Model year guide

2008 BMW 535i

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 BMW 535i is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2008 BMW 535i — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2008 BMW 535i at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined20 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2008 BMW 535i recalls 1

Exterior Lighting:tail Lights NHTSA Campaign #13V407000 · 11/09/2013

BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 528i, 535i, 550i, and M5 passenger cars manufactured from March 1, 2007, through December 31, 2009. Over time, increased resistance at the taillight electrical contact points may cause damage to the ground terminal and housing of the connector resulting in an intermittent or permanent loss of functionality of one or more rear lamp functions (tail, brake, turn-si…

Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lamp bulb carriers free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2008 BMW 535i MPG & running costs

Combined20 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,100
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S6) or Manual 6-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume99 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$8,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2008 BMW 535i costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$20,500
Fuel only$20,500
Per mile$0.27

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2008 BMW 535i trims & engines on record

Engines
3.0L 6-cyl 300 hp

2008 BMW 535i vehicles on record

Other BMW 535i model years

2008 BMW 535i — frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 BMW 535i have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2008 BMW 535i. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2008 BMW 535i get?

The 2008 BMW 535i has a U.S. EPA estimate of 20 mpg combined (17 city / 26 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.