2014 BMW 335Xi Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 BMW 335Xi.

20132015
Complaints
14
Crashes
4
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2014 BMW 335Xi Problems

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

#14 complaints

Engine Problems

Fires:1
#22 complaints

Fuel System

#31 complaints

Electrical Faults

Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 BMW 335Xi.

Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2014 BMW 335Xi

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~25,781 vehicles.

15V520000Exterior Lighting
~7,727 affected

BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, and ActiveHybrid3 vehicles manufactured October 20, 2011, to June 22, 2015, 2014-2015 328xi Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured March 21, 2013, to March 17, 2015, 2014-2015 328d, 328xd vehicles manufactured June 28, 2013, to April 21, 2015, and 2014-2015 328xd Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured July 5, 2013, to April 21, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the front side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

15V189000Fuel Pump
~18,054 affected

BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 228i Coupe, M235i Coupe, 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, ActiveHybrid 3, 328xi Sports Wagon, 428i Coupe, 428xi Coupe, 435i Coupe, 435xi Coupe, 428i Convertible, 428xi Convertible, 435i Convertible, 328xi Gran Turismo, 335xi Gran Turismo, and 2015 428i Gran Coupe, 428xi Gran Coupe, and 435i Gran Coupe vehicles. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.

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2014 BMW 335Xi — FAQ

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

Is the 2014 BMW 335Xi reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2014 BMW 335Xi has 14 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 BMW 335Xi?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (4 complaints); Fuel System (2 complaints); Electrical Faults (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2014 BMW 335Xi?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 BMW 335Xi include 4 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 0 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 2014 BMW 335Xi have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 25,781 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 2014 BMW 335Xi?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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

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

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