2011 Bmw 335I US: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
20 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
38,600 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2011 model year. Data snapshot: . 17 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 20 complaints (40.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 5 | 25.0% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 15.0% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 5.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 5.0% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 8 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
Engine: 8; Air Bags: 3; Fuel/Propulsion System: 3; Electrical System: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Wheels: 2; Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.: 1; Power Train: 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 | 6 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 7 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 6; 25,000 to 49,999: 7; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 3 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 |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
2011: 5; 2012: 1; 2014: 1; 2015: 4; 2016: 3; 2017: 3; 2018: 1; 2019: 2
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 5 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10381657 · 2011-02-12 (February 12, 2011)
WHEN GOING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION INSTEAD OF DOWNSHIFTING THE CAR LOST ALL POWER AND ONLY WENT BACK IN GEAR AFTER SEVERAL SECONDS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10381657 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10392606 · 2011-03-23 (March 23, 2011)
I HAVE A NEW BMW X3 35I. WHILE DRIVING ALONG AT A STEADY PACE, THE DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS FOR "BRAKE FAILURE", "ALB FAILURE" AND "DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL FAILURE" ALL CAME ON. THE CARS COMPUTER DISPLAY ALSO DISPLAYED A BRAKE AND AWD SYSTEM FAILURE AND SPECIFIED THAT THE CAR SHOULD BE IMMEDIATELY AND CAREFULLY DRIVEN TO A DEALER. AFTER CAREFULLY EVALUATING THE BARKING SYSTEM, IT WAS APPARENT THAT THE BRAKES AND AWD SYSTEMS WERE FULLY FUNCTIONAL, AND THERE WAS NO FAILURE. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE, AND SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE, AND TH…
Owner-reported narrative. 475 miles reported. Look up ODI 10392606 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10403914 · 2011-05-31 (May 31, 2011)
DELAY IN DCT/THROTTLE ENGAGEMENT AFTER SLOWING TO A ROLL, THEN PRESSING DOWN ON THE GAS- THE DELAY IS BETWEEN 1-2SECONDS, AND I KNOW SOME OTHER FOLKS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. S-MODE PLUS SPORT BUTTON, ELIMINATED THIS PROBLEM. THIS OCCURS WHEN I'VE SLOWED TO A STOP, THEN WANT TO ACCELERATE QUICKLY TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC. I WAS SCARED TWICE, AND NOW HAVE BECOME AN "OLD MAN DRIVER" ACCORDING TO MY GIRLFRIEND, I DO NOT PULLOUT IN FRONT OF CARS UNLESS I KNOW THE DELAY OF 1-2SEC WON'T BE A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10403914 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10413156 · 2011-07-16 (July 16, 2011)
THE RADIO STARTED TO BUZZ AND IT WOULD NOT STOP, WHETHER I TURNED IT OFF, STOPPED THE CAR, OPENED AND CLOSED ALL THE DOORS, NOT UNTIL I GOT HOME AND THE CAR HAD BEEN OFF FOR 10 MINUTES. THE DEALER ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THERE IS A DESIGN ISSUE, BUT WOULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. APPARENTLY THERE IS AN OVERLOAD IN THE RADIO WHICH ALSO SERVES AS A BUS FOR THE COMPUTER. *TT
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10413156 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10416371 · 2011-07-31 (July 31, 2011)
MY REAR TIRE SLOWLY STARTED TO LOSE AIR PRESSURE DURING FREEWAY COMMUTING IN LOS ANGELES AREA. SAVAGE BMW IN ONTARIO COULDN'T AT FIRST DETERMINE THE CAUSE AND SUGGESTED IT WAS A TIRE LEAK AND TO TAKE IT TO A TIRE SHOP. THE TIRE SHOP FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE TIRE AND SAID TO TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER FINALLY FOUND THE PROBLEM BY DUNKING IT INTO A WATER TANK....A CRACKED RIM...CRACKED ON THE INSIDE....THIS WAS CAUSING THE AIR TO LEAK OUT MORE AND MORE AS I DROVE. IT WAS TO THE POINT THAT I WAS FILLING UP AIR EVERY DAY. THE DE…
Owner-reported narrative. 26,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10416371 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10452394 · 2012-03-20 (March 20, 2012)
MY RIGHT REAR TIRE KEPT LEAKING AIR, SO I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME TO TAKE IT TO A TIRE SHOP. THE TIRE SHOP FOUND OUT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE RIM MOST PROBABLY BECAUSE OF A POTHOLE, SO I THOUGHT THAT WAS POSSIBLE AND I GOT THE CRACK FIXED. EVER SINCE I HAD THIS ISSUE, I HAD BEEN DRIVING VERY CAREFULLY AND AVOIDING ANY POTHOLES. AFTER A FEW MONTHS, NOW MY LEFT REAR TIRE HAS THE SAME EXACT REASON. I RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE ON SOME ONLINE BMW FORUMS AND PEOPLE WITH THE SAME CAR AND RIM ARE REPORTING SIMILAR ISSUE. BMW REFUSES TO RE…
Owner-reported narrative. 18,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10452394 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10574484 · 2014-03-24 (March 24, 2014)
I HAVE HAD AN INCIDENT WITH MY CAR WHERE MY CAR DIED WHILING GOING ON TO MY MILITARY BASE. AFTER FINDING OUT THE ISSUE AND GETTING IT WORKED ON, I FOUND OUT THAT THERE IS A KNOWN ISSUE. THERE ARE SEVERAL PUBLIC COMPLAINTS OF USERS RISKING THEIR LIVES DUE TO A DOCUMENTED DEFECT WITH N55 ENGINES PRODUCED FROM 2/2010 TO 12/2010. THIS ENGINE IS USED IN SEVERAL BMW MODELS, MINE INCLUDED. BOTH (INTAKE AND/OR EXHAUST) OF THE VANOS GEAR ASSEMBLIES HAVE FAILED; THE ATTACHING BOLTS MAY HAVE ALSO LOOSENED AND/OR BROKEN. THIS HAS SOMETIMES CAUSED A SUD…
Owner-reported narrative. 83,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10574484 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10680754 · 2015-02-03 (February 3, 2015)
IT APPEARS THAT MY HPFP (HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP IS FAILING). CAR WENT INTO REDUCED POWER MODE AND WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO EVEN DRIVE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 42,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10680754 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.