BMW 335XI Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 150 consumer complaints across the 7 model years of the BMW 335XI (2007–2014) that have at least 5 complaints. 2008 has the most, with 62. Across all years, the part named most often is fuel system (59 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All 335XI model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 7 | 13,318 | 2 | 4 | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 9 | 9,750 | 1 | 9 | — | Not enough data |
| 2011 | 23 | 37,500 | 3 | 4 | — | Stable |
| 2010 | 11 | 4,038 | 3 | 114 | — | Not enough data |
| 2009 | 18 | 18,432 | 3 | 104 | — | Stable |
| 2008 | 62 | 53,225 | 3 | 128 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Falling |
| 2007 | 20 | 84,500 | 4 | 113 | — | Falling |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Fuel system59 37%
- Electrical system29 18%
- Engine25 16%
- Air bags17 11%
- Other or unknown9 5.6%
- Transmission and drivetrain7 4.4%
- Engine cooling7 4.4%
- Brakes7 4.4%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2011: “I was driving my car when the engine sounded something similar to is if I had a misfire. I started slowing down by the time I got to about 5 miles an hour smoke started coming through the vents. Open the hood and there was a fire between the back of the engine in the firewall. Within 15 minutes the car completely burned down. It is unknown what caused this so far.”
NHTSA complaint #11189763, filed 2019-03, 70,000 miles2007: “I was told by Bmw cincinnati north my air bag was replaced over 30 days ago. Your database shows it was not. Another Bmw dealer recently told me that my air bag was not replaced. Bmw north america has not responded to requests for clarification. They simply stated, NHTSA records may not be updated yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10916752, filed 2016-10, 108,000 miles2014: “Vehicle stalled on road way while going 50 plus miles an hour. Shutting off completely. Police were called. Could not get car to shift and move. Needed two different tow trucks to get dollies to move car. Bmw replaced fuel pump. Bmw says warranty on NHTSA for my year make and model does not apply to my vehicle. I am scared for my life. Felt like I was going to get killed as cars honked going 60 miles an hour around me at 830 at night on beach blvd.”
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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. Methodology