This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
I just bought a BMW 335 in December 2006, less than 7,000 miles and while driving in the highway the malfunction engine light turned on. The car started to idle and there was almost complete loss of power. When I tried to take the car to service they initially refused to take the car because I had not made an appointment. Such an expensive car and its falling apart just a few miles after. Finally they look into the problem and it seems to be the high pressure gasoline pump. I've read online that several people have had this problem but still BMW refuses to acknowledge it.
Experienced fuel pump failure on my 2007 BMW 335I and became a safety hazard to others driving behind me on my way to work. Started experiencing symptoms as recently as a month ago, such as long engine crank times, very rough idling upon startup, and occasional "limp mode" performance. In spite of all this, the dealership did not work on my car until I experienced a "service engine soon" (ses) warning light. The fuel pump progressively got worse where the engine would shudder when revving over 2000rpms, and the car perpetually remained in limp mode where it is not able to accelerate in a safe enough manner to drive on public roads and highways. I was finally able to bring my car in for warranty repair when the ses light came on at 7/25/07 on my 02/07 production vehicle. I was told that there is over a one month wait for a fuel pump replacement.
High rate of fuel pump failures for the 335I BMW, if occurs on the highway leads to very dangerous situations. BMW should be forced to issue a recall for safety concerns.
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- Portland, OR, USA