Does the 2008 BMW 535xi have fuel system problems?

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2008 BMW 535xi, 21% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 121,093 miles.

Which BMW 535xi year has the most fuel system complaints?

The 2008 BMW 535xi has the most fuel system complaints (15), compared with 15 for the 2008.

Is there a fuel system recall for the 2008 BMW 535xi?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 BMW 535xi is classified under fuel system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2008 BMW 535xi Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2008 BMW 535xi, 21% of all 71 complaints for this model year. That is the highest fuel system complaint count among 7 535xi model years. Median mileage at failure: 121,093 miles.

Fuel System complaints: 15; 21% of 71
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 121,093 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2008 BMW 535xi fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 23, 2014, latest Apr 8, 2020.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2014 to Apr 2020; peak Jan 2014 (1).

Fuel System recalls for the 2008 BMW 535xi

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by 535xi model year

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

20070 (0%)
200815 (21%)
20107 (47%)
20115 (14%)
20122 (11%)
20130 (0%)
20140 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 BMW 535xi have fuel system problems?: NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2008 BMW 535xi, 21% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 121,093 miles.
Which BMW 535xi year has the most fuel system complaints?: The 2008 BMW 535xi has the most fuel system complaints (15), compared with 15 for the 2008.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2008 BMW 535xi?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 BMW 535xi is classified under fuel system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.