2008 BMW 5 Series fuel system, gasoline problems
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2008 BMW 5 Series — 38% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Three wks ago my 08 528i was making a rattling sound in the engine, tin-can sounding. Took the car for service & they replaced my lifters and related parts. They said that the lifters are "known" for going bad on the 5 series and it's typically due to seasonal changes. When my husband brought the…”
filed May 26, 2011
“Tl*the contact owns a 2008 bmw 528i 5 series. The contact stated while driving 25 mph and coming to a traffic light the brakes were applied and it automatically slowed down the vehicle. There was no warning light at the time of the failure. The vehicle continued to hesitate and accelerate, before…”
filed May 18, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system…
B160623 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 20, 2023
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other 5 Series years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 5 Series | 2 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 BMW 5 Series
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.