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BMW 335Model year report

2011 BMW 335 Problems

Complaints
28filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
51,200miles, 17 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
22 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl RWD · 19 city / 28 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 BMW 335 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 2011 BMW 335. The part named most often is air bags, with 11 complaints (39% of the total), followed by engine (7) and electrical system (5). 17 of the complaints include a mileage, and 41% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 51,200 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 5 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the inflator module filed under the same part.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

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

Air bags: “Bmw 335d automatic with approx 60k miles. While driving on the highway at approx 60 MPH, the vehicle suddenly began to make noise, shake violently and fill with smoke. The passenger side curtain airbags went off from the violent shaking. My husband piloted it across 2 lanes of traffic to the shoulder. The center console and shifter were lifted up several inches. We were shocked that we did not wreck. We set the emergency brake and called Bmw roadside assistance. It was towed to the nearest dealership. …”

NHTSA complaint #10928459, filed 2016-11, 60,000 miles

Engine: “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 miles

Electrical system: “The vehicle stalled while accelerating through an intersection and stranded me in the intersection. I was unable to restart the car at first. It would not even crank. After several minutes of attempting to restart the car it finally responded and started. It stalled 4 more times driving a short distance to get the vehicle off the road. Car went in for service thursday the 31th and was returned to me saturday the 1st of august. Stalling issue is back and the car is now being towed in for service again. This is an extremely dangerous issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #10745692, filed 2015-08, 79,919 miles

Fuel system: “Warning light engine malfunction engine operating at reduced output happens randomly at different speeds , apparently due to a known Bmw issue with the fuel pump on various models”

NHTSA complaint #10967583, filed 2017-03, 97,106 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

41% of the 17 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 35,000 and 75,000 miles.

0%0–1018%10–2524%25–5029%50–7529%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (17 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 51,200 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

2013201420152016920172018
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.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2011 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 manual192822$3,750
335ci RWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic192822$3,750
335ci Convertible RWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed manual192822$3,750
335ci Convertible RWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic192822$3,750
335ci xDrive AWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed manual192621$3,900
335ci xDrive AWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic182621$3,900

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 2011 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. 5 on record; the latest 5 are shown.

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 2011 BMW 335 have?

NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 2011 BMW 335 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2011 BMW 335 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 11 complaints (39% of the total), followed by engine with 7.

Has the 2011 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 2011 BMW 335 get?

The EPA rates the 2011 BMW 335 (335ci, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 19 city and 28 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,750 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2011 BMW 335 reported?

Among the 17 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 51,200 miles and the middle half falls between 35,000 and 75,000 miles; 41% 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. 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.