MYRModel Year Report

2008 BMW 335I

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2008 BMW 335I
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
201
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2008

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Fuel system, gasoline

26% of complaints

Complaints per year

2007: 288 complaints 2008: 201 complaints 2008 201 2009: 85 complaints 2010: 41 complaints 2011: 97 complaints 2011 2012: 22 complaints 2013: 43 complaints 2013 2014: 20 complaints 2015: 10 complaints 2015 2016: 2 complaints 2017: 0 complaints 2017
2007: 288 complaints 2007 2008: 201 complaints 2008 201 2009: 85 complaints 2009 2010: 41 complaints 2010 2011: 97 complaints 2011 2012: 22 complaints 2012 2013: 43 complaints 2013 2014: 20 complaints 2014 2015: 10 complaints 2015 2016: 2 complaints 2016 2017: 0 complaints 2017
2007: 288 complaints 2007 2008: 201 complaints 2008 201 2009: 85 complaints 2009 2010: 41 complaints 2010 2011: 97 complaints 2011 2012: 22 complaints 2012 2013: 43 complaints 2013 2014: 20 complaints 2014 2015: 10 complaints 2015 2016: 2 complaints 2016 2017: 0 complaints 2017

2008: 201 complaints

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YearComplaints
20060
2007288
2008201
200985
201041
201197
201222
201343
201420
201510
20162
20170

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Fuel system, gasoline

26% · 52 reports

Most commonly citing fuel pump and tank assembly.

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1) transmission jerks forward when letting foot off brake intermittently 2) car has long starts; I believe it to be a fuel management problem 3) car has reduced power intermittently problems occurs about every two days; the transmission jerking...

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-08-25

Air bags

22% · 44 reports

Most commonly citing side/window and sensor/control module.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 BMW 335I. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact crashed into the proceeding vehicle. The contact sustained bruises to the face. The vehicle was completely destroyed and towed to a collision center.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-01

Car: 2008 BMW 335I issue: driver side front airbag and passenger side head/curtain airbag deployed in a very lowspeed crash (Less than 5 MPH) my wife was driving our 2008 BMW 335I on a street (Hwy 6, houston, tx) in bumper to bumper traffic...

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-01-27

On 22ND of sept 09 I was in an accident with my BMW 335I and it was a head on collision and all the airbags deployed except my driver's side airbag and that is where I slammed my head against and received a concussion, and this was after this...

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-11-05

Electrical system

17% · 35 reports

Most commonly citing front underhood.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 BMW 335I. The contact was not notified by the manufacturer that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V676000 (Electrical system). The recall was issued on October 25, 2017.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-29

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 BMW 335I. While driving, the vehicle started to overheat. The contact noticed smoke under the hood while the vehicle was idling. Upon further inspection, the contact could not determine the location of the smoke.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-08

Also filed under Engine

9/11/2013 at approximately 9:25 am est my 2008 BMW 335I spontaneously caught fire from what seems to be an electrical problem in the dash board area.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-09-13

Engine

13% · 26 reports
FIRE

Fuel/propulsion system

10% · 20 reports
CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Car had fuel pump initially replaced when car still under the factory warranty. BMW na will try to avoid the absolute truth. Note injectors for the N54 engine are also on a world wide recall.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-30

As of recently I've been smelling a gas smell after driving my vehicle. No matter the distance or time I smelled the odor of gas. I am a certified automotive technician, so I decided to diagnose the problem myself.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-29

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2008Complaint volume 201 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2013-03-13Electrical system13V044000 BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2013. Owners may call BMW…

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    2018-06-29Electrical system17V676000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available.

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    2020-03-11Air bags20V017000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is,...

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020.

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    2024-08-30Air bags24V513000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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Buy-smart checklist

2008 BMW 335I — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 52 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 44 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 35 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 13V044000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 17V676000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 20V017000 · Air bags
  • Recall 24V513000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2008 BMW 335I reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 BMW 335I is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2008 BMW 335I?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 BMW 335I have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.