BMW 335XI problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints and 6 recalls on file for the BMW 335XI (2006–2015).

Complaints
18
Recalls
6
Model years
10
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per BMW 335XI 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.

Every BMW 335XI model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2015 335XI10001Body & Structure
2014 335XI31102Engine
2013 335XI00001—
2012 335XI00001—
2011 335XI00003—
2010 335XI00003—
2009 335XI00003—
2008 335XI90113Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2007 335XI50204Electrical System
2006 335XI00003—

Most common BMW 335XI problem areas (all years)

  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    10 complaints
  • Electrical System
    8 complaints
  • Engine
    6 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    2 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    1 complaints
  • Steering
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

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

BMW 335XI recalls

  • 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 20V017000Jan 15, 202059,965 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 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 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 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.

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