MYRModel Year Report

2011 BMW 335I

● Typical for this model
2011 BMW 335I
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:44:58.239Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
97
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2011

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Air bags

36% of complaints

Complaints per year

2007: 288 complaints 2007 2008: 201 complaints 2009: 85 complaints 2009 2010: 41 complaints 2011: 97 complaints 2011 97 2012: 23 complaints 2013: 43 complaints 2013 2014: 20 complaints 2015: 10 complaints 2015 2016: 2 complaints 2017: 0 complaints 2017
2007: 288 complaints 2007 2008: 201 complaints 2008 2009: 85 complaints 2009 2010: 41 complaints 2010 2011: 97 complaints 2011 97 2012: 23 complaints 2012 2013: 43 complaints 2013 2014: 20 complaints 2014 2015: 10 complaints 2015 2016: 2 complaints 2016 2017: 0 complaints 2017
2007: 288 complaints 2007 2008: 201 complaints 2008 2009: 85 complaints 2009 2010: 41 complaints 2010 2011: 97 complaints 2011 97 2012: 23 complaints 2012 2013: 43 complaints 2013 2014: 20 complaints 2014 2015: 10 complaints 2015 2016: 2 complaints 2016 2017: 0 complaints 2017

2011: 97 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20060
2007288
2008201
200985
201041
201197
201223
201343
201420
201510
20162
20170

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

36% · 35 reports

Most commonly citing front passenger and occupant classification.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 BMW 335I. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact's vehicle collided into a tree without warning. The air bags deployed. A police report was filed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-29

Engine

30% · 29 reports

Electrical system

16% · 16 reports
FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Wiring harness in the engine compartment caught fire about 2 weeks after changing a water pump, battery kept being draining even after battery replacement.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-02-20

Also filed under Exterior lighting

BMW of north america reference: BMW 335I cabrio VIN: [xxxx] I would like to bring to your attention the response of advantage BMW, houston, Texas in addressing recall campaign no.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-08-31

Fuel/propulsion system

11% · 11 reports

Engine and engine cooling

6% · 6 reports
Show complaint excerpts

I would formally like to report a major safety concern I have regarding my new 2011 BMW 335IS convertible.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-11-26

Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc) and vehicle speed control

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. R
    2011-10-14Power train11V476000 BMW is recalling certain model year 2011 328I xdrive and 335I xdrive vehicles manufactured from February 8, 2011, through July 29, 2011. The front driveshaft attachment bolts may not have been…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft attachment bolts free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during October 2011. Owners may contact BMW customer…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    2014-09-24Engine and engine cooling14V176000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 128i Coupe, 128i Convertible, 328i Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 328i Coupe, 328i Convertible, 328i Sports Wagon and Z4 sDrive 30i, 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 135i Convertible, 335i...

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four VANOS housing bolts for both VANOS units (intake and exhaust), free of charge.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. R
    2017-04-21Power train17V067000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 1 Series M Coupe and 135i Convertible vehicles, 2011 Z4 sDrive 35i, 335i, 335d, 335i Coupe, 335is Coupe, 335i Convertible, 335is Convertible, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535i Gran...

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear driveshaft CV joint and, based on its production date, will replace it, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  6. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  7. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2011 BMW 335I — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 35 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 29 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 16 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 11V476000 · Power train
  • Recall 13V044000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 14V176000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 17V067000 · Power train
  • Recall 17V676000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 20V017000 · Air bags
  • Recall 24V513000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

Other years of this model

See all years ranked →

Best years2 years

Worst years2 years

FAQ

Is the 2011 BMW 335I reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 BMW 335I is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2011 BMW 335I?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2011 BMW 335I have?
7 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.