2008 BMW 535XI fuel system problems
15 complaints about fuel system have been filed for the 2008 BMW 535XI, which is 12% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 121,000 miles 14 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 | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 121,000 miles, and 7% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the fuel system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Fuel injectors were replaced on this vehicle in 05/2011 due to a faulty design under a recall through BMW. The same injectors have subsequently failed again less than 3 years since they were replaced. This resulted in a loss of power while operating the vehicle putting me at risk. BMW fails to take responsibility saying warranty on parts has expired on parts that have been previously recalled with known issues.
Mechanical inspection revealed a crack in intake manifold. This defect manifests itself with difficulty starting the engine during cold starts,hesitation when applying the gas pedal for rapid acceleration on highway roads. There is also a rough idle
Other problems reported for the 2008 BMW 535XI
- Electrical system 26 complaints
- Engine 20 complaints
Fuel system problems in other years
- 2014
- 2013
- 2011
- 2010
- 2008