repaired · 2026 Q2
Air bags: frontal
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2008 BMW 335iProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 201 owner complaints about the 2008 BMW 335i, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-513 the manufacturer reports only 19% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 26, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 BMW 335i has problems
201 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
50Fuel system, gasoline
43Air bags5 crash/fire/injury
35Electrical system5 crash/fire/injury
26Engine1 crash/fire/injury
20Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
12Engine and engine cooling
9Power train
9Exterior lighting
9Seat belts
5413 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 50 | 0 |
| Air bags | 43 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 35 | 5 |
| Engine | 26 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 20 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 12 | 1 |
| Power train | 9 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 9 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 9 | 0 |
| 13 other systems | 54 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2008 BMW 335i recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Mileage at failure
When do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
16kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 49 fuel system, gasoline complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
39under 30k miles49under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2008 vs. every other 335i year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 335i median. How we score
'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 335i owners report
Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I WAS DRIVING MY CAR GETTING ON THE FREEWAY AND THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAME ON STATING " ENGINE TEMPERATURE, ENGINE TEMPERATURE IS HIGH. DRIVE MODERATELY TO COOL THE ENGINE. IF TEMPERATURE INCREASES AGAIN. HAVE THE SYSTEM CHECKED BY YOUR BMW DEALER SHIP." I RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS CAR ON 6/9/2014 ON…
I WAS DRIVING VEHICLE ON 295 NEAR HAMILTON NJ AND WHILE ACCELERATING THE CAR LOST POWER. THE CAR WAS NOT RESPONSES AND WHEN I WOULD TRY TO PRESS ACCELERATOR THE CAR AND STEERING WHEEL SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE SPEED RAPIDLY DECREASED AND PUT ME IN VERY DANGEROUS…
BMW 335I 2008. VEHICLE MALFUNCTION DURING HIGHWAY CRUISING. LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL PUMP FAILURE. POSSIBLE CAUSE FOR ACCIDENT IF NOT TAKEN QUICKLY IN CONSIDERATION. DRIVEN THE REST OF THE WAY UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT AT 60MPH THE OR LESS. *TR
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