2007 Bmw 335 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (2) · Air Bags (2) · Structure:body (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2016-02-05 · campaign 16V071000 · 840,000 vehicles
Defect: 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 xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (96)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2024-01-16 · B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2021-05-01 · B011321 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
class action settlement: n54/n54t/n55 electric engine coolant pump . with the court's final approval, bmw of north america, llc (bmw na) has entered a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: oliver, et al v. bmw na, et al
Fuel System, Gasoline 2021-05-01 · B011321 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
class action settlement: n54/n54t/n55 electric engine coolant pump . with the court's final approval, bmw of north america, llc (bmw na) has entered a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: oliver, et al v. bmw na, et al
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar 2021-04-01 · B340414 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
diagnosis of compound brake system complaints in m vehicles: 1. visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degrees f) increases the likelihood of cracks to form.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2020-10-01 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
discharged battery energy diagnosis must be performed: the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to
Showing the 6 most recent of 96 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-04-09 · Electrical System“was dismissed by bmw stating that my vehicle does not fall under the safety recall 17v-683 ' positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve heater ' ('blow-by-heater'). despite having the discribed issue which has blown 3 fuses over a period of one week. this dismissal despite the engine type and year being mentioned in the recall. note: recall deems …”
2019-04-05 · Exterior Lighting · 65,500 mi“my daytime running lights bulb failed. upon opening up the sealed headlight bucket, i discovered that the positive and negative wires' insulation was brittle, cracked, and missing in places, potentially allowing for a short to and possibly a fire to occur.…”
2018-09-17 · Structure:body · 152,000 mi · 🔥 fire“car caught fire parked in the driveway. battery charger was connected. unknown cause of what started the fire. car had approximately 152,000 miles. association to recall 17v676000.…”
2018-08-09 · Engine · 130,000 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owned a 2007 bmw 335. while driving 55 mph, an abnormal odor drifted through the air vents and the vehicle caught on fire. the contact was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road. the contact stated that the fire was coming from the engine compartment. the local fire department extinguished the fire and a police report…”
2018-02-07 · Electrical System“tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 335. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system). the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the local dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was made aware of the…”
2017-08-22 · Air Bags“takata recall. it has been 18 months since we were advised of recall and they still do not have contacted use to bring our vehicle in for repairs.…”
2017-01-17 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 6 mi“i was driving my car home from work one day and the car started loosing power and when i started the car the next day it had a rough idle i have not even had the car 6 months yet. the car now back fires and i don't know what the problem is and i just want my car fixed. *tr…”
2016-09-18 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 127,000 mi“high pressure fuel pump & vacuum lines tank 1 & 2 failures. turbocharger & waste gate failure as well, fuel sending units developed hairline fractures that cause fuel to leak on exhaust manifold likely to case a fire was told not to drive car luckily the mechanic notice the leakage. no more need to to say, you guys are aware of this do some abou…”
2016-08-25 · Air Bags“takata recall - to whom it may concern, in march 2016, bmw sent me a letter informing that under recall campaign #16v-071, my vehicle (# [xxx]) has a defective driver?s front air bag. as this is a critical safety device that could be the difference between life and death ?.. i would like this repaired immediately. in this regard, please …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.