Issue ID | 1168212 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10695502 |
Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Brand | BMW |
Model | 335XI |
Model Year | 2009 |
File date | 17/03/15 |
Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Car taken to dealer for rough idle and poor performance. Told that issue was with fuel coils. Paperwork states that coils need to be replaced. Deferred as one of the could had already been replaced. On way home car began to emit white smoke. Car unable to accelerate. High pressure fuel pump already replaced. High risk for accident for ultimately turned out to be 5 failed fuel injectors. Bmw knows about this issue but will not address for recall. This is not an uncommon occurrence per multiple web searches. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | NEWTON, MA |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 27/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 40 |
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