CarRecallWatchThe 2015 BMW 335i has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (4 reports).
2015 BMW 335i recalls
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.
Most common 2015 BMW 335i problems
Problem areas named in the 10 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2015 BMW 335I. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The driver was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to be jumpstarted. The battery discharge warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the water pump and determined that a short in the water pump was preventing the water pump from turning off. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was
I recently was advised by BMW that my valve cover had a leak as well as a rear axle. I feel that after only 8 years and less than 80,000 miles those component should NOT be failing so soon. My biggest complaint is that I recently had my power steering system completely fail on me. I was able to limp my car home and turn it off to let it sit for 15 minutes which the dealer recommended. I started the car back up and it has been working fine. The dealer inspected the vehicle and advised that I should have the entire system replaced for a little under $6,000. My largest concern is that the steering system is going to give out when my wife is driving the car or when we are hundreds of miles away
My car randomly stiffens steering in a turn which made me nearly hit a parked car and lit up a warning light stating âDrive Moderatelyâ. The car recently also began to have symptoms of clunking and grinding when turning the wheel at low speeds. While this issue has recently arrises, my forward collision warning, blind spot detection, and lane departure warning safety features turned off completely i'm assuming as a result of the issue. The car also clunks and makes the same noise when turning the wheel side to side if the car is completely shut off as well. Iâve been referenced to SIB 01 26 18 and contacted both a BMW Service Center & BMW NA. Both tell me my car suffers from no sympt
A/C COOLING INTERMITTENT REDUCTION OF AIR FLOW: Complaint of reduced air flow when the air conditioning system is operated for an extended time, usually longer than 30 minutes. The evaporator starts to freeze up. Here is a blog from multiple owners reporting the same issue. https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21904
Driver passenger door would not open when the car is locked from inside. Typically the driver can double pull the door handle which unlocks the car. When attempting to unlock, the pin goes up but comes back down. There are several documented complaints on BMW forums with many owners experiencing this safety issue. If a driver gets into an accident or if the battery dies, the door may fail to open at critical moments. A recall is needed for this safety defect
2015 BMW 335i questions
Does the 2015 BMW 335i have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2015 BMW 335i: 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. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 BMW 335i?
Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (4), Structure (2), Engine (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2015 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.