Model year record

2010 BMW 335d recalls & problems

The 2010 BMW 335d has 5 safety recalls and 10 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (6 complaints).

Recalls5safety recalls

Complaints10filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 2reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Air bagsJul 3, 2024

Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

Recall 24V513000394,029 vehicles

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Components: Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module; Air bags › Frontal

Air bagsJan 15, 2020

Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

Recall 20V01700059,965 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes, X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d and 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Electrical systemJun 19, 2019

Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 19V47200016,641 vehicles

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009 328i and 328xi, 2009-2011 335d, 2008-2012 M3 Coupe and M3 Convertible, and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. The connection of the positive battery cable at the fuse box terminal may degrade, resulting in an intermittent loss of electrical power.
Risk: A loss of electrical power can cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and secure the positive battery cable connector, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall is an expansion of a previous recall, number 18V-314.

Components: Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers; Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables; Electrical system

Electrical systemMay 14, 2018

Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 18V3140006,591 vehicles

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2010-2011 BMW 335d vehicles with diesel engines. The connection of the positive battery cable at the fuse box terminal may degrade over time, possibly resulting in an intermittent loss of electrical power.
Risk: A loss of electrical power to the vehicle can cause the vehicle to unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Components: Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers; Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables

Electrical systemOct 25, 2017

Wiring

Recall 17V676000702,965 vehicles

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.
Risk: Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

335d Diesel

27mpg combined

City / highway	23 / 36 mpg
Fuel	Diesel

3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Fires	Typical mileage*
Electrical system	6	2	86,000 mi
Engine	3	2	84,000 mi
Air bags	2	0	—
Steering	2	0	—
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Wheel speed sensor/tone ring; Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Abs warning light	2	0	—
Electronic stability control (esc)	1	0	—
Unknown or other	1	0	—
StructureBody	1	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Engine
NITROUS OXIDE SENSORS UPSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM AND CATALYTIC TANK ALL FAILED. NOTICES OF EXTENDED WARRANTY UP TO 10 YEARS BUT FAILED AFTER SO NO REIMBURSEMENT. SUSPECT MANY PEOPLE UNAWARE WHEN NON BMW SERVICE CENTER REPAIRED AND NON RECORDED. RECALL SHOULD BE INITIATED. HAVE RECORDS TO VERIFY BAD NOX SENSORS AND BEING TOLD NOW CATALYTIC CONVERTERS NEEDS REPLACING .
Jun 19, 2019 · 77,000 miles
Structure › BodyFire
CAR PARKED IN DRIVEWAY AND BURST INTO FLAMES 5 MINUTES AFTER PARKING IT. TOTALLY DESTROYED.
Jan 8, 2019 · 88,000 miles
Unknown or other
I OWN 2 BMW 335D'S, ONE A 2010 AND THE OTHER A 2011. I CANNOT KEEP THESE CARS ON THE ROAD. I HAVE HAD "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHTS CONSTANTLY. EVERY CODE LEADS BACK TO THE EMMISSIONS SYSTEM ON THESE DIESELS. THE LATEST IS AN SCR CODE THAT IS THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO REPAIR. BMW CAME OUT WITH A 10 YEAR 120K MILE EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THE PROBLEM. THEY SHOULD HAVE COME OUT WITH A RECALL! I HAVE HAD SO MANY SERVICE ENGINE LIGHTS I CANNOT AFFORD TO KEEP THESE CARS ON THE ROAD. THESE CARS ARE WORSE THAN THE VW DIESELS. THE CARS RUNS GREAT, YET BECAUSE OF THE SERVICE LIGHTS THE RPAIRS ARE MORE COSTLY THAN THE CARS ARE WORTH. I ASKED THE MURRIETA BMW TO ASK BMWNA TO SEE IF THEY WOULD REPAIR THE SCR…
Jan 2, 2019
Electrical systemFire
I WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WHEN SMOKE BEGAN ARISING FROM MY RIGHT FRONT WHEEL AND WAS FOLLOWED BY FLAMES...I HAD HAD MY CAR IN FOR AC MALFUNCTIONING EARLIER IN THE THE SUMMER AND ASKED ABOUT THE RECALL RELATIVE TO MOTOR BLOWER WIRING..THEY SAID AT BMW NOT THE PROBLEM AND NO FIX YET AVAILABLE ..MY CAR WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED...I HAVE VIDEO FOOTAGE
Aug 14, 2018 · 84,000 miles
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Wheel speed sensor/tone ring
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW 335D. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE SHUTTERED AND STALLED. IN ADDITION, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. BMW OF FAIRFAX (8427 LEE HWY, FAIRFAX, VA) DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE ABS SENSOR HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPLACED ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED FOR THE RECENT FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V676000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. BMW OF FAIRFAX CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE…
Oct 25, 2017 · 30,600 miles
Air bags
FOR THE AIRBAG RECALL, I HAVE CONSTANTLY BEEN TOLD BY MIDTOWN (HOUSTON) BMW THAT THE REPLACEMENTS ARE UNAVAILABLE. THIS HAS BEE FOR TWO YEARS NOW. 2 - ON THE NEW RECALL, THE WIRING RECALL, I HAVE YET TO BE CONTACTED BY BMW OR MY LOCAL MIDTOWN BMW DEALERSHIP
Apr 15, 2018
Electrical system
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW 335D. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V676000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (BMW OF MINNETONKA, 15802 WAYZATA BLVD, WAYZATA, MN 55391) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Dec 11, 2017
Electronic stability control (esc)
BLOWER MOTOR RECALL: MY CAR WAS TAKEN IN BY BMW THE BEGINNING OF FEBRUARY FOR THE RECALL, OR SO I THOUGHT. THE PERSON I TALKED TO IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT ALERTED ME THAT THERE WAS A RECALL AND THAT MY CAR WAS UNDER IT. A WEEK OF THEM HAVING IT GOES BY AND THE TECH I TALK TO TELLS ME THAT, NO MY CAR WASNT PART OF IT AND I HAD OTHER ISSUES THAT THEY QUOTED ME FOR BUT COULDNT DIRECTLY SAY HOW THEY CONCLUDED THEY WERE FAULTY, HIS NAME WAS CARLOS UP AT CLASSIC BMW IN WILLOUGHBY HILLS, OH. I THEN TELL THE SA I REFUSE TO TALK TO THAT TECH BECAUSE HE DOESNT SEEM TO HAVE PROPER KNOWLEDGE ON THE CAR ID LIKE TO SPEAK WITH SOMEONE ELSE. THE SA THEN CONFIRMS THAT MY CAR IS UNDER RECALL BUT THEY CANT…
Feb 14, 2018 · 112,000 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.