2008 Bmw 335i Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2008 Bmw 335i.

20072009
Complaints
275
Crashes
8
Fires
13
Injuries
13
Fatalities
3
Recalls
7

Worst 2008 Bmw 335i Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#147 complaints

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Avg mileage:20,900 mi
#241 complaints

AIR BAGS

Avg mileage:66,042 mi
Crash-related:4
Fires:1
#333 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:105,770 mi
Fires:5
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Bmw 335i.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
47
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
20,900
AIR BAGS
41
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
66,042
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
33
complaints
Crashes
Fires
5
Avg Miles
105,770
ENGINE
26
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
72,507
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
20
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
84,756
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
159,005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
42,300
POWER TRAIN
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
61,148
SEAT BELTS
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
61,185
SERVICE BRAKES
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
39,114
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
32,833
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
56,962
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
90,994
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
65,334
STEERING
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
76,762
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
60,625
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
14,225
SEATS
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
64,250
TIRES
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
28,667
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
15,143
STRUCTURE:BODY
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
52,533
VISIBILITY
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
38,173
VISIBILITY/WIPER
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
46,514
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
57,500
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
32,493
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
57,500
EQUIPMENT
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
7,025

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Recalls for 2008 Bmw 335i

7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,101,361 vehicles.

24V513000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
~394,029 affected

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.

24V513000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
~394,029 affected

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.

20V017000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
~59,965 affected

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, X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d and 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

17V676000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
~702,965 affected

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.

13V044000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
~516,791 affected

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 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sports wagons manufactured March 2007 through June 2011; and 2009-2011 Z4 vehicles manufactured March 2009 through June 2011. In February 2013, BMW recalled 504,545 vehicles. In July 2013, BMW informed the agency that it was adding 1-Series, 3-Series, and Z4 vehicles, representing an additional 12,094 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 516,791. The connector for the positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box may degrade over time. Over time, the high current flow and heat from electrical resistance may lead to a breakage of the connection, and a loss of electrical power to the vehicle.

13V044000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
~516,791 affected

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 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sports wagons manufactured March 2007 through June 2011; and 2009-2011 Z4 vehicles manufactured March 2009 through June 2011. In February 2013, BMW recalled 504,545 vehicles. In July 2013, BMW informed the agency that it was adding 1-Series, 3-Series, and Z4 vehicles, representing an additional 12,094 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 516,791. The connector for the positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box may degrade over time. Over time, the high current flow and heat from electrical resistance may lead to a breakage of the connection, and a loss of electrical power to the vehicle.

13V044000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
~516,791 affected

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 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sports wagons manufactured March 2007 through June 2011; and 2009-2011 Z4 vehicles manufactured March 2009 through June 2011. In February 2013, BMW recalled 504,545 vehicles. In July 2013, BMW informed the agency that it was adding 1-Series, 3-Series, and Z4 vehicles, representing an additional 12,094 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 516,791. The connector for the positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box may degrade over time. Over time, the high current flow and heat from electrical resistance may lead to a breakage of the connection, and a loss of electrical power to the vehicle.

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