KnownCarProblemsBMW 335i Problems by Year
Owners have filed 810 complaints with NHTSA about the BMW 335i since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2007, 2008, 2011. The most common problem overall: fuel system.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
BMW 335i problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 335i | 43 | Engine | 2 | 5 |
| 2011 335i | 98 | Engine | 7 | 2 |
| 2010 335i | 41 | Air bags | 4 | 2 |
| 2009 335i | 85 | Fuel system | 4 | 1 |
| 2008 335i | 201 | Fuel system | 4 | 6 |
| 2007 335i | 288 | Fuel system | 5 | 6 |
26 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the BMW 335i
- What years of the BMW 335i have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2007 (288), 2008 (201), 2011 (98).
- What is the most common problem with the BMW 335i?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the fuel system (258), air bags (167), engine (163).
- Which BMW 335i years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2016 (2), 2015 (10), 2014 (20). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.