2010 BMW 335 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2010 BMW 335 has a complaint index of 57 and ranks 4th worst out of 8 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Engine problems dominate, making up 83% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 53,000 miles.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 57/100
- #4 of 8 335 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 6
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
Top 2010 BMW 335 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine5 (83%)
- Fuel System2 (33%)
- Brakes1 (17%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (17%)
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 sudden unintended acceleration or brake failure at very low speed, leading to a crash with air bags that failed to deploy.
- Rear brake rotors reportedly failed prematurely, with dealers attributing it to normal wear rather than a defect.
- Diesel engine owners describe excessive soot and carbon buildup in the EGR, intake manifold, and intake valves, causing engine vibration and a lit check engine light.
- Some drivers report rough idling, misfires, and a sudden loss of engine power while merging onto a highway due to intake manifold carbon buildup.
- Owners describe EGR cooler leaks that let fumes into the cabin and disabled ABS, traction control, and cruise control shortly after the factory warranty period ended.
2010 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.
2010 compared with other 335 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 BMW 335 reliable?
- It has a complaint index of 57 and ranks 4th worst among 8 model years of the 335, earning a Caution verdict based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls.
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 BMW 335?
- Engine problems account for 83% of complaints, with issues centered on carbon and soot buildup in diesel models and related power loss, plus some fuel system and brake complaints.
- Does the 2010 BMW 335 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists one recall (16V071000) covering the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator, affecting multiple BMW 1, 3, and related models from this era.
- What mileage do 2010 BMW 335 problems typically show up at?
- The median mileage at failure across complaints is 46,600 miles, though engine-specific issues showed a median of 53,000 miles.
- Which BMW 335 years are worse than 2010?
- The 2009 model (complaint index 86) and 2011 model (complaint index 100) both carry an Avoid verdict, ranking worse than the 2010's Caution verdict.