Radiator problems of the 2011 BMW 335

Two problems related to radiator have been reported for the 2011 BMW 335. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Radiator problem

Failure Date: 08/25/2015

In the short period of time I¿ve owned my 2011 335xi, I have had to -have the tire pressure monitor reset to factory settings because it kept coming on even though my tires were fine. Disconcerting at best when you¿re a single woman commuting at high speeds every day on a turnpike in traffic. -continually replace burned out daytime running or rear brake bulbs -deal with an ongoing surge or lurching when I start from a stop, worse when the a/c is on, that repair shops still can¿t pinpoint -replace the front control arm bushings -replace the water pump and thermostat (and worry about possible engine damage from the overheated engine; car had to be towed on my way home from work) -replace the starter -replace the engine tension belt -I will soon have to replace leaking oil filter housing gasket -and I have a probable radiator leak, as I¿m refilling coolant approximately every 4 weeks (to the point where I keep a gallon of it in my trunk, with a funnel, for when the light comes on) to date, in the two years I¿ve owned this vehicle (I bought it off-lease), I¿ve already spent almost $5,000 on what should be completely unnecessary repairs for a high-end vehicle.

2 Radiator problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2012

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 335i. While driving various speeds and accelerating, the speed decreased and the message "engine pressure reduction" appeared. In addition, while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to niello BMW in elk grove, California where the high pressure fuel pump was replaced along with the asa bolts. In regards to the vehicle stalling, the coolant pump and the water pump were replaced. Furthermore, the dealer found a leak in the seal of the radiator and diagnosed that it needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the recalls related to the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.




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