2011 BMW 335I US Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 5%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 475miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 BMW 335I US, 5% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 475 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.
“I have a new Bmw x3 35i. While driving along at a steady pace, the dashboard warning lights for brake failure , alb failure and dynamic stability control failure all came on. The cars computer display also displayed a brake and awd system failure and specified that the car should be immediately and carefully driven to a dealer. After carefully evaluating the barking system, it was apparent that the brakes and awd systems were fully functional, and there was no failure. After stopping the vehicle, and shutting off the engine, and then re-starting, the error cleared and all displays were normal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10392606, filed 2011-03, 475 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10194296Apr 1, 2021Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking…
- 10147008Aug 1, 2016"REPAIRING TRANSFER CASE ACTUATOR (VTG SERVO-MOTOR). The Anti-lock Brakes (ABS), Brakes and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) warnings are on and there may also be a ""Drivetrain…
- 10148316May 1, 2014Incorrect Remaining Service Life from CBS Data for Brake pads. The yellow "Service Due" warning message lights up in the instrument cluster, even though the brake pad thickness…
- 10150167Nov 1, 2013Incorrect Remaining Service Life from CBS Data for Brake pads. The calculated remaining service life for the brake pads (front and/or rear axle) from the CBS data does not match…
- 10150221Aug 1, 2013Brake Fluid Maintenance Service: 36-Month Interval. The CBS displays the first brake fluid service as a 36-month interval from the date of production instead of the appropriate…
- 10150037Jul 1, 2013Brake Fluid Maintenance Service: 36-Month Interval. The coding in these vehicles has the CBS displaying the first brake fluid service as a 36-month interval from the date of…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2011 BMW 335I US
8 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 BMW 335I US
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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