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BMW 335Model year report

2008 BMW 335 Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
95,000miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
20 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl RWD · 17 city / 26 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 BMW 335 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2008 BMW 335. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by air bags (2) and engine (2). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 95,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 97 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 34 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the inflator module and 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #11111148, filed 2018-07, 50 miles

Air bags: “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 occurred with me driving and I'm lucky to have my life after two horrific incidents like this. Also I have no air bag so if I wouldn't of been so lucky to not hit anything head on I would of not even had a airbag deploy. …”

NHTSA complaint #11054403, filed 2017-12, 112,000 miles

Engine: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10954020, filed 2017-02, 84,000 miles

Fuel system: “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, I noticed my trunk was smoking through my rear view mirror. I quickly tried to park somewhere empty, then I got out and I saw the rear end of the car was flaming up. It took less than 20 minutes, the entire car was covered with fire. …”

NHTSA complaint #11006339, filed 2017-07, 106,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

25% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 84,000 and 106,000 miles.

25%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–7525%75–10050%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 95,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201742018
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2008 BMW 335. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
3 Series · sedan (side air bags) RWD/AWDnot rated4 / 4——4 · 10.3% risk
3 Series · wagon w/sab RWD/AWDnot rated4 / 4——4 · 10.3% risk

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2008 BMW 335 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
335ci RWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed manual172620$4,100
335ci RWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic172620$4,100
335ci Convertible RWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed manual172620$4,100
335ci Convertible RWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic172620$4,100
335cxi 4WD/AWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic172520$4,100
335cxi 4WD/AWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed manual162519$4,350

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2008 BMW 335 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 97 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 97 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW 335

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20112851,2001—22Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Stable
2010646,6001—20—Not enough data
20091279,0001—20—Not enough data
2008695,0001—20—Not enough data
20079127,0001—21—Not enough data

All BMW 335 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 BMW 335 have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2008 BMW 335 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2008 BMW 335 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by air bags with 2.

Has the 2008 BMW 335 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2008 BMW 335 get?

The EPA rates the 2008 BMW 335 (335ci, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 17 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2008 BMW 335 reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 95,000 miles and the middle half falls between 84,000 and 106,000 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.