2007 BMW 335 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2007 BMW 335 has a complaint index of 71, ranking 3rd worst out of 8 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 9 complaints, 2 fires, and 1 recall for this year, with electrical system and engine problems tied as the top issue at 44% each.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 71/100
- #3 of 8 335 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 9
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
Top 2007 BMW 335 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System4 (44%)
- Engine4 (44%)
- Airbags2 (22%)
- Fuel System2 (22%)
- Structure & Body1 (11%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report engine compartment fires starting after an abnormal odor came through the vents while driving.
- Some describe a fire starting in a parked car while a battery charger was connected, with the vehicle near 152,000 miles.
- High-pressure fuel pump and vacuum line failures, along with turbocharger and waste gate problems, with fuel sending units developing hairline fractures that leaked fuel onto the exhaust manifold.
- Owners report rough idling, power loss while driving, and backfiring shortly after purchase.
- Daytime running light failures traced to brittle, cracked wire insulation inside the headlight housing that could short or spark a fire.
- Several owners mention Takata airbag recall notices with long delays getting parts or repairs completed.
2007 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.
2007 compared with other 335 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 BMW 335 reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2007 BMW 335 a complaint index of 71, the 3rd worst of 8 model years for this model, with a Caution verdict. Electrical system and engine problems make up 44% of complaints each.
- What problems does the 2007 BMW 335 have?
- Owners report electrical system issues, including wiring insulation damage and recall parts delays, plus engine problems such as fuel pump, fuel line, and turbocharger failures. NHTSA also logged 2 fires for this year, with a median mileage at failure of 127,000.
- Does the 2007 BMW 335 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2007 BMW 335, covering a Takata airbag module or inflator replacement (campaign 16V071000).
- How does the 2007 BMW 335 compare to other years?
- The 2007 model's complaint index of 71 is worse than 2008 (43, Good) and 2010 (57, Caution), but better than 2009 (86, Avoid) and 2011 (100, Avoid).