2012 BMW 335XI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 335XI years
- Not enough data 8th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 BMW 335XI. That ranks 8th out of 12 335XI model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 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 | 2 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2012 BMW 335XI recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting
Problem: BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, and ActiveHybrid3 vehicles manufactured October 20, 2011, to June 22, 2015, 2014-2015 328xi Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured March 21, 2013, to March 17, 2015, 2014-2015 328d, 328xd vehicles manufactured June 28, 2013, to April 21, 2015, and 2014-2015 328xd Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured July 5, 2013, to April 21, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the front side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or by email 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Takata recall - i received my letter in september 2017 that bmw has the parts to replace the airbag and to call immediately to schedule this repair. I called and was told that it would take 4-8 weeks to get the parts and then i could schedule an appointment. Given that this is a serious safety…
Takada recall we received a recall notice in march 2016 (bmw recall campaign no. 16v-071) regarding the "driver's front air bag module". We have spoken and emailed our local bmw service center about having this part replaced and have been told repeatedly that they do not have the part. We contacted…
Other BMW 335XI years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 335XI | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 335XI | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 335XI | 7 | 2 |
| 2013 335XI | 9 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 335XI | 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 2012 BMW 335XI?
Owners most often report air bags problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 BMW 335XI?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 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 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.