2014 BMW 335xi Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2014 BMW 335xi has a complaint index of 44 and ranks 6th out of 10 model years, earning a Good verdict relative to other 335xi years. NHTSA lists 7 complaints, 2 recalls, 2 crashes, and 1 fire for this year, with Engine issues the top problem area.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 44/100
- #6 of 10 335xi years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 7
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
Top 2014 BMW 335xi problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine5 (71%)
- Fuel System2 (29%)
- Structure & Body2 (29%)
- Brakes1 (14%)
- Electrical System1 (14%)
- Other1 (14%)
- Steering1 (14%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (14%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine stalls suddenly at highway speed, including one report near 50 mph that left the vehicle undriveable until towed.
- Fuel supply module (fuel pump) failures cause the engine to quit without warning, sometimes stranding the vehicle in a live traffic lane.
- Some owners report the transmission won't shift or the car drops into neutral unexpectedly while driving, in one case followed by a full loss of power.
- A brake pedal reportedly became extremely hard to press despite heavy application, resulting in a low-speed collision.
- Roof leaks tied to a clogged drainage channel were reported, requiring dealer repair.
- Owners report structural or body-related incidents, including one where the vehicle moved into a parked object despite the driver's foot being on the brake.
2014 BMW 335xi recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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].
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 BMW 335xi reliable?
- Compared to other 335xi model years, 2014 ranks well. It has a complaint index of 44, ranks 6th of 10 years, and carries a Good verdict, with 7 complaints and 2 recalls logged by NHTSA.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 BMW 335xi?
- NHTSA complaints show Engine issues as the top problem area, making up 5 of 7 complaints (71%), followed by Fuel System and Structure & Body issues at 2 complaints each (29%).
- Does the 2014 BMW 335xi have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for this year: one for an electrical system software issue (campaign 15V520000) and one for fuel pump replacement (campaign 15V189000). Neither is classified as a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2014 335xi compare to other bad years like 2008 or 2011?
- The 2008 335xi has a complaint index of 100 with 62 complaints and an Avoid verdict, and 2011 has an index of 89 with an Avoid verdict. The 2014 model's index of 44 is much lower, putting it in the Good category by comparison.
- What mileage do 2014 335xi engine problems typically occur at?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 13,318 miles at failure for complaints on this model year, with the Engine problem area specifically showing a median of 30,250 miles.