Fuel Injector problems of the 2008 BMW 335

2008 BMW 335xi failure of fuel injectors the consumer was informed, it would cost 2,000 to replace the defective fuel injector, even if all of them were not malfunctioning, because the newest generation of fuel injectors developed for the 2007 and later models were not compatible with earlier versions of the injectors. . The consumer experienced multiple limp mode events and engine malfunction messages on numerous occasions, while driving at highway speed; particularly when accelerating. The vehicle would suddenly lose engine power. Each time, he had to pull over, turn the vehicle off, wait several minutes and then restart the vehicle.

My model car has a recall on the fuel injectors. My vehicle's fuel injectors have misfired and have cause the check engine light to remain on in my car. I have contacted BMW several times about this issue. They have told me multiple stories as to why they will not honor my car under this recall. One reason they give is my VIN #, even though my car is the same make and model as the recall with the same issue. Then they say my car is out of warranty. I thought the purpose of a recall is that it repairs your car even if it's out of warranty. I have spent over hundreds of dollars trying to correct this problem, and the problem still exists. BMW will not reimburse me or fix the car under the recall that I know my car falls under. The recall is even listed on my failed dmv inspection report, and they are still not cooperating. Is there something you can do? my car will not pass inspection, and it's the only car I have.

BMW na has issued their "voluntary emissions recall campaign 10e-a02" there are three parts to the recall: ecu reprogram, hpfp (high pressure fuel pump) replacement, and injector replacement. Which parts are performed is specific to vehicles VIN. I had brought my car into the dealership last month and inquired about the recall. I was told according to my VIN that my car with the original hpfp and injectors only needed to be reprogrammed. This was confirmed when I called Bmwna and was told that their engineers determined my hpfp was not faulty. So I only had my ecu reprogrammed. I have not had any significantly long cranks. Today I was driving with my daughters. As I pulled out onto a major road, the engine started to stumble and lost a significant amount of power. This had put me and my family's life in a very dangerous situation. As I hardly had enough power to pull up the small incline of my driveway. Fortunately I had not pulled out in front of a speeding car or cut someone off and was not t-boned or rear ended. My car is now at the dealer getting a hpfp replacement and being run through a "pre-program".

The car started but it started extremely "rough" with the engine rpms racing then dropping down to 500 rpms, feeling like it was going to stall. Eventually it evened out. Unfortunately starting issues are a frequent occurrence since I purchased this car and it has been to the dealer several times for similar starting issues. They replaced: the high pressure fuel pump which BMW knows it has issues with, made "software" updates, and replaced the dma. This time, however, when I began to drive it and turn on to a busy street, I essentially lost most of the power in the car. It was extremely disconcerting to step on the gas, expect the car to respond and it didn't. This could have been a disaster if it had happened while attempting to get on a busy freeway. Thankfully, it wasn't but I am worried it will happen again if I attempt to drive it to the dealer. After researching to see if others have had similar issues, indeed they have. All issues seem to be related to BMW's high pressure fuel pump issue, which they clearly have not solved given many have been replaced several times with the same unfortunate outcome of going bad again. I have had mine replaced by the dealer but am now having issues again. Detailed accounts are all over the internet (some serious safety issues as it has happened on the freeway) and I am surprised the NHTSA hasn't done any serious investigation, nor forced BMW to recall either the vehicle or replace all parts that are affected and needed to correctly fix the issue (fuel pump, low pressure sensor, fuel injectors, etc. ). I am considering contacting reporters because this is a Toyota type safety issue waiting to happen. While it may only happen in a certain % of vehicles, does someone have to die to have this issue taken seriously and properly corrected? people have been "lucky" thus far, but this really is a safety issue and someone must force BMW to address it.

2008 BMW 335i engine malfunction came on for 3rd time this year and 1 week after the last time. Fuel injector was replaced, but I've lost all confidence in this vehicle. It occurred on startup. After dropping off car for service I contacted Bmwna customer relations to see what options I have under CA lemon law as I can't drive this vehicle with any confidence. Will hear back from them on 11/19/2009.

Car showed signs of long crank, when starting and hesitation when driving the vehicle at all speeds. Eventually the check engine light would come on and off. Car eventually stalled out and engine light came on when driving on the freeway in heavy traffic, all power was lost in the vehicle including steering. Dealership replaced the high pressure pump, and two month later when it failed again reprogrammed the car. Two additional visits to the shop for the same circumstances-car stalled on the freeway losing all power and dealership replaced injectors, ignition coils, sparkplugs and the most recent claim that the car was low on fuel with 1/4 tank! when car dies all of a sudden on the freeway at a speed of 60+ miles per hour is extremely dangerous. Seeing all the others with the same problems made me realize that BMW is not going to address the problem until something tragic happens.

Dear BMW of north America, llc: we have been experiencing a problem with the fuel pump and fuel injectors on the above subject vehicle. We've taken the vehicle to united BMW of roswell, 11458 alpharetta hwy, roswell, GA 30076 -- phone# 678-832-4600. United BMW of north America, llc sent us a letter several months this year in 2008, informing us that they were aware of some issues pertaining to the fuel pump on the 335i's. Alexander mathis has encountered these "exact" issues listed below in the correspondence from BMW of north America, llc. We've taken the initiative to take vehicle back to the united BMW of roswell on three different occasions pertaining to issues. To our amazement, BMW roswell communicated that the fuel in the vehicle had to much ethanol in the fuel tank. They said the BMW only allows 10% of ethanol in the gasoline and that some test were showing that there was 15% of ethanol in the fuel. Nonetheless, we faxed over a copy of the gas receipt which certainly shows that we put 93 octane gas in both of our BMW's. We both use the same gas stations and the same 93 octane fuel. However, the 2006 330i sedan is not experiencing any problems at all, but the 335i is experiencing that very issues that BMW north America listed below in their correspondence. We never brought this issue to BMW north America, llc's attention. However, we still received a letter in mail pertaining to these "exact" issues. The letter precisely indicated the same issues that alexander mathis is currently experiencing with his vehicle. This is extremely frustrating to the customer that they would have to be caught up in an issue between united BMW roswell, BMW north America, llc and exxon gas station where the fuel was purchased. Personally, I just couldn't imagine BMW allowing their valuable customers to go through such a cumbersome and tedious process to get their vehicle repaired. The vehicle is still under warranty with a little over 46,000 mile.

In July of 2009 the high pressure fuel pump went out on my 2008 335i. The dealer replaced the fuel pump and was aware of problems with this particular engine. On November 12th the fuel pump went out again and was replaced. BMW stated that they have extended the warranty for the hp fuel pump but could not give a reason to the defect. On November 30th three fuel injectors and 3 spark plugs were replaced. On all 3 occasions car lost power and or started to sputter. Engine warning light came on all 3 times. I've lost all confidence in this vehicle and am currently starting a lemon law claim.

When starting my car the engine jerked and almost stalled on start-up. Also under normal driving conditions car acceleration is sluggish and is "jerky" during braking. This has been a recurring problem since I took delivery in October 2007. Fuel pump and fuel injectors have been replaced twice. Car is in the shop on average of once every 3 weeks! dealer continues to replace parts but the same problem occurs. Parts seem to be defective!.