Table 1 shows five common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2008 BMW 5 Series. The number one most common problem is related to the fuel pump (19 problems). The second most common problem is related to the gasoline fuel system (ten problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Fuel Pump problems | |
| Gasoline Fuel System problems | |
| Fuel Injector problems | |
| Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problems | |
| Fuel Injection problems |
Engine malfunction! reduced power was the message I received on my dash display. I took photos of the displayed message. Car went from 65 mph down to 18 mph in a matter of seconds in the far left lane of the interstate highway. Could have been killed. Read details...
Three wks ago my 08 528i was making a rattling sound in the engine, tin-can sounding. Took the car for service & they replaced my lifters and related parts. They said that the lifters are "known" for going bad on the 5 Series and it's typically due to seasonal changes. Read details...
Purchased a 2008 BMW 535i in June 2008. Vehicle has 30,000 miles on it. About six months after purchasing the vehicle, started to have the "engine malfunction/reduced power" light come on about every three months. Read details...