2008 BMW 335 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2008 BMW 335 ranks 5th out of 8 model years with a complaint index of 43 and a Good verdict. NHTSA lists 6 complaints, 1 fire report, and 1 recall for this year, well below the 2011 and 2009 model years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 43/100
- #5 of 8 335 years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 6
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
Top 2008 BMW 335 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System3 (50%)
- Airbags2 (33%)
- Engine2 (33%)
- Fuel System2 (33%)
- Other1 (17%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the trunk area smoking after visits related to a crankshaft sensor failure and a battery recall, at a median electrical-system failure mileage of 106,000 miles.
- Water pump failure was reported to recur on the same vehicle after an earlier replacement, with one instance noted at 84,000 miles.
- Owners describe complete vehicle shutdown at highway speed with loss of steering assist and reduced brake response, tied to an airbag-related complaint at 112,000 miles.
- Some owners cite the Takata airbag inflator recall, noting risk of the inflator rupturing during deployment.
- One owner reported a long wait for a wiring harness recall part, expressing concern about fire risk while the car sat in the garage.
2008 BMW 335 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 16V071000Feb 5, 2016Airbags840,000 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M SAVs, 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d SAVs, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M SACs, 2010-2011 BMW X6 xDrive50i SACs and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2008 compared with other 335 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2008 BMW 335 reliable?
- Among 2008-model 335 owners, NHTSA recorded 6 complaints and a complaint index of 43, the 5th-highest out of 8 model years tracked. It carries a Good verdict relative to other 335 model years.
- What is the top problem area for the 2008 BMW 335?
- Electrical System complaints make up 50% of reported issues, including a case where a car began smoking after crankshaft sensor and battery recall service, with a median failure mileage of 106,000 miles.
- Does the 2008 BMW 335 have a recall?
- Yes, NHTSA recall 16V071000 covers a driver's frontal airbag module or inflator that could rupture, affecting 2008-2013 model year vehicles including the 335i and 335xi.
- Which BMW 335 model years should be avoided?
- According to complaint index data, the 2009 and 2011 model years carry Avoid verdicts with complaint indexes of 86 and 100, both notably higher than the 2008 model's index of 43.