BMW 335I recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 13 recalls and 808 owner complaints for the BMW 335I (model years 2006–2016). The most reported problem area is air bags (184 complaints), followed by fuel system, gasoline (181 complaints). The 2011 model year has the most recalls (7).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 5 | 20 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 2 | 43 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 3 | 22 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 7 | 98 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 4 | 41 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2009 | 4 | 85 | 1 | 6 | |
| 2008 | 4 | 201 | 6 | 8 | |
| 2007 | 5 | 288 | 6 | 9 | |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2007 (288), 2008 (201) and 2011 (98). Among model years at least two years old, the 2006 has the fewest complaints on file (0).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW 335I model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 184 | 8 of 11 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 181 | 6 of 11 | |
| Electrical system | 147 | 9 of 11 | |
| Engine | 126 | 9 of 11 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 66 | 8 of 11 |
Latest 8 of 13 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V871000 | Dec 17, 2025 | Air bags: side/window, head | 2014 | 851 |
| 24V527000 | Jul 11, 2024 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2014–2015 | 1,145 |
| 24V513000 | Jul 3, 2024 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2006–2011 | 394,029 |
| 24V288000 | Apr 24, 2024 | Air bags: side/window | 2014–2015 | 5,761 |
| 20V017000 | Jan 15, 2020 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2006–2013 | 59,965 |
| 17V676000 | Oct 25, 2017 | Electrical system: wiring | 2006–2011 | 702,965 |
| 17V067000 | Feb 2, 2017 | Power train: driveline, constant velocity joint | 2011 | 8,752 |
| 15V520000 | Aug 17, 2015 | Exterior lighting | 2012–2015 | 7,727 |
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 26 complaints and a fire in 27 complaints; 18 people injured and 1 death 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.