2011 BMW 335I fuel/propulsion system problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2011 BMW 335I — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Fuel sending unit has broken and began to expel fuel out upwards within the rear bottom of the back seat were the sending unit is located. The plastic that ensembles the gas sending unit itself cracks over a certain period amount of time and causes gasoline to spray in that area. Gas has began to…”
filed Nov 18, 2025
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 335i. While the vehicle was idling at a red light, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. Also, "vehicle operating at reduced power level" displayed on the instrument panel. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and…”
filed Nov 6, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other 335I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 335I | 2 | 10% |
| 2013 335I | 5 | 12% |
| 2010 335I | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 335I | 8 | 9% |
| 2008 335I | 20 | 10% |
| 2007 335I | 18 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 BMW 335I
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.