2012 BMW 335 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2012 BMW 335 has a complaint index of 29, ranking 6th out of 8 model years, well below the 2011 (100) and 2009 (86) Avoid years. It carries 1 recall covering airbags, with 4 total complaints logged.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 29/100
- #6 of 8 335 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 4
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Airbags
Top 2012 BMW 335 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags2 (50%)
- Engine1 (25%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (25%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags fail to deploy or function properly, with owners saying BMW had no fix even after the Takata recall notice.
- Owners report repeated unanswered attempts to get Takata airbag recall service scheduled at dealerships.
- Rear aluminum wheels crack under normal driving conditions with no accident involved, requiring wheel replacement, reported at 35,000 miles.
- The engine overheats and stalls during acceleration despite the temperature gauge not showing an actual overheat reading, reported at 71,000 miles.
2012 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.
2012 compared with other 335 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2012 BMW 335 reliable?
- NHTSA data shows a complaint index of 29 for the 2012 BMW 335, ranking 6th out of 8 model years, meaning it has fewer reported problems than most other years of the 335.
- What is the top problem area for the 2012 BMW 335?
- Airbags are the top problem area, accounting for 2 of 4 complaints (50%), tied to a recall for the driver's frontal airbag module or inflator.
- Does the 2012 BMW 335 have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 16V071000) covers airbags, where BMW dealers replace the driver's frontal airbag module or inflator.
- How does the 2012 BMW 335 compare to the 2011 and 2009 model years?
- The 2012 has a complaint index of 29, far lower than the 2011 (100) and 2009 (86), both of which carry an Avoid verdict.