BMW 335I recalls and safety
13 recalls · crash ratings 2011-2015 · 810 owner complaints
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The BMW 335I has 13 recalls covering 1.95 million vehicles as reported; model year 2011 is covered by the most (7). The 2015 BMW 335I earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Owners filed 13 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; air bags is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
13
Most for 2011: 7
Units affected
1.95M
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2015
Complaints, 12 mo
13
+30.0% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
11 rated versions, model years 2011 to 2015
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 DR · RWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2014 | 4 DR · RWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2013 | 2 DR · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 9.3% risk |
| 2013 | 4 DR · RWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2013 | C · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 9.3% risk |
| 2012 | 2 DR · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 9.3% risk |
| 2012 | 4 DR · RWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2012 | C · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 9.3% risk |
| 2011 | 2 DR · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 9.3% risk |
| 2011 | 4 DR · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 10.3% risk |
| 2011 | C · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 9.3% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the BMW 335I, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
13 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Air bags184
- Fuel system, gasoline182
- Electrical system147
- Engine127
- Fuel/propulsion system66
- Engine and engine cooling49
- Power train46
- Complaints
- 810
- Crashes reported
- 26
- Fires reported
- 27
- People injured
- 18
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the BMW 335I by component
- Air bags6 · 538K units
- Electrical system2 · 1.22M units
- Power train2 · 8,942 units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 156K units
- Exterior lighting1 · 7,727 units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 18K units
BMW 335I recalls
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Questions and answers
Is the 2015 BMW 335I recalled?
Yes: 6 recalls cover the 2015 BMW 335I. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the BMW 335I have?
13 recalls cover the BMW 335I, for 1.95 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (6 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2015 BMW 335I?
5 of 5 stars overall (4 DR): frontal crash 4, side crash 5 and rollover 5 stars, with a 9.5% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the BMW 335I?
Air bags: named in 184 of the 810 safety complaints about the BMW 335I, then fuel system, gasoline (182). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.