2008 BMW 535I fuel/propulsion system problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2008 BMW 535I — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving home stopped at a red light , then turned green went to accelerate car took off and lost all power would not move pressing accelerator and 2 semi trucks coming real fast from cross traffic almost killed me light turned red for me and green for semi trailers with no time to exit car.”
filed Mar 18, 2020
“Currently having issues with a wastegate rattle on turbos. Rough engine idle. Having multiple misfires, and stuck open fuel injectors. Causing tailpipes to excessively smoke (white color) while going into limp mode could not go past 20mph and surging. Issues happen when stationary and while…”
filed Aug 18, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other 535I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 535I | 1 | 4% |
| 2014 535I | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 535I | 3 | 8% |
| 2012 535I | 12 | 22% |
| 2011 535I | 34 | 30% |
| 2010 535I | 19 | 33% |
| 2009 535I | 24 | 34% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 BMW 535I
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.