2011 BMW 335d: raw data

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vehicle2011 / bmw / 335d
known issues7 clusters (reviewed 2026-09-09)
complaints58 on file (2013-04-10 → 2024-08-22)
recalls6
investigations0
fars119 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Blower motor wiring and battery cable recall delayELECTRICAL SYSTEM8 complaints2017-03 → 2018-10bmw-335d-2011-electrical-recall-delay
  • 11048176 BLOWER MOTOR SYSTEM CONNECTORS RECALL. RECALL INCOMPLETE REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE
  • 11140888 2011 BMW 335D. CONSUMER WRITES WITH REGARD TO RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 18V-314: POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM, AND INQUIRES WHEN REPAIRS WILL BE DONE. *AS THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME COMPLETING THE RECALL REPAIR. *JS
Tire and wheel defectsTIRES, WHEELS3 complaints2013-04 → 2018-11bmw-335d-2011-tire-wheel-defects
  • 10505869 MONDAY MORNING PULLED THE CAR OFF THE GARAGE AND NOTICED THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE LIGHT WAS ON. THOUGHT IT WAS A NAIL IN THE TIRE AND STOPPED AT NTB TO FIX IT
  • 11150245 I PURCHASED NEW PIRELLI PZERO TIRES FROM MY LOCAL BMW DEALER. THE REAR TIRES EXHIBITED INTERMITTENT AIR LOSS AND WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALER BECAUSE THE DEALER BELIEVED THEY WERE DAMAGED DURING INSTALLATION
Takata airbag recall part unavailabilityAIR BAGS10 complaints2016-10 → 2017-12bmw-335d-2011-takata-airbag-recall-delay
  • 11015090 TAKATA RECALL WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHATS GOING WITH THIS RECALL. ITS BEEN OVER A YEAR AND STILL THIS ISSUE HASENT GOT REAOLVE
  • 11045339 TAKATA. RESOLUTION BY CLOSEST BMW DEALER, BMW OF BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON, IS INDICATING A MAY 2018 DATE FOR REPLACEMENT. I FEEL THAT THIS IS AN INORDINATELY EXTENDED TIME ON TOP OF THE ALREADY LONG TIME FOR THE REPLACEMENT PRODUCT
Engine stall with reduced-power warningELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE7 complaints2015-08 → 2018-08bmw-335d-2011-engine-stall-reduced-power
  • 10927902 NOVEMBER 25, 2016 APPROXIMATELY 17:44 (5:44 PM EST) MY 2011 BMW 335D STALLED WHILE DRIVING. "ENGINE MALFUNCTION REDUCED POWER" ALERT WAS ON SCREEN. I WAS ABLE TO RE-START IT, AND CONTINUED ON MY WAY. THIS IS A RE-OCCURRING DANGEROUS PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR
  • 10967583 WARNING LIGHT "ENGINE MALFUNCTION"" ENGINE OPERATING AT REDUCED OUTPUT "HAPPENS RANDOMLY AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS , APPARENTLY DUE TO A KNOWN BMW ISSUE WITH THE FUEL PUMP ON VARIOUS MODELS
Carbon buildup on intake manifold and EGRENGINE6 complaints2013-09 → 2022-09bmw-335d-2011-intake-carbon-buildup
  • 10542147 DEFECTIVE SWIRL FLAP ACTUATOR. DEALER REPLACE INTAKE MANIFOLD WITH SWIRL FLAP MOTOR. *JB
  • 10926715 ENGINE DESIGN OF EXHAUST GAS RE-CIRCULATION CAUSES HEAVY CARBON BUILD UP ON INTAKE VALVES AND PORTS CAUSING LOSS OF POWER AND EXPENSIVE REPAIRS
Passenger seat restraint sensor faultAIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS, SEATS6 complaints2017-10 → 2023-10bmw-335d-2011-passenger-restraint-sensor-fault
  • 11308589 PASSENGER AIRBAG MALFUNCTION, SEAT SENSITIVITY IS TOUCHY, REPORTS AN OCCUPANT WHEN EMPTY AND GIVES AN OCCASIONAL MALFUNCTION WARNING, AT ANY SPEED, ANY TIME
  • 11032979 I HAVE A PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAULT AFFECTING AIRBAG, BELT TENSIONER
Loss of power steeringSTEERING3 complaints2018-07 → 2019-02bmw-335d-2011-power-steering-loss
  • 11176032 STEERING WHEELS IS SUCK WANT TURNING IN MY DRIVEWAY STEERING WHEELS LOCK UP CAN GETTING TURNING WHAT CAN WE DO
  • 11142985 WHILE COMING TO A STOP IN A PARKING LOT THE STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT AND THE SMELL OF BURNING RUBBER WAS PRESENT. HAD THE CAR BEEN GOING A HIGH RATE OF SPEED IT WOULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
582013-04-102024-08-2212AIR BAGS:18; ENGINE:16; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:15; POWER TRAIN:6; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM:6

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
19V47200019/06/2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERSBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009 328i and 328xi, 2009-2011 335d, 2008-2012 M3 Coupe and M3 Convertible, and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. The connection of the positive battery cable at the fuse box terminal may degrade, resulting in an intermittent loss of electrical power.A loss of electrical power can cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and secure the positive battery cable connector, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall is an expansion of a previous recall, number 18V-314.
18V31400014/05/2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERSBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2010-2011 BMW 335d vehicles with diesel engines. The connection of the positive battery cable at the fuse box terminal may degrade over time, possibly resulting in an intermittent loss of electrical power.A loss of electrical power to the vehicle can cause the vehicle to unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.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 June 29, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
20V01700015/01/2020AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEBMW 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.An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.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.
17V06700002/02/2017POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINTBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 1 Series M Coupe and 135i Convertible vehicles, 2011 Z4 sDrive 35i, 335i, 335d, 335i Coupe, 335is Coupe, 335i Convertible, 335is Convertible, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535i Gran Turismo and 550i xDrive Gran Turismo vehicles and 2012 740i and 740Li vehicles. The rear driveshaft constant velocity (CV) joint on the affected vehicles may fatigue and break.If the CV joint breaks, the vehicle may have a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear driveshaft CV joint and, based on its production date, will replace it, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
17V67600025/10/2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGBMW 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.Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.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.
24V51300003/07/2024AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEBMW 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 steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.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.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-2024119legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2011 BMW 335d vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2011/bmw/335d
@misc{wrenchpro_2011_bmw_335d_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2011 BMW 335d},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2011/bmw/335d}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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