2010 BMW 335I
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 41
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2010
None on file
32% of complaints
Complaints per year
2010: 41 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 288 |
| 2008 | 201 |
| 2009 | 85 |
| 2010 | 41 |
| 2011 | 97 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 43 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
32% · 13 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Takata recall. I was involved in a minor, slow speed accident where my vehicle rear-ended the vehicle in front. The airbags deployed with such force that both front passenger windows were blown out and the windshield cracked.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-06-30
Electrical system
22% · 9 reportsShow complaint excerpts
RECALL 17V-676: BLOWER MOTOR WIRING was preformed several years ago. Today the wiring connection added during the recall work failed and the blower motor stopped working.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-12
Fuel system, gasoline
17% · 7 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The fuel injector for my 2010 BMW 335I died after driving the car for 14 days. The vehicle will still drive, but if you try to accelerate, it shakes very badly. After having it replaced, one of the injectors went bad again- 7 days later.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-03-02
On Tuesday February 2ND 2010 my brand new (Only 3859 miles on it) BMW 335I coupe started experiencing difficulty starting up (Then engine would just turn and turn).
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-02-05
Engine
12% · 5 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Good Morning Folks, I own a 2010 BMW 335i sedan with approximately 110k miles and I will have to be replacing AGAIN, the valve cover gaskets in the car.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-10-20
Exterior lighting
10% · 4 reportsShow complaint excerpts
While driving on a city street we smelled burning plastic and pulled over to investigate. Upon pulling over we found a small fire was burning in the head/fog light area of the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-03-12
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2013-03-13Electrical system13V044000 BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2013. Owners may call BMW…
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2018-06-29Electrical system17V676000 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.
Remedy: 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.
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2020-03-11Air bags20V017000 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,...
Remedy: 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.
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2024-08-30Air bags24V513000 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.
Remedy: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2010 BMW 335I — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 7 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 13V044000 · Electrical system
- Recall 17V676000 · Electrical system
- Recall 20V017000 · Air bags
- Recall 24V513000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2010 BMW 335I reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 BMW 335I is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 BMW 335I?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 BMW 335I have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.