2008 Bmw 335 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (2) · Engine (1) · Electrical System (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2016-02-05 · campaign 16V071000 · 840,000 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (97)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2024-01-16 · B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2021-05-01 · B011321 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
class action settlement: n54/n54t/n55 electric engine coolant pump . with the court's final approval, bmw of north america, llc (bmw na) has entered a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: oliver, et al v. bmw na, et al
Fuel System, Gasoline 2021-05-01 · B011321 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
class action settlement: n54/n54t/n55 electric engine coolant pump . with the court's final approval, bmw of north america, llc (bmw na) has entered a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: oliver, et al v. bmw na, et al
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar 2021-04-01 · B340414 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
diagnosis of compound brake system complaints in m vehicles: 1. visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degrees f) increases the likelihood of cracks to form.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2020-10-01 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
discharged battery energy diagnosis must be performed: the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to
Showing the 6 most recent of 97 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-07-13 · Electrical System · 50 mi“wiring harness recall warning was 10 months ago. dealership says no part is in yet. every nite i wonder if my car will catch fire n my garage. they need to fix or give a loaner or something to get this taken care of. this is the 3rd attempt to get a response from you guys who aren't mush better it would seem. get something done soon, please.…”
2018-04-04 · Unknown Or Other“bmw recall campaign no. 17v-676: blower motor wiring. according to recall could lead to fire. according to bmw notice as of december 2017there is no remedy. february 12th 2018, no remedy. april 4th 2018, no remedy. at what point do they have to do something about this?…”
2017-12-13 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 112,000 mi“driving my car at 65mph the whole car shut down i had no control of the vehicle. was barely able to power the steering wheel to the right and coast into a parking lot. where i was still not in a safe place because my brakes had no response as well. finally snatched up the ebrake and the car began to slow down. this is the second time this issue has…”
2017-08-30 · Air Bags“takata recall driver's front air bag: during air bag deployment in an accident, the driver's front air bag module may produce excessive internal pressure that could cause the inflator to rupture.…”
2017-07-19 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 106,000 mi · 🔥 fire“i owned a 2008 bmw 335i for about 4 years. last month i was driving the car home after picking it up from dealer. i brought the car to the dealer because the crankshaft sensor failed and also went for the battery recall. driving back from the dealer back to my apartment was about 30-40 minutes. so right when i pulled into the apartment parking lot,…”
2017-02-11 · Engine · 84,000 mi“water pump failure the water pump on my car has now failed twice. it failed in september of 2013 and i paid the dealer to replace it with a new one. it has now failed again. the car has 84,000 miles on it. there is no way water pumps should fail twice.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.