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BMW 335DModel year report

2010 BMW 335D Problems

Complaints
10filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
86,000miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns 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
27 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl · diesel RWD · 23 city / 36 hwy

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

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2010 BMW 335D. The part named most often is electrical system, with 6 complaints (60% of the total), followed by engine (3) and air bags (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 17% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 86,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 117 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns covering the fuses and circuit breakers and 41 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 15 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: “I was stopped at a traffic light when smoke began arising from my right front wheel and was followed by flames...I had had my car in for AC malfunctioning earlier in the the summer and asked about the recall relative to motor blower wiring..they said at Bmw not the problem and no fix yet available ..my car was totally destroyed...I have video footage”

NHTSA complaint #11119994, filed 2018-08, 84,000 miles

Engine: “Nitrous oxide sensors upstream and downstream and catalytic tank all failed. Notices of extended warranty up to 10 years but failed after so no reimbursement. Suspect many people unaware when non Bmw service center repaired and non recorded. Recall should be initiated. Have records to verify bad nox sensors and being told now catalytic converters needs replacing .”

NHTSA complaint #11360254, filed 2020-09, 77,000 miles

Air bags: “For the airbag recall, I have constantly been told by midtown (houston) Bmw that the replacements are unavailable. This has bee for two years now. 2 - on the new recall, the wiring recall, I have yet to be contacted by Bmw or my local midtown Bmw dealership”

NHTSA complaint #11089649, filed 2018-04

Steering: “While driving on a divided highway at 60 MPH, I experienced a sudden loss of power steering assist. Steering became very stiff and there was a strong burnt rubber smell emanating from the engine compartment. I drove about 6 miles further and parked the car in my driveway. I also noticed the battery symbol illuminated with warning message 'charging malfunction.' I had the car towed to the Bmw dealership for repairs. I believe this is an identical issue that resulted in the Bmw recall campaign no. 12v-550: engine belt idler pulley bolt for the x5. …”

NHTSA complaint #11045312, filed 2017-11, 115,451 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

17% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 77,000 and 112,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2517%25–500%50–7550%75–10033%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: 86,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

201620172018520192020
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 335D. 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 335D 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
335d RWD3.0L 6-cyl · diesel6-speed automatic233627$3,550

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 335D → · 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. 117 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 117 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW 335D

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20112980,5006—27Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20101086,0005—27—Not enough data

All BMW 335D model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2010 BMW 335D have?

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2010 BMW 335D as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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

Electrical system is named most often, in 6 complaints (60% of the total), followed by engine with 3.

Has the 2010 BMW 335D been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2010 BMW 335D get?

The EPA rates the 2010 BMW 335D (335d, 3.0L 6-cyl · diesel) at 27 mpg combined, 23 city and 36 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

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

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 86,000 miles and the middle half falls between 77,000 and 112,000 miles; 17% 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.