2010 BMW 335xi Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2010 BMW 335xi has a complaint index of 33, ranking 7th out of 10 model years and earning a Good verdict relative to other 335xi years. NHTSA lists 11 complaints and 3 recalls, with Fuel System issues making up 64% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 33/100
- #7 of 10 335xi years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 11
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Fuel System
Top 2010 BMW 335xi problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System7 (64%)
- Airbags2 (18%)
- Engine2 (18%)
- Brakes1 (9%)
- Structure & Body1 (9%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Vehicles suddenly stalled or lost power while driving, sometimes accompanied by a limp-mode warning and check engine light.
- Owners reported high pressure fuel pump failures, in one case happening twice within eight months on the same car.
- Stalling was sometimes paired with a loss of power steering and brakes at highway speed.
- Some cars showed reduced engine power warnings triggered by the engine light, recurring at different mileages.
- One owner reported an oil pressure warning and possible engine damage shortly after an unrelated electrical recall repair.
- Airbag recall repairs were reported as delayed by dealers for extended periods, leaving owners waiting with an unresolved recall.
2010 BMW 335xi recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
2010 compared with other 335xi years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 BMW 335xi reliable?
- Relative to other 335xi model years, the 2010 has a Good verdict, with a complaint index of 33 and 11 NHTSA complaints, ranking 7th of 10 years tracked.
- What are the main problems with the 2010 BMW 335xi?
- NHTSA complaints are concentrated in the Fuel System, which accounts for 64% of the 11 complaints, often involving stalling tied to fuel pump failures at a median mileage of 3,500 miles.
- Does the 2010 BMW 335xi have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2010 335xi, covering airbag modules (two separate campaigns) and wiring/electrical connectors, none marked do-not-drive.
- How does the 2010 335xi compare to other years?
- The 2010 model's complaint index of 33 is lower than 2007 (67), 2008 (100), 2009 (78), and 2011 (89), all of which carry Caution or Avoid verdicts.
- Were there any crashes or injuries reported for the 2010 335xi?
- NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths tied to complaints for the 2010 335xi.