2011 BMW 335IS: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 11 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jan 2020
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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.”Owner report · Engine · Jul 2018
“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 time and no longer working. This is a bmw recall and bmw should be held responsible for getting my engine replaced.”Owner report · Engine · Dec 2017
“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.”Owner report · Engine · Nov 2017
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“Takata recall. I contacted the bmw dealership several months ago to resolve this recall and was told that I would be placed on a waiting list. I have not been contacted yet to fix this issue”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2017
“Takata recall - I made an appointment with my dealer "east bay bmw" to get the airbags replaced. I received a follow-up call 2 days later informing me that they airbags are not available yet. I'm not forced to drive my unsafe vehicle until parts are available. Am I able to get a rental in the meantime until I'm able to repair this issue?”Owner report · Air Bags · Sep 2017
“Takata recall. A fix for recall campaign 16v-071 issued in march 2016 by bmw against this VIN has yet to materialize. Bmw clearly doesn't take seriously their obligation to repair this potentially fatal flaw.”Owner report · Air Bags · Mar 2016
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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 system may overheat.
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.
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, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes, X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d and 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2011 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2011 BMW 335IS reliable?
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2011 BMW 335IS. The most complained-about area is engine.
Does the 2011 BMW 335IS have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning electrical system:wiring. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.