YearToAvoid

2007 BMW 335xi Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2007 BMW 335xi has a complaint index of 67, ranking 4th worst of 10 model years, with a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 20 complaints, 6 fires, and 4 recall campaigns, with Electrical System issues making up 40% of complaints.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
67/100
#4 of 10 335xi years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
20
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
4
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
0
reported in complaints
Fires
6
Injuries
0
Top issue
Electrical System
Best nearby year
2010
rated Good
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
20
17 city / 25 hwy
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Top 2007 BMW 335xi problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System8 (40%)
  2. Fuel System5 (25%)
  3. Engine4 (20%)
  4. Other4 (20%)
  5. Airbags3 (15%)
  6. Structure & Body2 (10%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Owners report engine bay or interior fires starting near the blower motor housing, sometimes producing heavy black smoke and flames.
  • Some vehicles caught fire shortly after being told by a dealer that engine fault codes would be fixed with a future software update.
  • Drivers describe sudden loss of engine power or 'limp mode' while accelerating or passing on the highway, with the car unable to maintain speed.
  • Door lock systems reportedly failed, trapping drivers inside or requiring them to exit through another door or window.
  • Airbag warning lights stayed illuminated, with some vehicles excluded from an existing airbag recall despite showing symptoms.
  • An 'engine failure' warning has appeared with sudden, significant power cutoff during freeway driving.
2007 BMW 335xi complaints: complaints filed per month2Nov 2009Dec 2010Mar 2014Sep 2016Oct 2018Jun 2022
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2009 to Jul 2025; peak Nov 2009 (2).

2007 BMW 335xi recalls

4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 24V513000Jul 3, 2024Airbags394,029 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

  2. NHTSA 20V017000Jan 15, 2020Airbags59,965 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes, X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d and 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp 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 air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

  3. NHTSA 17V676000Oct 25, 2017Electrical System702,965 vehicles

    Electrical system:wiring

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.

    Risk: Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

See all 4 recalls for the 2007 BMW 335xi →

2007 BMW 335xi fuel economy and fuel cost

City
17 MPG
Highway
25 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,000
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.

2007 compared with other 335xi years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002006200720082009201020112012201320142015
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2006No verdict003—
2007Caution6720420
2008Avoid10062319.5
2009Avoid78183—

All BMW 335xi years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 BMW 335xi reliable compared to other 335xi years?
It ranks 4th worst out of 10 model years tracked, with a complaint index of 67 and a Caution verdict based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls.
What is the biggest problem area for the 2007 BMW 335xi?
The Electrical System accounts for 40% of complaints (8 of 20), including reports of interior and engine bay fires, with a median failure mileage of 89,000 miles.
Does the 2007 BMW 335xi have fire risk?
NHTSA lists 6 fire reports for this model year, several tied to electrical issues near the blower motor housing.
How many recalls affect the 2007 BMW 335xi?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns covering airbags (three separate campaigns) and electrical wiring and connectors.
Which 335xi years are worse or better than 2007?
2008, 2009, and 2011 have higher complaint indexes (100, 78, and 89) and Avoid verdicts, while 2010 and 2014 score lower with Good verdicts.

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.