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BMW 335IModel year report

2010 BMW 335I Problems

Compared with other BMW 335I years

Typical for this model

50/100 1.0× a typical year · 50 = typical

Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2013

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
41filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
34,000miles, 24 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
20 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl RWD · 17 city / 26 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2010 BMW 335I (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 41 consumer complaints for the 2010 BMW 335I. The part named most often is air bags, with 13 complaints (32% of the total), followed by electrical system (9) and fuel system (8). 24 of the complaints include a mileage, and 54% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 34,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 135 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the fuses and circuit breakers and 42 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 4 BMW 335I model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 50 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Steering (2), Body and structure (1), Suspension (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “Takata recall. I was involved in a minor, slow speed accident where my vehicle rear-ended the vehicle in front. The airbags deployed with such force that both front passenger windows were blown out and the windshield cracked. I suffered partial hearing loss as a result. Vehicle was moving at approximately 15-20 MPH on a highway at the time.”

NHTSA complaint #10881828, filed 2016-06, 77,000 miles

Electrical system: “The vehicles ftm (footwell module) isn't working. During a drive my turning signals didn't want to work. My headlights won't turn off. Windows stay put. Doors don't lock. Vehicle is stationary but can still be operated. Shops around the area notified me that they had a few vehicles have the same problem this year. There was a recall for the same probably the dates for the recalls didn't include my cars manufacturered state”

NHTSA complaint #11339382, filed 2020-07, 123,500 miles

Fuel system: “The fuel injector for my 2010 Bmw 335I died after driving the car for 14 days. The vehicle will still drive, but if you try to accelerate, it shakes very badly. After having it replaced, one of the injectors went bad again- 7 days later. This is an issue, as I am driving cross country.”

NHTSA complaint #10315329, filed 2010-03, 1,053 miles

Engine: “I was driving and just got of the freeway, the car was still on but would not move due to bad water pump this was extremely dangerous if I was on the freeway it would have just stopped in the middle of traffic. $1350 to fix. This car is the biggest piece of junk they are making them very poorly, I 2 years I've replaced about 20 tires on the run flat, water pump, fuel pump (through recall) some battery cable (through recall) one other the turbos, and fuel injectors.”

NHTSA complaint #10666966, filed 2014-12, 78,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

54% of the 24 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,400 and 84,975 miles.

38%0–108%10–258%25–504%50–7525%75–10013%100–1504%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (24 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 34,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2010 BMW 335I. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
3 Series · coupe RWD/4WDnot rated4 / 4——5 · 9.3% risk
3 Series · sedan RWD/4WDnot rated4 / 4——4 · 10.3% risk

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2010 BMW 335I version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
335i RWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic172620$4,100
335i RWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed manual172620$4,100
335i xDrive AWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic172520$4,100
335i xDrive AWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed manual162519$4,350

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2010 BMW 335I → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 135 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 135 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW 335I

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20151046,5003525—Not enough data
20142040,4005525—Stable
20134356,00025229 · FewerFalling
20122256,5003523—Rising
20119851,0007—2248 · TypicalStable
20104134,0004—2050 · TypicalRising
20098550,0004—2083 · MoreFalling
200820142,7724—20100 · MoreFalling
200728848,0005—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All BMW 335I model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2010 BMW 335I have?

NHTSA recorded 41 consumer complaints for the 2010 BMW 335I as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2010 BMW 335I is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 13 complaints (32% of the total), followed by electrical system with 9.

Has the 2010 BMW 335I been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2010 BMW 335I get?

The EPA rates the 2010 BMW 335I (335i, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 17 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2010 BMW 335I reported?

Among the 24 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 34,000 miles and the middle half falls between 5,400 and 84,975 miles; 54% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.