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2008 BMW 335i Engine Problems

NHTSA has 41 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 BMW 335i, 20% of all 201 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 11 335i model years. These complaints report 2 fires. Median mileage at failure: 59,000 miles.

Engine complaints
41
20% of 201
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
59,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 BMW 335i engine complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 20, 2008, latest Apr 11, 2022.

2008 BMW 335i engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Oct 2008Dec 2010Oct 2013Dec 2014Jul 2015Nov 2017Jan 2020
41 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2008 to Apr 2022; peak Jul 2010 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2008 BMW 335i

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by 335i model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20060 (0%)
  2. 200753 (18%)
  3. 200841 (20%)
  4. 200917 (20%)
  5. 20109 (22%)
  6. 201136 (37%)
  7. 20124 (18%)
  8. 201315 (35%)
  9. 20145 (25%)
  10. 20153 (30%)
  11. 20161 (50%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 BMW 335i have engine problems?
NHTSA has 41 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 BMW 335i, 20% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 59,000 miles.
Which BMW 335i year has the most engine complaints?
The 2007 BMW 335i has the most engine complaints (53), compared with 41 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 BMW 335i?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 BMW 335i is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.