2014 BMW 335i Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2014 BMW 335i has a Complaint Index of 40 and ranks 7th out of 11 model years, earning a Good verdict. It had 20 complaints, 5 recalls, and no do-not-drive recalls, with Engine issues as the top problem area.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 40/100
- #7 of 11 335i years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 20
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 5
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 20 city / 30 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
Top 2014 BMW 335i problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine5 (25%)
- Electrical System4 (20%)
- Fuel System4 (20%)
- Other4 (20%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (20%)
- Airbags3 (15%)
- Brakes1 (5%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (5%)
- Lane Departure1 (5%)
- Steering1 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Drivers report sudden, complete loss of power while merging or driving, sometimes with no warning lights beforehand.
- Engine and dashboard have gone completely black mid-drive at highway speed, cutting the engine without warning.
- Owners describe the engine misfiring or shuddering under load, with one case leading to a transfer case replacement around 82,000 miles.
- Some vehicles have stalled or struggled to restart after stop-start idling, showing a drivetrain malfunction message.
- Fuel level sensors have failed, causing the car to show fuel remaining and then stop suddenly, in one case at 106,000 miles.
- Driver airbags reportedly failed to deploy in a crash, and blind spot and lane-keeping systems have shown as off without warning.
2014 BMW 335i recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V871000Dec 17, 2025Airbags851 vehicles
Air bags:side/window:head
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive), and 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i, M235i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.
Risk: An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- NHTSA 24V527000Jul 11, 2024Airbags1,145 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Remedy: The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- NHTSA 24V288000Apr 24, 2024Airbags5,761 vehicles
Air bags:side/window
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive, M4), and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.
Risk: An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2014 BMW 335i fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 20 MPG
- Highway
- 30 MPG
- Combined
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,300
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2014 compared with other 335i years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 BMW 335i reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 335i has a Complaint Index of 40, ranking 7th of 11 model years, which earns it a Good verdict relative to other 335i years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 BMW 335i?
- NHTSA complaints show Engine issues as the top problem area, accounting for 25% of complaints, followed by Electrical System, Fuel System, and Transmission & Powertrain, each at 20%.
- Does the 2014 BMW 335i have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2014 335i covering Airbags, Electrical System, and Fuel System, none of which are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2014 335i compare to other 335i years?
- The 2014 335i's Complaint Index of 40 is better than 2007-2011 and 2013, which range from Caution to Avoid, but worse than 2012, 2015, and 2016.
- What is the median mileage for engine failures on the 2014 335i?
- NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage of 29,800 miles for Engine-related complaints on the 2014 335i.