2011 BMW 335XI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 335XI years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 BMW 335XI. That ranks 2nd out of 12 335XI model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (5 complaints, 22%), typically at around 52,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires, 1 injury. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 23owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 BMW 335XI 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 5 | 22% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 17% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 13% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 13% | 7,700 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 9% | 122,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 9% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 9% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 9% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 9% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 4% | 6,855 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 BMW 335XI recalls (3)
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.
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.
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 high pressure fuel pump fails without warning. The fuel pump on previous n54 engine were recalled. The fuel pump was not changed for the newer n55 engine and they are continuing to fail.
I was driving my car when the engine sounded something similar to is if i had a misfire. I started slowing down by the time i got to about 5 miles an hour smoke started coming through the vents. Open the hood and there was a fire between the back of the engine in the firewall. Within 15 minutes the…
I took my car into bmw for 2 recalls after waiting 2 months for the parts after 6 hrs had passed they claimed to have the wrong parts ,when i went to pick up my car it had no power i couldn't drive it home .i paid $147 for diagnostic that was supposed to be complimentary and a repair bill of…
Car was parked several hours after driving it. Noticed discoloration on windows. Smoke in interior, fire burned dashboard, blower motor fell out. Note: i found an existing recall, 17v676, october 2017, but no recall letter was received.
October 25, 2017 | recall campaign no. 17v-676 blower motor wiring to date there is still no remedy for this recall issued 5 months ago. I'm not sure what constitutes a 'reasonable period of time' for a recall like this but it seems like it has been a while, especially for a recall that could…
Other BMW 335XI years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 335XI | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 335XI | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 335XI | 7 | 2 |
| 2013 335XI | 9 | 1 |
| 2012 335XI | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 | 23 | 3 |
| 2010 335XI | 11 | 3 |
| 2009 335XI | 18 | 3 |
| 2008 335XI | 62 | 3 |
| 2007 335XI | 20 | 4 |
| 2006 335XI | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 335XI | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 BMW 335XI?
Owners most often report air bags, fuel/propulsion system, service brakes problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 BMW 335XI?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 BMW 335XI a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 335XI model years, the 2011 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.