How common are fuel system complaints on the 2008 BMW 135i?

Fuel system issues account for 18 of the 51 total complaints filed for the 2008 135i, or 35% of all complaints for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2008 BMW 135i fuel pump?

NHTSA lists no related recalls for this fuel system problem area on the 2008 135i.

At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 21,000 miles.

What is the main fuel system failure owners describe?

Most sample complaints describe the high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failing, causing rough running, loss of power, long cranking times, or stalling.

Did any 2008 135i fuel system complaints involve crashes or fires?

No. NHTSA data shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries linked to these fuel system complaints.

2008 BMW 135i Fuel System Problems

Fuel system complaints make up 18 of 51 total complaints (35%) for the 2008 BMW 135i, mostly tied to high pressure fuel pump failures. No related recall is listed, and median mileage at failure is 21,000 miles with no reported crashes, fires, or injuries.

Fuel System complaints: 18; 35% of 51 complaints
All complaints this year: 51
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 21,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

High pressure fuel pump (HPFP) fails, sometimes more than once on the same car, often triggering a 'reduce power' warning and rough running.
Sudden loss of power while driving at highway speed, with the engine shuddering or losing acceleration and sometimes stalling in traffic.
Long cranking times before the engine starts, described by owners as taking 10 to 20 seconds longer than normal.
Vehicle stalls unexpectedly after running rough, requiring a tow to the dealer for HPFP replacement.
A pumping or liquid sound heard when shifting into reverse after startup, preceding later fuel pump-related stalling.

When 2008 BMW 135i fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 7, 2008, latest Apr 16, 2019.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2008 to Apr 2019; peak Apr 2009 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2008 BMW 135i

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by 135i model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20071 (100%)
200818 (35%)
200916 (55%)
20108 (53%)
20114 (15%)
20125 (26%)
20130 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are fuel system complaints on the 2008 BMW 135i?: Fuel system issues account for 18 of the 51 total complaints filed for the 2008 135i, or 35% of all complaints for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2008 BMW 135i fuel pump?: NHTSA lists no related recalls for this fuel system problem area on the 2008 135i.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 21,000 miles.
What is the main fuel system failure owners describe?: Most sample complaints describe the high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failing, causing rough running, loss of power, long cranking times, or stalling.
Did any 2008 135i fuel system complaints involve crashes or fires?: No. NHTSA data shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries linked to these fuel system complaints.