2008 BMW 335I Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 201 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2008 BMW 335I, 3% of the 201 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This car has been totaled out by my insurance company due to the frame being waped radiator busted suspension warped electrical issues with the blower motor this was the 1st first of my 4 bmws to leave me owing money on a vehicle that isn't drivable location and issue unknown”
NHTSA complaint #11327649, filed 2020-06, 90,000 miles“When I arrived at my destination, I was unable to unlock the front door of my car and exit. I could not unlock it either manually or electronically. The unlocking mechanism failed. I had to roll down my window an reach outside to the door handle. Evidently the manufacturer was aware of this problem because it repaired it by installing an updated door latch on both front doors. I am gratetfull that I did not have to get out of that car because of an emergency.”
NHTSA complaint #11351274, filed 2020-08, 99,550 miles“2008 Bmw 335I coupe purchased on july 15th, 2013 from carmax. Currently drivable but has major mechanical problems. The extended service contract is still under coverage and is valid at the Bmw dealer or any carmax nationwide. When carmax can't fix the car it's hauled over to the Bmw dealership to complete the repair and a check would be written by maxcare to the Bmw dealer. The only problem is that I've had to take this vehicle in for major repairs several times and I'm not counting maintenance visits. …”
NHTSA complaint #10732961, filed 2015-07, 124,600 miles“To whom it may concern: I am writing this letter in effort to make a formal complaint regarding a known safety issue occurring on certain Bmw vehicles. On friday, august 31st, I had taken my car (2008, 335I) to the dealer for an oil change. While leaving the dealership, I noticed all my settings were lost. Later, within the hour, I noticed that I could no longer unlock the doors with the remote door opener or from within the vehicle. I could only enter and exit (via the driver door) using the manual key. …”
NHTSA complaint #10474579, filed 2012-09, 55,820 miles“Passenger safety restrain system malfunctions, when a passenger is sitting in the passenger seat, the system malfunctions. This means the airbag will not deploy should there be a crash. This very issue is a cause of a recall by Bmw in 2008, but this model is not currently covered despite this being a very common issue with this model.”
NHTSA complaint #10746200, filed 2015-08, 85,000 milesOther or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 BMW 335I
76 complaintsAir 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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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