BMW 335D recalls and problems by year

NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 43 owner complaints for the BMW 335D (model years 2009–2011). The most reported problem area is electrical system (19 complaints), followed by engine (11 complaints). The 2011 model year has the most recalls (6).

Model yearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2011629 02
2010510 02
200944 00

Most reported problem areas

What owners name in their complaints across all BMW 335D model years. A complaint can name more than one area.

Problem areaComplaintsModel years
Electrical system19 3 of 3
Engine11 2 of 3
Air bags11 3 of 3
Seats6 2 of 3
Steering5 2 of 3

All 6 recalls

RecallDateProblem areaModel yearsVehicles
24V513000Jul 3, 2024 Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module2009–2011394,029
20V017000Jan 15, 2020 Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module2009–201159,965
19V472000Jun 19, 2019 Electrical system: wiring, fuses and circuit breakers2009–201116,641
18V314000May 14, 2018 Electrical system: wiring, fuses and circuit breakers2010–20116,591
17V676000Oct 25, 2017 Electrical system: wiring2009–2011702,965
17V067000Feb 2, 2017 Power train: driveline, constant velocity joint20118,752

Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.

Owners reported a crash in 0 complaints and a fire in 4 complaints; 3 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.

Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.