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2010 BMW 335i Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2010 BMW 335i has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,673,750 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

AIR BAGS 24V513000 2024-07-03 394,029 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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.

AIR BAGS 20V017000 2020-01-15 59,965 affected
Defect

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,…

Consequence

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17V676000 2017-10-25 702,965 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13V044000 2013-02-07 516,791 affected
Defect

BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series…

Consequence

If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS
13
1crashes1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
7
ENGINE
5
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
4
2fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
3
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2
SERVICE BRAKES
2
1crashes
STEERING
2
1crashes
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
1crashes1injuries
Total complaints58

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The contact owns a 2010 bmw 335i. The vehicle was a custom-modified vehicle and a company mascot. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system); however, the vehicle was not repaired. The contact self-identified as an independent mechanic who wanted to…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2025-12-01

“Good morning folks, I own a 2010 bmw 335i sedan with approximately 110k miles and I will have to be replacing again, the valve cover gaskets in the car. The first time I had to replace the vcgs was back in 2016 and the vehicle barely had 50k miles on it. Had to replace the vcgs again in 2020.…”

ENGINE · reported 2025-10-20

“The contact owns a 2010 bmw 335i. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle went into limp mode, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was self-diagnosed, and the contact stated that the camshaft…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2025-04-30

“Recall 17v-676: blower motor wiring was preformed several years ago. Today the wiring connection added during the recall work failed and the blower motor stopped working.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2024-04-09

“The high pressure fuel pump failed. I still have the vehicle but it does work. It cannot be driven with a bad high pressure fuel pump. To repair it is over $2000.00.”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2022-12-30

“My head lights with adaptive drive caught on fire and burned the wires.”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2021-02-10

“The vehicles ftm (footwell module) isn't working. During a drive my turning signals didn't want to work. My headlights won't turn off. Windows stay put. Doors don't lock. Vehicle is stationary but can still be operated. Shops around the area notified me that they had a few vehicles have the same…”

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · reported 2020-05-31

“The vehicles ftm (footwell module) isn't working. During a drive my turning signals didn't want to work. My headlights won't turn off. Windows stay put. Doors don't lock. Vehicle is stationary but can still be operated. Shops around the area notified me that they had a few vehicles have the same…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2020-05-31
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2010 BMW 335i as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.