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2008 BMW 335i Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 76 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2008 BMW 335i, 38% of all 201 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest fuel system complaint count among 11 335i model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 27,055 miles.

Fuel System complaints
76
38% of 201
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
27,055 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 BMW 335i fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 25, 2008, latest Sep 29, 2024.

2008 BMW 335i fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month9Aug 2008Aug 2009May 2010Feb 2011Aug 2014Sep 2016May 2020
76 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2008 to Sep 2024; peak Dec 2009 (9).

Fuel System recalls for the 2008 BMW 335i

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by 335i model year

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

  1. 20060 (0%)
  2. 2007122 (42%)
  3. 200876 (38%)
  4. 200933 (39%)
  5. 20108 (20%)
  6. 201112 (12%)
  7. 20120 (0%)
  8. 20137 (16%)
  9. 20144 (20%)
  10. 20151 (10%)
  11. 20160 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 BMW 335i have fuel system problems?
NHTSA has 76 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2008 BMW 335i, 38% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 27,055 miles.
Which BMW 335i year has the most fuel system complaints?
The 2007 BMW 335i has the most fuel system complaints (122), compared with 76 for the 2008.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2008 BMW 335i?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 BMW 335i is classified under fuel system. 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.