BMW 3 Series owners have reported 35 other fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common other fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's other fuel system (20 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's other fuel system pump (9 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Coolant hoses released and radiator split open -- appeared while driving --- fluid released onto windshield Read details...
4 months ago my car stopped suddenly mechanic changed fuel pump , couple weeks after that it happens again I took it back and the mechanic said everything is ok , I went home and today I was driving on the highway when the car suddenly stopped again, I was so scared I just want to know if you Read details...
While driving down the highway, the passenger-side fuel tank retaining strap bracket broke from the floor pan of the car. It was not entirely clear to me if it was struck by something on the road or if the welds just failed, however I do know that I didn't hit a pothole or other road irregularity. Read details...
Fuel injectors constantly need replacement every 15,000 miles or so. All 6 were initially replaced on recall at 35,000 miles and then 3 more needed replacement 49,000 miles. Now the car has about 61,000 miles and needs another 3 replaced. Read details...
Every summer since 2008 when the gas tank is full or near full, fuel drips from the gas tank during hot weather. Replacing the solenoid as was recommended has not solved this problem. I have found the gas dripping on several occasions during hot weather only when the tank is full or near full. Read details...