NHTSA Complaint #10654546 — 2008 BMW 5-SERIES

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10654546
Vehicle	2008 BMW 5-SERIES
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	July 16, 2014
Date Filed	November 12, 2014
Mileage	90,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	SC

Consumer Description

GASOLINE IS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR, WHICH IS ACCESSED BENEATH THE LEFT REAR PASSENGER SEAT, DUE TO A CRACK IN THE PLASTIC HOUSING. MY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO SPECIALIZES IN BMW REPAIR, TELLS ME THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH BMW AND MERCEDES VEHICLES. *TR

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