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2010 BMW 335d Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2010 BMW 335d has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,180,191 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 6, 2026.

Recall campaigns

AIR BAGS 24V513000 2024-07-03 394,029 affected
Defect

BMW 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…

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

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.

AIR BAGS 20V017000 2020-01-15 59,965 affected
Defect

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,…

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp 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 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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19V472000 2019-06-19 16,641 affected
Defect

BMW 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.

Consequence

A loss of electrical power can cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18V314000 2018-05-14 6,591 affected
Defect

BMW 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.

Consequence

A loss of electrical power to the vehicle can cause the vehicle to unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17V676000 2017-10-25 702,965 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.

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.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6
2fires
ENGINE
3
2fires
AIR BAGS
2
STEERING
2
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
1fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
Total complaints18

What owners report

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

“Nitrous oxide sensors upstream and downstream and catalytic tank all failed. Notices of extended warranty up to 10 years but failed after so no reimbursement. Suspect many people unaware when non bmw service center repaired and non recorded. Recall should be initiated. Have records to verify bad…”

ENGINE · reported 2019-06-19

“Car parked in driveway and burst into flames 5 minutes after parking it. Totally destroyed.”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2019-01-08

“Car parked in driveway and burst into flames 5 minutes after parking it. Totally destroyed.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2019-01-08

“Car parked in driveway and burst into flames 5 minutes after parking it. Totally destroyed.”

ENGINE · reported 2019-01-08

“I own 2 bmw 335d's, one a 2010 and the other a 2011. I cannot keep these cars on the road. I have had "service engine soon" lights constantly. Every code leads back to the emmissions system on these diesels. The latest is an scr code that is thousands of dollars to repair. Bmw came out with a 10…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2019-01-02

“I was stopped at a traffic light when smoke began arising from my right front wheel and was followed by flames...I had had my car in for ac malfunctioning earlier in the the summer and asked about the recall relative to motor blower wiring..they said at bmw not the problem and no fix yet available…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2018-08-14

“I was stopped at a traffic light when smoke began arising from my right front wheel and was followed by flames...I had had my car in for ac malfunctioning earlier in the the summer and asked about the recall relative to motor blower wiring..they said at bmw not the problem and no fix yet available…”

ENGINE · reported 2018-08-14

“For the airbag recall, I have constantly been told by midtown (houston) bmw that the replacements are unavailable. This has bee for two years now. 2 - on the new recall, the wiring recall, I have yet to be contacted by bmw or my local midtown bmw dealership”

AIR BAGS · reported 2018-04-15
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 2010 BMW 335d as of July 6, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.