Does the 2008 BMW 5 Series have fuel system problems?

NHTSA has 48 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2008 BMW 5 Series, 46% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 22,250 miles.

Which BMW 5 Series year has the most fuel system complaints?

The 2008 BMW 5 Series has the most fuel system complaints (48), compared with 48 for the 2008.

Is there a fuel system recall for the 2008 BMW 5 Series?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 BMW 5 Series is classified under fuel system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2008 BMW 5 Series Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 48 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2008 BMW 5 Series, 46% of all 105 complaints for this model year. That is the highest fuel system complaint count among 9 5 Series model years. These complaints report 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 22,250 miles.

Fuel System complaints: 48; 46% of 105
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 22,250 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2008 BMW 5 Series fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 15, 2008, latest Nov 5, 2025.

48 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2008 to Nov 2025; peak Jul 2010 (8).

Fuel System recalls for the 2008 BMW 5 Series

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by 5 Series model year

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

20050 (0%)
20060 (0%)
20070 (0%)
200848 (46%)
20094 (50%)
20102 (33%)
20115 (6%)
20120 (0%)
20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 BMW 5 Series have fuel system problems?: NHTSA has 48 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2008 BMW 5 Series, 46% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 22,250 miles.
Which BMW 5 Series year has the most fuel system complaints?: The 2008 BMW 5 Series has the most fuel system complaints (48), compared with 48 for the 2008.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2008 BMW 5 Series?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 BMW 5 Series is classified under fuel system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.