2010 Bmw 335d problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (2) · Engine (2) · Electrical System (2)
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Safety recalls (5)
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:fuses And Circuit Breakers 2019-06-19 · campaign 19V472000 · 16,641 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009 328i and 328xi, 2009-2011 335d, 2008-2012 M3 Coupe and M3 Convertible, and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. The connection of the positive battery cable at the fuse box terminal may degrade, resulting in an intermittent loss of electrical power.
Risk: A loss of electrical power can cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and secure the positive battery cable connector, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall is an expansion of a previous recall, number 18V-314.
Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers 2018-05-14 · campaign 18V314000 · 6,591 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2010-2011 BMW 335d vehicles with diesel engines. The connection of the positive battery cable at the fuse box terminal may degrade over time, possibly resulting in an intermittent loss of electrical power.
Risk: A loss of electrical power to the vehicle can cause the vehicle to unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2018. 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.
Service bulletins (117)
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.
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
Power Train 2020-04-01 · B110208 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
power reduction fc2a82 intake vanos and/or fc2 a87 exhaust vanos camshaft fault: the "service engine soon" (mil) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. this situation can occur after driving for some time with the engine at full operating temperature. if the ignition is cycled
Electrical System 2019-07-10 · 613312 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"erroneous cc message "remote control! do not switch off the engine" is displayed. an erroneous cc message, "remote control!" " do not switch off the engine" is displayed in the central information display (cid). the engine can still be started, even with the cc message displayed. cause: car access
Showing the 6 most recent of 117 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-09-21 · Engine · 77,000 mi“nitrous oxide sensors upstream and downstream and catalytic tank all failed. notices of extended warranty up to 10 years but failed after so no reimbursement. suspect many people unaware when non bmw service center repaired and non recorded. recall should be initiated. have records to verify bad nox sensors and being told now catalytic converters n…”
2019-01-11 · Structure:body · 88,000 mi · 🔥 fire“car parked in driveway and burst into flames 5 minutes after parking it. totally destroyed.…”
2019-01-02 · Unknown Or Other“i own 2 bmw 335d's, one a 2010 and the other a 2011. i cannot keep these cars on the road. i have had "service engine soon" lights constantly. every code leads back to the emmissions system on these diesels. the latest is an scr code that is thousands of dollars to repair. bmw came out with a 10 year 120k mile extended warranty on the problem.…”
2018-08-14 · Engine · 84,000 mi · 🔥 fire“i was stopped at a traffic light when smoke began arising from my right front wheel and was followed by flames...i had had my car in for ac malfunctioning earlier in the the summer and asked about the recall relative to motor blower wiring..they said at bmw not the problem and no fix yet available ..my car was totally destroyed...i have video foota…”
2018-05-11 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:wheel Speed Sensor/Tone Ring · 30,600 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmw 335d. while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle shuttered and stalled. in addition, the abs warning indicator illuminated. bmw of fairfax (8427 lee hwy, fairfax, va) diagnosed that the abs sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. the abs sensor had been previously replaced on two occasions. the vehicle wa…”
2018-04-23 · Electrical System“for the airbag recall, i have constantly been told by midtown (houston) bmw that the replacements are unavailable. this has bee for two years now. 2 - on the new recall, the wiring recall, i have yet to be contacted by bmw or my local midtown bmw dealership…”
2018-03-22 · Electrical System“tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmw 335d. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system). the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact called a local dealer (bmw of minnetonka, 15802 wayzata blvd, way…”
2018-03-10 · Steering · 112,000 mi“blower motor recall: my car was taken in by bmw the beginning of february for the recall, or so i thought. the person i talked to in the service department alerted me that there was a recall and that my car was under it. a week of them having it goes by and the tech i talk to tells me that, no my car wasnt part of it and i had other issues that th…”
2017-11-11 · Steering · 115,451 mi“while driving on a divided highway at 60 mph, i experienced a sudden loss of power steering assist. steering became very stiff and there was a strong burnt rubber smell emanating from the engine compartment. i drove about 6 miles further and parked the car in my driveway. i also noticed the battery symbol illuminated with warning message 'charging …”
2016-08-26 · Air Bags“takata recall i was notified on feb. 5, 2016, of the recall, and nothing has been done in over 6 months.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.