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BMW 335Model year report

2010 BMW 335 Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
46,600miles, 6 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
20 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl RWD · 17 city / 26 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2010 BMW 335 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2010 BMW 335. The part named most often is engine, with 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and vehicle speed control (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 46,600 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 104 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 14 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system 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

Engine: “Egr cooler is leaking and fumes are getting into cabin, it has disabled the ABS and traction controls also cruise control! The fault came just beyond the factory warranty of 50,000 miles 4 year. I ready about your complaint service in a forum and Bmw was able to complete the necessary repairs free of charge.”

NHTSA complaint #10838682, filed 2016-02, 58,000 miles

Fuel system: “Due to premature build up of excessive soot and carbon in the EGR, intake manifold, and intake valves of diesel engines, it was cause engine vibrations and check engine light to illuminate. Without costly repairs requiring EGR cleaning/replacing, intake manifold cleaning/replacing, and cylinder head cleaning/ replacing, the car will not pass mandatory emissions testing. Bmw needs to extend their warranty to address this issue.”

NHTSA complaint #10574832, filed 2014-03, 53,000 miles

Vehicle speed control: “This 335d had a history of engine light-on events prior to potential catastrophic uncommented engine runaway. On jan 13, 2013 customer was driving vehicle at cruise control at speed setting 83 MPH on turnpike at 11pm. Suddenly engine light came on, followed by a significant reduction in engine power output. Engine was unable to handle power requirement to keep cruise control speed at 83 and vehicle's speed dropped to low 70-ies MPH. Ecu did not disengage cruise control while engine power was reduced. Suddenly vehicle accelerated uncommented back to the set cruise control speed of 83 MPH. …”

NHTSA complaint #10508203, filed 2013-04, 40,200 miles

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2010 335 Bmw. The contact stated that both rear rotors failed. The contact took the vehicle for diagnosis where the dealer advised that the failure was caused by normal wear-and-tear. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 34,000. The current mileage was 35,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10564389, filed 2014-02, 34,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 34,000 and 58,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2550%25–5033%50–7517%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 46,600 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

201320142201522016
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 2010 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 · coupe RWD/4WDnot rated4 / 4——5 · 9.3% risk
3 Series · sedan RWD/4WDnot rated4 / 4——4 · 10.3% risk

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 2010 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 automatic172620$4,100
335ci RWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed manual172620$4,100
335ci Convertible RWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic172620$4,100
335ci Convertible RWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed manual172620$4,100
335ci xDrive AWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic172520$4,100
335ci xDrive AWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed manual162519$4,350

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 2010 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. 104 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 104 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 2010 BMW 335 have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2010 BMW 335 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2010 BMW 335 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.

Has the 2010 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 2010 BMW 335 get?

The EPA rates the 2010 BMW 335 (335ci, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 17 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2010 BMW 335 reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 46,600 miles and the middle half falls between 34,000 and 58,000 miles; 50% 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.