2008 BMW 328I Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 5%of 239 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,476miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 BMW 328I, 5% of the 239 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,476 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Fuel pump just stopped working; it first stopped working while operating the car then started back up when I put the car in neutral. The fact it did this while I was driving was terrifying. Then once I stopped and parked it did not start back up. The car starter attempted to start the vehicle but an error came up on the screen regarding a fuel pump failure.”
NHTSA complaint #11082123, filed 2018-03, 121,000 miles“I received recall notice for airbag, pcp valve heater,and blower motor wiring. In 2013-2015 my Bmw was shaking heavily and scarily while driving and sitting at red lights. I spent $5,306 over 5 different bills from 4/1/2013 through 12/18/2015 which I will attach. …”
NHTSA complaint #11074955, filed 2018-02, 70,000 miles“The lines that are inside the fuel pump came off while I was driving and the car stopped working in the middle of the road. My mechanics had the exact same model car have the same exact issue and when they called Bmw for the parts the service guy knew exactly what the problem was. They see it all the time in this particular model and Bmw states that since you don't have any recall on it that they will not fix my car without me paying for it. This has now happened two times to me and it is a huge safety hazard to have the car just stop while driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #11113866, filed 2018-07, 80,476 miles“While driving, attempting to pass a vehicle, I press the accelerator and the pedal had no response and the rpms dropped. After trying to accelerate, the engine dies and I drift to the side of the road attempting to dodge traffic as the car's gas pedal is not responding. Upon pulling over safely, nearly hitting cars along the way I come to stop on the side of the road. The car then no longer starts. Cranking can be heard but engine does not turn over or start. Had it repaired, the reason is a fuel pump failure, fuel pump module failure, and blown fuse on fuel pump. …”
NHTSA complaint #10510544, filed 2013-05, 61,300 miles“My car was in motion and it stalled in middle of freeway without any warning ! It was the fuel pump that had failed ! Bmw already has recalled many models for this same issue. Why put thousands of people's lives in danger and not recall the 2008 328I also when they are already aware of this fuel pump failure ?”
NHTSA complaint #10816660, filed 2015-12, 115,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 10150099Mar 1, 2013N54 Engine: Fuel Pressure Control Test Plan Error. INFORMATION Not applicable.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 15 | 12% |
| 2014 | 17 | 11% |
| 2013 | 20 | 8% |
| 2012 | 10 | 8% |
| 2011 | 20 | 3% |
| 2010 | 8 | 5% |
| 2009 | 22 | 11% |
| 2008 | 13 | 5% |
| 2007 | 15 | 4% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 12% |
| 1996 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2008 BMW 328I
85 complaintsAir bags
83 complaintsEngine
54 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsSeats
12 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 BMW 328I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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