2007 BMW 335I problems
Owners have filed 388 complaints about the 2007 BMW 335I with NHTSA. Fuel system, gasoline accounts for 27.8% of them — the clear leader, ahead of electrical system at 13.1%.
Complaints388
Crashes9
Fires16
Injuries5
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Fuel system, gasoline 27.8% · 108
Electrical system 13.1% · 51
Air bags 9.8% · 38
Engine 8.8% · 34
Latches/locks/linkages 5.2% · 20
Steering 4.6% · 18
Fuel/propulsion system 4.6% · 18
Engine and engine cooling 4.4% · 17
Severity
Of those complaints, 9 describe a crash, 16 describe a fire and 5 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 4 model years of the BMW 335I in this data, 2007 draws the most complaints of any of them.
Filings have fallen off, 15 in the last three years against 21 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 53,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Purchased a used 2007 BMW 335I. Within 2 weeks car would shake and would lose power at higher rpm. Engine service light would come on, but not be present on restart. Dealer diagnosed as a faulty high pressure fuel pump. Dealer blamed it on fuel quality however I followed manufacture recommended octane ratings. Was also told that dealership has had massive problems with the fuel pump on this model turbo engine. Fuel system, gasoline · reported at 45,000 miles
Owner of a 2007 BMW 335I coupe. Noticed a problem with rough idles and long cranks at start-up. As time went by, the long cranks and rough idles became more frequent. While driving onto the freeway via freeway on ramp, fuel pump failed while I was merging and engine was cut to half power "limp-mode." Car had significant loss of power and I was almost rear-ended by a semi that was driving in the slow lane. Fuel system, gasoline · reported at 53,000 miles
2008 BMW 335I. Jan build picked up at the BMW welt in feb of 08. @9,500 Miles. High pressure fuel pump failure. Car experienced a sudden loss of power while I was driving on a secondary road. Thankfully I was about to make a turn and the car behind me was a reasonable distance away. Also service engine soon light has come on. Car has a very rough idle and is barely drivable on public roads. Fuel system, gasoline · reported at 9,500 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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