BMW 335XI recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 150 owner complaints for the BMW 335XI (model years 2006–2015). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (35 complaints), followed by electrical system (29 complaints). The 2007 model year has the most recalls (4).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 3 | 23 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2010 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 3 | 18 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 3 | 62 | 0 | 6 | |
| 2007 | 4 | 20 | 0 | 6 | |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2008 (62), 2011 (23) and 2007 (20). 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 335XI model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 35 | 4 of 10 | |
| Electrical system | 29 | 5 of 10 | |
| Engine | 25 | 7 of 10 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 21 | 7 of 10 | |
| Air bags | 17 | 6 of 10 |
All 6 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V513000 | Jul 3, 2024 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2006–2011 | 394,029 |
| 20V017000 | Jan 15, 2020 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2006–2011 | 59,965 |
| 17V676000 | Oct 25, 2017 | Electrical system: wiring | 2006–2011 | 702,965 |
| 15V520000 | Aug 17, 2015 | Exterior lighting | 2013–2014 | 7,727 |
| 15V189000 | Mar 31, 2015 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2014 | 18,054 |
| 13V564000 | Nov 12, 2013 | Air bags: sensor, occupant classification | 2007 | 76,565 |
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 6 complaints and a fire in 15 complaints; 4 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.