2008 Bmw 335xi problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (14) · Fuel/Propulsion System (9) · Electrical System (8)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
49 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2024-07-03 · campaign 24V513000 · 394,029 vehicles
Defect: 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. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2020-01-15 · campaign 20V017000 · 59,965 vehicles
Defect: 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, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp 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 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. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Electrical System:wiring 2017-10-25 · campaign 17V676000 · 702,965 vehicles
Defect: 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. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.
Risk: Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (128)
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.
Electrical System 2022-03-01 · B610322 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the footwell module (frm) cannot be encoded after replacement.
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 128 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-16 · Electrical System“the ibs sensor on the negative battery cable failed on me causing the car to die and not start back up. it also caused my new battery to die within a year due to charging information it was sending to the car. and i keep getting codes such as battery exhausted and signal issues from the battery…”
2024-10-15 · Fuel System, Gasoline“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. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the fuel injectors had f…”
2023-07-18 · Electrical System · 123,000 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact owns a 2008 bmw 335xi. the contact stated after parking the vehicle at a parking lot, he noticed smoke exiting the center dashboard. the contact detached the plastic kickboard and saw the fire located in the wires. a bystander had a fire extinguisher available and was able to extinguish the fire. the contact burned his left hand but dec…”
2022-12-03 · Fuel/Propulsion System“my car hasn't start up for 2 years now. 1st it started with a dead starter, then alternator, then the radiator and water pump bursted, and as i was standing outside of my car the passenger air bag deploys while the car was off and key out of the ignition. luckily no one was in my car but now my car doesn't and wont crank or turnover, it makes a buz…”
2020-10-21 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 190,217 mi“i write requesting that my vehicle 2008 bmw 335xi vin number [xxx] be tagged/listed as needing the revised sib 13 01 20 -emissions recall campaign 10e-a02 issued by bmw on 01/17/2020. this revised 2020 bmw internal amended recall instructions require replacement of all original fuel injectors. it amends what was being done since the original recal…”
2020-08-11 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 102,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 335xi. the contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle starter slowly. the contact stated no warning light was illuminated. the contact stated while inspecting under the hood, he noticed a fuel leak into the spark plugs. the contact called local dealer orange county bmw located at 101 maher ln, harriman, n…”
2020-05-23 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 127,000 mi“car has issues with cold start, long crank, rpm surge, cylinder misfires. car has index 5 and index 8 fuel injectors. the car is showing codes for issues with the high pressure fuel pump. *tr…”
2020-04-16 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 128,900 mi“fuel injectors are dumping excess fuel into the cylinders. engine will surge causing check engine light to come on. sure happens on cold start and also can happen while driving. *tr…”
2020-03-11 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 120,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 335xi. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine misfired and failed to respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. the vehicle was taken to casey bmw located at (12861 jefferson ave. newport news. va) who diagnosed that the fuel injectors were defective and needed to be replaced. the …”
2018-12-12 · Electrical System“tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 335xi. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system). the contact called bmw of greenwich and bmw of mamaroneck at 914-881-3600 (located at 110 midland ave, port chester, ny 10573) and was informed that the parts were not available. the manufacturer was made aware of the is…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.