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2014 BMW 335XI Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

60/100

#3 most-complained of 6 335XI years

The 2014 BMW 335XI has a Complaint Index of 60 and ranks 3rd worst out of 6 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 7 complaints, 2 recalls, 2 crashes, and 1 fire, with Engine issues making up 71% of complaints.

Complaints
7
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
2 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2014 BMW 335XI problems

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

  1. Engine5 (71%)
  2. Fuel System2 (29%)
  3. Structure & Body2 (29%)
  4. Brakes1 (14%)
  5. Electrical System1 (14%)
  6. Other1 (14%)
  7. Steering1 (14%)
  8. Transmission & Powertrain1 (14%)

What owners report

  • Engine stalls or completely shuts off while driving, sometimes at highway speeds around 50 mph.
  • Fuel pump (fuel supply module) failures cause sudden loss of power, in one case leading to a suggested engine replacement.
  • Vehicle can shift to neutral unexpectedly while in motion and lose power without any warning light.
  • Brake pedal reportedly became extremely hard to press, resulting in a low-speed collision at a median mileage of 210 miles for that complaint.
  • A roof leak was traced to a rubble drainage part that needed replacement at 9,000 miles.
  • An unintended movement into a parked vehicle occurred while the driver reported using only the brake pedal.
2014 BMW 335XI complaints: complaints filed per month3Jan 2015Mar 2015Dec 2015Apr 2017Dec 2020Apr 2021Jun 2025
14 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2015 to Jun 2025; peak Apr 2017 (3).

2014 BMW 335XI recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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].

  2. NHTSA 15V189000Mar 31, 2015Fuel System18,054 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 228i Coupe, M235i Coupe, 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, ActiveHybrid 3, 328xi Sports Wagon, 428i Coupe, 428xi Coupe, 435i Coupe, 435xi Coupe, 428i Convertible, 428xi Convertible, 435i Convertible, 328xi Gran Turismo, 335xi Gran Turismo, and 2015 428i Gran Coupe, 428xi Gran Coupe, and 435i Gran Coupe vehicles. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.

    Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 28, 2015. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

2014 compared with other 335XI years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201020112012201320142015
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012No verdict021—
2013Avoid8091—
2014Caution6072—
2015No verdict2021—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 BMW 335XI reliable?
NHTSA data gives the 2014 335XI a Complaint Index of 60, ranking 3rd worst among 6 model years covered, so it earns a Caution verdict relative to other 335XI years.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 BMW 335XI?
Engine problems account for 71% of complaints (5 of 7), with a median failure mileage of 30,250 miles. Fuel System and Structure & Body issues each make up 29% of complaints.
Does the 2014 BMW 335XI have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists two recalls: campaign 15V520000 for an Electrical System software issue and campaign 15V189000 for a Fuel System fuel pump replacement. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
Which BMW 335XI model years should be avoided?
Based on Complaint Index, the 2011 (100) and 2013 (80) model years carry Avoid verdicts, both higher than the 2014's Complaint Index of 60.
Were there any crashes or fires reported for the 2014 335XI?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 fire among the 7 complaints filed for the 2014 335XI.

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.