2010 BMW 335XI
Only 11 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 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2010
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2010: 11 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2008 | 62 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel system, gasoline
6 of 11 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.
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My 2010 BMW 335XI (3,500 miles) suddenly stalled on wa highway 520, on the lake Washington bridge in the middle of rush hour traffic due to hpfp failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-07-28
Fuel pump failed a month after the car was leased. When I went to start the car, the engine would not start up. I took it to BMW and they stated that they needed to replace the fuel pump.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-07-24
I had no warnings prior to the following descriptions. My car shut off as I was pulling out of my driveway. I was able to restart the vehicle, but the car was in "Limp" Mode and the check engine light appeared.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-02-08
Air bags
2 of 11 total reports mention: air bags.
Structure
1 of 11 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
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Oil pump pressure went out on 36,000 miles after a recall was done on my car by BMW on May 2013. The recall was changing the electrical battery cables.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-06-17
Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc) and engine
Fuel/propulsion system
1 of 11 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 11 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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 335XI — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel system, gasoline: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 17V676000 · Electrical system
- Recall 20V017000 · Air bags
- Recall 24V513000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2010 BMW 335XI 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 2010 BMW 335XI?
- The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 55% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 BMW 335XI have?
- 3 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.