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BMW 335Model year report

2007 BMW 335 Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
127,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
21 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl RWD · 18 city / 26 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 BMW 335 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2007 BMW 335. The part named most often is electrical system, with 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by engine (3) and air bags (2). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 20% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 127,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 96 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 33 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 11 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “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 miles

Engine: “High pressure fuel pump & vacuum lines tank 1 & 2 failures. Turbocharger & waste gate failure as well, fuel sending units developed hairline fractures that cause fuel to leak on exhaust manifold likely to case a fire was told not to drive car luckily the mechanic notice the leakage. No more need to to say, you guys are aware of this do some about it please! I never purchase a Bmw ever again!”

NHTSA complaint #10907413, filed 2016-09, 127,000 miles

Fuel system: “I was driving my car home from work one day and the car started loosing power and when I started the car the next day it had a rough idle I have not even had the car 6 months yet. The car now back fires and I don't know what the problem is and I just want my car fixed.”

NHTSA complaint #10945617, filed 2017-01, 6 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

20% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 65,500 and 130,000 miles.

20%0–100%10–250%25–5020%50–750%75–10040%100–15020%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 127,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20162017201832019
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2007 BMW 335. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
3 Series · wagon w/sab RWDnot rated4 / 4———
3 Series · sedan (side air bags) RWDnot rated4 / 4———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2007 BMW 335 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
335ci RWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic182621$3,900
335ci RWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed manual172620$4,100
335ci Convertible RWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic182621$3,900
335ci Convertible RWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed manual172620$4,100

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2007 BMW 335 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 96 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 96 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW 335

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20112851,2001—22Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Stable
2010646,6001—20—Not enough data
20091279,0001—20—Not enough data
2008695,0001—20—Not enough data
20079127,0001—21—Not enough data

All BMW 335 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 BMW 335 have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2007 BMW 335 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2007 BMW 335 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by engine with 3.

Has the 2007 BMW 335 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2007 BMW 335 get?

The EPA rates the 2007 BMW 335 (335ci, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2007 BMW 335 reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 127,000 miles and the middle half falls between 65,500 and 130,000 miles; 20% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.