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2011 BMW 335is Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2011 BMW 335is has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 762,930 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

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.

Complaints by component

ENGINE
6
AIR BAGS
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
TIRES
1
Total complaints12

What owners report

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

“I had the recall repair for the hvac harness done in 2018, and the recall fix failed in 6/22, I took it into bmw and they determined there was a short, I do not know why a replacement part failed so soon in my eyes after being replaced for a recall. I had to pay $670 to fix this issue from a…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2022-08-23

“The high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) on this model 335is continues to fail after time. The n54 motor was initially released in 2007-2009 and then replaced with the n55. The hpfp on the 2007-2009 models have now an extended warranty due to high failure rates. Bmw re-released this engine in the…”

ENGINE · reported 2019-08-06

“Water pump failure occurred at 72,000 miles. Part is a costly repair, and bmw will quote $1800 to replace. Car warning on idrive system stated 'engine too hot, pull over and shut engine off.' loss of power at potential highway speeds is a safety concern.”

ENGINE · reported 2018-07-30

“Heater blower wiring recall”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2018-04-21

“Heater blower wiring recall”

ENGINE · reported 2018-04-21

“The belt on my car broke off and I had my car towed into the mechanic shop. Once it was looked at it was said to have jumped time and I had an engine malfunction that is a recall do to bmw. My engine is no longer working and I am left with paying a car note on a bmw that has an engine that jumped…”

ENGINE · reported 2017-12-15

“Tires - I have 1,500 miles or so on them (new). They was installed by them bmw dealership as I was purchasing the car. I had the cars shipped here to md. Driving the car locally after sitting in the garage, it started to make a terrible noise above 40 mph and would get worse up to 60 mph that's as…”

TIRES · reported 2017-11-24

“Since I had the car at 32k miles. The vehicle would give me the low oil light way before the oil change intervals of 15k. This ultimately lead to catastrophic engine failure. It spun a cam shaft bearing. This has lead to having to replacement of he entire engine with a used one.”

ENGINE · reported 2017-11-11
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 2011 BMW 335is as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.