2008 BMW 335 recalls and problems

The 2008 BMW 335 has 1 safety recall and 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any BMW dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2008 BMW 335 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2008 BMW 335 recalls

Recall 16V-071: Air Bags

Reported Feb 5, 2016 · 840,000 vehicles affected · BMW of North America, LLC

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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 BMW 335 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	3
Engine	2
Fuel/Propulsion System	2
Air Bags	2
Unknown or Other	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 106,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2008 BMW 335 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · at 50 miles · reported Jul 13, 2018

Wiring harness recall warning was 10 months ago. Dealership says no part is in yet. Every nite I wonder if my car will catch fire n my garage. They need to fix or give a loaner or something to get this taken care of. This is the 3rd attempt to get a response from you guys who aren't mush better it would seem. Get something done soon, please.

Unknown or Other · reported Apr 4, 2018

Bmw recall campaign no. 17v-676: blower motor wiring. According to recall could lead to fire. According to bmw notice as of december 2017there is no remedy. February 12th 2018, no remedy. April 4th 2018, no remedy. At what point do they have to do something about this?

Air Bags · at 112,000 miles · reported Dec 13, 2017

Driving my car at 65mph the whole car shut down I had no control of the vehicle. Was barely able to power the steering wheel to the right and coast into a parking lot. Where I was still not in a safe place because my brakes had no response as well. Finally snatched up the ebrake and the car began to slow down. This is the second time this issue has occurred with me driving and I'm lucky to have my life after two horrific incidents like this. Also I have no air bag so if I wouldn't of been so lucky to not hit anything head on I would of not even had a airbag deploy. I was told by bmw my car…

Air Bags · reported Aug 30, 2017

Takata recall driver's front air bag: during air bag deployment in an accident, the driver's front air bag module may produce excessive internal pressure that could cause the inflator to rupture.

Electrical System · at 106,000 miles · reported Jul 19, 2017

I owned a 2008 bmw 335i for about 4 years. Last month I was driving the car home after picking it up from dealer. I brought the car to the dealer because the crankshaft sensor failed and also went for the battery recall. Driving back from the dealer back to my apartment was about 30-40 minutes. So right when I pulled into the apartment parking lot, I noticed my trunk was smoking through my rear view mirror. I quickly tried to park somewhere empty, then I got out and I saw the rear end of the car was flaming up. It took less than 20 minutes, the entire car was covered with fire. Since the fire…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 BMW 335 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 BMW 335: 16V-071 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 BMW 335?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (3 reports), followed by engine (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 106,000 miles.

Are BMW recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.