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2008 BMW 528i Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2008 BMW 528i, 13% of all 118 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest fuel system complaint count among 10 528i model years. Median mileage at failure: 85,000 miles.

Fuel System complaints
15
13% of 118
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
85,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 BMW 528i fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 1, 2012, latest Mar 9, 2023.

2008 BMW 528i fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month2Oct 2012Mar 2016Jul 2016Oct 2017Jun 2018Mar 2019Mar 2023
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2012 to Mar 2023; peak Sep 2015 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2008 BMW 528i

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by 528i model year

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

  1. 20070 (0%)
  2. 200815 (13%)
  3. 20094 (18%)
  4. 20107 (11%)
  5. 201123 (20%)
  6. 201229 (32%)
  7. 20131 (1%)
  8. 20147 (12%)
  9. 20153 (5%)
  10. 20165 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 BMW 528i have fuel system problems?
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2008 BMW 528i, 13% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 85,000 miles.
Which BMW 528i year has the most fuel system complaints?
The 2012 BMW 528i has the most fuel system complaints (29), compared with 15 for the 2008.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2008 BMW 528i?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 BMW 528i is classified under fuel system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.