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Fuel systemPart report

2011 BMW 335 Fuel system Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
14%of 28 total for the year
Median mileage
48,025miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2011 BMW 335, 14% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,025 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

“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

“This is a know fault problem that is directly tied to emissions of the deisel engine starting at 2008-2012 for all Bmw deisel engines. Maybe even newer models. This so called scr temperature sensor that is located inside the def (urea) tank fails, which in term fails the smog inspection if it is not replaced. Some owners and dealers have replaced this tank/sensor ( which is one part together, cant buy separately) under emissions warenty. But most dealers will deny the fact this system is the primary system of emmission. …”

NHTSA complaint #10726298, filed 2015-06, 44,850 miles

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2011414%
2010233%
2009217%
2008233%
2007222%

Other parts of the 2011 BMW 335

Air bags
11 complaints
Engine
7 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 BMW 335

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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