2006 BMW 335 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2006 BMW 335 shows 0 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 0, the lowest among the 8 model years with data. It has 1 recall, for airbag module/inflator replacement, but ranks 8th (best) in reported problems among 2006-2013 years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #8 of 8 335 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 0
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- —
Top 2006 BMW 335 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2006 BMW 335 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 16V071000Feb 5, 2016Airbags840,000 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
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.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2006 compared with other 335 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2006 BMW 335 reliable?
- NHTSA lists 0 complaints for the 2006 BMW 335, giving it a complaint index of 0 and the best rank (8th out of 8) among model years with data.
- Does the 2006 BMW 335 have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall covers the driver's frontal airbag module or inflator, which BMW dealers replace depending on the vehicle.
- What year BMW 335 should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2011 model year has the highest complaint index at 100 and a Avoid verdict, followed by 2009 with a complaint index of 86, also rated Avoid.
- How does the 2006 BMW 335 compare to other years?
- The 2006 model has a complaint index of 0, lower than every other year listed, including 2008 (43, Good) and 2011 (100, Avoid).