MYRModel Year Report

2008 BMW 335XI

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2008 BMW 335XI
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:01:37.314Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW 335XI Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2007: 20 complaints 2007 2008: 61 complaints 2008 2009: 18 complaints 2009 2010: 11 complaints 2011: 23 complaints 2011 2012: 2 complaints 2013: 9 complaints 2013 2014: 7 complaints 2015: 2 complaints 2015 2016: 0 complaints 2016
2008: 61 complaints
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YearComplaints
20050
20060
200720
200861
200918
201011
201123
20122
20139
20147
20152
20160

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 25%

25% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 15 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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THREE FUEL PUMP FAILURES, BMW FACTORY REP LOOKED AT CAR AT BMW CLEVELAND, IN SOLON, OHIO. ONE WEEK LATER CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE SITTING IN PARKING LOT AT WORK. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20100307

The contact owns a 2008 BMW 335xi. The contact stated while her son was driving at various speeds, the engine was misfiring and making an abnormal loud knocking sound. No further information was provided. The driver pulled to the side of the road.

NHTSA ODI report, 20241015

I OWN A BMW 2008 335 XI AND HAVE HAD THREE FUEL PUMPS AND PISTONS CHANGED ON IT. THE TIME BEFORE TODAY, THE FUEL PUMP MALFUNCTIONED AND PISTONS NEEDED TO BE CHANGED BECAUSE GAS WAS BURNING AND SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE RIGHT TAIL PIPE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20090407

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23%

23% of complaints: electrical system — 14 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
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BLOWER MOTOR RECALL. MY BMW CAUGHT ON FIRE ON 5/17/2018. I BELIEVE IT MAY BE RELATED TO THE CURRENT RECALL CONCERNING ENGINE FIRES IN SEVERAL MODEL LINES. IT WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY. HAD BEEN TURNED OFF FOR OVER 1 1/2 HOURS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180523

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR I WASN'T DRIVING MY CAR NO MORE THAN 15 MIN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170927

THREE FUEL PUMP FAILURES, BMW FACTORY REP LOOKED AT CAR AT BMW CLEVELAND, IN SOLON, OHIO. ONE WEEK LATER CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE SITTING IN PARKING LOT AT WORK. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20100307

ENGINE 21%

21% of complaints: engine — 13 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 BMW 335XI. WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT OCCUPIED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180102

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 9 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 7%

7% of complaints: air bags — 4 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20180629 — electrical system

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.

Campaign 17V676000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200311 — air bags

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.

Campaign 20V017000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240830 — air bags

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.

Campaign 24V513000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 BMW 335XI — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 17V676000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V017000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V513000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2008 BMW 335XI reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 BMW 335XI?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 BMW 335XI have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.