Gasoline Fuel System Problems of BMW 535

BMW 535 owners have reported 26 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel pump (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline fuel system (10 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of BMW 535

Problem Category Number of Problems
Fuel Pump problems
15
Gasoline Fuel System problems
10
Fuel Injector problems
1

Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of BMW 535

The Fuel Pump problem

The contact owns a 2009 BMW 535i. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle vibrated violently with a message displayed to, "check engine – engine power reduced”. The check engine warning light was illuminated.   Read details...

The Gasoline Fuel System problem

The contact owns a 2012 BMW 535i. The contact stated while driving approximately 50–55 mph, the engine overheated and the vehicle shutoff. The engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was restarted. The contact continued to drive to her residence.   Read details...

The Fuel Injector problem

On an early cold morning, I crank my car and after it started I noticed that my check engine light came on; it stalled out and I had to restart it. This car has been in and out of the repair shop (BMW) within the last year approximately four times. The major reason was fuel problems.   Read details...




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