Bmw 335D problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
43 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
82,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2009 to 2011 model years. Data snapshot: . 30 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 19 of 43 complaints (44.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 15 | 34.9% |
| Engine operation | 5 | 11.6% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 9.3% |
| Braking behavior | 3 | 7.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 7.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 2.3% |
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 | 19 |
| Air Bags | 11 |
| Engine | 11 |
| Seats | 6 |
| Steering | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
Electrical System: 19; Air Bags: 11; Engine: 11; Seats: 6; Steering: 5; Seat Belts: 4; Power Train: 3; Unknown Or Other: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 7 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 12 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 7 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 7; 75,000 to 99,999: 12; 100,000 to 149,999: 7; 150,000 and above: 0
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (12). 13 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 | 8 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
2016: 1; 2017: 8; 2018: 19; 2019: 8; 2020: 2; 2021: 2; 2022: 1; 2023: 2
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 15 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 5 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 4 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 11055183 · 2017-12-18 (December 18, 2017)
UNABLE TO OPEN DOOR, HESITATION TO START, ABNORMAL DISPLAY IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. THERE WAS A RECALL IN 2013 FOR BATTERY CABLE CONNECTOR AT BATTERY AND FUSE BOX. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY NOTIFICATION.
Owner-reported narrative. 69,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11055183 at NHTSA ↗
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 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 ↗
Owner report 11110965 · 2018-07-12 (July 12, 2018)
WHILST DRIVING VEHICLE, BATTERY WARNING LIGHT, BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER STEERING, AND WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE. AFTER VISIT TO DEALERSHIP, APPEARS THAT HARMONIC BALANCER WAS COMPLETELY BROKEN OFF, IN TURN, TAKING OUT VARIOUS BELTS, INCLUDING THE BELTS THAT POWER A/C AND MOST IMPORTANTLY POWER STEERING. BMW ALREADY REPLACED THESE BELTS TWICE, UNDER WARRANTY. UNFORTUNATELY, IT APPEARS THE HARMONIC BALANCER APPEARS TO BE AN ISSUE FOR MANY OF THE 335D VEHICLES, AS WELL AS FOR X5 SAVS, EQUIPPED WITH SAME ENGINE. CO…
Owner-reported narrative. 97,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11110965 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11078424 · 2018-03-09 (March 9, 2018)
CAR STALLED MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE DRIVING. EACH TIME IT WAS A SUDDEN DEATH WHILE DRIVING. EVERY TIME GOT LUCKY THAT I WAS NOT FOLLOWED BY A TRUCK AND NO ONE HIT ME FROM BEHIND. DEALER REPLACED ENGINE EARLIER, DIESEL PUMP AND NOW DEALER SAID REPORTED ALL INJECTORS FAILED. HISTORY: 1/5/17 - CAR STALLED WHILE IN MOTION ON CITY STREET - SPEED 30/HR 3/3/17 - CAR STALLED AGAIN WHILE IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY - 50/HR 5/20/17 - CHECK ENGINE LIGHT - NO STALLING 5/31/17 - CAR STALLED - ON CITY STREET AT RED LIGHT. 2/13/18 - CAR STALLED WHILE DRIVING …
Owner-reported narrative. 94,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11078424 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11122700 · 2018-08-27 (August 27, 2018)
THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO STAHL AND NOW THE DEALER SAID IT WAS THE HIGH/LOW FUEL PUMPS AND INJECTORS WHICH COST MORE THAN THE VEHICLE. I AM STUCK MAKING PAYMENTS THIS CAR IS JUNK AND THE CAR NEEDS TO BE RECALLED...... EVERY MONTH I HAVE A PROBLEM SINCE OCTOBER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 12 TIMES. THE INJECTORS, FUEL PUMP I WAS TOLD THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, INJECTORS AND NOW FUEL PUMP
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11122700 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11184619 · 2019-03-06 (March 6, 2019)
THE 2011 VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 65,000 MILES NORMAL RUNS AT HIGHWAY SPEED IN A RANGE OF 2K RPMS. A WARNING REGARDING THE TRANSMISSION IMMEDIATELY CAUSED THE CAR TO REV UP TO 5K RPM (VERY HIGH FOR A DIESEL ENGINE SEDAN) AND THE SPEED REDUCES 30-40MPH WHILE DRIVING. IT IS INCREDIBLY SCARY AND DANGEROUS. ASSUMED THIS WAS A ONE-OFF. PULLED TO THE SHOULDER, TURNED OFF THE CAR AND IT RAN FINE. TOOK IT TO BMW FOR INSPECTION AND THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM BUT WOULD REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION AND CHARGE ME MORE THAN HALF THE VALUE OF T…
Owner-reported narrative. 66,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11184619 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 6 |
2009: 4; 2010: 5; 2011: 6