BMW 335XI years to avoid
More than twice the 335XI's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best BMW 335XI years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
BMW 335XI 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 335XI problems
All model years combined.
- Fuel system59
- Engine32
- Electrical29
- Airbags19
- Transmission7
- Brakes7
- Acceleration7
- Wheels6
- Body6
- Locks4
- Suspension3
- Steering3
BMW 335XI problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 93 | 2 | Acceleration | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2014 | 83 | 7 | Engine | 13,500 | 2 | 2 | Fewest complaints |
| 2013 | 79 | 9 | Acceleration | 15,000 | 1 | 2 | Fewest complaints |
| 2012 | 93 | 2 | Airbags | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2011 | 47 | 23 | Airbags | 38,000 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 74 | 11 | Fuel system | 4,038 | 3 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2009 | 56 | 18 | Fuel system | 18,500 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2008 | 12 | 62 | Fuel system | 53,225 | 3 | 0 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 47 | 20 | Electrical | 89,000 | 4 | 0 |
Recalls 6
Questions about the BMW 335XI
What years of the BMW 335XI should you avoid?
2008. It has more than twice the BMW 335XI's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2008 alone has 62, mostly about fuel system and electrical.
What is the best year for a used BMW 335XI?
2014, 2013 and 2010 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (7, 9 and 11).
What is the most common problem with the BMW 335XI?
Fuel system, with 59 complaints across all years, followed by engine (32) and electrical (29).
How many recalls does the BMW 335XI have?
6 recalls between 2007 and 2015. The 2007 model year has the most, with 4.
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