BMW 3 Series Lemon Law

Yes, repeated engine stalling due to high-pressure fuel pump failure in your 330i is a serious safety defect that substantially impairs the vehicle's use and safety. Under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, if BMW's authorized dealers have been unable to permanently fix the B48 engine fuel pump issue after a reasonable number of attempts, you may be entitled to a refund or replacement vehicle. Stalling defects are treated seriously because they pose a direct safety risk in traffic.

Under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, you are entitled to a full refund of the purchase price, including taxes, registration fees, finance charges, and incidental damages such as towing and rental car costs. BMW is allowed to deduct a reasonable mileage offset for the miles you drove before the first repair attempt for the defect. Alternatively, you may elect to receive a replacement vehicle of the same make and model.

The defect must have first occurred or been reported during the original manufacturer warranty period to qualify under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. However, you can file your claim after the warranty has expired as long as the issue was initially presented to a BMW dealer while the warranty was still in effect. California has a four-year statute of limitations from the date you discovered or should have discovered that the vehicle is a lemon.

Yes, BMW's characterization of the ZF 8HP transmission behavior as normal does not bar your claim under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. If the harsh shifting substantially impairs the use, value, or safety of your 3 Series compared to a reasonable consumer's expectations, it may still constitute a qualifying defect. Document each complaint visit and request that the dealer note your specific concerns on every repair order.