2011 BMW 335I Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 98 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2011 BMW 335I, 3% of the 98 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,500 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.
“Driving 40mph, smoothly at consistent speed, in middle lane of 3 lane road during morning rush hour. I had been driving for about 10-15 minutes after car had been in garage the night before. Attempted small acceleration, car did not respond, engine had turned off unclear if before or at time of attempted acceleration. Power steering was off. I put on my hazards, slowly drifted to stop, put car in park, attempted restart, first attempt failed, waited 15 seconds and second attempt successful. For next 3 hours, the engine had a rhythmic grinding sound which then stopped. …”
NHTSA complaint #10641525, filed 2014-10, 44,500 miles“Engine shut off loss of power steering loss of ability to accelerate while driving on 7/27/17, our 2011 Bmw 335I's ability to accelerate stopped, RPM increased but still in drive not in neutral. During loss of accelerate, power steering failed and was unable to pull off side of the road. This happened while vehicle was in motion on a busy city street. Had to put on hazards in middle of street.”
NHTSA complaint #11011256, filed 2017-07, 45,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Bmw 335I. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the power steering seized without warning and the vehicle struck a curb. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician replaced all four tires, the front suspension, and rear axle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,000. ..updated 12/29/14”
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Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 BMW 335I
32 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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.
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