2007 BMW 335I Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 34about this part
- Share
- 12%of 288 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,556miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 34 complaints about the engine of the 2007 BMW 335I, 12% of the 288 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,556 miles. 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“I picked up my car from the dealer after replacement of the electric water pump. I drove home and parked the vehicle. 4 hours later my neighbor alerted me to an engine compartment fire that completely destroyed the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10464029, filed 2012-07, 56,000 miles“There is a serious defect with the engine and fuel pump. It takes a long time to accelerate when driving especially on the highway, the car will shake, jolt and the engine will start to make a weird noise. There is oil leaking constantly and the check engine light is constantly coming on even after just being repaired. The car goes into limp mode and has shut down on me numerous times while driving. I've had the fuel pump replaced numerous times and yet it needs to be replaced against. The car will overheat at times and and just shut down. …”
NHTSA complaint #10883486, filed 2016-07, 50,100 miles“While accelerating on a highway, the car lost power and started to shake. I had to pull off on the shoulder while decelerating while cars around me were honking and driving around to pass me. I was lucky not to have been in a collision. The engine malfunction light and service engine soon light turned on. After coming to a stop on the side of the road, I turned off the car for a few minutes and restarted it - it drove fine but the service engine soon light stayed on. It has happened many times since.”
NHTSA complaint #10503126, filed 2013-03, 62,714 miles“The car has had numerous issues since purchased. This all came to a head when driving home, under normal conditions, it suddenly would not shift past 1st gear. I proceeded to pull off to a side street and attempt to idle home, as I was about 1 mile from home. After approximately .5 mile, the transmission suddenly lost first gear, there was an audible bang under the hood, and the car completely lost power. After being in a service center for a couple weeks, I am now informed that the engine is locked down and that the car will require a new engine to be working again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10955474, filed 2017-02, 178,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10162416Jul 9, 2019"Power Reduction, FC 2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC 2A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Faults are Stored in DME. The ""Service Engine Soon"" (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine…
- 10146535Feb 1, 2017"? NO REGENERATION OF THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B18 03 10 dated November 2010. . The Service Engine Soon lamp is…
- 10146534Feb 1, 2017"? DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) CLEANING . The following performance issues may be noticed by the customer: CC-Message ""Drive faulty"" Engine jerking or a lack of power over…
- 10151170Mar 1, 2016N51 Engine: Service Engine Soon Lamp Illuminated - Loss of Power and Various Faults Stored in the DME. The customer complains that the Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated…
- 10151068Feb 1, 2016This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Fault codes stored in vehicles…
- 10147817Nov 1, 2015"Due to a DME software status error, the on-board diagnostics (OBD) for the catalytic convertor and downstream oxygen sensor may not function properly. This could result that the…
- 10147595Jan 1, 2015SUBJECT DME Internal and Valvetronic Faults Set at Cold Ambient Temperatures. The Service Engine Soon light (MIL) can be illuminated with the erroneous internal and Valvetronic…
- 10149286Oct 1, 2014INFORMATION This section only applies to vehicles that require cleaning the intake valve and intake ports. Refer to the applicable Service Information bulletin or ETK if carbon…
- 10149282Oct 1, 2014Engine Damage Due to Debris in Oil Passages. After performing extensive engine repairs (e.g., cylinder head removal), the engine begins to knock and may lose power. Debris has…
- 10150035Jul 1, 2013Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign 10E-A02: N54 Inspection and Replacement of Injectors. The piezo injectors may cause misfire faults with erratic engine operation.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 20% |
| 2014 | 5 | 25% |
| 2013 | 11 | 26% |
| 2012 | 4 | 18% |
| 2011 | 29 | 30% |
| 2010 | 5 | 12% |
| 2009 | 10 | 12% |
| 2008 | 26 | 13% |
| 2007 | 34 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2007 BMW 335I
122 complaintsElectrical system
51 complaintsAir bags
38 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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