2008 BMW 528I fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 16 complaints for the 2008 BMW 528I, 9% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 16 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 89,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 89,000 miles, and 20% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the fuel system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
I smell gas and its strong I don't see any leaks of any kind and when I put gas in the car I don't see leaks, but I smell gas even if I haven't put gas in.
There is a very strong fuel odor coming from the rear driver side of vehicle at all times that I notice upon opening the driver door.
Other problems reported for the 2008 BMW 528I
- Engine 37 complaints
- Lighting 34 complaints
- Electrical system 30 complaints
- Air bags 22 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 15 complaints