How common are engine problems on the 2007 BMW 335i?

NHTSA lists 53 engine complaints for the 2007 335i, which is 18% of all 288 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2007 BMW 335i engine?

No recalls are listed specifically for the engine problem area on the 2007 335i in this data, though one owner referenced a separate electrical system campaign (17V676000) related to a belt failure.

At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2007 335i is 63,354 miles.

Did the 2007 335i engine issues cause fires or crashes?

NHTSA data shows 5 fires and 1 crash reported among the 53 engine complaints for the 2007 335i.

What are the most common engine complaints?

Owners most often described sudden loss of power or limp mode, fuel pump failures, and engine compartment fires, including cases tied to the water pump and oil leaking onto the exhaust manifold.

2007 BMW 335i Engine Problems

Owners filed 53 engine complaints for the 2007 BMW 335i, 18% of all complaints for that year, including 5 fires. Failures clustered around fuel pump and power loss issues plus engine compartment fires, with a median mileage at failure of 63,354 miles.

Engine complaints: 53; 18% of 288 complaints
All complaints this year: 288
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 5
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 63,355 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Sudden loss of engine power or limp mode with malfunction lights, sometimes stalling at normal driving speeds.
Fuel pump failures leading to reduced power or 'engine malfunction' warnings, in some cases replaced more than once.
Engine compartment fires, including one linked to the electric water pump and another to a melted, detached belt.
Valve cover oil leaks onto the exhaust manifold that owners describe as a fire risk.
Turbo response becoming inconsistent or hesitant after an ECU software update.
Burning smell or smoke from the engine compartment while driving or shortly after parking.

When 2007 BMW 335i engine complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 9, 2008, latest Feb 6, 2023.

53 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2008 to Feb 2023; peak Sep 2011 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2007 BMW 335i

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by 335i model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20060 (0%)
200753 (18%)
200841 (20%)
200917 (20%)
20109 (22%)
201136 (37%)
20124 (18%)
201315 (35%)
20145 (25%)
20153 (30%)
20161 (50%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems on the 2007 BMW 335i?: NHTSA lists 53 engine complaints for the 2007 335i, which is 18% of all 288 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2007 BMW 335i engine?: No recalls are listed specifically for the engine problem area on the 2007 335i in this data, though one owner referenced a separate electrical system campaign (17V676000) related to a belt failure.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2007 335i is 63,354 miles.
Did the 2007 335i engine issues cause fires or crashes?: NHTSA data shows 5 fires and 1 crash reported among the 53 engine complaints for the 2007 335i.
What are the most common engine complaints?: Owners most often described sudden loss of power or limp mode, fuel pump failures, and engine compartment fires, including cases tied to the water pump and oil leaking onto the exhaust manifold.