Lateral Vibration (335)

I have a 2009 335i vert and upon a start I notice lateral vibration (sideways) for about a minute or so on a stand still. I don't feel it if the car is driven for 10 mins or so.

This vibration is not contineous, may be like once in 4 - 5 seconds. Is that normal. Engine sounds normal and there is no lag in starting the car and no warning lights, so I hope it's not a fuel pump issue. Even the System check shows everything is 'OK'. Is this normal?

i don;t get any vibrations in mine, but the engine does sound 'weird'/rough for a few seconds until it warms up, then it quiets down. how r u liking your vert besides this issue? i'm loving mine!!

Yeh I am enjoying it. California whether is really nice for a top down drive. I will keep a check on this vibration, if it doesn't go away I will show it to a mechanic. It only happens after starting the car when the Engine is cold, and goes away in about 2 minutes.

Originally Posted by anu

Yeh I am enjoying it. California whether is really nice for a top down drive. I will keep a check on this vibration, if it doesn't go away I will show it to a mechanic. It only happens after starting the car when the Engine is cold, and goes away in about 2 minutes.

I've got the same. Tach also bounces a little as it settles down, usually takes about a minute, then smooooooth sailin.

So I guess thats normal. I guess it's just getting itself ready for a spirited driving

hi i also got the same issue lateral vibration on start only for a few sec. did bring it to the service center and they told me that its normal for a bmw. seing your post help me relaxed a bit that its normal. now just the issue of the panels.

That's a relief, just got my 335i and same thing happened.

I took my car to the servicing dept and they confirmed that lateral vibration is normal for a 335 engine for a minute or so.