What are the worst BMW 335I years?

Q: What are the worst BMW 335I years?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints per year on the road, the worst BMW 335I years are 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011 - complaint rates far above this model's median. The years with the fewest problems relative to time on the road: 2006, 2014, 2015.

BMW 335I: best and worst years

Every model year, ranked by owner complaints reported to NHTSA relative to time on the road. Click a year for its problems, recalls and trouble codes.

Years to avoid: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011

Complaint rates far above this model's median, even after adjusting for time on the road.

Held up best: 2006, 2014, 2015

The fewest complaints relative to years on the road - at most half the model's median rate.

2015solid year10 complaints · 3 recalls 2014solid year20 complaints · 5 recalls 201343 complaints · 2 recalls 201222 complaints · 3 recalls 2011worst year98 complaints · 7 recalls 201041 complaints · 4 recalls 2009worst year85 complaints · 4 recalls 2008worst year201 complaints · 4 recalls 2007worst year288 complaints · 5 recalls 2006solid year0 complaints · 3 recalls

Ranked by complaints per year on the road (age capped at 12 years), so older years do not lead just because they have been around longer. Years under 3 years old are not judged - they have not had time to show their problems. Rates are relative to this model only and are not adjusted for sales volume.