Other Fuel System Pump Problems of BMW 535 - part 1

BMW refuses to take responsibility of consequential issues caused my faulty fuel pump recall and is trying to charge me 21000 to fix. Engine reads maximum drivetrain output drive moderately.

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Receiving p0087 low pressure fuel, car goes into drivetrain malfunction. Fix is replacing high pressure fuel pump.

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On October 10th, 2020 at approximately 830am, I was driving westbound on the 118 fwy, my 2012 BMW 535i suddenly lost power. I tried to give it more gas but it would not go faster. It immediately gave me an error pointing to the fuel system. I was able to exit the freeway safely. After being inspected by a certified mechanic, it was determined that both of my fuel pumps need to be replaced. There is a recall for fuel pumps for the 2012 BMW 535i but my specific VIN number does not fall under the recall. It's obvious I have the same issue as other 2012 BMW 535i.

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Several times I was placed in peril while traveling at high rates of speed then the car stalls on us highway 95. There were also times when the car stalled while driving less than 35mph. When this happens I have no real control to steer the wheel, no prior warning or issues with the car to indicate it would stall. It is extremely traumatizing. Traumatizing! message of "fuel pump malfunction. Moderate driving possible". Car stalls while in motion whether it is 20mph or 65mph. Initial malfunction in July was after 1hr of driving then several times after that periodically as the car isn't driven often due to stay at home restrictions. The issue could not be duplicated at two auto mechanic shops, in fact by the time the tow truck arrived, the car started and was able to be driven onto the truck. There is no pattern of driving behavior or messages between failure / stall and as months went on, the time between stall and inability to start the car shortened from driving1hr to driving 10 minutes. BMW of the main line replaced the fuel pump, fuel filter and stall and error issue remains. Wiring to fuel pump issue possible. There are several open complaints on the exact same issue. . Read more...

When staring up, extended crank/slow startup . Contacted BMW �fuel pump issue�. Not covered on current recalls because of year of car. All other 5 series have an open recall for the same problem.

Was driving down the road and was passing a vehicle and as I was getting past other driver my onboard dash popped up saying car needed to get serviced. Description of fault was fuel pump. All power was lost and was barely able to get past other motorist to get to the shoulder. Once I sat for about 20 min was able to restart vehicle and get to my destination 8 miles down the road. This made me feel very u safe and could have caused an accident with the other motorist. I was on a 2 lanes state road when this happened. There was also another vehicle behind the motorist I was passing to over take.

Vehicle has stopped running multiple times. Most times it has stalled out while idling after a long drive and has been put in park. One time it just stop running while I was driving and I was in the middle of and intersection with traffic turning right. Another time I had a st udder while turning left which I looked down and got in a accident. BMW has told me this is the battery, low pressure fuel pump and the high pressure fuel pump which have all been replace; however I am still having the same problem.

While driving steadily on the interstate (i494 in bloomington, mn) with traffic at roughly 65mph, I received a message on the dash of fuel pump failure, drive slowly. Car proceeded to go into �limp mode� with reduced power and then stalled out�gave me just enough time to navigate to a relatively safer spot on the shoulder of the interstate. Tried to restart car, but it would struggle and then fail each time.

When attempting to bring vehicle up to speed on the on-ramp of the highway, the "fuel pump warning" will display on screen. This is then followed by a loss of power in the engine until the engine stops and the vehicle no longer runs. Vehicle has been towed and diagnosed as the high pressure fuel pump be technician. Technician advised me that BMW has recalled "certain" models for this problem.

Drivetrain malfunction is on may be due to a bad fuel pump or engine coils.

Fuel pump randomly causes engine failure during normal driving conditions causing it to malfunction, stall engine, and endanger the cars occupants saftey in normal to heavy traffic conditions. The fuel pump will reset itself after 5-10 minutes and the car will start again allowing it to then safely exit the roadway. . This issue is random in occurance. It could happen twice in one day, or it could happen only twice in one month.

Vehicle stalls, hesitates when driving. Message on the dash says that the fuel pump is failing, but can be driven with decreased performance and to bring the vehicle to BMW. Brought the car to BMW service and they told me that there was a recall on the fuel pump but my car is not covered because I have 159k miles one the said vehicle. Upon further investigation with the service advisor, (carlos - norwalk BMW), who is polite and helpful, we found that the car had already been serviced for three same problem at least 3 times. First is in 2009 when they replaced the high pressure fuel pump. After folloa year 2010, the same problem occurred. The dealership again replaced the same fuel pump. Then on 2013, having the same problem again, the dealership replaced the injectors but the problem is still occurring. The problem had been ongoing and this time, they will not fix the issue because the vehicle is over the 120k miles. I believe that BMW is responsible for the problem that the vehicle was never properly fix in the first place. At least 3 times of having the same problem (that was documented by BMW), and still not resolved! it is a good car, but can be dangerous and could cause an accident. I will not let my wife drive it anymore until I feel it is safe. Problem is intermittent. At low speed, idling, and at highway speeds which can be really scary. I hope they will take responsibility and actually find and fix the issue.

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Fuel pump(fuel system) recall was allowed to fail after many attempts by me using my gas to appear at BMW trying to describe stalling, gas smell, engine gas flow issues with my car before may 2016. (3) years in and out of hendrix BMW service department. Long rental returns and repair on engine leaks, gasket leaks , pan oil leaks and now 6/2/2019 car is still smoking , stalling, oil smelling I'm at home again. BMW dealer service is refusing to pay for a plastic cap billed to me related to recall fuel pump leak they denied and were forced to find by me. See attachment. BMW want except responsibility for the (3) year delayed repair of fuel pump. . Issues causing present related issues today 6/2/2019 were in the past they used my warranty coverage to repair damages they created before final car failure and my stranded from 5pm / 11:30 midnight at 70 years old on a dark high way. . My extended warranty has paid for all engine issues,1414,00 . . Now they want to make a deal 700. 00 to repair plastic cap cover , the same problem before fuel pump recall. I was without (my ) car for (13) day calling, going back to service manager firing admission of recall. My stressing, persistent stocking to replace fuel pump hurt my health. Beginning with corporate BMW in 2016/ delay, 2017/ engine issues and years / months of rentals. . . Replacing pan, some gasket leaks with engine claiming they replaced the pump. Problems continued until 5/3/2019 and I'm stranded, living with a muscular disease in the heat at 82 degrees on high way and (2) police officers stopping, failed towing company towed car to my home, embarrassing . . . 5/4/2019 sat morning towing from my home using my extended warranty who lost my keys at 400. 00, lost hook to tow car and the hook cover noticed after (13) day pump repair pick up of car. . 300. 00 . . I'm stuck at home with the same unresolved part of the issue.

High pressure fuel pump failed. This part has been highly publicized as faulty. Including recalls and extended warrantees. The failure at high speeds caused stalling and was very dangerous. BMW failed to replace for free the high pressure fuel pump and charged me full price. Failure to honor recall/warranty. It has been noted 150,000 plus vehicles are affected. This needs to be a mandatory recall and paid in full by BMW. Seeking investigation and reimbursement. I have the invoice if needed.

The recall number 16v746000 on 2012 BMW fuel pump is insufficiently executed by the manufacturer as it did not include my car (VIN # wbafu7c51cdu65024). I have encountered a safety hazard during driving and the car stalled in the middle of busy expressway. Cannot restart and car towed with help from police. After dealer diagnose problem with fuel pump but refuse to honor the recall on my fix even it is of same model and year. Apparently manufacturer did not include "all" affected vehicles affected with the defective parts. Please open another recall or extend the recall of affected vehicles. I have filed a complaint to BMW north America and hopefully your agency can followup on this.

Vehicle stall intermittently while driving on lawrence expressway. Sometime cannot restart. Engine code revealed fuel pump issue 481b01 ekps control voltage too low. There is a recall on 2012 BMW 535i on fuel pump but dealer refused to replace according to recall since the VIN do not show up in their system. (even the year and model is part of the recall).

While waiting behind another vehicle to make a left hand turn my vehicle stalled and would not restart. However, whenever I opened the door it would start and stop when the door was closed. The vehicle was towed to sloane BMW of devon, PA. Sloane said the problem was the fuel pump and fuel pump module which they replaced for which I was charged $1585. 62. However, this was not the end. On 3/28/19 while passing another vehicle on a 4 lane highway the engine light came on and the vehicle started shaking and decelerating. Other drivers behind me couldn't understand what was happening and made some dangerous moves. Fortunately a driver in the right lane allowed me to get the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. I took the car back to sloane BMW as he fuel pump that they had replaced was under warranty. Sloane decided that "the engine eccentric shaft adjustment motor is internally faulty and charged me $169. 99. Tech reported "all performed normally" despite not finding a problem with the eccentric shaft sloane recommended replacement at a cost of $6109. 71. Later when copies of the test were requested sloane said they didn`t have them. As a result I am still driving a vehicle that presents a danger to my life in order to gt to work. I have contacted mr. Claus eberhart vp after sales and mr. Ian robertson, board member at BMW north America but neither responded. The only guidance that I have been able to was in an article I found online that recommended caution when accelerating. In addition I have found that there was a recall 16v746000 for fuel pump and module for which I was never notified. Regarding sloane BMW of devon, PA. I have found that they have committed consumer fraud, "I had a problem opening the trunk, sloane said it was due to the latch- wanted $677 repair. On line found that trunk could be opened by switch in the storage box. Latch works trunk opens.

Tl the contact owns a 2012 BMW 535i. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled and the fuel malfunction warning indicator illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over and had it towed to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be repaired. An appointment was scheduled with the independent mechanic to have the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Vehicle was operating on public highway at 40 mph in forward gear. Electronic fuel pump stopped causing immediate engine power failure and loss of forward movement control. It was snowing and there was no shoulder. No safe lane or other area to coast immediately inoperable vehicle into. Heavy traffic repeatedly nearly collided. No way to secure immediate safe removal of inoperable vehicle off roadway. Emergency flashers quit after 30 minutes. Wrecker too 2. 5 hours to arrive, while drive was forced to choose between unsheltered freezing snow and ice, and remaining in vulnerable vehicle for tow truck to arrive. Vehicle displayed "fuel pump failure" on diagnostic lcd screen in vehicle. Three hours later, vehicle started up and ran without incident, after sitting. Problem has occurred three times over the past fife years, and occurs without warning while engine is running.

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Drivetrain malfunction -driving on hwy when error was displayed and car shutdown in on me and would not start back up -dealership stated they replaced the fuel pump -issue happened again -while driving - under 3000 miles later - same error codes of low pressure - car hesitant to crank and studdering on low speeds- towed to dealer was told no issue found and they reprogrammed the fuel pump -same issue again - fuel line and sensor replaced -ran fine for another 1000 miles or so -while driving the car jerked really hard and gave the same drivetran malfunction error --was able to make it to the dealership however car would not drive at full speed- same codes seen stored -- BMW do not know whats causing the issue however replacing parts hoping it will fix the issue and charging me for their trial and error. -since 2 more parts replaced car now with new error and of course BMW has no clue but want to charge me another 1000 to replace another part.

While driving on the highway and local streets the car suddenly loses power and cuts off giving a fuel pump malfunction. I had the high pressure fuel pump replaced and the problem still exists. This has put my whole family in danger because it has happened on the highway at speeds in excess of 50 mph. The car just suddenly shut down.

At least once or twice a week my vehicle all of a sudden lose power the engine malfunction light come dash. Then on the idrive system it always say "fuel pump" problem. This problem occurs unexpected and has put me in dangerous situation on the highway. I pull over to the shoulder and put the flashers on. After about ten minutes the flashers go off and the car is able to drive again. Lastly, the problem always happen unexpected regardless on city street or highway. I can be traveling at 25 to 75mph and it just randomly happens. Many occasions I do not feel comfortable traveling in the far left lane. Due to moving to the left shoulder and cars traveling at a higher rate of speed.

Fuel pump failures, car shut down while driving on the highway (numerous times) lost power steering while going over 60 mph. Cost over $10,000 to make repairs on the vehicle because BMW said it is no longer under warranty.

The car shuts off unexpectedly when it's being used because of the fuel pump. I think it's unfair that the 2008 models got recalls up to 10 yrs and 120,000 miles. I feel like the 2009 BMW xi was missing from this recall. The same high pressure fuel pump was the problem for the recall. I'm both close to reaching my 120,000 miles or the 10 yr mark so it would be amazing to see something being done about this soon.

Fuel pump error while driving and the car shuts down, we lose power steering and have done so on the highway, and city numerous times.

Tl the contact owns a 2011 BMW 535i. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the vehicle stalled as the warning message displayed "fuel malfunction". The vehicle was towed to the dealer (BMW of arlington in arlington, texas) where it was diagnosed that the low pressure fuel pump and the fuel pump control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 81,196. Ad.

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 BMW 535i. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The warning message displayed "fuel malfunction". The vehicle was towed to BMW of arlington, texas where it was diagnosed that the low pressure fuel pump and the fuel pump control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 81,196. Ad.

Stopped in traffic at a red light after approximately 15 minutes of driving. The light turned green and upon acceleration, the engine stopped in the middle of the intersection. The "fuel pump" warning came up on my screen. The vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to the repair shop where it did not exhibit any problems, according to the mechanic the vehicle ran fine. Nonetheless, the fuel pump was replaced. Drove the car for two days before it broke down again. Same scenario, stopped at a stop sign, proceeded to accelerate and the engine stopped. Vehicle had to be towed to the repair shop for the second time in three days. Awaiting to see if a new hpfp will resolve the issue.

Nhtsa recall number 16v746; in-tank fuel pump: this fuel pump consist of 2 parts: a high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) and a low pressure fuel pump (lpfp). After contacting BMW pacific in glendale ,CA. I was told that they will replace the low pressure fuel pump only. My question: is it only one part of the fuel pump included in this recall??? after contacting my mechanic (a BMW ex master technician employee), I am concerned that not replacing the whole unit (hpfp and lpfp unit fuel pump) will keep the problem alive and it will give the false impression that the problem was taken care of. . . . . My car has shown uneven start ups in the morning and engine codes related the fuel pump malfunction. This include in motion and stationary. . . .

My 2009 BMW 535i xdrive has been owned by me for 6 years. It has less than 90,000 miles on it. Since I became owner, it had 2 fuel pump failures, one water pump failure, and now fuel injector failure. When its fuel injectors failed on 10/27/17, the car's engine started shaking right after I turned it on. The car was parked overnight and I proceeded on the side street at 10 miles an hour speed towards work in the morning. Car then lost power and would not accelerate. Very dark, dense, black smoke was coming out of the tail pipe. After towing it to the dealer because it was unsafe to drive, I have been told by BMW dealer that the fuel injectors are malfunctioning and rather than spraying the fuel inside the engine, they were dumping it in large amounts instead. This created a state of too much unburned fuel inside the engine and it caused the black smoke. Cost of repair estimate was $3075. I was told that the catalytic converter may have been affected as well due to this dysfunction and as a result I might need replacement as well adding another $1500 to the cost. I have learned of similar reports of fuel injectors problems in this particular model, placing the cars, the drivers, and the passengers at risk. Seeing the dark, dense, black smoke coming out of the tail pipe seemed very unsafe and extremely hazardous and should trigger recall of such deficient fuel injectors. I believe the fuel injector malfunction caused an abnormal fire inside the engine which caused such dark smoke to occur.

I was driving my BMW 535 xi on interstate highway. All of a sudden cars gave a message of "drivetrain malfunction: contact your service centre". After that car's power reduced. After that whenever I apply brake, the car ignition stopped and car puts itself in neutral. I had to start the car around 8 times to reach home safely. After that I towed the car to nearby BMW service. BMW dealership told me that my car's high pressure fuel pump is not working. This is traumatic experience as I was on interstate and sudden stalling on interstate could have been fatal for me as well as my passenger.

Fuel pump cut out unexpectedly while driving at posted speed limit of 60 mph. Almost run over by tractor trailer while pulling car to side of the road. Car was later re-started.

I am requesting NHTSA investigate this known dangerous defect and issue a mandated recall to protect the public. Fuel pump failure or related failures can cause a car to be unable to move out of a dangerous highway after engine power failure at idle, causing risk to human life. On 08-08-17, I was on interstate in stopped traffic. My 2009 BMW 535xi with 115, 502 miles on it quit running. Traffic cleared and I could not get the vehicle to start, run, and move. It would start, but it would then quit running before I could place it in gear. Interstate traffic was approaching at 60 to 70 mph. My three passengers got out and pushed the vehicle while I steered it in neutral, not running, off the roadway. We had a near miss collision from approaching vehicles on the interstate. The dash display said "high pressure fuel pump failure. " after sitting 5 minutes, the car started and appeared to run normally. I e-mailed BMW and they said they had extended their warranty on high pressure fuel pump to 10 years or 120,000 miles, and said take it to BMW service center. On 08-10-17 BMW dealer diagnosed it and said it was the "low pressure fuel pump located inside the fuel tank had failed. " they offered to replace it at a cost of $2,079. 90, stating "BMW does not offer recalls. " four people were almost killed. BMW has "extended the warranty to 120,000 miles on high pressure fuel pump" but not on the "low pressure fuel pump. " I asked service tech if he was sure it was "low pressure fuel pump failure" if vehicle could run intermittently. He offered no satisfactory explanation, comparing it to a "light bulb than can work some times and not work some times. " I am requesting NHTSA investigate this known dangerous defect and issue a mandated recall to protect the public.

My vehicle recently had the lo pressure fuel pump recall completed. I was hoping that it would correct the fuel related diagnostic trouble codes and the vehicle stalling and going into reduced power mode. However, this recall failed to correct these problems. I have now learned that my high pressure fuel pump is failing. My local BMW dealer informed me that this vehicle does not qualify for the extended free replacement of the high pressure fuel pump based on the VIN even thoe it is the same n54 engine that other BMW vehicles have that is covered under the recall. Symptoms, while driving my vehicle on slight acceleration I get a warning on the dash that states "reduced power mode" at that point the check engine light comes on and I loose power in the vehicle. At times the vehicle will shut completely down while driving. The vehicle has an extended crank time as well but always seems to start.

BMW recall campaign no. 16v-746 in-tank fuel pump. BMW ag has decided that the above fuel tank listed above is defective which relates to motor vehicle safety. This notice was sent in December of 2016, which stated the parts were unavailable. Although, the letter stated I would be contacted when parts became available. It is now eight months into year 2017 without this issue being resolved. Also, over time, the fuel pump connector can become damaged. If this happens, a foul odor may be noticed. This could also lead to a fuel leak during fueling, or when cornering while driving. The fuel pump could also stop working and lead to a no start or stalling condition. We have noticed, a faint gas odor and slight stalling with the vehicle, especially with starting and taking off. This has happened when the vehicle was stationary and in motion. When the car was serviced by BMW specialist, we were encouraged to get the fuel pump replaced in a timely manner due to the recall.