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Fuel systemPart report

2008 BMW 335I Fuel system Problems

Complaints
76about this part
Share
38%of 201 total for the year
Median mileage
27,055miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 76 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 BMW 335I, 38% of the 201 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,055 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I've have had several issues involving the fuel pump/injectors. All service has been performed at the same dealer. The cost has exceeded 3500.00 in the last 3 years. Car is in the shop again, dealer indicates fuel injectors are the problem, another 1989.00 to get the car fix. I believe this is too much $ for the same issue for a 3 year period.”

NHTSA complaint #10930190, filed 2016-12, 79,000 miles

“High pressure fuel pump failure could be the low pressure fuel pump not so sure got codes p3090 confirmed and p142e pending. The car was in motion when doing a turn the vehicle started to bog out and roughly idle I immediately turned to the right and shut the vehicle off tried to start it about three times in one minute intervals car would bog out and shut off threw me those two codes and a check engine light.”

NHTSA complaint #11290225, filed 2019-12, 152,227 miles

“The high pressure fuel pump which was recalled and replaced in 2011 is problematic again. When pushing the gas pedal harder, the car stutters and does not respond to the extra power requested by flooring the gas pedal and makes put me in a dangerous situation. The 'service engine soon' light came up as well. I pulled the car over when I could, stopped and started the engine again and the service engine light disappeared. This is the same issue back in 2011 and recurring again. …”

NHTSA complaint #11300487, filed 2020-01, 80,705 miles

“I was told by my mechanic my fuel injectors have gone bad and I believe this is from a manufacturer's issue. Please investigate as I know various people that have the same issue with the same engine, year and make. I took it to the shop after I turned it on to drive and the vehicle was shaking a bit more than normal, when I accelerated the car was very vaguely responding to me. This is why my vehicle began to misfire, because of the fuel injectors. I will keep all receipts until further notice of this issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11340293, filed 2020-07, 89,000 miles

“Was driving on public roads in traffic and the engine simply stalled out. I tried to start the car again. Difficult to start, but finally did. No power to engine and car simply bumped and sputtered along until the engine stalled again. I was still in traffic. Turns out it was caused by fuel pump failure. Fuel pump has been replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #10360236, filed 2010-10, 35,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2015110%
2014420%
2013716%
20111212%
2010820%
20093339%
20087638%
200712242%

Other parts of the 2008 BMW 335I

Air bags
43 complaintsElectrical system
35 complaintsEngine
26 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 BMW 335I

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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