2015 BMW 335XI Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
20/100
#5 most-complained of 6 335XI years
The 2015 BMW 335XI has 2 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 20, and 1 recall, ranking 5th out of 6 model years — meaning it's among the better years for this model. Brakes and engine issues each account for 50% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2015 BMW 335XI problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes1 (50%)
- Engine1 (50%)
- Structure & Body1 (50%)
What owners report
- Traction control warning light illuminates around 25 mph while accelerator is depressed, with the vehicle losing momentum and slowing down unexpectedly.
- Dealers have been unable to duplicate the traction control/acceleration issue during diagnosis.
- Driver and passenger door locks intermittently fail to open when pulling the door handle twice.
- The only workaround for the door lock failure is using the central locking switch on the dash instead of the handle.
2015 BMW 335XI recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign 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].
2015 compared with other 335XI years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 BMW 335XI reliable?
- NHTSA lists only 2 complaints for the 2015 335XI with a complaint index of 20, ranking 5th out of 6 model years, making it one of the better years for this model based on owner complaints and recalls.
- What problems does the 2015 BMW 335XI have?
- Owners reported brake-related issues, including a traction control failure that reduced engine power at low speed, and structural/body issues involving door locks that intermittently failed to open. Each area accounts for 50% of the 2 complaints on file.
- Does the 2015 BMW 335XI have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall (campaign 15V520000) covering an electrical system software issue. BMW dealers upload revised software free of charge to correct it.
- What year BMW 335XI should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2011 and 2013 model years are marked Avoid, with complaint indexes of 100 and 80 respectively. The 2015 model year, with a complaint index of 20, ranks near the good end at 5th of 6 years.
- At what mileage do 2015 335XI problems occur?
- The median mileage at failure for the 2015 335XI is 32,500 miles, with brake issues reported around 28,000 miles and structure/body issues around 37,000 miles.