at the car noticed a electrical burning smell and smoke after a while it was gone and it came back. Also driving the car on the highway smell was present.

I was driving my car getting on the freeway and the electrical system came on stating " engine temperature, engine temperature is high. Drive moderately to cool the engine. If temperature increases again. Have the system checked by your BMW dealer ship. " I recently purchased this car on 6/9/2014 on the 30th day the car had this issue with me. The car turned off 4 times with me as I tried to drive back home. My 2008 BMW 335i series was purchased with only 60,000 miles on it. I need to know if this is recall so I can take it in . . Been doing some research and seen that alot of BMW customers are having the same issues but years ago. . . . I need help cause when I called the dealership they look up the VIN # and say there is no recall on this car. . . . Help I dont know what to do?????? I been back and forth with Chrysler in clovis CA where I purchased the car and they want to charge me $1500. 00. . . .

While driving on the freeway at approximately 75 miles/hr, the engine suddenly dropped down speed drastically (felt like someone down shifted the car) and started to shake and rumble. Try to step on the gas, but the car won't respond in speeding car; try to step on the break, the car won't stop either. Completely lost control of the car for about 5 seconds. Then, the car suddenly shifted back it it's normal gear and was able to drive normally. Read the temperature of the engine oil, the temperature was on "0". This is the 2nd incident.

This is the 1st incident. Driving like usual, up a hill at approximately 45 miles per hour then let go of gas and brake to let the car go down the hill itself. Suddenly, the car sounded like it has shifted and at the same time speed up by itself. Thought I switched to manual drive, so try to switch back, but no switches was mad. Try to step on the brake, the car would not stop. So, try to switch from auto to manual drive, car still has no reaction. Step on the brake forcefully to have the car stop. Thank goodness this was late at night so no car was behind or in front of me.

This incident has happened before while my car was still under warranty. There was a recall on this issue,. However, I only come to know about the recall when the problem existed. I would check with your service adviser because BMW seems to be hiding this issue! this is the 1st incident after bringing in my car for similar issue and 2nd time happening to my car. Driving down the street at about 15 miles/hr and stopped at a red light. The car started shaking when I pressed on the gas and wouldn't move forward smoothly; felt like a car breaking down. Drive about 1 block down (to the next light), the car is still shaking and can't doesn't move. The car continue to shake viciously as I was parked at a red light, so I decided to turn away from main street to stop. The car didn't really move, just glided. Stopped the car completely and restarted it. After restarting the car, the car was back to normal.

Vehicle lost power while on the highway, appears to be an engine malfunction. Took to BMW dealership and they replaced the fuel pump, however problem still occurs. Unfortunately, the warranty has just expired so I had to pay out of pocket. It appears many individuals have had the same issues with this particular yr, make & model so unsure of why BMW has not issued a recall to address the problem. This absolutely should be looked at by the manufacturer as from my experience with it occurring on the highway it can definitely cause an accident.

Tl the contact owns a 2008 BMW 335i. While driving 5 mph, the rpms fluctuated without warning. The contact called BMW of tyler at (903) 229-4409 (located at 2401 w sw loop 323, tyler, TX 75701) and was informed to file a complaint with the service manager. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 19,051.

335i giving trouble and causing safety issues. Car loses power while driving and engine goes into crisis mode.