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2008 BMW 335xi Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2008 BMW 335xi, 29% of all 62 complaints for this model year. That is the highest electrical complaint count among 10 335xi model years. These complaints report 5 fires and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 89,500 miles.

Electrical System complaints
18
29% of 62
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
5
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
89,500 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2008 BMW 335xi electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 7, 2010, latest Sep 16, 2026.

2008 BMW 335xi electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month1Mar 2010Jul 2013Jun 2016Nov 2017Sep 2018Dec 2022
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2010 to Sep 2026; peak Mar 2010 (1).

Electrical System recalls for the 2008 BMW 335xi

  1. NHTSA 17V676000Oct 25, 2017Electrical System702,965 vehicles

    Electrical system:wiring

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.

    Risk: Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Electrical System complaints by 335xi model year

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

  1. 20060 (0%)
  2. 20078 (40%)
  3. 200818 (29%)
  4. 20092 (11%)
  5. 20100 (0%)
  6. 20112 (9%)
  7. 20120 (0%)
  8. 20130 (0%)
  9. 20141 (14%)
  10. 20150 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 BMW 335xi have electrical problems?
NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2008 BMW 335xi, 29% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 89,500 miles.
Which BMW 335xi year has the most electrical complaints?
The 2008 BMW 335xi has the most electrical complaints (18), compared with 18 for the 2008.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2008 BMW 335xi?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 BMW 335xi concerns the electrical: 17V676000.

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.