2008 BMW X5 fuel system, gasoline problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2008 BMW X5 — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the driver’s air bag replacement and the fuel pump replacement recall; however, after the recall repairs, the vehicle stalled inadvertently while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced…”
filed Jan 18, 2022
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw x5. While driving 50-70 mph, the accelerator pedal was applied, but the brakes failed to respond and the vehicle stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic…”
filed Nov 2, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles have in-tank fuel pumps that may have insufficiently crimped wire…Campaign 16V746000 · Oct 17, 2016
- Fuel System, GasolineCampaign 10V518000 · Oct 26, 2010
Related service bulletins
Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system…
B160623 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 20, 2023
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other X5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 X5 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 X5 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 X5 | 7 | 3% |
| 2010 X5 | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 X5 | 6 | 4% |
| 2007 X5 | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 X5 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 X5 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 X5 | 2 | 3% |
| 2003 X5 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 X5 | 5 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 BMW X5
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.