BMW 335 Problems by Year

We compared every BMW 335 model year from 2007–2011 using 61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 1 recall and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2011, which drew far more complaints than other 335 years at the same age. The best years are 2007 and 2008.

5model years
61complaints
1recalls
2011worst years
2007, 2008best years

Complaints by model year

200720082009201020119612628
Owner complaints per model year, BMW 335. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
2011285.5×1AirbagAvoid
20106typical1EngineAverage
2009122.4×1AirbagAverage
20086−71%1ElectricalGood
20079−81%1EngineGood

* Complaints compared with the median 335 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common BMW 335 problems

  • Air bagsworst: 2011
    2236%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2011
    2134%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2011
    1423%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2011
    1220%
  • Other / not specified
    47%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2011
    47%
  • Body & structureworst: 2011
    35%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2010
    23%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2011
    23%
  • Lightsworst: 2007
    12%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2009
    12%
  • Seat beltsworst: 2009
    12%
  • Seatsworst: 2009
    12%
  • Brakesworst: 2010
    12%

Latest BMW 335 recalls

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 16V-071 · Feb 5, 2016 · 840,000 vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i…

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the BMW 335 should you avoid?

2011 — this year has the most complaints relative to other 335 years at the same age, led by air bags problems in the 2011.

What is the best year for the BMW 335?

2007 has the fewest complaints compared with other 335 years at the same age, followed by 2008. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common BMW 335 problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the air bags (22), engine & cooling (21) and electrical system (14). Airbag complaints peak in the 2011 model year.

How many recalls has the BMW 335 had?

1 recall across 2007–2011. The model year with the most is 2007.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.