2010 Bmw 335i problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (9) · Fuel System, Gasoline (7) · Electrical System (5)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
24 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
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.
Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers 2013-02-07 · campaign 13V044000 · 516,791 vehicles
Defect: BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sports wagons manufactured March 2007 through June 2011; and 2009-2011 Z4 vehicles manufactured March 2009 through June 2011. In February 2013, BMW recalled 504,545 vehicles. In July 2
Risk: If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may 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 March 13, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Service bulletins (135)
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.
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.
Electrical System 2022-03-01 · B610322 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the footwell module (frm) cannot be encoded after replacement.
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 135 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-12-01 · Electrical System“the contact owns a 2010 bmw 335i. the vehicle was a custom-modified vehicle and a company mascot. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system); however, the vehicle was not repaired. the contact self-identified as an independent mechanic who wanted to be present when recall repair was performed; however,…”
2025-10-20 · Engine“good morning folks, i own a 2010 bmw 335i sedan with approximately 110k miles and i will have to be replacing again, the valve cover gaskets in the car. the first time i had to replace the vcgs was back in 2016 and the vehicle barely had 50k miles on it. had to replace the vcgs again in 2020. milage was approximately 92k miles. fast forward to tod…”
2025-05-05 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 150,000 mi“the contact owns a 2010 bmw 335i. the contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle went into limp mode, and the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic. the vehicle was self-diagnosed, and the contact stated that the camshaft timing bolts needed to be replaced. the vehicle was rep…”
2024-04-12 · Electrical System“recall 17v-676: blower motor wiring was preformed several years ago. today the wiring connection added during the recall work failed and the blower motor stopped working. …”
2023-02-19 · Engine“the engine stalled multiple times driving on the highway. when i turn off the car and turn on the car, it would go back to normal. i researched this is a problem for 335d, i think im experiencing the same problem, not sure why 335i is not included in the recall list. this happened multiple times for me and i ignored it at that time, other person h…”
2022-12-30 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the high pressure fuel pump failed. i still have the vehicle but it does work. it cannot be driven with a bad high pressure fuel pump. to repair it is over $2000.00. …”
2021-02-25 · Exterior Lighting · 53,000 mi · 🔥 fire“my head lights with adaptive drive caught on fire and burned the wires.…”
2020-07-14 · Exterior Lighting · 123,500 mi“the vehicles ftm (footwell module) isn't working. during a drive my turning signals didn't want to work. my headlights won't turn off. windows stay put. doors don't lock. vehicle is stationary but can still be operated. shops around the area notified me that they had a few vehicles have the same problem this year. there was a recall for the same pr…”
2020-05-25 · Suspension · 111,000 mi · 💥 crash“my rear left brake caliper started shooting out brake fluid from within the middle. i have an ate caliper. this covers models from about 2006-2014. on bimmerfest.com, e90post.com, etc . . . many people have had this problem. on rockauto, autozone, etc . . . the premium recommended replacement is to get a caliper for the rear that has no phenolic pi…”
2019-01-08 · Engine · 75,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmw 335i. the contact stated that the blower motor failed to operate. while driving 65 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. the contact was able to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road and powered off the engine. the vehicle was restarted, but failed to drive. the vehicle…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.