2010 BMW 528I: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Nov 1, 2024 · Fuel system · CA

The car smells like gas by the rear wheels. In speaking with other owners of this vehicle this is a defective flaw in the vehicle it is a known problem in this vehicle and there has been no recall. This is a serious concern as gasoline is highly flammable. I have had to spend thousands of dollars fixing problems with this car and I cannot afford to fix this issue. This is a major concern. Please advise a fix ASAP

Filed Dec 5, 2022 · Engine · 100,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2010 BMW 528I. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he attempted to operate the heater and noticed a fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact then stated that smoke was coming from under the hood. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed. The contact was informed that parts were not available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact stated that he noticed a fuel odor throughout the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Apr 20, 2022 · Engine · 170,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2010 BMW 528i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a fuel odor began to emit from the vehicle without warning. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that a grayish smoke had emitted from the rear valve cover. The contact then had the had the vehicle towed to the dealer and was informed that the PCV valve was normal; however, the valve cover gasket was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Sep 25, 2014 · Fuel system · 62,000 miles · AZ

I have taken this car in specifically for this complaint twice in the last year. I have a severe gas fume smell in my car, in my trunk and around my car. Happens after I have been driving and park and return to the car typically. Sometimes happens when I have been driving and turn off the car. If I park in my garage the garage smells like gas/gas fumes for a lengthy period of time. I have been told that after testing by the dealer that there is no gas leak. The problem continues. Happens regardless of the amount of gas in the tank. Happens mainly in the warmer months but, I live in az so that accounts for 9 months. I feel the car is dangerous to drive, the fumes are noxious and remain in the interior of the car for awhile. I ask my children to get in the car when it smells like gas fumes upon picking them up from school. I have owned other cars in az and have never experienced an issue with gas fume smells consuming the interior of my car nor garage. I was told by the service manager that complaints similar to mine have surfaced in reno and tucson. Suggesting this may be a result of the gas being different in these two cities. That makes absolutely no sense as I frequently buy gas in phoenix and have gas fume issues. I cannot get the dealer to address the problem to the extent of a solution. I know this is not normal nor acceptable. I fell unsafe with my young children in the car. I fell unsafe driving my car and worry about being hit by someone with gas fume issues in the trunk and car and I have relayed such to the dealer repeatedly. I did not receive any feedback from the dealer after the last service check for leaking gas about 2 weeks ago. I was told the car was safe and to carry on with my 2 hour commute on a busy freeway and they would check with other dealers where the similar complaints had risen.

Filed Dec 23, 2013 · Fuel system · 99,000 miles · TX

I noticed a smell of fuel each time my wife parked her car inside our garage. Her car for due a service so I took the vehicle in for a full service. The mechanic called and asked if we had been smelling fuel inside or around the vehicle. He then explained that he suspected it was originating from underneath the rear seat. He later contacted me to explain that the plastic tube located on top of the in-tank electric fuel pump assembly had developed a crack and was allowing fuel to spray out on top of the assembly, which was allowing fuel and fumes to build-up in-and-around the vehicle. He recommended we replace it immediately due to safety concerns. When I went to pickup the vehicle, he showed me the crack in the fuel pump assembly, and explained that he had never seen one crack like that. Taking the vehicle in for maintenance and finding the problem with the fuel pump assembly at the time that we did, I believe, was a disaster avoided. We are planning a trip out of town, and will leave the vehicle in our garage for approximately 5 days. Our home gas (open flamed) hot water heater is located inside our garage. My wife often backed her car into our garage which placed the rear of the vehicle approximately 2 to 3 feet from the open flames of the hot water heater. I shutter to think what might have happened if we had left the vehicle with the leaking fuel and fumes, and open flames from the hot water heater shutup in our garage for 5 days. Not only would we have lost our car, but quite possibly our home.