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BMW 335IModel year report

2014 BMW 335I Problems

Complaints
20filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
40,400miles, 10 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 3 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
25 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl RWD · 22 city / 32 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 BMW 335I (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2014 BMW 335I. The part named most often is engine, with 5 complaints (25% of the total), followed by electrical system (4) and fuel system (4). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 60% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 40,400 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 498 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 48 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 159 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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: Body and structure (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Engine: “Every time I go from i93 mass to i90 hwy on the exit my car shuts off for 3sec and restarts the electronics. Not sure what defect or sensors are in the area that causes this malfunction. But this only happens when I take the same exact exit every single time.”

NHTSA complaint #11362496, filed 2020-10, 58,000 miles

Electrical system: “Rear tail light connectors melt just like a recall of previous 3-series Bmw's. Nhtsa campaign id number: 11v438000. Getting notification of blinker failure, dealership notified me that the connector had melted and needed to be replaced at my expense. The light bulbs are stock and have never been replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #11163589, filed 2018-12, 48,000 miles

Fuel system: “Sudden and complete loss of power while vehicle is running/moving (brand new 335I 2014). High pressure fuel pump malfunctioned(complete failure) while merging on to lane at busy airport gate ramp. There were no warning lights (check engine light) or partial loss of power but, I did get a total and complete loss of power with a sudden vehicle stop. Bus behind me almost run into me! The vehicle suddenly stopped and I was not able to re-start. After a while airport police came and help me move the car out of busy intersecting/merging lanes ramp. …”

NHTSA complaint #10626436, filed 2014-08, 100 miles

Other or unknown: “This problem concerns the door latches on the Bmw 335I (f30 generation). The problem I have noticed is that once in a while, the door does not unlock when pulling the latch. Typically, you would pull the door handle once, unlocking the car, and once again to open the door. When this problem presents itself, pulling on the handle does not unlock the car. Only the electronic button can be used to unlock it. It problem could cause danger in the case of an accident where the electrical system is no longer working and could leave one trapped inside of their car. …”

NHTSA complaint #11325452, filed 2020-05, 75,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

60% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 7,500 and 75,000 miles.

30%0–100%10–2530%25–5010%50–7520%75–10010%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (10 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 40,400 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

20142016201942021202342026
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 2014 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
335I · sedan RWD★★★★★4 / 5555 · 9.5% risk
335I Xdrive · sedan AWD★★★★★4 / 5555 · 9.5% risk
335I Xdrive GT · hatchback AWD★★★★★4 / 5555 · 9.5% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2014 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.

Neighbouring years: 2013: same overall rating; 2015: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

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

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2014 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-cyl8-speed automatic223225$3,300
335i RWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed manual202923$3,550
335i xDrive AWD3.0L 6-cyl8-speed automatic203024$3,400
335i xDrive AWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed manual202823$3,550
335i xDrive Gran Turismo AWD3.0L 6-cyl8-speed automatic203024$3,400

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 2014 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. 498 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 498 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 2014 BMW 335I have?

NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2014 BMW 335I as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2014 BMW 335I is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 5 complaints (25% of the total), followed by electrical system with 4.

Has the 2014 BMW 335I been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2014 BMW 335I do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2014 BMW 335I 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 3 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2014 BMW 335I get?

The EPA rates the 2014 BMW 335I (335i, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 22 city and 32 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,300 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2014 BMW 335I reported?

Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 40,400 miles and the middle half falls between 7,500 and 75,000 miles; 60% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. 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.