BMW 335I — YEARS TO AVOID
Data updated 2026-08-02. Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.
Avoid: 2007, 2008 · Best bets: 2010, 2013, 2009, 2011
COMPLAINT HISTORY
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 288 |
| 2008 | 201 |
| 2009 | 84 |
| 2010 | 41 |
| 2011 | 97 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 42 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 0 |
EVERY YEAR, RANKED
| Year | Ranking | Complaints | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Not enough data | 0 | Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 2016 | Not enough data | 2 | Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 2015 | Not enough data | 10 | Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 2014 | Not enough data | 20 | Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 2013 | Recommended | 42 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2012 | Not enough data | 22 | Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 2011 | Recommended | 97 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 2010 | Recommended | 41 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2009 | Recommended | 84 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 2008 | Avoid | 201 | This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year. |
| 2007 | Avoid | 288 | This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year. |
| 2006 | Not enough data | 0 | Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |