2011 Bmw 335is problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (6) · Air Bags (3) · Tires (1)
Safety recalls (2)
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.
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2020-09-01 · B110208 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
power reduction, fc2a82 intake vanos and/or fc2a87 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 theignition is cycled,
Showing the 6 most recent of 114 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-08-24 · Electrical System“i had the recall repair for the hvac harness done in 2018, and the recall fix failed in 6/22, i took it into bmw and they determined there was a short, i do not know why a replacement part failed so soon in my eyes after being replaced for a recall. i had to pay $670 to fix this issue from a "free" recall fix, this seems like an issue to me with t…”
2019-08-16 · Engine · 54,325 mi“the high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) on this model 335is continues to fail after time. the n54 motor was initially released in 2007-2009 and then replaced with the n55. the hpfp on the 2007-2009 models have now an extended warranty due to high failure rates. bmw re-released this engine in the 2011-2013 335is models only, and they continue to have …”
2018-08-19 · Engine · 72,000 mi“water pump failure occurred at 72,000 miles. part is a costly repair, and bmw will quote $1800 to replace. car warning on idrive system stated 'engine too hot, pull over and shut engine off.' loss of power at potential highway speeds is a safety concern.…”
2018-02-09 · Engine“the belt on my car broke off and i had my car towed into the mechanic shop. once it was looked at it was said to have jumped time and i had an engine malfunction that is a recall do to bmw. my engine is no longer working and i am left with paying a car note on a bmw that has an engine that jumped time and no longer working. this is a bmw recall and…”
2018-01-30 · Air Bags“takata recall. i contacted the bmw dealership several months ago to resolve this recall and was told that i would be placed on a waiting list. i have not been contacted yet to fix this issue…”
2017-12-24 · Engine · 70,000 mi“since i had the car at 32k miles. the vehicle would give me the low oil light way before the oil change intervals of 15k. this ultimately lead to catastrophic engine failure. it spun a cam shaft bearing. this has lead to having to replacement of he entire engine with a used one.…”
2017-11-27 · Tires · 29,300 mi“tires - i have 1,500 miles or so on them (new). they was installed by them bmw dealership as i was purchasing the car. i had the cars shipped here to md. driving the car locally after sitting in the garage, it started to make a terrible noise above 40 mph and would get worse up to 60 mph that's as fast as i would go. the local bmw dealership noted …”
2017-09-13 · Air Bags · 92,500 mi“takata recall - i made an appointment with my dealer "east bay bmw" to get the airbags replaced. i received a follow-up call 2 days later informing me that they airbags are not available yet. i'm not forced to drive my unsafe vehicle until parts are available. am i able to get a rental in the meantime until i'm able to repair this issue?…”
2017-06-05 · Air Bags“takata recall. a fix for recall campaign 16v-071 issued in march 2016 by bmw against this vin has yet to materialize. bmw clearly doesn't take seriously their obligation to repair this potentially fatal flaw.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.