2010 Bmw 335xi problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (6) · Air Bags (2) · Structure:body (1)
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Safety recalls (3)
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.
Service bulletins (114)
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 2024-01-16 · 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.
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.
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What owners report
2017-01-30 · Air Bags“bmw drivers air bag module recall, campaign no. 16v-071. the driver's front air bag module recall for my 2010 bmw 335i x-drive coupe, dated 02-05-2016 was sent to me in march 2016. i called richmond, va bmw as soon as i received the recall notice. i was told the air bag module would be placed on order. i followed up with kay in the richmond bmw…”
2016-09-10 · Air Bags“takata recall my local kentucky dealer states they have no idea when my 6 year old 335 will be fixed and it may take another two years.. it's like driving an air bag time bomb. they also state kentucky is very low on the priority list since they don't sell as many cars. unacceptable!…”
2015-06-18 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 36,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmw 335xi. while driving 65 mph, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration and stalled. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump and oil pressure pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 36,000. …”
2013-06-17 · Structure:body · 36,000 mi“oil pump pressure went out on 36,000 miles after a recall was done on my car by bmw on may 2013. the recall was changing the electrical battery cables. right after the recall was performed in my car i had this error on my computer: "engine oil pressure too low. possible engine damages, switch off engine. continued driving is not possible. please …”
2011-04-03 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 4,038 mi“reduced engine power when the engine light warning came. the next incident was on 03/28/2011 mileage at 9008, the same happened at speed of 65 with sudden loss of engine power. …”
2010-11-15 · Fuel System, Gasoline“high pressure fuel pump went out 2nd time in 8 months. brand new car was leased in march 2010. first high pressure fuel pump went bad and was replaced in july. this causes a safety hazard while driving. car shuts off and all electronics go dead including break system. i have already complained once about bmw 335xi 2010 model and there have bee…”
2010-08-05 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 890 mi“high pressure fuel pump went out. *tr…”
2010-07-28 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 3,500 mi“my 2010 bmw 335xi (3,500 miles) suddenly stalled on wa highway 520, on the lake washington bridge in the middle of rush hour traffic due to hpfp failure. there was a malfunction warning on the nav display, stating that only limited engine power was available, when two seconds later the engine stalled, losing power steering and brakes as well. i was…”
2010-07-24 · Fuel System, Gasoline“fuel pump failed a month after the car was leased. when i went to start the car, the engine would not start up. i took it to bmw and they stated that they needed to replace the fuel pump. this fuel pump failure could have stalled while i was driving. i started investigating and noticed hundreds of complaints. its a shame nothing has been done …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.