2010 BMW 335 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 335 years
- Not enough data 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 BMW 335. That ranks 4th out of 8 335 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (4 complaints, 67%), typically at around 55,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 6owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 BMW 335 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 67% | 55,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 33% | 71,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 33% | 35,100 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 17% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 17% | 34,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 BMW 335 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M SAVs, 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d SAVs, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M SACs, 2010-2011 BMW X6 xDrive50i SACs and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Egr cooler is leaking and fumes are getting into cabin, it has disabled the abs and traction controls also cruise control! The fault came just beyond the factory warranty of 50,000 miles 4 year. I ready about your complaint service in a forum and bmw was able to complete the necessary repairs free…
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmw 335. While driving at 5 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle accelerated independently. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a pole and a building. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was taken to an…
Excessive soot and carbon build up in the intake manifold and intake valves of the 335d which is a diesel car. This causes rough idling, misfires, and loss of engine power. While merging onto a highway, the engine malfunctioned due to this problem and immediately lost power almost causing a…
Due to premature build up of excessive soot and carbon in the egr, intake manifold, and intake valves of diesel engines, it was cause engine vibrations and check engine light to illuminate. Without costly repairs requiring egr cleaning/replacing, intake manifold cleaning/replacing, and cylinder…
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 335 bmw. The contact stated that both rear rotors failed. The contact took the vehicle for diagnosis where the dealer advised that the failure was caused by normal wear-and-tear. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 BMW 335?
Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 BMW 335?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 BMW 335 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 335 model years, the 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.