BMW 335I Problems by Year
BMW 335I years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical 335I year: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2007 335I: 288 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2008 335I: 201 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2011 335I: 98 complaints, 7 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2016 335I: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2015 335I: 10 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2014 335I: 20 complaints, 5 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 335I problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags problems | 184 | 8 | 12 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline problems | 182 | 7 | 2 |
| Electrical System problems | 147 | 9 | 2 |
| Engine problems | 127 | 10 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 66 | 8 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 49 | 7 | 1 |
| Power Train | 46 | 9 | 2 |
| Steering | 36 | 9 | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 31 | 6 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 26 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 26 | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | 5 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 19 | 7 | 2 |
| Seats | 17 | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 13 | 5 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 12 | 6 | 0 |
| Structure | 12 | 5 | 1 |
| Tires | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| Suspension | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| Wheels | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Equipment | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
BMW 335I problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2008: fuel system, gasoline (50)
- 2007: fuel system, gasoline (96) · electrical system (51)
All BMW 335I model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 335I | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2016 335I | 2 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2015 335I | 10 | 3 | 5★ | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2014 335I | 20 | 5 | 5★ | Engine | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2013 335I | 43 | 2 | 5★ | Air Bags | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2012 335I | 22 | 3 | 5★ | Air Bags | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2011 335I | 98 | 7 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2010 335I | 41 | 4 | — | Air Bags | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2009 335I | 85 | 4 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2008 335I | 201 | 4 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 335I | 288 | 5 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2006 335I | 0 | 3 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW 335I years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2007 (288), 2008 (201), 2009 (85), 2011 (98) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical 335I year. 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 335I?
Air Bags, with 184 complaints across 8 model years.
How many recalls does the BMW 335I have?
13 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.