BMW 335IS Problems by Year
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the BMW 335IS, across 7 model years (2007–2013). The 2011 model year has the most complaints (11). The most reported problem area overall is engine.
BMW 335IS years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 335IS model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2011 335IS: 11 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2013 335IS: 3 complaints, 1 recall
- 2012 335IS: 1 complaint, 1 recall
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 335IS problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All BMW 335IS model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 335IS | 3 | 1 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2012 335IS | 1 | 1 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2011 335IS | 11 | 2 | — | Engine | |
| 2010 335IS | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2009 335IS | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2008 335IS | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2007 335IS | 0 | 2 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW 335IS years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2011 (11), 2013 (3), 2012 (1). 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 335IS?
Engine, with 7 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the BMW 335IS have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.