2008 BMW 535i Engine Problems
NHTSA has 32 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 BMW 535i, 43% of all 74 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 10 535i model years. These complaints report 2 fires. Median mileage at failure: 81,068 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 32
- 43% of 74
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 81,068 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2008 BMW 535i engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 5, 2012, latest Feb 24, 2021.
Engine recalls for the 2008 BMW 535i
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by 535i model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 BMW 535i have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 32 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 BMW 535i, 43% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 81,068 miles.
- Which BMW 535i year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2011 BMW 535i has the most engine complaints (46), compared with 32 for the 2008.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2008 BMW 535i?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 BMW 535i is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.