2011 BMW 335 Engine Problems

“November 25, 2016 approximately 17:44 (5:44 pm est) my 2011 Bmw 335d stalled while driving. Engine malfunction reduced power alert was on screen. I was able to re-start it, and continued on my way. This is a re-occurring dangerous problem with this car. Bmw needs to fix this before somebody gets killed.”

“The vehicle stalled while accelerating through an intersection and stranded me in the intersection. I was unable to restart the car at first. It would not even crank. After several minutes of attempting to restart the car it finally responded and started. It stalled 4 more times driving a short distance to get the vehicle off the road. Car went in for service thursday the 31th and was returned to me saturday the 1st of august. Stalling issue is back and the car is now being towed in for service again. This is an extremely dangerous issue. …”

“At 81,000 mile the catalytic converter failed. It is unclear whether this car had the catalytic converter replaced as part of the 2012 recall. The service engine soon (ses) light had come on.”

“This is a know fault problem that is directly tied to emissions of the deisel engine starting at 2008-2012 for all Bmw deisel engines. Maybe even newer models. This so called scr temperature sensor that is located inside the def (urea) tank fails, which in term fails the smog inspection if it is not replaced. Some owners and dealers have replaced this tank/sensor ( which is one part together, cant buy separately) under emissions warenty. But most dealers will deny the fact this system is the primary system of emmission. …”

“The contact owns a 2011 Bmw 335. While driving 5 MPH in approximately four inches of water, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine hydrolocked due to water entering the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.”