2015 BMW 435I: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 15 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 2024
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Doors locks have a double pull feature where the first pull will unlock the door and the second pull will allow the door to open. The first pull will occasionally fail to unlock the door lock mechanism. The failure permanently prevents the door from opening unless the operator presses the door lock/unlock button, located on the center dash, multiple times.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Feb 2019
“When the vehicle is stationary, and the engine is not operating, the "double-pull" operation to unlock the door malfunctions intermittently and without warning or notice. This is a recurring problem with many vehicles across multiple product offerings (both series and year) within the brand.”Owner report · Structure · Nov 2018
“The front strut moves down the spindle hitting the front drive shaft no loose bolt found defective design the bolt secure it to the spindle too small and no notch on the strut or bracket on strut to secure them from coming apart very dangerous loose vehicle control I'm a certified ase master technician”Owner report · Suspension · Nov 2018
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“My car has less than 19,000 miles and both front tires have golf ball size blow outs in the side walls on the front tires. Almost in the same spot on the tires. The rear tire are fine”Owner report · Tires · Oct 2018
“Improper plating on fuel pump may result in stall - which it happened to me on the highway. Called bmw and they said no recall on my car, but when you look up a 2015 435i, it shows it has that recall. Bmw wanted to charge me for a diagnostic, when I feel they should take it as a recall. My first problem with bmw, and they don't seem to care.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Jun 2018
“This car went in front of me and would break fast trying to make me crash into him, he had lots of kids in the car and I don't know why he is putting them into that kind of risk, I am worried about them because I do not think the person driving is in his right mind, maybe he was intoxicated. Please check up on this family and file a report on this man. Thank you”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jun 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2015 bmw 435x (na). While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and was unable to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle had hydro lock from water entering the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 2,700.”Owner report · Engine · Jun 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2015 bmw 435i. While driving at approximately 30 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the seat belt and air bag system failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 7,900.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jun 2015
“I was traveling west on sc 153 ,unit 2 was traveling north on i85 exit ramp.driver unit 2 failed to yield the right of way proceedings across sc 153,causing his f-250 2002 .causing the front of his vehicle to strike the left side of me. Ran off the road into a gas station. My side airbags came but my front airbags didn't come . My side mirror flew in and hit my son in the head. If my airbag would have came son wouldn't got hit”Owner report · Air Bags · May 2015
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 428i Convertible, 428i xDrive Convertible, 435i Convertible, and 435i xDrive Convertible vehicles manufactured October 22, 2014, to February 27, 2015. Due to a programming error, the driver's front air bag deployment timing may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the air bag control module with corrected software version, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 228i Coupe, M235i Coupe, 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, ActiveHybrid 3, 328xi Sports Wagon, 428i Coupe, 428xi Coupe, 435i Coupe, 435xi Coupe, 428i Convertible, 428xi Convertible, 435i Convertible, 328xi Gran Turismo, 335xi Gran Turismo, and 2015 428i Gran Coupe, 428xi Gran Coupe, and 435i Gran Coupe vehicles. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 28, 2015. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive, M4), and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2015 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2015 BMW 435I reliable?
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2015 BMW 435I. The most complained-about area is engine.
Does the 2015 BMW 435I have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning air bags. 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.