2008 BMW 335I Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 201 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 BMW 335I, 1% of the 201 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 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“I have a 2008 Bmw 335I (e90) that lost both headlight washer covers while traveling on the highway. These parts struck the windshield with great force and likely hit the vehicles traveling behind my car. These parts likely littered the roadway with debris that could cause other vehicles to swerve to avoid running over them. This is a common problem/defect with newer Bmw vehicle (see bmwland and e90post websites for customer complaints).”
NHTSA complaint #10320823, filed 2010-03, 15,600 miles“One of the electric door lock actuators failed and caused a fuse to blow. When this occurred the driver door could only be unlocked with the metal key and not by the electronic lock remote. What was so dangerous is that none of the other 3 passenger doors could be opened either from outside or even from the inside with the door handle. Essentially all the passengers were trapped in the car and had to climb out through the driver door which could be opened from the inside with the door handle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10475086, filed 2012-09, 52,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10162426Jul 10, 2019Trunk Lid Intermittently Does Not Open or Latch. Intermittently the trunk lid does not pop open when using the remote, or latch when closing. If the vehicle is driven and the…
- 10147090Feb 1, 2015SiDrive Controller Trim Peeling. The chrome ring on the iDrive controller is peeling. Poor chrome material adhesion
- 10147937Jan 1, 2014Erroneous Trunk Lid Open Check Control Message. The trunk open check control message may appear, even though the trunk lid or tailgate is fully closed and latched. CAUSE…
- 10150173Nov 1, 2013"Outside Door Mirror Moves when Locking or Unlocking the Vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the…
Body and structure: 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 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 BMW 335I
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.
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