2010 BMW 335
Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2010
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2010: 6 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
4 of 6 total reports mention: engine.
Show complaint excerpts
This 335D had a history of engine light-on events prior to potential catastrophic uncommented engine runaway. On jan 13, 2013 customer was driving vehicle at cruise control at speed setting 83 MPH on turnpike at 11PM.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-14
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Vehicle speed control
2 of 6 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 BMW 335. While driving at 5 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle accelerated independently. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a pole and a building. The air bags failed to deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-04-30
Fuel/propulsion system
2 of 6 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Service brakes
1 of 6 total reports mentions: service brakes.
Power train
1 of 6 total reports mentions: power train.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2016-11-01Air bags16V071000 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...
Remedy: 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.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Buy-smart checklist
2010 BMW 335 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V071000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2010 BMW 335 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 BMW 335?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 BMW 335 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.