Issue ID | 821743 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10360122 |
Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
Brand | BMW |
Model | 335XI |
Model Year | 2009 |
File date | 01/03/10 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2009 bmw 335xi. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle completely lost acceleration power. The contact had to drive at a low speed to reach his destination. The contact turned the vehicle off and restarted; after the restart, the vehicle functioned properly. Within two to three days, the failure occurred again. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the turbo high pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure continued. There had been no further repairs. The failure mileage was 18,681 and the current mileage was approximately 25,000. Updated 01/28/11*lj the consumer stated there was a design problem with the fuel pump. Updated 03/23/11 |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 18681 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | FAIRFIELD , CT |
VIN pattern | WBAPL33579AXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 29/10/08 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 50 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | BMW DARIEN |
Dealer's telephone number | 203-656-1804 |
Dealer's city | DARIEN |
Dealer's state code | CT |
Dealer's ZIP code | 06820 |