BMW 335I years to avoid
More than twice the 335I's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best BMW 335I years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
BMW 335I complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common BMW 335I problems
All model years combined.
- Fuel system263
- Airbags185
- Engine176
- Electrical148
- Transmission46
- Steering37
- Lights31
- Seat belts26
- Locks26
- Brakes22
- Visibility21
- Acceleration20
Most reported problems on the BMW 335I
Fuel pump 201Loss of power 115Stalling 83Check engine light 66Door locks 37Won't shift 32Misfire 23Won't start 16Key fob 13Steering lock-up 12
BMW 335I problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 95 | 2 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2015 | 91 | 10 | Electrical | 51,000 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 74 | 20 | Engine | 48,000 | 5 | 2 | Fewest complaints |
| 2013 | 73 | 43 | Engine | 56,000 | 2 | 5 | |
| 2012 | 78 | 23 | Airbags | 60,000 | 3 | 3 | Fewest complaints |
| 2011 | 40 | 98 | Engine | 51,000 | 7 | 2 | Avoid |
| 2010 | 73 | 41 | Airbags | 35,000 | 4 | 2 | Fewest complaints |
| 2009 | 48 | 85 | Fuel system | 50,000 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 16 | 201 | Fuel system | 42,843 | 4 | 6 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 5 | 289 | Fuel system | 48,000 | 5 | 6 | Avoid |
Recalls 13
Questions about the BMW 335I
What years of the BMW 335I should you avoid?
2007, 2008 and 2011. Each has more than twice the BMW 335I's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2007 alone has 289, mostly about fuel system and electrical.
What is the best year for a used BMW 335I?
2014, 2012 and 2010 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (20, 23 and 41).
What is the most common problem with the BMW 335I?
Fuel system, with 263 complaints across all years, followed by airbags (185) and engine (176).
How many recalls does the BMW 335I have?
13 recalls between 2007 and 2016. The 2011 model year has the most, with 7.
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