2007 BMW 335I Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 288 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,602miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 BMW 335I, 3% of the 288 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,602 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.
“No past issues with brakes. No warning lights. Went to brake and pedal went to the floor. Christmas tree of lights go off about brake/abs/traction control issue. Press pedal agian, same thing. Press again, and finally get brakes. I was going about 35mph. Luckily I didn't coast through a busy intersection, but if this happened somewhere else, I or others could be dead. I had room to maneuver and avoid an accident. There is no hydraulic issue. There is no leak, fluid is full. Brakes work perfectly fine since this. …”
NHTSA complaint #11493779, filed 2022-11, 179,000 miles“Hello two months ago my Bmw 2007 335I problems started with firing brake lights on the dash ABS traction control and stability lost on the road safety problem and dangerous on the road because the vehicle do not stop properly and loose all control putting my life and my family at risk ,this problem started with only 53205 miles ,estimate it much any help I cant provide about this safety issue thanks”
NHTSA complaint #10596230, filed 2014-06, 53,205 miles“Abs hydraulic pump unit failure. This failure could result in a lack of breaking capacity in all conditions. The cost to repair is prohibitive and from the search of the internet it is pervasive in the 2005-2010 model years in the 3 series Bmw.”
NHTSA complaint #11352289, filed 2020-08, 72,000 miles“Bmw 335I master brake and ABS system failure without parts available in USA, canada, nor europe to effect repair. Bmw will not explain the absence of parts to solve the problem. Vehicle cannot be currently serviced with no estimate for part availability. Suspect an extensive problem has not yet surfaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10286161, filed 2009-10, 8,236 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Bmw 335I. While parked the contact noticed the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The technician stated the air bag sensor in the front passenger seat needed to be replaced. The sensor was replaced. In addition, the brake light illuminated on the instrument panel. The technician stated the computer would have to be reprogrammed. The failure continued after the computer was reprogrammed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10426763, filed 2011-09, 12,000 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…
- 10149595May 1, 2013Erroneous Brake Pad Replacement Message. The Dynamic Stability Control module (DSC) calculates the brake pad replacement intervals based on information from the front and rear…
- 10149431Feb 1, 2013Erroneous Brake Pad Replacement Message. The Dynamic Stability Control module (DSC) calculates the brake pad replacement intervals based on information from the front and rear…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 BMW 335I
122 complaintsElectrical system
51 complaintsAir bags
38 complaintsEngine
34 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
20 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 BMW 335I
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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