2010 BMW 335i

Defect. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Defect. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes, X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d and 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Defect. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.

Risk. Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.

Remedy. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Defect. BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sports wagons manufactured March 2007 through June 2011; and 2009-2011 Z4 vehicles manufactured March 2009 through June 2011. In February 2013, BMW recalled 504,545 vehicles. In July 2013, BMW informed the agency that it was adding 1-Series, 3-Series, and Z4 vehicles, representing an additional 12,094 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 516,791. The connector for the positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box may degrade over time. Over time, the high current flow and heat from electrical resistance may lead to a breakage of the connection, and a loss of electrical power to the vehicle.

Risk. If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].

The contact owns a 2010 BMW 335I. The vehicle was a custom-modified vehicle and a company mascot. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V676000 (Electrical System); however, the vehicle was not repaired. The contact self-identified as an independent mechanic who wanted to be present when recall repair was performed; however, the contact preferred to have the recall disassociated with the VIN and to perform the recall repair himself. The local dealer was contacted and declined the contact to be present during the recall remedy process. The manufacturer was contacted, but the contact was advised that the request was denied. In addition, the contact was not advised on the recall reimbursement process. The contact wished to perform the recall repair himself and be granted reimbursement. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Good Morning Folks, I own a 2010 BMW 335i sedan with approximately 110k miles and I will have to be replacing AGAIN, the valve cover gaskets in the car. The first time I had to replace the VCGs was back in 2016 and the vehicle barely had 50k miles on it. Had to replace the VCGs again in 2020. Milage was approximately 92k miles. Fast forward to today and once again, the VCG are leaking. This is an obvious manufacturer defect and I would request that the NHTSA look into to this reoccurring problem with BMW North America. The replacement cost of the VCGs on these vehicles is costly and because it is happening so frequently, BMW should not only be required to cover the cost of replacement but should also be required to remedy the problem permanently. The leakage could lead to possible ignition and a fire within the engine compartment. Thank you for your attention to this matter. [XXX] Grovetown, Ga 2010 BMW 335i owner [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The contact owns a 2010 BMW 335I. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was self-diagnosed, and the contact stated that the camshaft timing bolts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired by the contact. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 150,000.

RECALL 17V-676: BLOWER MOTOR WIRING was preformed several years ago. Today the wiring connection added during the recall work failed and the blower motor stopped working.

The engine stalled multiple times driving on the highway. When I turn off the car and turn on the car, it would go back to normal. I researched this is a problem for 335d, I think im experiencing the same problem, not sure why 335i is not included in the recall list. This happened multiple times for me and I ignored it at that time, other person has also experienced the same issue when he was driving my car. Now the electrical battery power is completely shut off and there is no recall, this really bothers me.

The high pressure fuel pump failed. I still have the vehicle but it does work. It cannot be driven with a bad high pressure fuel pump. To repair it is over $2000.00.

MY HEAD LIGHTS WITH ADAPTIVE DRIVE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED THE WIRES.

THE VEHICLES FTM (FOOTWELL MODULE) ISN'T WORKING. DURING A DRIVE MY TURNING SIGNALS DIDN'T WANT TO WORK. MY HEADLIGHTS WON'T TURN OFF. WINDOWS STAY PUT. DOORS DON'T LOCK. VEHICLE IS STATIONARY BUT CAN STILL BE OPERATED. SHOPS AROUND THE AREA NOTIFIED ME THAT THEY HAD A FEW VEHICLES HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM THIS YEAR. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE SAME PROBABLY THE DATES FOR THE RECALLS DIDN'T INCLUDE MY CARS MANUFACTURERED STATE

MY REAR LEFT BRAKE CALIPER STARTED SHOOTING OUT BRAKE FLUID FROM WITHIN THE MIDDLE. I HAVE AN ATE CALIPER. THIS COVERS MODELS FROM ABOUT 2006-2014. ON BIMMERFEST.COM, E90POST.COM, ETC . . . MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM. ON ROCKAUTO, AUTOZONE, ETC . . . THE PREMIUM RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT IS TO GET A CALIPER FOR THE REAR THAT HAS NO PHENOLIC PISTON, YET, INSTEAD HAS A SOLID METAL PISTON. UNTO THE WORST, AT TIMES, THE PHENOLIC PISTON HAS EJECTED FROM THE CALIPER AND JAMMED THE BRAKE PADS TO THE VERY ROTORS. ATE CALIPERS ARE OFTEN USED AS SINGLE OR DUAL PIN BOOTED CALIPERS ON BENZ. THEY ALWAYS HAVE METAL PISTONS. I HAVE PREMIUM BRAKES. MY ROTORS ARE UNHARMED, MY BRAKE PADS ARE UNHARMED. THERE IS NOT A SCRATCH IN MY ROTOR. MY WHEEL BEARING IS GONE. MY SUSPENSION IS GONE.MY SUB FRAME IS GONE. IT FLATTENED MY TIRE. IT MADE ME SLIDE COMING OUT OF A TURN AT 15-18MPH. MY SPEEDOMETER BEGAN WAVERING UP AND DOWN, I GOT A TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT FOR THE DISC. IT SLID INTO THE SIDE OF A CURB. THE CURB HAS NOT A MARK ON IT. MY CAR HAS ONLY PAINT DAMAGE TO LOWER DRIVER SIDE SKIRT. AND SMALL SCRATCH ON THE FRONT LEFT QUARTER PANEL. WHILE WE ARE AT IT, WHY IS THERE NO REGULATION THAT A HUGE H8 OR T8 SIZED BATTERY NOT BE PLACED UNDER THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT WHERE THE CHILD SEAT GOES? YOUR CHILD IS SITTING ON A HUGE PILE OF SULFURIC ACID. THEY ARE SEALED, BUT THEY COOK AND SMELL LIKE ROTTEN EGGS OFTEN. ANOTHER BAD DESIGN. THEY DID THAT FOR YEARS. IT NEEDS TO GO IN THE TRUNK OR SOMEWHERE ELSE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW 335I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR FAILED TO OPERATE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND POWERED OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, BUT FAILED TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BMW OF SILVER SPRING (LOCATED AT 3211 AUTOMOBILE BLVD, SILVER SPRING, MD 20904, (888) 295-2096) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE OVERHEATED. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE WATER PUMP WAS LEAKING, AND THE RADIATOR WAS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE AND WAS MIXING WITH THE OIL, WHICH NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.

THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE HEADLIGHTS TENDS TO ROT OVERTIME IN THESE CARS WHICH THEN LEADS TO BARE COPPER WIRES MAKING CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER AND ENDS UP CAUSING A SHORT AND BLOWING THE BULB. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD, NOT ONLY FOR VISIBILITY BUT FOR FIRE PREVENTION AS WELL. THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE IN A LOT OF BMW'S AND IT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED. THIS ISN'T SOMETHING THAT SHOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED AND IT IS VERY CHALLENGING TO DO SO. I TOOK A LOOK AT THIS AS MY HEADLIGHT BULB BLEW LAST WEEK WHILE ON THE ROAD. LIKE I HAD MENTIONED EARLIER, THIS IS PRETTY COMMON AND IS EVEN OCCURRING IN THEIR NEWER MODELS. THE INSULATION OVER THE WIRING JUST FLAKES OFF AND THE DEALERSHIPS SHOW NO CARE WHEN THE ISSUE IS BROUGHT UP.

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW 335I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS) AND 17V676000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER (ZT MOTORS OF FORT WALTON BEACH, 1000 N BEAL PKWY NW, FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32547, (850) 863-2167) SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

CAR IN GARAGE INSERTED KEY CAR DEAD. NOTHING WORKED. ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS DOWN. UNABLE TO OPEN TRUNK TO CHECK BATTERY.CALLED WRECKER SERVICE JUMP STARTED CAR INSTANTLY FROM UNDER HOOD.MECHANIC CHECKED CAR NO PROBLEMS FOUND. FOUND: PROBLEM BMW RECALL SAFETY UK . EXACT SAME PROBLEM SAYS CAR CAN SHUT DOWN IN MOTION.

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW 335I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS) AND 17V676000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT COMPENSATION SHOULD BE PROVIDED FOR THE INCONVENIENCE CAUSED BY THE RECALLS. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW 335I . THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER DID NOT NOTIFY HIM DURING THE TIME OF PURCHASE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PENDING NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V676000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE DEALER INFORMATION WAS UNKNOWN. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE HOWEVER WAS CONCERNED FOR THEIR SAFETY. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW 335I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED (HENDRICK BMW, CHARLOTTE, NC, 888-660-4841) AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW 335I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (GLOBAL IMPORTS BMW, 500 INTERSTATE N PKWY, ATLANTA, GA 30339, 800-294-1853) DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 10/17/17*LJ *TR

TAKATA RECALL: RECEIVED NOTICE OF RECALL BACK IN MARCH 2016 FOR MY 2010 BMW 335I FOR THE DRIVERS AIR BAG. I LIVE IN TEXAS WHICH IS WHERE I BOUGHT THIS CAR (HAH ZONE). HOW LONG IS A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO WAIT FOR THIS RECALL TO BE REMEDIED? BMW LETTER STATED THAT WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE I WILL RECEIVE A LETTER. STILL WAITING.....

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW 335I CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE LOCAL DEALER (LOCATED AT BMW OF HOUSTON NORTH IN THE WOODLANDS; 17830 N FWY SERVICE RD, THE WOODLANDS, TX 77384; (936) 776-4610) CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE CONTACT WAS CONNECTED TO THE BMW MANUFACTURER BY THE DEALER, BUT THERE WAS NO RESPONSE AND THE CALL GOT DISCONNECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

I NEED MY AIRBAG TO BE REPLACED SINCE LAST YEAR AND BMW DEALERS ALL THE TIME IS JUST SAYING THAT THE PART IS NOT AVAILABLE. IT HAD BEEN HAPPENING FROM LAST YEAR. THEY DO NOT CARE ABOUT REPLACE THE AIR BAGS.

TAKATA RECALL I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ABOUT THE AIRBAGS IN MY BMW. I HAVE REPEATEDLY CONTACTED MY BMW FREMONT DEALER AS WELL AS BMW AMERICA ABOUT REPLACING THEM. THEY KEEP TELLING ME THEY DO NOT HAVE REPLACEMENTS. IN 2016 THEY SAID THEY SHOULD BE IN LAST SEPTEMBER. I ASKED AGAIN TODAY & STILL NO AIRBAGS.

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW 335I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 01/06/17*LJ UPDATED 01/23/17.*JB

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW 335I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW 335I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

TAKATA RECALL. I WAS INVOLVED IN A MINOR, SLOW SPEED ACCIDENT WHERE MY VEHICLE REAR-ENDED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITH SUCH FORCE THAT BOTH FRONT PASSENGER WINDOWS WERE BLOWN OUT AND THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED. I SUFFERED PARTIAL HEARING LOSS AS A RESULT. VEHICLE WAS MOVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15-20 MPH ON A HIGHWAY AT THE TIME.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW 335I. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM INDICATOR WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT WAS AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SYSTEMS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

I WAS DRIVING AND JUST GOT OF THE FREEWAY, THE CAR WAS STILL ON BUT WOULD NOT MOVE DUE TO BAD WATER PUMP THIS WAS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF I WAS ON THE FREEWAY IT WOULD HAVE JUST STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. $1350 TO FIX. THIS CAR IS THE BIGGEST PIECE OF JUNK THEY ARE MAKING THEM VERY POORLY, I 2 YEARS I'VE REPLACED ABOUT 20 TIRES ON THE RUN FLAT, WATER PUMP, FUEL PUMP (THROUGH RECALL) SOME BATTERY CABLE (THROUGH RECALL) ONE OTHER THE TURBOS, AND FUEL INJECTORS. *TR

THE RUBBER SEAL AROUND THE FROND WINDSHIELD CRACKS AND FALLS/FLIES OFF. I HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN ON 2 DIFFERENT (2006, AND 2010 WITH ONLY 17000 MILES) BMW 3 SERIES. I HAVE SPOKEN TO BMW AND WAS TOLD THIS IS NOT A WARRANTY ITEM. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS. IT COULD A DEFECTIVE PART THAT COULD CAUSE GREAT RISK. THANKS *TR

WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET WE SMELLED BURNING PLASTIC AND PULLED OVER TO INVESTIGATE. UPON PULLING OVER WE FOUND A SMALL FIRE WAS BURNING IN THE HEAD/FOG LIGHT AREA OF THE VEHICLE. BOTH THE HEAD AND FOG LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. THE FIRE QUICKLY SPREAD TO THE ENTIRE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS BY STATE FARM. NEITHER STATE FARM NOR BMWNA WERE ABLE TO DETERMINE THE SOURCE OF THE FIRE; HOWEVER, AN INTERNET INVESTIGATION HIGHLIGHTED TWO OTHER INSTANCES OF A VERY SIMILAR SITUATION WITH 3-SERIES SEDANS FROM THE SAME GENERATION AS THIS ONE. SEE THE FOLLOWING URL: HTTP://WWW.TOPIX.COM/FORUM/AUTOS/BMW/T5MQ2AE26SC44CLO0 OF NOTE TO ANYONE WHO MAY HAVE ENCOUNTERED A SIMILAR SITUATION.. BMWNA WAS TOTALLY UNCOOPERATIVE INFORMING ME THAT "FIRE IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY" FORCING ME TO CLAIM THIS TOTAL LOSS UNDER MY INSURANCE POLICY FOR A TWO YEAR OLD CAR THAT CAUGHT FIRE WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY. I DID NOT PURCHASE ANOTHER BMW. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW 335I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE FROM STOPS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A FAILURE IN WHICH POWER WOULD NOT BE TRANSMITTED TO THE REAR WHEELS. THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN, BUT THE REAR WHEELS WOULD NOT RECEIVE POWER FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER BUT RECEIVED NO ASSISTANCE. THE DEALER DID NOT BELIEVE THAT THE CONTACT HAD ENCOUNTERED THE FAILURES AS DESCRIBED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE FOR THEIR DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM TO NOT DETECT THE FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER ALSO STATED THAT THEY WERE CLOSING THEIR CASE AND WOULD NO LONGER COMMUNICATE WITH THE CONTACT ABOUT THE SITUATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW 335I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 5 AND 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE AND JERKED WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS APPLIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS STILL EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED CORRECTLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 13,000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 335I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH WITH THE HEAT ON, THE CENTER CONTROL PANEL BECAME VERY HOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURRED WHEN THE HEAT WAS ON AND FEARED THAT A FIRE COULD IGNITE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,800.

I WAS DRIVING NORTHBOUND ON A CROWDED STRETCH OF US101 IN A 2010 BMW 335I COUPE WITH LESS THAN 3200 MILES ON IT. MY CAR WAS MOVING AT ABOUT 65 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY I LOST ALMOST ALL ENGINE POWER, MAKING ACCELERATION IMPOSSIBLE. I HAD TO EASE MY WAY OFF THE HIGHWAY AND, AFTER STOPPING TO TAKE STOCK OF THE SITUATION, I DROVE HOME VIA SIDE STREETS. MY CAR CONTINUED TO SUFFER FROM LACK OF POWER ALL THE WAY BACK AND COULD BARELY ASCEND SOME OF THE HILLS. *TR

I OWN A JAN. 2010 BMW 335I WITH 5,800 MILES ON IT. WHILE DRIVING ON A FREEWAY, THE WARNING SYSTEM CAM ON AND READ THAT THE ENGINE WAS AT REDUCED POWER BUT I COULD CONTINUE DRIVING AT A REDUCED SPEED. AS I WAS READING THE NOTICE, THE ENGINE DIED AND I HAD TO GLIDE OVER 5 LANES WITH NO POWER TO REACH THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY. WHEN THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP AND THE PROBLEM EXPLAINED, SOMEONE IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT SUSPECTED IT WAS THE HIGH INJECTION FUEL PUMP BECAUSE THEY'VE HAD TO REPLACE OTHERS. THAT WAS THE PROBLEM. SO WHY ISN'T THERE A RECALL OUT ON THIS? I WAS TRAVELING 65 MPH AND COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED TRYING TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY. *TR

PROBLEM 1 - ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR AT STARTUP. CAR DID NOT IDLE CORRECTLY AND RAN ROUGH WHEN DRIVEN. WHEN DRIVING, MISFIRES AND REDUCED POWER. MAX SPEED ACHIEVED WAS 35MPH. *TR

WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 70MPH, THE ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR CAME ON. POWER WAS SUDDENLY REDUCED TO LESS THAN 35MPH. THIS WARRANTED AN IMMEDIATE MOVE TO THE SLOW LANE OF TRAFFIC AND HAD TO GO SEVERAL MILES UNTIL IT WAS SAFE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD TO ATTEMPT A RESTART. RESTART DID NOT HELP, HAD TO DRIVE THE CAR AT 35 MPH TO NEAREST DEALER FOR SERVICE. *TR

MY HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP (HPFP) FAILED IN MY 2010 BMW 335I WHILE ON AN ONRAMP TO GET ONTO THE HIGHWAY. WHEN I ACCELERATED I FELT A CHUGGING SENSATION FROM THE CAR FOLLOWED BY A GONG. THE GONE WAS ALERTING ME THAT MY CAR HAD WENT INTO "LIMP MODE" AND WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO ACCELERATE ANY FURTHER THAN I HAD ALREADY. LUCKY THE TRAFFIC BEHIND ME MOVED OVER ONCE I TURNED ON MY HAZARD LIGHTS AND I WAS ABLE TO QUICKLY EXIT ONTO THE NEAR BY FEEDER AND INTO A PARK LOT TO AWAIT ASSISTANCE. I WAS LUCKY IN THAT THERE WAS LIGHT TRAFFIC BECAUSE IF THERE HAD BEEN HEAVY TRAFFIC THERE COULD HAVE BEEN A GOOD CHANCE FOR INJURY OR EVEN POSSIBLY DEATH FOR ME AND OTHER MOTORIST. FAILURE OF THE HPFP HAPPENS RANDOMLY, THERE ARE REALLY NO CONDITIONS ON WHEN IT CAN FAIL, IE: MILES DRIVEN OR DRIVING SITUATION. THERE ARE A FEW SYMPTOMS, BUT THOSE VARY FROM CAR TO CAR. MY CAR HAD NO PREVIOUS INDICATIONS OF FAILING PRIOR. HOWEVER ONCE FAILED I EXPERIENCED LONG, HARSH CRANKS, FOLLOWED BY AN ERRATIC IDLE, AND EVENTUAL "LIMP MODE" OCCURRING SHORTLY AFTER. THE LONG CRANKING AND HARSH IDLE ARE USUAL SYMPTOMS OF A FAILING/FAILED HPFP. VIDEOS AND PICTURES I DOCUMENTED SHOW THIS IN MY CAR. MY ISSUE WAS TEMPORARY "PATCHED" WITH A NEW HPFP REPLACEMENT. RECENTLY I HAVE STARTED HAVING LONG CRANKS WHICH THE DEALER TRIED TO REMEDY BY REPLACING A LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMP SENSOR, BUT TO NO AVAIL. I ALSO HAVE PAPERWORK DOCUMENTING THAT VISIT AND THE VISIT THAT REPLACED THE HPFP BACK IN DECEMBER. BMW HAS HAD THIS ISSUE EVER

FAILURE OF BMW HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AND KNOWN ISSUE FOR A LONG TIME NOW. CAR OPERATES AT REDUCED POWER AND PART MUST BE REPLACED AND PROBLEM IS LIKELY TO RETURN. *TR

MY BRAND NEW CAR'S WINDOW SHIELD WIPER STOP WORKING WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH MY SON IN A HEAVY RAINING DAY. LUCKILY IT IS CLOSE TO HOME AND THERE IS NO ACCIDENT. MY CAR IS A BRAND NEW AND ONLY DROVE AROUND 500 MILES. EVENTUALLY, THE DEALER TOOK ABOUT 4 DAYS TO FIX THE CONTROLLER AND WIPER MOTOR. *TR

THE FUEL INJECTOR FOR MY 2010 BMW 335I DIED AFTER DRIVING THE CAR FOR 14 DAYS. THE VEHICLE WILL STILL DRIVE, BUT IF YOU TRY TO ACCELERATE, IT SHAKES VERY BADLY. AFTER HAVING IT REPLACED, ONE OF THE INJECTORS WENT BAD AGAIN- 7 DAYS LATER. THIS IS AN ISSUE, AS I AM DRIVING CROSS COUNTRY. *TR

ON TUESDAY FEBRUARY 2ND 2010 MY BRAND NEW (ONLY 3859 MILES ON IT) BMW 335I COUPE STARTED EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY STARTING UP (THEN ENGINE WOULD JUST TURN AND TURN). UPON STARTING UP, THE ENGINE IDLED VERY ROUGHLY, AS IF ONLY FIRING ON PARTIAL CYLINDERS. NO ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS WERE OBSERVED AT THIS TIME. EVENTUALLY THE ENGINE SEEMED TO START RUNNING SMOOTHLY. DURING DRIVING OF THE CAR LATER ON THE "ENGINE MALFUNCTION - REDUCED POWER" LIGHT APPEARED. WHEN TRAVELING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED (APROX. 20MPH) THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND I WAS FORCED TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THIS PROBLEM REPEATED ITSELF SEVERAL TIMES UNTIL I WAS FORCED TO CALL TOW SERVICE TO PICK THE CAR UP AND TAKE IT TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. SURVEYING THE ONLINE COMMUNITY OF BMW OWNERS THIS APPEARS TO BE A SYSTEMIC PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL OF CAR AND SO I AM DOCUMENTING THIS OCCURRENCE WITH ME HERE IN THE HOPES THAT BMW CAN BE MADE TO PUBLICLY RECOGNIZE THE PROBLEM AND FIX IT FOR ALL CONCERNED. *TR