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2011 BMW 335 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2011 BMW 335 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 840,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

AIR BAGS 16V071000 2016-02-05 840,000 affected
Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i,…

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with 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's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS
11
1crashes1injuries
ENGINE
7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
4
POWER TRAIN
3
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
WHEELS
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
TIRES
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
Total complaints37

What owners report

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

“I was traveling down the road today in my 2011 335i xdrive and my sunroof exploded! No rock hit me, it was like a shotgun went off inside my car, I'm retired military, a veterans of all the wars/conflicts from 89-2009 had mortars flying over my head and patriot batterys taking out scuds overhead.…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2018-10-26

“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. The second set of rear tires also exhibited intermittent air loss. The dealer believed the…”

TIRES · reported 2018-04-26

“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. The second set of rear tires also exhibited intermittent air loss. The dealer believed the…”

WHEELS · reported 2018-04-26

“Pertaining to nhtsa recall number 17v676 that was issued in october of 2017, I called bmw customer service in december to inquire about the status of the recall but was told to continue checking its website for status and the rep could not provide a timeframe as to when I can bring the car to the…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2018-01-31

“Blower motor system connectors recall. Recall incomplete remedy not yet available.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2017-11-02

“Takata recall would like to know whats going with this recall. Its been over a year and still this issue hasent got reaolve.”

AIR BAGS · reported 2017-08-14

“Takata recall I have contacted two bmw retailers in my area asking to schedule an appointment to have my airbags replaced and both responses were "we don't have the part but will order it and call you back when ready to schedule the replacement". I haven't heard back from either and I contacted…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2017-06-08

“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”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2017-03-19

Defect investigations

Investigation EA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…

Investigation EA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…

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 335 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.