2014 Bmw 335xi problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Structure:body:roof And Pillars (1) · Service Brakes (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Exterior Lighting 2015-08-17 · campaign 15V520000 · 7,727 vehicles
Defect: BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, and ActiveHybrid3 vehicles manufactured October 20, 2011, to June 22, 2015, 2014-2015 328xi Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured March 21, 2013, to March 17, 2015, 2014-2015 328d, 328xd vehicles manufactured June 28, 2013, to April 21, 2015, and 2014-2015 328xd Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured July 5, 2013, to April 21, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new softw
Risk: If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or by email at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2015-03-31 · campaign 15V189000 · 18,054 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 228i Coupe, M235i Coupe, 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, ActiveHybrid 3, 328xi Sports Wagon, 428i Coupe, 428xi Coupe, 435i Coupe, 435xi Coupe, 428i Convertible, 428xi Convertible, 435i Convertible, 328xi Gran Turismo, 335xi Gran Turismo, and 2015 428i Gran Coupe, 428xi Gran Coupe, and 435i Gran Coupe vehicles. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 28, 2015. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (4)
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.
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 2014-09-01 · SIB-12-26-14 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw: with drivetrain malfunction message displayed and service engine soon, engine can go into reduced power mode, due to engine position management (epm) unfavorable parameters in dme software. *pe
What owners report
2025-06-01 · Unknown Or Other · 🔥 fire“what happened: while driving, steering system malfunction warning appeared, power steering felt normal. within 5 sec the hvac blower quit, a/c shut off, and “transmission not in park” flashed although shifter was untouched (in drive). all cluster gauges began sweeping randomly; idrive screen flickered. within 10 seconds, i heard a loud pop from …”
2021-04-03 · Vehicle Speed Control · 47,000 mi · 💥 crash“i was in an accident yesterday at my job pulling into a parking space foot on brake pedal, when my car accelerated into a parked truck. i am still in disabled this happened. i know i did not bit the gas by mistake as that i wasn't using the gas pedal i was pulling in the space using the brake i drive with my right foot only and can't push two pedal…”
2020-12-18 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 63,900 mi“my bmw 2014 335xi gt 63900 miles vin:[xxx] shifted to neutral when driving in motion on highway and lose power without warning light and stuck on road and towed to the dealer and they suggest to replace the engine cost 23k, and the reports said the reason may be due to fuel pump or previous oil leak. this issue is incredibly dangerous as it ca…”
2017-04-01 · Power Train · 13,500 mi“vehicle stalled on road way while going 50 plus miles an hour. shutting off completely. police were called. could not get car to shift and move. needed two different tow trucks to get dollies to move car. bmw replaced fuel pump. bmw says warranty on nhtsa for my year make and model does not apply to my vehicle. i am scared for my life. felt like i …”
2015-12-18 · Engine · 13,136 mi“fuel supply module (fuel pump) failed in my 2014 bmw 335i xdrive. my wife was driving to work when engine completely quit. car stopped in the left lane due to the stalled engine. she was lucky that police officer was able to stop traffic and push the car to the shoulder. car was towed to bmw dealer. dealer replaced fuel supply module under warranty…”
2015-03-12 · Structure:body:roof And Pillars · 9,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2014 bmw 335xi. the contact stated that there was a leak in the roof of the vehicle. the failure recurred several times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the rubble drainage needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 9,000. …”
2015-01-25 · Service Brakes · 210 mi · 💥 crash“i was driving the vehicle on a heavy traffic highway. road condition is dry, clean. the car in front of me slowed down, then i pressed brake. i didn't feel any speed decrease so i pressed the brake even harder. i felt the brake was very hard even impossible to press down, which is very strange. but my car still bumped into the front car and stopped…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.