2007 BMW 335I Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 BMW 335I.
Worst 2007 BMW 335I Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Gasoline Fuel System
Electrical Faults
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 BMW 335I.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline Fuel System | 78 | — | — | 29,912 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 49 | 1 | 6 | 79,783 mi | |
| Airbags | 38 | 2 | — | 86,281 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 34 | — | 4 | 87,602 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 27 | 2 | — | 9,328 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 19 | — | — | 38,855 mi | |
| Fuel System | 18 | — | 1 | 95,982 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 18 | — | — | 89,770 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 9 | 1 | — | 30,891 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 8 | 1 | 1 | 83,912 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 7 | 1 | — | 78,883 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 | — | — | 23,575 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | — | — | 76,011 mi | |
| Brakes | 5 | — | — | 73,050 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | — | — | 17,367 mi | |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 2 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2007 BMW 335I
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,750,315 vehicles.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes, X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d and 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year 2006-2007 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i sedans and 530xi sports wagons, model year 2006 760i sedans, model year 2006-2007 750i, 750Li, and 760Li sedans, and model year 2006 X5 sports activity vehicles, equipped with certain seat types. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sports wagons manufactured March 2007 through June 2011; and 2009-2011 Z4 vehicles manufactured March 2009 through June 2011. In February 2013, BMW recalled 504,545 vehicles. In July 2013, BMW informed the agency that it was adding 1-Series, 3-Series, and Z4 vehicles, representing an additional 12,094 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 516,791. The connector for the positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box may degrade over time. Over time, the high current flow and heat from electrical resistance may lead to a breakage of the connection, and a loss of electrical power to the vehicle.
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2007 BMW 335I — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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