general problems of the 2008 BMW 335

As of recently I've been smelling a gas smell after driving my vehicle. No matter the distance or time I smelled the odor of gas. I am a certified automotive technician, so I decided to diagnose the problem myself. I put my vehicle in the air and spotted a wet spot of gas on the bottom left side of my fuel tank. To continue my diagnosis process I googled to see if anyone dealt with a similar issue. Seen a decent amount of people confirming the problem. A leak from the d/s fuel sending unit. So I take off my rear seats, and takeoff the fuel sending unit cover. Once the cover was off seen multiple cracks along side top of the unit. No warning lights was present, however did notice mpg was getting worse and worse. The little cracks makes my vehicle a fire hazard. I was able to have the replacement part ordered for about $140.

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 write requesting that my vehicle 2008 BMW 335xi VIN number wbavd53558a253090 be tagged/listed as needing the revised sib 13 01 20 -emissions recall campaign 10e-a02 issued by BMW on 01/17/2020. This revised 2020 BMW internal amended recall instructions require replacement of all original fuel injectors. It amends what was being done since the original recall sib 13 14 20 from the year 2011 which required only individual failing injectors be replaced. Back in 2011, the BMW service center that worked on my car, replaced two (2) failing injectors and removed the car from the recall list prematurely. That was wrong because fuel injectors are �individual� pieces of equipment, and my car needs six (6) of them. In the year 2013, BMW replaced three (3) fuel injectors in a different bank under warranty. Making it that was still one more original injector left (injector number #5) in the car. This remaining injector #5 in my car is an original injector and should still be subject to the recall. I called BMW USA asking for the updated 01/17/2020 recall be completed on my car and they denied my request stating they have properly completed the original recall back in 2011. I had them review the records which indicate that back in 2011 during the original recall sib 13 14 20 only fuel injectors 4 & 6 were replaced under the recall because injectors. Injector number 5 is still original and it is subject to the 01/17/2020 sib 13 01 20 -emissions recall campaign 10e-a02 issued by BMW. Currently, this fuel injector leaks fuel down into the cylinder head and creates pollution. I am attaching service records. I appreciate you taking the time to please look into this and have BMW do the right thing by replacing this old original injector they left behind back in 2011. Thank you in advance for looking into this. --- emiro sangiovanni.

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.

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.

Fuel injectors are dumping excess fuel into the cylinders. Engine will surge causing check engine light to come on. Sure happens on cold start and also can happen while driving.

I was driving and all of a sudden I could not steer, and the power was gone; it was barely moving; and the light came on saying to continue to drive with diminished speed. I was close to home on an access road; and was able to limp home. It was almost impossible to turn the steering wheel. I took it to global BMW in metro atlanta; and paid close to $3000 for repairs. Approximately a month later I had a problem again. The light came on and stated engine malfunction; reduced power, proceed with caution. In doing research this morning; I discovered that there was a recall on my vehicle for this exact problem. I did not know it; but global BMW had to know it. I called BMW recall and they claim that they are waiting on the parts. This recall has been in effect since 2010; so they must have the parts. Most of the lawsuits were settled out of court with a gag order; so it appears that BMW don't respond unless there is a formal complaint; and this is the reason for this complaint with your office. I will appreciate any assistance that you may provide.

Driving my car at 65mph the whole car shut down I had no control of the vehicle. Was barely able to power the steering wheel to the right and coast into a parking lot. Where I was still not in a safe place because my brakes had no response as well. Finally snatched up the ebrake and the car began to slow down. This is the second time this issue has occurred with me driving and I'm lucky to have my life after two horrific incidents like this. Also I have no air bag so if I wouldn't of been so lucky to not hit anything head on I would of not even had a airbag deploy. I was told by BMW my car shut down because of the water pump but when this was replaced after a $950 bill my car still doesn't work and now I'm being told by BMW now it will be another $500 to figure it out. I have not been able to drive my car free of concern for more than 6 months. As much as this car has shut down or stalled on me I don't feel it's safe for anyone to drive a vehicle like this. Got the car January 2015 and my warranty was used up within 1 year fixing the same parts repeatedly. No my car won't even start or run properly. This is after I go the water pump replaced like I was instructed by BMW. I didn't have enough to load that document but I have it available also.

The high pressure fuel keeps failing . . . . . . . . . The engine loses power when driving . . . Safety issue.

Car randomly lost power and went into limp mode. Heavy stuttering with check engine light. Occurred while merging on the highway and resulted in near collision. Car had 75k miles at the time, now has 76k. Car drives fine, but when pressing accelerator passed 50% car begins to stutter and go into limp mode. No check engine light or issues until this happens. Check engine codes read, multiple cylinder misfire. All symptoms point to hpfp.

2008 BMW 335i coupe purchased on July 15th, 2013 from carmax. Currently drivable but has major mechanical problems. The extended service contract is still under coverage and is valid at the BMW dealer or any carmax nationwide. When carmax can't fix the car it's hauled over to the BMW dealership to complete the repair and a check would be written by maxcare to the BMW dealer. The only problem is that I've had to take this vehicle in for major repairs several times and I'm not counting maintenance visits. Most of these major repairs were repetitive major jobs such as oil leaks, fuel pressure system, injectors. At one time my car ping ponged between carmax and BMW for close to 2 months. Consider the time I've owned this car for and how long and how many times it's been out of my possession. I was paying a car note for a BMW but driving around in a a base model rental car most of the time. I've got invoices/estimates where the car went in for major repair or diagnosis during these dates: 07/22/2013 05/30/2014 06/13/2014 07/01/2014 11/05/2014 06/25/2015 the repair invoice/estimate on 11/05/2014 was the biggest one. I was very frustrated with the amount of work being done on the vehicle so I got the car appraised to sell back to carmax and they told me $10,000 which I thought was ridiculous. The work done on that car amounted to almost $7,000 or more just on that one invoice which is 70% of the car value. Also, while the car was in the shop I acquired the history of the vehicle directly from BMW. The history stated that the car had oil leak repair at the pan and gasket and the automatic transmission had a leak in 03/06/2013 and the mileage for this record was completely off. As you can see the date of this diagnosis was a few months prior to me purchasing the vehicle.

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.

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. . . .

I was driving vehicle on 295 near hamilton NJ and while accelerating the car lost power. The car was not responses and when I would try to press accelerator the car and steering wheel shook violently. The service engine light came on. The speed rapidly decreased and put me in very dangerous situation. I was very lucky that I was able to put hazard lights on and pull to shoulder. I turned car off and restarted and the car, the service engine light turned off and I immediately dropped car off at dealer.

This is the second failure of the hpfp in my 2008 BMW 335i. It occurred when I left work and started car and the car shuddered and the indicator showed that the car went into limp mode (reduced power). Drove the car to my child's preschool and turned off the car. Started the car and again the car went into limp mode. Decided to take the car directly to the dealership and the car stalled three times on the way. Two of the stalls were while the car was moving. The hpfp was replaced under warranty the next day.