CarRecallWatchThe 2014 BMW 335i has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (5 reports).
2014 BMW 335i recalls
Side curtain airbag may leak or rupture in a crash
Certain BMW 2 Series, 3 Series and 4 Series vehicles from 2014, plus 2015 2 Series models, have head airbags whose inflators may fail at a weld joint.
Driver airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments at occupants
The driver's frontal airbag inflator may rupture during deployment because of a manufacturing defect.
Side Airbag Inflator May Rupture or Leak Gas
The side head airbag inflators in these BMW 2 Series, 3 Series, and 4 Series vehicles may fail at a weld joint.
Front side marker lights may stay off, raising crash risk at night
Some BMW 3 Series and ActiveHybrid3 vehicles may have been programmed with software that can cause the front side marker lights to stay off when the parking lights or headlights are on.
Fuel Pump May Fail and Stall Engine Without Warning
Improper nickel plating on components inside the fuel pump can cause the pump to fail.
Most common 2014 BMW 335i problems
Problem areas named in the 20 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 5 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Lane Departure | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
What owners report
SUBJECT: Catastrophic Steering Failure and Erroneous Safety Recall Notification - 2014 BMW 335i 105,000 milles INCIDENT DESCRIPTION: While driving, the vehicle completely lost steering control. The electronic steering rack disengaged due to a failure in the aluminum mounting bolts. This incident resulted in a near-fatal accident in which the vehicle almost left the road and fell into a ravine. I have 360-degree camera video showing my steering wheel locking up and me struggling to survive. If you contact me, I can provide the video evidence. TECHNICAL BASIS: This failure matches the criteria described in BMW Technical Service Bulletin TSB 01 15 16 (and the previous NHTSA recall 14V-632), re
After the car is shut off, the coolant pump will stop with the car but after a min the car will stay off but the coolant pump will kick on. Runs until battery is drained. I do understand there is a feature to circulate the coolant so help mitigate burn/hot spots but this continues until the battery is disconnected by ECU. Then it won't start because the battery is too low. Ongoing issue for the past 2 years now, happens intermittently. Frequency is random but happens more when it's cold out. But average happens a few times a week when cold out, sometimes it runs well for a few weeks then starts happening again. We had tried to troubleshoot by BMW but no luck. They have replaced battery,
The backup camera flipped upside down. It's not a physical malfunction, but a software or computer issue. This is a known problem with BMW 3 Series from 2014 and other years. This is not considered a recall. The image on the camera is now reversed, which is a safety hazard. BMW will only inspect and fix the issue for hundreds if not thousands of dollars. There have been no warning lamps, messages or otherwise.
THE SYMPTOM: THE CAR MISSES OR SHUTTERS UNDER LOAD. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME THAT THE CAR NEEDS A NEW TRANSFER CASE. THE VEHICLE HAS 80K MILES. THIS IS A MAJOR DRIVETRAIN FAILURE IN MY OPINION FOR A CAR OF THIS AGE WITH AVERAGE MILES AND CONTINUALLY SERVICED BY THE DEALERSHIP AND DRIVEN BY TWO PEOPLE. TODAY I READ ABOUT A RECALL FOR A 2014 MODEL 328D THAT REQUIRES REPLACE THE CONSTANT-VELOCITY JOINT AND INSPECT THE TRANSFER CASE, REPLACING IT IF NECESSARY. I SUSPECT THE SAME FAULTY PART COULD ALSO BE THE CAUSE OF MY NOW FAULTY TRANSFER CASE.
The airbags is displayed as not working/off. The blind spot warning, and the lane keeping assistance does not function. There was an incident that happened where I hit a pot hole and ended up hitting a construction cone. No warning signs went off and my car wasnât assisted yo avoid the cone.
2014 BMW 335i questions
Does the 2014 BMW 335i have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2014 BMW 335i: Side curtain airbag may leak or rupture in a crash; Driver airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments at occupants; Side Airbag Inflator May Rupture or Leak Gas; Front side marker lights may stay off, raising crash risk at night; Fuel Pump May Fail and Stall Engine Without Warning. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 BMW 335i?
Based on 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (5), Power Train (4), Electrical System (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2014 BMW 335i has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.