2010 Bmw 335D problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
10 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
86,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2010 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 10 complaints (60.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 6 | 60.0% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 20.0% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 10.0% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 10.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Wheel Speed Sensor/Tone Ring | 1 |
| Structure:Body | 1 |
Electrical System: 6; Engine: 3; Air Bags: 2; Steering: 2; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Wheel Speed Sensor/Tone Ring: 1; Structure:Body: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 4 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
2016: 1; 2017: 1; 2018: 5; 2019: 2; 2020: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 6 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11045312 · 2017-11-11 (November 11, 2017)
WHILE DRIVING ON A DIVIDED HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH, I EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. STEERING BECAME VERY STIFF AND THERE WAS A STRONG BURNT RUBBER SMELL EMANATING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I DROVE ABOUT 6 MILES FURTHER AND PARKED THE CAR IN MY DRIVEWAY. I ALSO NOTICED THE BATTERY SYMBOL ILLUMINATED WITH WARNING MESSAGE 'CHARGING MALFUNCTION.' I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE BMW DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. I BELIEVE THIS IS AN IDENTICAL ISSUE THAT RESULTED IN THE BMW RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 12V-550: ENGINE BELT IDLER PULLEY BOLT FOR THE X5…
Owner-reported narrative. 115,451 miles reported. Look up ODI 11045312 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11078494 · 2018-03-10 (March 10, 2018)
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 H…
Owner-reported narrative. 112,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11078494 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11093304 · 2018-05-11 (May 11, 2018)
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 F…
Owner-reported narrative. 30,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 11093304 at NHTSA ↗