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2011 BMW 335D Electrical system Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
34%of 29 total for the year
Median mileage
84,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 BMW 335D, 34% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

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.

“The vehicle continues to stahl and now the dealer said it was the high/low fuel pumps and injectors which cost more than the vehicle. I am stuck making payments this car is junk and the car needs to be recalled...... Every month I have a problem since october the vehicle has been in the shop 12 times. The injectors, fuel pump I was told the catalytic converter, injectors and now fuel pump”

NHTSA complaint #11122700, filed 2018-08, 60,000 miles

“My 2011 Bmw 335D sedan has a recall on the blower motor wiring harness that could catch fire anytime, even when the car is parked and off. I have been unable to drive my car for over 2 months at this point, (while still making my high car payment) and parts are still not available, and no idea when they will be. Do I have any recourse for my loss? Bmw north america says no, they are providing an enterprise rental car which is all they can do.”

NHTSA complaint #11082178, filed 2018-03, 84,000 miles

“Twice I've lost power on the freeway due to what I believe is the positive battery cable losing connection to the front fuse box. Even though this has been recalled in other 2008 to 2011 3-series models Bmw has refused my requests to repair this under recall.”

NHTSA complaint #10968131, filed 2017-03, 94,000 miles

“Car stalled multiple times while driving. Each time it was a sudden death while driving. Every time got lucky that I was not followed by a truck and no one hit me from behind. Dealer replaced engine earlier, diesel pump and now dealer said reported all injectors failed. History: 1/5/17 - car stalled while in motion on city street - speed 30/hr 3/3/17 - car stalled again while in motion on highway - 50/hr 5/20/17 - check engine light - no stalling 5/31/17 - car stalled - on city street at red light. …”

NHTSA complaint #11078424, filed 2018-03, 94,000 miles

“Vehicle will occasionally lose all electrical power to the cabin of the vehicle. After research I found Bmw recalls on the positive battery cable and its connection behind the fuse box. I accessed my cable behind the fuse box and moved the cable a small amount and power was restored. I assumed my vehicle would be covered under this recall since that is clearly the problem after taking the vehicle over 70 miles on way to the dealer they told me that my VIN number was not covered under this recall # 13v044000. …”

NHTSA complaint #11063605, filed 2018-01, 76,500 miles

Related recalls

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20111034%
2010660%

Other parts of the 2011 BMW 335D

Engine
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 BMW 335D

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology