2015 BMW 335i Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
17/100
#6 most-complained of 7 335i years
The 2015 BMW 335i ranks as the Best year among 7 model years tracked, with 10 complaints and a complaint index of 17. It carries 3 recalls, mostly airbag related, and no reported crashes, fires, or injuries.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 23
- 20 city / 30 hwy
Top 2015 BMW 335i problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System4 (40%)
- Engine3 (30%)
- Steering2 (20%)
- Structure & Body2 (20%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (10%)
- Fuel System1 (10%)
- Other1 (10%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (10%)
What owners report
- Door lock actuators fail, leaving passengers unable to open doors from inside or outside.
- Passenger and driver doors need a two-pull handle motion, and the second pull sometimes fails to open the door at all.
- Steering randomly stiffens mid-turn along with clunking and grinding noises at low speeds, sometimes with a 'Drive Moderately' warning.
- Air conditioning airflow drops off after extended use as the evaporator freezes up.
- Fuel tank cracks and leaks fuel near the fuel tank area after refueling.
- Engine loses power while driving, tied to a failed water pump and illuminated battery discharge warning.
2015 BMW 335i recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- NHTSA 15V520000Aug 17, 2015Electrical System7,727 vehicles
Exterior lighting
BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, and ActiveHybrid3 vehicles manufactured October 20, 2011, to June 22, 2015, 2014-2015 328xi Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured March 21, 2013, to March 17, 2015, 2014-2015 328d, 328xd vehicles manufactured June 28, 2013, to April 21, 2015, and 2014-2015 328xd Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured July 5, 2013, to April 21, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the front side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or by email at [email protected].
2015 BMW 335i fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 20 MPG
- Highway
- 30 MPG
- Combined
- 23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,450
- 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.
2015 compared with other 335i years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 BMW 335i reliable?
- Among 335i model years with data, 2015 ranks best, with only 10 complaints and a complaint index of 17, the lowest of the years listed.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 BMW 335i?
- NHTSA complaints point to the Electrical System (40% of complaints, median mileage 42,000), followed by Engine (30%, median mileage 84,000) and Steering (20%, median mileage 80,000).
- Does the 2015 BMW 335i have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2015 335i, two covering airbags and one covering the electrical system software, none marked do-not-drive.
- How does the 2015 335i compare to other BMW 335i years?
- The 2015 335i has a complaint index of 17, far below the 2011 (100, Avoid) and 2013 (83, Avoid) model years, and better than 2010, 2012, and 2014.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2015 BMW 335i?
- EPA rates the 2015 335i at 23 mpg combined (20 city / 30 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,450.