BMW 335I problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 135 owner complaints and 13 recalls on file for the BMW 335I (2006–2016). The 2014 335I has the most serious complaints, most often about driver assistance & safety tech.

Complaints
135
Recalls
13
Model years
11
Worst year
2014

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per BMW 335I model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst BMW 335I years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2014 BMW 335I — 14 complaints, 2 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
  2. 2011 BMW 335I — 28 complaints, 1 fire; top problem: Engine
  3. 2007 BMW 335I — 19 complaints, 3 fires; top problem: Electrical System

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2006 (0 complaints).

Every BMW 335I model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2016 335I10000Engine
2015 335I70003Engine
2014 335I142135Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2013 335I201002Electrical System
2012 335I41013Airbags
2011 335I280107Engine
2010 335I91104Electrical System
2009 335I220504Airbags
2008 335I111134Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2007 335I190305Electrical System
2006 335I00003—

Most common BMW 335I problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    45 complaints
  • Engine
    43 complaints
  • Airbags
    25 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    24 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    12 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    11 complaints
  • Steering
    10 complaints
  • Lighting
    9 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    5 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    4 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the BMW 335I received by NHTSA each month.

BMW 335I recalls

  • Recall 25V871000Dec 17, 2025851 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 24V527000Jul 11, 20241,145 vehiclesModel years 2014–2015

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.

  • Recall 24V513000Jul 3, 2024394,029 vehiclesModel years 2006–2011

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 24V288000Apr 24, 20245,761 vehiclesModel years 2014–2015

    Risk: An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 20V017000Jan 15, 202059,965 vehiclesModel years 2006–2013

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 17V676000Oct 25, 2017702,965 vehiclesModel years 2006–2011

    Risk: Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.

  • Recall 17V067000Feb 2, 20178,752 vehiclesModel years 2011

    Risk: If the CV joint breaks, the vehicle may have a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V520000Aug 17, 20157,727 vehiclesModel years 2012–2015

    Risk: If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V189000Mar 31, 201518,054 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 14V176000Apr 10, 2014156,137 vehiclesModel years 2011–2012

    Risk: If the bolts loosen or break the engine may have reduced power or stall. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 13V564000Nov 12, 201376,565 vehiclesModel years 2007

    Risk: Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.

  • Recall 13V044000Feb 7, 2013516,791 vehiclesModel years 2007–2011

    Risk: If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 11V476000Sep 15, 2011190 vehiclesModel years 2011

    Risk: If the bolts loosen, it could lead to a loss of power to the front wheels and ultimately a vehicle breakdown, increasing the risk of a crash.

Other BMW models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology