MYRModel Year Report

2016 BMW 335I

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2016 BMW 335I
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:44:55.308Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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

2016: 2 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

1 of 2 total reports mentions: power train.

Show complaint excerpts

My vehicle functioned normally without any faults for the approximately year and a half/ ~20,000 miles I used it. The one day I attempt to start my vehicle in colder weather (-6 degrees fahrenheit) and my starter fried and my engine seized up.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-02-14

Also filed under Engine

Engine

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2016 BMW 335I — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2016 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 2016 BMW 335I?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2016 BMW 335I have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.