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BMW 335IModel year report

2015 BMW 335I Problems

Complaints
10filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
46,500miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 3 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
25 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl RWD · 21 city / 31 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 BMW 335I (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2015 BMW 335I. The part named most often is electrical system, with 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine (2) and steering (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 46,500 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 436 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 143 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 37 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.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “I have had two door lock actuators fail in my car. At best, this presents as a case where the door lock is physically slow to lock/unlock, or at worst, the passenger cannot open the door from inside. This could present a safety or other adverse situation when the passenger needs to exit the vehicle. This is a known failure point in the at least Bmw f30 3 series models, as the web forums are littered with people experiencing similar issues. Bmw should recall these failed actuators. This is unacceptable in vehicles between 3-7 years old.”

NHTSA complaint #11196935, filed 2019-04, 42,000 miles

Engine: “I recently was advised by BMW that my valve cover had a leak as well as a rear axle. I feel that after only 8 years and less than 80,000 miles those component should NOT be failing so soon. My biggest complaint is that I recently had my power steering system completely fail on me. I was able to limp my car home and turn it off to let it sit for 15 minutes which the dealer recommended. I started the car back up and it has been working fine. The dealer inspected the vehicle and advised that I should have the entire system replaced for a little under $6,000. …”

NHTSA complaint #11508001, filed 2023-02, 80,000 miles

Steering: “My car randomly stiffens steering in a turn which made me nearly hit a parked car and lit up a warning light stating “Drive Moderately”. The car recently also began to have symptoms of clunking and grinding when turning the wheel at low speeds. While this issue has recently arrises, my forward collision warning, blind spot detection, and lane departure warning safety features turned off completely i'm assuming as a result of the issue. The car also clunks and makes the same noise when turning the wheel side to side if the car is completely shut off as well. …”

NHTSA complaint #11492354, filed 2022-11

Body and structure: “Passengers door failed to open. Has a two pull mechanism, first pull of the handle unlocks the door and second pull opens the door. Door would not open on second pull from the inside or outside. My wife was essentially stuck in the car. This is a severe safety issue in the event of an accident or other. This needs to be fixed by Bmw permanently because many other people have reported this issue and have had the mechanism replaced only to have it happen again less than a year later. All this happening on cars less than 4 years old and less than 30k miles. …”

NHTSA complaint #11279217, filed 2019-11, 29,500 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 29,500 and 80,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2550%25–5017%50–7533%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 46,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2018201922020202122022220232024
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 2015 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 2015 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.

Neighbouring years: 2014: same overall rating; 2016: 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 2015 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 automatic213125$3,300
335i RWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed manual202924$3,400
335i xDrive AWD3.0L 6-cyl8-speed automatic203023$3,550
335i xDrive AWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed manual202823$3,550
335i xDrive Gran Turismo AWD3.0L 6-cyl8-speed automatic203023$3,550

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 2015 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. 436 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 436 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 2015 BMW 335I have?

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2015 BMW 335I as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 BMW 335I is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine with 2.

Has the 2015 BMW 335I been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2015 BMW 335I do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2015 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 2015 BMW 335I get?

The EPA rates the 2015 BMW 335I (335i, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 21 city and 31 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 2015 BMW 335I reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 46,500 miles and the middle half falls between 29,500 and 80,000 miles; 50% 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.