BMW 335xi problems and complaints, 2010 to 2011
34 NHTSA owner complaints and 3 recalls across 2 model years, 2010 to 2011. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 34complaints
- 3recalls
- 0reported crashes
- 2reported fires
- 1reported injuries
Which BMW 335xi years should you avoid?
We cover 2 model years of the BMW 335xi, too few to say which stand out.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
Most reported problem areas
Share of the 34 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Engine & powertrain17 (50%)
- Airbags & seat belts7 (21%)
- Other systems3 (9%)
- Electrical & infotainment2 (6%)
- Steering, suspension & tires2 (6%)
Recalls (3)
Airbags · 24V513000 · Jul 2024 · model years 2010, 2011
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Airbags · 20V017000 · Jan 2020 · model years 2010, 2011
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Electrical system · 17V676000 · Oct 2017 · model years 2010, 2011
Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.