2015 BMW 335I

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2015 BMW 335I
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:44:15.643Z

Only 10 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 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW 335I Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2015 highlighted. 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 288 complaints 2008: 201 complaints 2008 2009: 84 complaints 2010: 41 complaints 2010 2011: 97 complaints 2012: 22 complaints 2012 2013: 42 complaints 2014: 20 complaints 2014 2015: 10 complaints 2015 2016: 2 complaints 2016 2017: 0 complaints 2017
2015: 10 complaints
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YearComplaints
20060
2007288
2008201
200984
201041
201197
201222
201342
201420
201510
20162
20170

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4 of 10 total reports mention: electrical system.

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The contact owns a 2015 BMW 335I. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The driver was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to be jumpstarted.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240820

I HAVE HAD TWO DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS FAIL IN MY CAR. AT BEST, THIS PRESENTS AS A CASE WHERE THE DOOR LOCK IS PHYSICALLY SLOW TO LOCK/UNLOCK, OR AT WORST, THE PASSENGER CANNOT OPEN THE DOOR FROM INSIDE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190417

STRUCTURE

2 of 10 total reports mention: structure.

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PASSENGERS DOOR FAILED TO OPEN. HAS A TWO PULL MECHANISM, FIRST PULL OF THE HANDLE UNLOCKS THE DOOR AND SECOND PULL OPENS THE DOOR. DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN ON SECOND PULL FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. MY WIFE WAS ESSENTIALLY STUCK IN THE CAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20191110

STEERING

2 of 10 total reports mention: steering.

ENGINE

2 of 10 total reports mention: engine.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 10 total reports mentions: power train.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20151007 — exterior lighting

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,...

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 15V520000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

R 20240906 — air bags

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe,...

Remedy: The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Campaign 24V527000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20241104 — air bags

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i...

Remedy: Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Campaign 24V288000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2015 BMW 335I — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 15V520000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V527000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V288000 (air bags) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2010 ▲ 2013 ● 2009

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ■ 2008 ● 2011

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FAQ

Is the 2015 BMW 335I 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 2015 BMW 335I?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 BMW 335I have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.