2016 BMW 335I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 335I years
- Not enough data 10th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 BMW 335I. That ranks 10th out of 12 335I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | 30,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 BMW 335I recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 BMW 335I.
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.
My vehicle functioned normally without any faults for the approximately year and a half/ ~20,000 miles I used it. The one day I attempt to start my vehicle in colder weather (-6 degrees fahrenheit) and my starter fried and my engine seized up. I have heard of other occurrences like this happening…
Driving at highway speed, with no cars in front and no overpass, the front sunroof panel spontaneously exploded. The edges of the remaining glass bulge upward and the center of the glass panel is gone.
Other BMW 335I years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 335I | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 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 335I | 288 | 5 |
| 2006 335I | 0 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 BMW 335I?
Owners most often report engine, power train, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 BMW 335I?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 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 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.