- The problem
- BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, and ActiveHybrid3 vehicles manufactured October 20, 2011, to June 22, 2015, 2014-2015 328xi Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured March 21, 2013, to March 17, 2015, 2014-2015 328d, 328xd vehicles manufactured June 28, 2013, to April 21, 2015, and 2014-2015 328xd Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured July 5, 2013, to April 21, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the front side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- The risk
- If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or by email at [email protected].
Vehicle safety record
2014 BMW 335XI Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2014 BMW 335XI with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (4) and the fuel system (2). Those complaints describe 2 crashes and 1 fire. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in August 2015 for the exterior lighting. For comparison, the 2013 has 0 and the 2015 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical 335XI year, for its age
#259 most complained-about 2014 vehicle
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2014 BMW 335XI problems
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2014 BMW 335XI recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 228i Coupe, M235i Coupe, 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, ActiveHybrid 3, 328xi Sports Wagon, 428i Coupe, 428xi Coupe, 435i Coupe, 435xi Coupe, 428i Convertible, 428xi Convertible, 435i Convertible, 328xi Gran Turismo, 335xi Gran Turismo, and 2015 428i Gran Coupe, 428xi Gran Coupe, and 435i Gran Coupe vehicles. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
- The risk
- If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 28, 2015. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
What owners say
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7 complaints about the 2014 BMW 335XI
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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.
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 .
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
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.
Fuel supply module (fuel pump) failed in my 2014 bmw 335i xdrive. My wife was driving to work when engine completely quit. Car stopped in the left lane due to the stalled engine. She was lucky that police officer was able to stop traffic and push the car to the shoulder. Car was towed to bmw dealer. Dealer replaced fuel supply module under warranty. Representative mentioned that there's no open recalls for my car's vin. I attached a picture of repair invoice that lists vin and part number of the failed fuel pump.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 bmw 335xi. The contact stated that there was a leak in the roof of the vehicle. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the rubble drainage needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,000.
I was driving the vehicle on a heavy traffic highway. Road condition is dry, clean. The car in front of me slowed down, then I pressed brake. I didn't feel any speed decrease so I pressed the brake even harder. I felt the brake was very hard even impossible to press down, which is very strange. But my car still bumped into the front car and stopped. There was sufficient distance between the two cars and I should have totally stopped my car in time. I contacted my dealership and bmw manufacturer immediately after...
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the accident and sent my car back to the dealership a couple of days later. Now bmw is making an investigation on my car to diagnose the problem. I have not received any diagnosis yet. *Tr
BMW 335XI: every year compared
All 335XI years2014 BMW 335XI vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 BMW 335XI | 7 | 2 | D | |
| 2014 BMW 328D | 153 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2014 BMW 328D Xdrive | 153 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2014 BMW 328I Xdrive | 152 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2014 BMW 328I Xdrive GT | 152 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2014 BMW 328I | 152 | 9 | F | Compare |
| 2014 BMW 320I | 53 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2014 BMW 320I Xdrive | 53 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2014 BMW 335I Xdrive | 20 | 0 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2014 BMW 335XI
Does the 2014 BMW 335XI have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2014 BMW 335XI: exterior lighting (August 2015); fuel pump (March 2015). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 BMW 335XI?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (4), fuel system (2), body, doors & structure (2).
How many complaints has the 2014 BMW 335XI had?
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 25, 2015 and the latest on June 1, 2025. Of these, 2 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2014 BMW 335XI a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 25 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical BMW 335XI year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which BMW 335XI years have the most complaints?
2014 (7), 2015 (2). See every BMW 335XI year compared.
What should I do if my 2014 BMW 335XI has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data