2007 BMW 335I Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 51about this part
- Share
- 18%of 288 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,292miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 51 complaints about the electrical system of the 2007 BMW 335I, 18% of the 288 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,292 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 6 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I went to start my car and there was a red warning light that is a steering wheel with a padlock. I am not able to start my car or do anything with it for that matter, so I am stuck. Thank goodness I was home and parked in the driveway or worse, driving and it lock on me! So now I am stuck without a car and hard telling what its going to cost me! Ive been reading that a lot of other people are having or have had the same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11389998, filed 2021-01, 202,000 miles“Upon car system notification that a headlight malfunction was noted I open the headlight access door on the dynamic projection headlamp to inspect and replace the bulb. At this time I noticed large amounts exposed wiring going from the connector to the main harness. As I continued to inspect the wiring the insulating material around the wires continued to crumble exposing more wiring. …”
NHTSA complaint #10789135, filed 2015-11, 107,000 miles“I was driving to work and the steering lock malfunction lite up out of nowhere. The car can not move. This is an electrical problem that's dangerous and expensive to fix. Very common problem expressed by many owners with the same model and year as my car. They should've conducted a recall on this!!”
NHTSA complaint #10716143, filed 2015-05, 125,000 miles“I was unable to unlock the driver's side door. I had to slide over to the passenger side door. There is a Bmw sib#: 51-19-07. I cannot believe there has not been a recall given the fact of the possibility of the driver or a passenger being trapped inside the car. I have saved both door locks that malfunctioned.”
NHTSA complaint #10483284, filed 2012-11, 49,000 miles“I drove to the gas station left car alone for no more than 5 minutes. And when I come back I try to start the car and tries to start but doesn't have the power too, then I get a jump start and drive home and the next day same things happen. Battery was changed out by shop just about a week ago.”
NHTSA complaint #10515834, filed 2013-06, 54,142 milesRelated recalls
- 17V676000Oct 25, 2017BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i…Covers: BMW 335I 2006–2011, 325I 2006–2011, 328I 2006–2011 +9 more
- 13V044000Feb 7, 2013BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series…Covers: BMW 335I 2007–2011, 328I 2007–2011, 135I 2008–2012 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10249027Jan 11, 2024The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery…
- 10182619Oct 1, 2020Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has…
- 10175267Apr 1, 2020Power Reduction FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2 A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The "Service Engine Soon" (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This…
- 10162431Jul 10, 2019"Erroneous CC Message "Remote control! Do not switch off the engine" is Displayed. An erroneous CC message, "Remote control!" " Do not switch off the engine" is displayed in the…
- 10162406Jul 10, 2019Power Mirrors and/or Windows are Inoperative. The power windows and/or power mirrors are inoperative. The LED on the headlight switch is flashing. There is a check control…
- 10162404Jul 10, 2019"Outside Door Mirror Moves when Locking or Unlocking the Vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the…
- 10149557Oct 1, 2018For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata…
- 10136745May 1, 2017ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis Information
- 10146660Apr 1, 2017The underlying 2G technology for the GSM (Global System Mobile communication) COMBOX will no longer be supported by the cellular network providers after December 31, 2016. This…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 | 40% |
| 2014 | 4 | 20% |
| 2013 | 11 | 26% |
| 2012 | 2 | 9% |
| 2011 | 16 | 16% |
| 2010 | 9 | 22% |
| 2009 | 15 | 18% |
| 2008 | 35 | 17% |
| 2007 | 51 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2007 BMW 335I
122 complaintsAir bags
38 complaintsEngine
34 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
20 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsBrakes
8 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 28, 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