BMW 335is Problems by Year

We compared every BMW 335is model year from 2007–2011 using 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 2 recalls and federal defect investigations. No 335is year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

5model years
11complaints
2recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

2007200820092010201111
Owner complaints per model year, BMW 335is. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
2011116.0×2EngineAverage
20100typical2—Few
20090typical2—Few
20080typical2—Few
20070typical2—Few

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

Most common BMW 335is problems

  • Engine & coolingworst: 2011
    655%
  • Air bagsworst: 2011
    327%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2011
    218%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2011
    19%

Latest BMW 335is recalls

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 20V-017 · Jan 15, 2020 · 59,965 vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi,…

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020.

Electrical system › Wiring

NHTSA recall 17V-676 · Oct 25, 2017 · 702,965 vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the BMW 335is should you avoid?

None of the BMW 335is years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common BMW 335is problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (6), air bags (3) and electrical system (2). Engine complaints peak in the 2011 model year.

How many recalls has the BMW 335is had?

2 recalls 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.