2008 BMW 335I fuel/propulsion system problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2008 BMW 335I — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“As of recently I've been smelling a gas smell after driving my vehicle. No matter the distance or time I smelled the odor of gas. I am a certified automotive technician, so I decided to diagnose the problem myself. I put my vehicle in the air and spotted a wet spot of gas on the bottom left side of…”
filed Sep 29, 2024
“The engine and all electrical components including power steering spontaneously cutout while driving, usually while engine isnt being stressed at all, sometimes while idling. If the car is rolling, i have to restart the engine while driving and using manual power to steer. Obviously, this is a huge…”
filed Apr 11, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other 335I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 335I | 2 | 10% |
| 2013 335I | 5 | 12% |
| 2011 335I | 11 | 11% |
| 2010 335I | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 335I | 8 | 9% |
| 2007 335I | 18 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 BMW 335I
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.