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2006-2015 · 10 model years

BMW 335XI Problems by year

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the BMW 335XI across 10 model years, and it has 6 recalls. The 2014 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (7). The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the body, doors & structure.

Most complaints for its age20147 complaints · 2 recallsSee the 2014
Complaints
9
Recalls
6
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

335XI complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20152100Body, doors & structureB
20147221Engine & coolingD
20130100-A
20120100-A
20110300-C
20100300-C
20090300-C
20080300-C
20070400-D
20060300-C

Most common 335XI problems

BMW 335XI recalls 6

Latest 335XI complaints

2014 BMW 335XIElectrical systemEngine & coolingFire

What happened: While driving, steering system malfunction warning appeared, power steering felt normal. Within 5 sec the HVAC blower quit, A/C shut off, and "Transmission not in Park" flashed although shifter was untouched (in Drive). All cluster gauges began sweeping randomly; iDrive screen flickered. Within 10 seconds, I heard a loud pop from passenger-side engine bay; voltage warnings continued. Pulled over immediately, switched ignition off, opened hood: active flames at passenger side of engine bay. Fire...

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spread rapidly. Fire dept arrived within 5 min, but vehicle was fully engulfed. Total loss. No injuries. Suspected root cause: BMW's PCV valve-heater ("blow-by heater") or electric coolant-pump connector short-circuited, causing a massive current draw that browned out control modules (explaining the cascading warnings) and started the fire. These parts are the subjects of recalls 22V-119 (PCV heater, build cutoff 10 Oct 2013) and 24V-608 (water-pump connector, N20 engines only). My VIN shows NO open recalls, yet the failure sequence and fire origin perfectly match the defects acknowledged in those campaigns. Damage & consequences Complete destruction of vehicle forward of the firewall and significant damage to cabin. Towing, tow-yard and haz-mat cleanup fees incurred in excess of $1300 I only have liability coverage on the vehicle, so insurance will not get involved. Request to NHTSA Please investigate 2014 335i GT (N55) models excluded from 22V-119 and 24V-608. Evidence suggests the same defective components are present and can cause in-motion engine-bay fires. Please advise if I have any recourse on this matter.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or other · EngineNHTSA 11664177
2014 BMW 335XISteeringBody, doors & structureAcceleration & cruise controlCrash

I was in an accident yesterday at my job pulling into a parking space foot on brake pedal, when my car accelerated into a parked truck. I am still in disabled this happened. I know I did not bit the gas by mistake as that I wasn't using the gas pedal I was pulling in the space using the brake I drive with my right foot only and can't push two pedals at once. I turned the car off immediately and then started it again and backed off the truck . I've parked in parking spaces for years and never experienced anything like this before .

Filed Incident Steering · Structure · Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 11406219
2014 BMW 335XIEngine & coolingFuel system

My bmw 2014 335xi gt 63900 miles vin:[[redacted]] shifted to neutral when driving in motion on highway and lose power without warning light and stuck on road and towed to the dealer and they suggest to replace the engine cost 23k, and the reports said the reason may be due to fuel pump or previous oil leak. This issue is incredibly dangerous as it can leave anyone stranded anywhere. This car is only 6 years old. No warning light showed previously. I was doing regular oil change and maintenance and fixed the...

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oil leak. I thought it due to the recall case below: improper plating on fuel pump may result in stall if the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. Nhtsa campaign number: 15v189000 manufacturer bmw of north america, llc components fuel system, gasoline my car is experiencing the same symptoms as indicated in nhtsa campaign number: 15v189000 (fuel system, gasoline) but vehicle is not included in that recall of bmw potential number of units affected 18,054 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr

Filed Incident Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11384029
2015 BMW 335XIBody, doors & structure

Driver and passenger door lock intermittently fails to open after being driven by pulling on the door handle twice. Only remedy is to use the central locking/unlocking switch on the dash to open the door.

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 11316868
2014 BMW 335XITransmission & drivetrainEngine & coolingFuel system

Vehicle stalled on road way while going 50 plus miles an hour. Shutting off completely. Police were called. Could not get car to shift and move. Needed two different tow trucks to get dollies to move car. Bmw replaced fuel pump. Bmw says warranty on nhtsa for my year make and model does not apply to my vehicle. I am scared for my life. Felt like I was going to get killed as cars honked going 60 miles an hour around me at 830 at night on beach blvd.

Filed Incident Power train · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10969839
2015 BMW 335XIAcceleration & cruise control

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 bmw 335xi. While driving approximately 25 mph, the traction control warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed, but failed to operate as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle slowed down and lost momentum. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure or produce a fault code. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 28,000.

Filed Incident Vehicle speed control · Traction control systemNHTSA 10913929

Questions about the BMW 335XI

Which BMW 335XI years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2014 (7), 2015 (2). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2014 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which BMW 335XI years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2012, 2013, 2015 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other 335XI years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common BMW 335XI problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (4), body, doors & structure (3), fuel system (2) most often.

How many recalls does the BMW 335XI have?

NHTSA lists 6 recalls across all BMW 335XI model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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