Engine Minor
Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, oil leaks.
What Owners Say
"13 of the car's 50 visits over 6 years are for "Engine Malfunction, reduced power" attributed to engine, transmission, and computer. 3 times in past 12 months. In middle of big battle with BMW corporate to be compensated for out of pockets expenses"
Scott E., CA (2008 BMW 5 Series 535i 3.0-L 6 Cyl)"Reprogram required"
Anonymous, IL (2008 BMW 5 Series 535xi 3.0-L 6 Cyl)"Broken engine mounts. Very common problem according to the internet. Very expensive to fix >$1,000 and BMW refuses to acknowledge that there is a design flaw and recall. Major safety issue"
David H., TN (2008 BMW 5 Series 528i 3.0-L 6 Cyl)"The service representative heard a strange noise when I started car to move it forward in service line and on inspection he noted one of the engine mounts had failed. This may have been existing for a long time without my knowledge and I am thankful"
R L., CA (2008 BMW 5 Series 528i 3.0-L 6 Cyl)"Worn, needed replacement - rather pricey on BMW"
Anonymous, MD (2008 BMW 5 Series 528xi 3.0-L 6 Cyl)"Recall on fuel leak under back seat"
Anonymous, CA (2008 BMW 5 Series 528i 3.0-L 6 Cyl)"Had a leak near the oil filter housing and a valve cover leak. Let them go for several years. BMW would have charged $2400 for the two of them. Finally decided to take care of it when I found an independent mechanic who did it for $1200."
Anonymous, WA (2008 BMW 5 Series 528i 3.0-L 6 Cyl)"oil pan leak...too expensive to fix, valve cover leak, will fix next service"
Anonymous, NJ (2008 BMW 5 Series 528xi 3.0-L 6 Cyl)"Started two years ago. Oil filter housing seal leaking"
Anonymous, FL (2008 BMW 5 Series 528i 3.0-L 6 Cyl)"early leak. not too bad yet"
Anonymous, CA (2008 BMW 5 Series 528i 3.0-L 6 Cyl)"Slow leak, oil pan gasket. Did not replace gasket yet, but due to AWD car, told this will be a $1200 repair"
Pete D., OH (2008 BMW 5 Series 528xi 3.0-L 6 Cyl)"Seals needed replacement"
Anonymous, CT (2008 BMW 5 Series 528xi 3.0-L 6 Cyl)"this year have 2 oil leaks. One is going to cost over $400 to fix!!"
H C., NJ (2008 BMW 5 Series 528xi 3.0-L 6 Cyl)"Repeat oil leaks with oil filter housing, valve cover gasket, and oil pan"
Anonymous, MD (2008 BMW 5 Series 535i 3.0-L 6 Cyl)"Crack in Plastic! valve cover"
Gary M., CA (2008 BMW 5 Series 528i 3.0-L 6 Cyl)"Small oil leak from gasket in front engine oil filter assembly"
Allan C., NV (2008 BMW 5 Series 535xi 3.0-L 6 Cyl)"Engine oil leak around timing cover and alternator. Over $3000 in repairs"
Anonymous, OH (2008 BMW 5 Series 550i 4.8-L V8)"Two engine oil leaks that were very expensive to repair due to their location"
Anonymous, NH (2008 BMW 5 Series 528xi 3.0-L 6 Cyl)"Engine Repair to replace oil pan gasket - total cost was over $1700"
John H., MA (2008 BMW 5 Series 528xi 3.0-L 6 Cyl)"Valve cover gasket is leaking oil"
Anonymous, CA (2008 BMW 5 Series 528i 3.0-L 6 Cyl)"very surprised an engine with less than 75K miles on it sprung oil leaks, especially since the engine has been very well maintained. The oil leak came from the oil filter housing gasket AND valve cover gasket. (seriously, multiple leaks?) Mechanic recommended that while replacing the valve cover gaskets, the actual valve cover be replaced too since it is made of plastic, and suggested we would be redoing the cover not too far in the future when the plastic finally deteriorated. That added $500 to the bill for the part alone. What is most baffling is that BMW decided to remove the oil dipstick forcing me to rely completely on electronic sensors for oil levels."
Michael P., NC (2008 BMW 5 Series 535i 3.0-L 6 Cyl)"Valve cover and gasket were replaced due to oil leaking onto the exhaust manifold at a cost of $1500."
Anonymous, NJ (2008 BMW 5 Series 535xi 3.0-L 6 Cyl)"valve cover (second time in 5 years) oil pan (was told this one is very expensive to fix because of AWD"
H C., NJ (2008 BMW 5 Series 528xi 3.0-L 6 Cyl)"Oil leaks every where."
Anonymous, WI (2008 BMW 5 Series 535xi 3.0-L 6 Cyl)"Oil leak from filter housing at 800000 km, didn't fix, oil leak apparently caused water pu,p housing to crack???"
Dave F., BC (2008 BMW 5 Series 535xi 4.8-L V8)"Repaired oil leaks from the valve cover and oil filter housing. The labor cost of the repairs was substantial, and these seem to be systemic problems with these cars"
Barbara O., TX (2008 BMW 5 Series 535xi 3.0-L 6 Cyl)"Valve cover had to be replaced. Seals and gaskets to front x drive unit"
Anonymous, AL (2008 BMW 5 Series 535xi 3.0-L 6 Cyl)"Valve cover gasket leaked and had to be fixed"
H C., NJ (2008 BMW 5 Series 528xi 3.0-L 6 Cyl)"oil pan leak, $1000 to fix"
Edward E., CA (2008 BMW 5 Series 528i 3.0-L 6 Cyl)"Oil filter housing gasket leaks cause more serious problems with belts and hoses that leaked oil can damage"
Anonymous, OR (2008 BMW 5 Series 535i 3.0-L 6 Cyl)"Valve cover and oil pan leaks. Expensive repair"
Anonymous, CA (2008 BMW 5 Series 528i 3.0-L 6 Cyl)"It was the second of two oil leaks I have had. Previously I bought a 1995 BMW 525i, drove it 190,000 miles and NEVER had an oil leak"
Anonymous, CA (2008 BMW 5 Series 528xi 3.0-L 6 Cyl)
"The belt broke and was ingested into the engine....it was wrapped around the crankshaft. The oil pan had to be removed to get to it"
Anonymous, GA (2008 BMW 5 Series 528i 3.0-L 6 Cyl)