2011 BMW 335 Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2011 BMW 335.

20102012
Complaints
37
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2011 BMW 335 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#111 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:62,000 mi
Crash-related:1
#27 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:58,040 mi
#35 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:53,756 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 BMW 335.

Airbags
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,000
Engine Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,040
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,756
Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2011 BMW 335

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~840,000 vehicles.

16V071000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~840,000 affected

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M SAVs, 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d SAVs, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M SACs, 2010-2011 BMW X6 xDrive50i SACs and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

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2011 BMW 335 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2011 BMW 335 reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2011 BMW 335 has 37 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Airbags with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2011 BMW 335?
Top reported problems: Airbags (11 complaints, avg 62,000 mi); Engine Problems (7 complaints, avg 58,040 mi); Electrical Faults (5 complaints, avg 53,756 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2011 BMW 335?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 59,003 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2011 BMW 335?
NHTSA complaints for the 2011 BMW 335 include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2011 BMW 335 have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 840,000 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2011 BMW 335?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (airbags) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full BMW 335 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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