2008 BMW 5 Series fuel system problems
The 2008 BMW 5 Series has 48 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 34% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
48
Fuel System complaints
34%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Fuel System complaints by year
What owners report
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW 535XI (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ENGINE BEGAN SMOKING. THE DEALER MADE THREE ATTEMPTS TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED BUT IT CRACKED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED BY THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN…”
Common questions
How many fuel system complaints does the 2008 BMW 5 Series have?
NHTSA has 48 complaints about the 2008 BMW 5 Series fuel system — 34% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.