BMW 335i years to avoid and best years
Newer BMW 335i years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2013 has the most complaints per year, at 2 (44 complaints). 2013 through 2014 are in that same range. From 2015 on, complaints per year fall. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2015 at 0 (from 10 complaints), 2012 at 1 (from 26 complaints), and 2014 at 1 (from 20 complaints). On the 2013 BMW 335i, 7 of 44 complaints name Air bags.
Data as of .
BMW 335i reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market BMW 335i. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 23 |
| 2015 → Fewest | 0 | 10 | 3 | Electrical system | 23.6 |
| 2014 → Fewest | 1 | 20 | 5 | Engine | 23.8 |
| 2013 → Most | 2 | 44 | 2 | Air bags | 22.6 |
| 2012 → Fewest | 1 | 26 | 3 | Air bags | 22.7 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Coupe, Convertible
- Oil
- SAE 0W-30 (N55; confirm BMW LL spec on under-hood label)
- Tire size
- 225/35R19–225/45R18, 255/30R19–255/35R19 (trim-dependent; staggered on M Sport) front / 255/30R19–255/35R19 (trim-dependent; staggered on M Sport) rear
Known issues for this generation
Recall 20V017000 covers certain 2007-2013 335i Coupe models (with many other BMW models in the same Takata campaign) for a driver frontal air bag inflator that can explode and send sharp metal fragments into the cabin; dealers replace the driver air bag.
- Body styles
- Sedan
- Oil
- SAE 0W-30 (N55; confirm BMW LL spec on under-hood label)
- Tire size
- 225/35R19–225/45R18, 255/30R19–255/40R18 (trim-dependent; staggered on M Sport) front / 255/30R19–255/40R18 (trim-dependent; staggered on M Sport) rear
Known issues for this generation
Recall 24V288000 covers certain 2014-2015 335i and 335i xDrive sedans (with 2 Series, 4 Series, 328d, and M4 on the same campaign) for head air bag inflators that may rupture or leak; dealers replace the head air bags. Recall 25V871000 covers certain 2014 335i sedans (with 4 Series and 2 Series) for head air bag inflator weld-joint failure with the same rupture/leak risk.
Frequently asked questions
Which BMW 335i years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2015 at 0 (from 10 complaints), 2012 at 1 (from 26 complaints), and 2014 at 1 (from 20 complaints).
Which BMW 335i year has the most owner complaints?
2013 has the most complaints per year, at 2 (44 complaints). 2013 through 2014 are in that same range. On the 2013 BMW 335i, 7 of 44 complaints name Air bags.
How do BMW 335i owner complaints compare by year?
Newer BMW 335i years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. From 2015 on, complaints per year fall.
What 335i chassis does this site cover?
E90 coupe years 2012-2013 and F30 sedan years 2012-2015 are listed as separate generations here.
What does recall 20V017000 cover on E90 335i?
Certain 2007-2013 335i Coupe models (with many other BMW models) for a driver frontal Takata air bag inflator that can explode and send sharp metal fragments into the cabin; dealers replace the driver air bag.
What does recall 24V288000 cover on F30 335i?
Certain 2014-2015 335i and 335i xDrive sedans (with 2 Series, 4 Series, 328d, and M4): head air bag inflators may rupture or leak; dealers replace the head air bags.