2008 BMW 135I Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 35%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 BMW 135I, 35% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving down the highway and the water pump went out. The car overheated and the warning light came on telling me to turn the car off. Before I was able to pull over to the shoulder the car stalled and I was unable to propel it forward any longer. I pulled over and had to get it towed.”
NHTSA complaint #10730810, filed 2015-06, 52,867 miles“My high pressure fuel pump is dying ...ive had the low pressure fuel pump changed and I'm still experiencing a rough cold start and half block engine light symbol ...car has a idle problem at start come and go and now I can only fill a half tank of gas ...”
NHTSA complaint #10983894, filed 2017-05, 90,289 miles“Cars' idle has been fluctuating for a couple of weeks at idle. Vehicles fuel pump has been replaced 2 times already through out it's life. Last week (july 13,2017) car died in the middle of the road and I had towed into the dealership that same morning. Dealer refuses to take any initiative to fix the problem at all. I have software where it shows that the cars vehicles high pressure fuel pump is failing. Car is throwing codes too. Car was in motion when fuel pump died on me in a city street.”
NHTSA complaint #11006048, filed 2017-07, 105,199 miles“I was going approx. 65mph in 5th gear in my 2008 Bmw 135I coupe when the car stuttered and I got a service engine soon light. Brought my car to Bmw service and my service advisor told me that I have an issue with my fuel pump and it needs to be replaced. The car only has around 5000 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10247921, filed 2008-11, 5,800 miles“Vehicle is a Bmw 135I, model year 2008, convertible. Car suffers sudden and complete loss of power at high speed and often during high-traffic, rush- hour speeds on moderate incline sometimes with minimal safe shoulder and median. This the 6th incident over the last year and a half. Bmw of san diego replaced fuel pressure sensor and multiple high-pressure fuel pumps. We have barely avoided multiple accidents. We are scared to drive our car.”
NHTSA complaint #10353641, filed 2010-09, 24,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10199287May 1, 2021CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT: N54/N54T/N55 ELECTRIC ENGINE COOLANT PUMP . With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered a nationwide settlement with…
- 10198894May 1, 2021CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT: N54/N54T/N55 ELECTRIC ENGINE COOLANT PUMP . With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered a nationwide settlement with…
- 10146632Apr 1, 2017?N20, N26, N55, N63TU, S63TU and S55 Engines: Bosch Injector ETK Part Number Error What's New: ? Identifying the injector type using the ISTA test plan ? Determining the injector…
- 10151170Mar 1, 2016N51 Engine: Service Engine Soon Lamp Illuminated - Loss of Power and Various Faults Stored in the DME. The customer complains that the Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated…
- 10151081Feb 1, 2016"PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS. This Service Information…
- 10151079Feb 1, 2016SI B13 03 15 February 2016 Fuel Systems Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B13 03 15 dated March 2015 and replaces SI B13 04 13 dated March 2014…
- 10149349Oct 1, 2014N51 Engine: Service Engine Soon Lamp Illuminated - Loss of Power and Various Faults Stored in the DME. The customer complains that the Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated…
- 10150035Jul 1, 2013Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign 10E-A02: N54 Inspection and Replacement of Injectors. The piezo injectors may cause misfire faults with erratic engine operation.
- 10149589May 1, 2013"N54 Engine: Diagnosis of Cold Start Rough Running with Misfire Faults. The customer may complain that during the cold start in the morning, the engine runs very roughly and the…
- 10149587May 1, 2013N54: Diagnosis for DME FC 29DC/29F2/2FBF and Extended High-pressure Fuel Pump (HDP) Warranty Coverage.
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 BMW 135I
13 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 BMW 135I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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