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Fuel systemPart report

2008 BMW 535I Fuel system Problems

Complaints
15about this part
Share
20%of 74 total for the year
Median mileage
60,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 BMW 535I, 20% of the 74 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #11318544, filed 2020-03, 145,000 miles

“I was driving my vehicle about 45 MPH when instrument cluster warning lamps can on and my car lost power and stall while I was drive . Luckily I was able to avoid a crash and coast the car to safe side road until the car came to a complete stop. I tried to restart the vehicle but it will run for few seconds and die, however I wasn't able to restart my car.”

NHTSA complaint #10592327, filed 2014-05, 51,847 miles

“Check engine light came on and car started shaking violently. It happened as soon as I took a corner and hit the gas and lasted until I turned the car off. Very rough idle.”

NHTSA complaint #10895956, filed 2016-08, 91,800 miles

“While driving on freeway at 70 MPH, the vehicle began to lose power in heavy traffic. I noticed on computer screen engine malfunction-reduced power. So, I manuvered to get to outside shoulder lane, and stopped the vehicle.it was sputtering at the time, and I turned the vehicle off for a few minutes. And then started it again and the problem had cleared itself, so I proceeded to my home. When I got home, I checked on the computer for online information, and saw a recall notice for this vehicle because of high pressure fuel pump failure, safety hazzard. …”

NHTSA complaint #10882111, filed 2016-07, 46,489 miles

“I drove to work and the engine light was on that morning. The car drove as normal. I was driving home from work at approximately 6:30 p.m on a busy interstate in the middle lane traveling approx. 65 MPH when the car began to shake and lose power. It automatically shifted into neutral and lose power. I had to maneuver to the shoulder in heavy traffic with no power. After turning on my hazard lights, I was able to safely get to the shoulder. The car was towed home. After a few days, we were able to drive it to the repair shop (not Bmw) and was initially told that sensors were bad. …”

NHTSA complaint #10679867, filed 2015-01, 74,500 miles

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201514%
201413%
201338%
20121528%
20113531%
20103459%
20094259%
20081520%

Other parts of the 2008 BMW 535I

Engine
27 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 BMW 535I

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology