2010 BMW 335I: check engine light

5 of the 41 complaints about the 2010 BMW 335I describe check engine light.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 12%
typical mileage: 14,900
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 20 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Check engine light by model year

2014
1
2013
2
2012
1
2011
7
2010
5
2009
6
2008
15
2007
29

What owners say

Filed May 5, 2025 · Engine · 150,000 miles · AZ

The contact owns a 2010 BMW 335I. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was self-diagnosed, and the contact stated that the camshaft timing bolts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired by the contact. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V707000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Jan 8, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 75,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmw 335i. The contact stated that the blower motor failed to operate. While driving 65 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted, but failed to drive. The vehicle was towed to bmw of silver spring (located at 3211 automobile blvd, silver spring, md 20904, (888) 295-2096) where it was diagnosed that the engine overheated. The contact was also informed that the water pump was leaking, and the radiator was leaking antifreeze and was mixing with the oil, which needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact the vehicle was out of warranty. No further assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Filed Jul 30, 2010 · Engine · 7,012 miles · CA

Problem 1 - engine malfunction indicator at startup. Car did not idle correctly and ran rough when driven. When driving, misfires and reduced power. Max speed achieved was 35mph.

Filed Jul 30, 2010 · Engine · 14,900 miles · CA

While driving on the interstate at 70mph, the engine malfunction indicator came on. Power was suddenly reduced to less than 35mph. This warranted an immediate move to the slow lane of traffic and had to go several miles until it was safe to pull off the road to attempt a restart. Restart did not help, had to drive the car at 35 MPH to nearest dealer for service.

Filed Feb 5, 2010 · Fuel system · 3,859 miles · TX

On tuesday february 2nd 2010 my brand new (only 3859 miles on it) bmw 335i coupe started experiencing difficulty starting up (then engine would just turn and turn). Upon starting up, the engine idled very roughly, as if only firing on partial cylinders. No engine warning lights were observed at this time. Eventually the engine seemed to start running smoothly. During driving of the car later on the "engine malfunction - reduced power" light appeared. When traveling at a low rate of speed (aprox. 20mph) the engine shut off and I was forced to coast to the side of the road. This problem repeated itself several times until I was forced to call tow service to pick the car up and take it to the dealer for repair. Surveying the online community of bmw owners this appears to be a systemic problem with this make and model of car and so I am documenting this occurrence with me here in the hopes that bmw can be made to publicly recognize the problem and fix it for all concerned.