2007 BMW 335I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 335I years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 288 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 BMW 335I. That is the most of any 335I model year in the database (12 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (96 complaints, 33%), typically at around 19,832 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 9 fires, 3 injuries. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 288owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 BMW 335I 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline problems | 96 | 33% | 19,832 | “fuel pump” (79%) | — |
| Electrical System problems | 51 | 18% | 72,292 | “side door” (18%) | — |
| Air Bags | 38 | 13% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 34 | 12% | 71,556 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 20 | 7% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 18 | 6% | 85,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 18 | 6% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 17 | 6% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 13 | 5% | 44,550 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 8 | 3% | 3,800 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 2% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 7 | 2% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 2% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 2% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 2% | 58,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 2% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 2% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 1% | 69,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 1% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 1% | 8,236 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | 68,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1% | 53,205 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | 15,100 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 1% | 106,036 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 0% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | 58,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 BMW 335I recalls (5)
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 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes, X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d and 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp 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 air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.
Risk: Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification
Problem: BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year 2006-2007 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i sedans and 530xi sports wagons, model year 2006 760i sedans, model year 2006-2007 750i, 750Li, and 760Li sedans, and model year 2006 X5 sports activity vehicles, equipped with certain seat types. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
Risk: Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: BMW will notify owners with an interim notification letter in January 2014 since parts are not currently available. When parts are available, BMW sent a second letter in August and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, free of charge. Additionally, owners of model year 2006-2007 3 Series with standard seats, 5 Series with comfort seats, and Z4 models, will receive an extended warranty on their front passenger seat occupant detection mat. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers; electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
Problem: BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sports wagons manufactured March 2007 through June 2011; and 2009-2011 Z4 vehicles manufactured March 2009 through June 2011. In February 2013, BMW recalled 504,545 vehicles. In July 2013, BMW informed the agency that it was adding 1-Series, 3-Series, and Z4 vehicles, representing an additional 12,094 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 516,791. The connector for the positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box may degrade over time. Over time, the high current flow and heat from electrical resistance may lead to a breakage of the connection, and a loss of electrical power to the vehicle.
Risk: If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
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
- Engine stalling - fuel pump failure (PE08032) — opened Apr 28, 2008, closed Aug 15, 2008.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The vehicle underwent a BMW recall repair involving the blower motor wiring, completed at an authorized BMW dealership. Immediately after the recall repair, the blower motor began operating intermittently. The system turns on and off while driving. The blower motor function can be temporarily…
The coating on the angel.eye wiring is made to deteriorate (environmental purposes) but leads to shorting out. Now my angel eyes don't turn on. Wiring needs to be replaced. Could possibly cause a fire I would assume as the live wires have no coating. Multiple forums talk about this issue and lots…
The battery light would come on randomly when using the AC. We just took the car out for a 30 minute drive and parked in the garage. When we went back out to get something out of the car 10 minutes later, the car was smoking. We popped the trunk and the battery was on fire! I researched if there…
Vehicles equipped with the Xenon Headlight option that have spent time in warmer climates have very poor quality wiring inside the headlight itself, whose insulation degrades and falls off, exposing bare copper that shorts, causes lighting faults, and disables headlights. This happened in my own…
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 335I. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the yellow check engine warning light displayed on the instrument panel. Due to the failure, the vehicle behind him came to a screeching halt to avoid causing a major accident. Multiple…
Other BMW 335I years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 335I | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 335I | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 335I | 10 | 3 |
| 2014 335I | 20 | 5 |
| 2013 335I | 43 | 2 |
| 2012 335I | 22 | 3 |
| 2011 335I | 98 | 7 |
| 2010 335I | 41 | 4 |
| 2009 335I | 85 | 4 |
| 2008 335I | 201 | 4 |
| 2007 | 288 | 5 |
| 2006 335I | 0 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 BMW 335I?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, electrical system, air bags problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 96 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 BMW 335I?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 BMW 335I a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 335I model years, the 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.