2008 BMW 528I Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 13%of 118 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 BMW 528I, 13% of the 118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car power suddenly stops without warning. Usually happens when I'm either driving or when I am idle; when driving it just stops, and when I am in idle, it vibrates vigorously and then stops.”
NHTSA complaint #11053530, filed 2017-12, 140,000 miles“Hello I'm reporting in regards to an issue with my vehicle. For approximately the past month I have an issue with a gasoline smell coming from my vehicle. I first thought I was over filling so changed the amount of gas I put in the vehicle. That still didn't stop the smell from coming back. So I decided to schedule my vehicle for an appointment. As a result the service advisor stated they smelled it but was not able to find a leak. I drove home without a strong smell but by the time I arrived to the destination it was evident again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10764209, filed 2015-09, 16,500 miles“On 01/26/2018 I went to east bay Bmw because of the pcv valve heater recall campaign b 11 16 17 I was given a long term rental from enterprise car rental but had to store my vehicle at my home while waiting for the parts for the recall repair. After 4 months I was notified to return for the repair on 04/30/2018 east bay returned the car. With-in 2 day's I was having the o2 sensor replaced from a certified Bmw mechanic and after examination he informed me the recall campaign was not performed according bulletin. Original parts from the alternator were still on my car and had never been removed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11100456, filed 2018-06, 155,745 miles“Strong gasoline odor was detected in our garage. Upon checking our classic automobile and ruling it out we then realized it was our 2008 Bmw 528I with 61,800 original miles on it. The odor was both inside and outside the car. We had to remove the car from the garage where it normally parks near a gas water heater so as to avoid possible ignition within the confines of our garage. I then searched on the inter net : why does my 2008 Bmw 528I smell like gas all the sudden , to my surprise there were hundreds of posts within bimmer forums and otherwise regarding this very issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10891501, filed 2016-07, 61,800 miles“When the car is running gasoline smell enters the car cabin. No visual leaks at engine but if air vent is not drawing fresh air no smell is evident. When turning the car off and exiting the vechile the fuel odor is present for short while.”
NHTSA complaint #11033374, filed 2017-10, 93,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10247567Dec 20, 2023Engine 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…
- 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 | 5 | 8% |
| 2015 | 3 | 5% |
| 2014 | 7 | 12% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 29 | 32% |
| 2011 | 23 | 19% |
| 2010 | 7 | 11% |
| 2009 | 4 | 17% |
| 2008 | 15 | 13% |
| 2000 | 2 | 5% |
| 1998 | 1 | 3% |
| 1997 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2008 BMW 528I
33 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsEngine
20 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 BMW 528I
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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