2008 BMW 535i engine problems
The 2008 BMW 535i has 27 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 23% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
27
Engine complaints
23%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW 535I. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, WHEN WARNING MESSAGE OF "ENGINE HOT AND DRIVE MODERATELY" WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUCTIONAL PANEL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PARK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THEN SAW SMOKE EXITING THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2008 BMW 535i have?
NHTSA has 27 complaints about the 2008 BMW 535i engine — 23% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.