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2010 BMW 335I Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
10%of 41 total for the year
Median mileage
10,956miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2010 BMW 335I, 10% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,956 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 was driving northbound on a crowded stretch of us101 in a 2010 Bmw 335I coupe with less than 3200 miles on it. My car was moving at about 65 MPH when suddenly I lost almost all engine power, making acceleration impossible. I had to ease my way off the highway and, after stopping to take stock of the situation, I drove home via side streets. My car continued to suffer from lack of power all the way back and could barely ascend some of the hills.”

NHTSA complaint #10351409, filed 2010-08, 3,182 miles

“While driving on the interstate at 70mph, the engine malfunction indicator came on. Power was suddenly reduced to less than 35mph. This warranted an immediate move to the slow lane of traffic and had to go several miles until it was safe to pull off the road to attempt a restart. Restart did not help, had to drive the car at 35 MPH to nearest dealer for service.”

NHTSA complaint #10346430, filed 2010-07, 14,900 miles

“Problem 1 - engine malfunction indicator at startup. Car did not idle correctly and ran rough when driven. When driving, misfires and reduced power. Max speed achieved was 35mph.”

NHTSA complaint #10346429, filed 2010-07, 7,012 miles

“The contact owns a 2010 BMW 335I. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was self-diagnosed, and the contact stated that the camshaft timing bolts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired by the contact. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. …”

NHTSA complaint #11659108, filed 2025-05, 150,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2015110%
201325%
201177%
2010410%
200967%
2008126%
2007176%

Other parts of the 2010 BMW 335I

Air bags
13 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology