Defect Alert – Fuel Pump Failure in BMW 335i Model
It’s time for another defect alert–this time around, it’s the BMW 335i. Many distressed drivers are calling into the 1-800 LEMON LAW hotline complaining about fuel pump failure. This is nothing new–the manufacturer is aware of the problem and has extended the warranty on the part, and the message boards have repeatedly covered the issue. But when the part fails, it does put the driver in significant danger, with the car limping along, and possibly stalling.
If you sense that you are having problems with your fuel pump, get to an authorized BMW dealership as soon as possible. Make sure that you receive a repair invoice when you pick up the car which clearly outlines the problem you complained about. Even if they say the problem is due to bad gas (which we all know is not true), they need to provide an invoice. MAKE SURE YOU KEEP TRACK OF THESE PAPERS. You may need them down the road.
If you find that you are repeatedly back to the BMW dealer with fuel pump problems, drop us a line or give us a call and we will be happy to discuss your situation. We have been actively resolving these claims.
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December 23rd, 2009 at 10:16 am
I bought a used 2009 335ix in November 2009.
It was a CPO car, from the original selling dealer.
I bought the car in Cincinnati, but I love in Detroit.
I have had to have the HPFP changed once.
After reading your site info, I requested the selling dealer
to give me any data about prior HPFP problems with this car.
It seems to me that the car was sold to me under false pretenses.
The manufacturer has recognized the problem and it’s potentially recurrent nature! Extending the warranty on this part seems an insufficient remedy.
Why is this not actionable. Is there no other course to follow?
I would be open to suggestions.
Thanks.
AlanD
December 24th, 2009 at 9:11 am
Keep track of the situation. If you have to address the matter with BMW three or more times, you could be looking at remedy under Federal Law. If that happens, please contact us at 800-LEMON-LAW.
January 15th, 2010 at 3:12 pm
I am about to take my 335i to the shop tomorrow with the same problem. I had it in the shop last week and they told me the gas was low thats why the check engine light came on. I grew up around cars and I can’t believe thats the excuse they gave me. Needless to say they did nothing about the problem, and my car still runs horrible. So I will find out tomorrow if they will take care of the problem.
January 25th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
i have a 2008 bmw 335I and this is the second time that i have taken my car in for loss of power with the Engine Malfuction Symbol how many times does it have to be repaired for it becomes somewhat of an issue where i can talk to someone about ?
January 26th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
Check out our state lemon law summary page at http://www.lemonlaw.com/automobile-lemon-law.html. That will tell you how many times the vehicle needs to be addressed in your state.
January 27th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
After getting my 335i back from it recent trip to the shop, it still has the same problems. I have it documented three different times for the same problem and they are yet to fix the problem. I am tired of missing work to deal with this problem, I bought the car brand new and shouldn’t have to deal with this so soon. I think it might take me to be broken down on the highway before they do anything about it, even then they might tell me its the fuel level, or the gas, or the tires, or maybe even say nothing is wrong again. These problems are getting old.
March 14th, 2010 at 12:11 am
there is a class action lawsuit against bmw about these twin turbo motors. we all need to file a lawsuit. bmw has been deceiving all of us and they need to be punished! the dealership treated me like i stole the car and told me the same bs they told everyone else. bad gas, low gas made sensor go off and on and on. i have a 2008 335xi. before i parked it and took off the tags and cancelled insurance it was blowing heavy smoke out the tail pipes after many many repair attempts! call a lawyer now. if your in virginia call patty anderson. she is a lawyer that does lemon laws and class action and more. 804-282-7900.
March 14th, 2010 at 12:20 am
oh i forgot to mention that the cars have transmission problems, overheating problems and the reason these motors keep blowing seals and gaskets is because the vanos oiling system is bad causing so much pressure in the motor it is blowing out the seals and gaskets. the top of my motor did not get oil and they replaced my cam shaft, then later my head gaskets and i stopped takiing it in and called a lawyer. this is a huge cover up and we all need to expose bmw for what they have done and punish them severly! i cant count how many times my fuel pump went out. dont know how many times they replaced the fuel pump and im sure they will never tell us how many even if they do so we wont kow they tried 3 times and we can file a lemon law. read the article about the class action lawsuit. they are deceiving all of us. google this: bmw lawsuit in california and then click on the web site mwerks.com and it will also have a consumersaffair link and read it!!!! wow bmw is in trouble and im happy because they tried to take our money and then just waited for the warrenty to expire and make us pay for very very expensive repairs that they knew was going to happen because they built a bad car!!!! get a lawyer now!! thanks
March 18th, 2010 at 3:42 pm
I am having fuel pump #3 installed as we speak. It really is a terrifying felling when that shake starts on a freeway.
March 24th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
335i is a problem that bmw refuses to fix. i’ve got a 2009 335i that is finally being bought back. their terrible customer support is unprofessional and ultimately the customer loses for having faith in bmw.
April 3rd, 2010 at 11:51 pm
My husband “had” a 335i coupe. He had the fuel pump replaced and two weeks later he was in an accident, minor impact and the car lit on fire. It melted the front half of the car. How can a minor impact of 13 mph cause a car to ignite on fire and melt the front wheels off, and char the 1/2 half of the car?
May 2nd, 2010 at 5:37 pm
Less than 1 year old and three fuel pumps…including the NEW monster fuel pump that was supposed to fix the ongoing issue and guess what–long crank started two days ago. I am disgusted. This is our family’s seventh BMW since 2004 so it’s not like I don’t know the manufacturer. I am tired of the song and dance from the dealership.
May 14th, 2010 at 11:17 am
If you live in any of our states, PA, NJ, DE, NY, CT, NH, MA, OH-please contact us at 800-LEMON-LAW and we will be glad to discuss your situation.
July 15th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
Have a 2008 335i that I just bought April 30th of this year. The car is awesome, but 30 days after purchase, it began to have long crank sessions before starting. The service advisor mentioned that there was a service bulletine, but they diagnosed it as needing software update. After getting it back, it seem to run fine, but HP felt weak, and fuel economy changed. This week, was taking off from a stop light, the car just lost power. I down shifted and it continued to run, but at the next light, the car was shaking as if I was running a high performance cam. They originally told me that the error codes indicated fuel pump, coil pack, and plug issues and they would be replacing both. BMW sent another software update and now they say they will be replacing the fuel pump. The car was purchased in louisville, kentucky and I live in southern indiana. Are they any cases or reports there?
July 28th, 2010 at 1:25 pm
I bought a 2007 BMW 335i, and loved the car at first. Since, I have had nothing but recurrent manufacturer defects, especially regarding my HPFP. BMW has been giving me the professional run around since 2009 instead of just replacing the part. I created a website with the sole purpose of bringing to light a few of BMW’s defective products, and to STOP their unethical business practices with our fact based comments. If BMW stood behind their brand, my website wouldn’t exist. Please share your personal story of how BMW refused to take responsibility for your defective vehicle, or if they are giving you the professional run around instead of just replacing or fixing your automobile. I am not a lawyer nor do I “hate” the BMW brand, I just want to share our stories with the public.
August 2nd, 2010 at 3:53 pm
I recently had a fuel pump “software fix” applied to my 2010 135i and it has solved the problem but I get about 10% reduced fuel economy; fairly significant. Has anyone else experienced this?
August 9th, 2010 at 11:26 am
My brake pad froze while driving with my cruise control at 78…luckly I veered off to the left lane & put it in neutral & finally came to a slow stop…scary…
August 18th, 2010 at 4:28 pm
I have a 2007 335i sedan. I recently had starting trouble as in it would crank atleast 2 or 3 times before starting. The dealer identified that as a software issue and said it would be gone once the software is updated. Looking at some of the posts here it seems quite obvious that BMW was never able to fix these fuel pump issues. I shall be picking up the car this evening, desperately hoping that they would have fixed it.