2007 Bmw 335xi problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (5) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (2) · Fuel/Propulsion System (2)
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Safety recalls (4)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2024-07-03 · campaign 24V513000 · 394,029 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2020-01-15 · campaign 20V017000 · 59,965 vehicles
Defect: 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, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp 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 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. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Electrical System:wiring 2017-10-25 · campaign 17V676000 · 702,965 vehicles
Defect: 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. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.
Risk: Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification 2013-11-12 · campaign 13V564000 · 76,565 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year 2006-2007 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i sedans and 530xi sports wagons, model year 2006 760i sedans, model year 2006-2007 750i, 750Li, and 760Li sedans, and model year 2006 X5 sports activity vehicles, equipped with certain seat types. The front passenger seat occupant detection
Risk: Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: BMW will notify owners with an interim notification letter in January 2014 since parts are not currently available. When parts are available, BMW sent a second letter in August and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, free of charge. Additionally, owners of model year 2006-2007 3 Series with standard seats, 5 Series with comfort seats, and Z4 models, will receive an extended warranty on their front passenger seat occupant detection mat.
Service bulletins (113)
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 113 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-07-12 · Electrical System · 🔥 fire“the component that failed involved 4 wires (pictures available); that somehow grounded against a cross member that wouldn't have been previously visible due to their location hidden by the under car shielding. the car is at the wrecking yard that the police called. i wanted triple a to come and get it, but was told by an officer that they didnt ha…”
2022-07-29 · Unknown Or Other · 🔥 fire“july 28 2022 while parked and i. the off position my 2007 b.m.w 335xi began bellowing black smoke from under the hood of the vehicle. i quickly discovered the origin was behind was in the housing for the vehicles blower motor. once i realized i could put the fore out i called emergency services, they responded but the vehicle was completely destroy…”
2022-06-11 · Fuel/Propulsion System“fuel injectors and high pressure fuel pump. i believe there was a recall for the 335i model not the 335xi. these are the same exact engines and were produced at the same exact time with the same exact parts. bmw created index 1 injectors and has since remanufactured to what today is now called an index 12 injector. i believe my model is well over d…”
2021-02-21 · Unknown Or Other · 122,000 mi“central locking issue. the doors neither lock nor unlock with key fob, and the central locking button inside the car does not unlock the doors. the double pull method also does not unlock the doors. seems like a huge safety issue especially when i have 4 other people in the car and get t-boned, flip the car and it catches fire, and now all of us ha…”
2020-10-21 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 145,000 mi“my vehicle has multiple codes for faulty fuel injectors. a recall campaign was initiated i n 2010 to repair these injectors. i believe the recall campaign was titled 10e-a02: replace fuel injectors. the eligiblity was listed as vehicles with production dates from 4/01/2007 to 11/30/2008. vehicles included were bmw e90 models. i have a 2007 e90 mod…”
2018-10-11 · Electrical System“tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 335xi. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v044000 (electrical system). the dealer (international bmw, 2400 s 108th street, west allis, wi 53227, 414-543-3000) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had …”
2017-11-27 · Electrical System“i received a letter in the mail that there may be a recall on the airbags in my car. i used the website given to check for any recalls. it said the blower motor on my car has a recall notice and i needed to call my local dealership. i called and they checked their data base and verified my car indeed does have a recall that could potintially cause …”
2017-11-04 · Unknown Or Other · 100,000 mi · 🔥 fire“vehicle caught fire after being parked for 20 minutes in a mall parking lot. vehicle was destroyed.…”
2016-10-18 · Air Bags · 108,000 mi“i was told by bmw cincinnati north my air bag was replaced over 30 days ago. your database shows it was not. another bmw dealer recently told me that my air bag was not replaced. bmw north america has not responded to requests for clarification. they simply stated, nhtsa records may not be updated yet.…”
2016-09-05 · Electrical System“bmw said they replaced and fixed the air bag issue and battery cable (positive) recall. it's been over 2 weeks and i just searched on safercar.gov and they both still show as open issues. did bmw lie?…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.