BMW 3 Series owners have reported 14 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel pump (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline fuel system (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Fuel Pump problems | |
| Gasoline Fuel System problems | |
| Tank Mounting problems | |
| Tank Assembly problems | |
| Tank Filler Pipe And Cap problems | |
| Fuel Injection problems |
2009 BMW 335i, high pressure fuel pump failure. 9500 miles on vehicle. Engine is slow to start. While driving and rpm above 3000, check engine light comes on and engine reduces power significantly. If pump were to fail completely, engine would die, leaving driver without power steering. Read details...
2009 BMW 328i with 17k miles malfunctioned caught fire and exploded. I was injured by the fire getting out. It was a total loss vehicle fire causing personal injury. In addition to the cost of the car there was additional 20k personal property damage. Read details...
The fuel tank support strap bracket on my 2000 BMW 323ci coupe snapped off without warning. It happened while driving, I noticed a loud metallic grinding sound coming from underneath the car. I stopped, and noticed an 18 inch metal strap being dragged along the ground, still attached at one end Read details...
Drove through a parking lot earlier today when I heard something that sounded like scraping metal coming from the rear of my car. Pulled over and found the passenger side gas tank strap hanging down touching the ground. Read details...
On Thursday, August 18, 2011, my 2009 328i shut down without notice in the middle lane of I-90 at mile marker 80. 002 about a mile from ohare airport in chicago. It was unable to restart and I was left to call 911 and spend 10 minutes waiting for dot to tow me off the middle of the highway and to a Read details...