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2016 BMW 335i Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

0/100

#7 most-complained of 7 335i years

The 2016 BMW 335i has 2 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #7 highest of 7 335i model years. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50% of the total).

Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
23
20 city / 30 hwy

Top 2016 BMW 335i problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine1 (50%)
  2. Other1 (50%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain1 (50%)
2016 BMW 335i complaints: complaints filed per month2Dec 2017Feb 2023
3 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2017 to Feb 2023; peak Feb 2023 (2).

2016 BMW 335i recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2016 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.

2016 compared with other 335i years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002010201120122013201420152016
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2014Caution5020524
2015Best1710323
2016No verdict02023

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 BMW 335i a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2016 BMW 335i ranks #7 of 7 among 335i model years (Complaint Index 0/100). It has 2 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 BMW 335i?
The most reported problem areas are engine (1 complaints) and transmission & powertrain (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 30,500 miles.
Does the 2016 BMW 335i have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2016 BMW 335i in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2016 BMW 335i?
EPA rates the 2016 BMW 335i at 23 MPG combined (20 city / 30 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,450. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.