BMW 335 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 61 consumer complaints across the 5 model years of the BMW 335 (2007–2011) that have at least 5 complaints. 2011 has the most, with 28. Across all years, the part named most often is air bags (22 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All 335 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 28 | 51,200 | 1 | 5 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Stable |
| 2010 | 6 | 46,600 | 1 | 104 | — | Not enough data |
| 2009 | 12 | 79,000 | 1 | 96 | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 6 | 95,000 | 1 | 97 | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 9 | 127,000 | 1 | 96 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Air bags22 28%
- Engine18 23%
- Electrical system14 18%
- Fuel system12 15%
- Transmission and drivetrain4 5.0%
- Other or unknown4 5.0%
- Body and structure3 3.8%
- Engine cooling3 3.8%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2008: “Wiring harness recall warning was 10 months ago. Dealership says no part is in yet. Every nite I wonder if my car will catch fire n my garage. They need to fix or give a loaner or something to get this taken care of. This is the 3rd attempt to get a response from you guys who aren't mush better it would seem. Get something done soon, please.”
NHTSA complaint #11111148, filed 2018-07, 50 miles2007: “My daytime running lights bulb failed. Upon opening up the sealed headlight bucket, I discovered that the positive and negative wires' insulation was brittle, cracked, and missing in places, potentially allowing for a short to and possibly a fire to occur.”
NHTSA complaint #11194188, filed 2019-04, 65,500 miles2011: “November 25, 2016 approximately 17:44 (5:44 pm est) my 2011 Bmw 335d stalled while driving. Engine malfunction reduced power alert was on screen. I was able to re-start it, and continued on my way. This is a re-occurring dangerous problem with this car. Bmw needs to fix this before somebody gets killed.”
NHTSA complaint #10927902, filed 2016-11, 51,200 milesOther BMW models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology