2011 BMW 335I US problems & reliability
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 BMW 335I US. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
1 complaint report injuries (1 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 40% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 15% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 15% |
| Power Train | 3 | 15% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 10% |
| Wheels | 2 | 10% |
| Equipment | 1 | 5% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 5% |
| Unknown OR Other | 1 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint details issued april 21, 2017 recall id 265558 nhtsa campaign # 17v067000 vehicles affected 8,752 component affected power train: driveline: constant velocity joint summary bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2011-2012 135i coupe, 1 series m coupe and…”
Power Train · filed May 31, 2019
“My fuel is leaking under the driver side door there is no evidence of injury to the under body but fuel is dripping from underneath”
Fuel/propulsion System · filed May 30, 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 335i us. When the vehicle was started, the "service engine soon and low power mode' warning indicators illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer (bmw of west springfield, 1712 riverdale street, west springfield, ma 01089) where it was determined that the valve-tonic…”
Engine · filed Jul 23, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
135 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2011 BMW 335I US. The 10 most recent:
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 16, 2024
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information…
B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 11, 2024
The footwell module (FRM) cannot be encoded after replacement.
B610322 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 1, 2022
CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT: N54/N54T/N55 ELECTRIC ENGINE COOLANT PUMP . With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class…
B011321 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2021
CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT: N54/N54T/N55 ELECTRIC ENGINE COOLANT PUMP . With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class…
B011321 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2021
Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components…
B340414 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2021
Power Reduction, FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The ?Service Engine Soon? (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This situation can occur after driving for…
B110208 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2020
SERVICE ACTION: N54T ENGINE - INSPECT AND REPLACE INJECTOR(S). The piezo-type fuel injectors may cause a rough running at start-up or rough running while at idle.
B130619 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 2019
N55 ENGINE: FC 28A0 OR 101F01 THROTTLE VALVE OPENING ANGLE. The engine malfunction warning is illuminated and one of the following fault codes are stored in the DME shortly after programming the vehicle or with a…
B110919 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 2019
Takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs this service information bulletin supersedes si b01 31 18 dated october 2018.
B013118 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2019
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 2011 BMW 335I US in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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