2008 BMW X5 Fuel System Problems
NHTSA has 44 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2008 BMW X5, 19% of all 235 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest fuel system complaint count among 21 X5 model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 72,000 miles.
- Fuel System complaints
- 44
- 19% of 235
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 72,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
When 2008 BMW X5 fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint May 6, 2009, latest Jun 16, 2025.
Fuel System recalls for the 2008 BMW X5
- NHTSA 16V746000Oct 17, 2016Fuel System136,188 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 BMW X5 3.0si, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i and X5 xDrive50i, 2008-2011 X6 x Drive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 535i xDrive Gran Turismo, 535i Gran Turismo, 550i xDrive Gran Turismo and 550i Gran Turismo, 2011-2012 528i, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i and 550i xDrive and 2012 535i ActiveHybrid, 640i Convertible, 650i Convertible, 650i xDrive Convertible, 650i Coupe and 650i Coupe xDrive vehicles. The affected vehicles have in-tank fuel pumps that may have insufficiently crimped wire contacts.
Risk: The loose wires may cause the connector to melt, resulting in a fuel leak. Additionally, the fuel pump may stop working, possibly causing an engine stall and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- NHTSA 10V518000Oct 26, 2010Fuel System20,750 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Bmw is recalling certain model year 2008 x5 savs vehicles with 6-cylinder engines manufactured from november 1, 2007 through august 31, 2008. Due to a manufacturing process fault, the fuel pump was not produced to specifications. Under specific vehicle operating conditions, the fuel pump's commutator could experience an increase in wear.
Risk: This wear could lead to fuel pump malfunction and engine stalling. Engine stalling could create a potential for a crash resulting in injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the in-tank fuel pump free of charge. The safety recall began on january 11, 2011. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417.
Fuel System complaints by X5 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 BMW X5 have fuel system problems?
- NHTSA has 44 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2008 BMW X5, 19% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 72,000 miles.
- Which BMW X5 year has the most fuel system complaints?
- The 2009 BMW X5 has the most fuel system complaints (52), compared with 44 for the 2008.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2008 BMW X5?
- Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2008 BMW X5 concern the fuel system: 16V746000 and 10V518000.