BMW 335D Problems by Year
NHTSA has 43 owner complaints and 6 safety recalls on file for the BMW 335D, across 3 model years (2009–2011). The 2011 model year has the most complaints (29). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
BMW 335D years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 335D model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2011 335D: 29 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2010 335D: 10 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2009 335D: 4 complaints, 4 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common BMW 335D problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 19 | 3 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All BMW 335D model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 335D | 29 | 6 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2010 335D | 10 | 5 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2009 335D | 4 | 4 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW 335D years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2011 (29), 2010 (10), 2009 (4). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the BMW 335D?
Electrical System, with 19 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the BMW 335D have?
6 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.