2011 Bmw 335 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (9) · Fuel/Propulsion System (4) · Engine (4)
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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 (5)
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2017-06-01 · SIM010717 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible usspecification
Exterior Lighting:headlights:high/Low Beam Dimmer Switch 2014-10-01 · SIB-63-11-14 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw: on some vehicles, when starting, low beam, with 0552 option, would briefly flashes, due to a faulty led main light module that needs replacing. model 2008-14 f01, f02, f06, f07, f10, f12, f13, f25. *pe
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2014-02-01 · SIB-12-14-12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw: different fault codes stored for the n51, n52k, n52t, and n55 engines in the dme related to vanos and camshaft position. *kb updated 11/1/13. *pe updated 05/05/2014 *js
What owners report
2018-11-09 · Wheels · 60,000 mi“i purchased new pirelli pzero tires from my local bmw dealer. the rear tires exhibited intermittent air loss and were replaced by the dealer because the dealer believed they were damaged during installation. the second set of rear tires also exhibited intermittent air loss. the dealer believed the wheels were damaged and causing the air loss. i had…”
2018-10-26 · Structure:body · 76,468 mi“i was traveling down the road today in my 2011 335i xdrive and my sunroof exploded! no rock hit me, it was like a shotgun went off inside my car, i'm retired military, a veterans of all the wars/conflicts from 89-2009 had mortars flying over my head and patriot batterys taking out scuds overhead. it's a good thing i don't have ptsd, because i coul…”
2018-01-31 · Electrical System“pertaining to nhtsa recall number 17v676 that was issued in october of 2017, i called bmw customer service in december to inquire about the status of the recall but was told to continue checking its website for status and the rep could not provide a timeframe as to when i can bring the car to the dealership for repair. we are now at the end of jan…”
2017-12-09 · Air Bags“takata recall i have contacted two bmw retailers in my area asking to schedule an appointment to have my airbags replaced and both responses were "we don't have the part but will order it and call you back when ready to schedule the replacement". i haven't heard back from either and i contacted bmw mountain view over 9 months ago and bmw peter p…”
2017-11-23 · Electrical System“blower motor system connectors recall. recall incomplete remedy not yet available.…”
2017-08-14 · Air Bags“takata recall would like to know whats going with this recall. its been over a year and still this issue hasent got reaolve.…”
2017-07-28 · Structure:body“feb 05,2016 manufacturer recall numberna nhtsa recall number16v071 recall status: recall incomplete driver's front air bag: during air bag deployment in an accident, the driver's front air bag module may produce excessive internal pressure that could cause the inflator to rupture. even though recall begun a year and half ago, we still have…”
2017-03-21 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 97,106 mi“warning light "engine malfunction"" engine operating at reduced output "happens randomly at different speeds , apparently due to a known bmw issue with the fuel pump on various models…”
2017-02-05 · Air Bags“takata recall: i am still waiting for my recall to be fixed. i've read that they are fixing older models and those in high humidity first, but find it interesting that i received a notice to fix the recall on the 2013 leased bmw before my 2011 owned bmw. i live in fl and though i got the notice for the lease, i had already turned the lease back …”
2017-01-17 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 35,000 mi“since the name did not allow "d" in it. this is actually a 335d - diesel car. service engine light came up. the code p02ce (cylinder 2 fuel injector offset learning t min limit) the issue is this is a reoccurring problem for me and now starts to happen every 6 months. last one was in july 2016. looks like some defective system. please let …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.