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BMW 335D problems by year

Owners have filed 43 complaints about the BMW 335D since 2009, and 6 recalls have been issued. The 2011 model year has 29 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and engine problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
43
Recalls
6
Worst year
2011
Model years
2009-2011

BMW 335D years to avoid

No model year of the BMW 335D stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best BMW 335D years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

BMW 335D complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

200920102011

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common BMW 335D problems

All model years combined.

  • Electrical
    19
  • Engine
    11
  • Airbags
    11
  • Seats
    6
  • Steering
    5
  • Seat belts
    4
  • Transmission
    3
  • Fuel system
    3
  • Driver assistance
    2
  • Tires
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Body
    1

BMW 335D problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
20113229Electrical84,00060
20107110Electrical88,00050
2009864Electrical40

Recalls 6

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Questions about the BMW 335D

What years of the BMW 335D should you avoid?

No single model year of the BMW 335D has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used BMW 335D?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the BMW 335D?

Electrical, with 19 complaints across all years, followed by engine (11) and airbags (11).

How many recalls does the BMW 335D have?

6 recalls between 2009 and 2011. The 2011 model year has the most, with 6.

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