CarRecallWatchThe 2011 BMW 335xi has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (5 reports).
2011 BMW 335xi recalls
Driver Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
Some vehicles may have had their original steering wheel replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel that contains a driver airbag inflator that can explode when the airbag deploys.
Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
The driver-side frontal airbag inflator in certain vehicles contains an ammonium nitrate propellant that was not properly dried.
Overheating wiring can melt connectors and cause fire
The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning may overheat.
Most common 2011 BMW 335xi problems
Problem areas named in the 23 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Wheels | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILS WITHOUT WARNING. THE FUEL PUMP ON PREVIOUS N54 ENGINE WERE RECALLED. THE FUEL PUMP WAS NOT CHANGED FOR THE NEWER N55 ENGINE AND THEY ARE CONTINUING TO FAIL.
I WAS DRIVING MY CAR WHEN THE ENGINE SOUNDED SOMETHING SIMILAR TO IS IF I HAD A MISFIRE. I STARTED SLOWING DOWN BY THE TIME I GOT TO ABOUT 5 MILES AN HOUR SMOKE STARTED COMING THROUGH THE VENTS. OPEN THE HOOD AND THERE WAS A FIRE BETWEEN THE BACK OF THE ENGINE IN THE FIREWALL. WITHIN 15 MINUTES THE CAR COMPLETELY BURNED DOWN. IT IS UNKNOWN WHAT CAUSED THIS SO FAR.
I TOOK MY CAR INTO BMW FOR 2 RECALLS AFTER WAITING 2 MONTHS FOR THE PARTS AFTER 6 HRS HAD PASSED THEY CLAIMED TO HAVE THE WRONG PARTS ,WHEN I WENT TO PICK UP MY CAR IT HAD NO POWER I COULDN'T DRIVE IT HOME .I PAID $147 FOR DIAGNOSTIC THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE COMPLIMENTARY AND A REPAIR BILL OF $3,478.25 APRIL 20 20018 . LAST YEAR I HAD TO REPLACE THE AXLE DO IT NOT TWISTING LIKE A WASH RAG
CAR WAS PARKED SEVERAL HOURS AFTER DRIVING IT. NOTICED DISCOLORATION ON WINDOWS. SMOKE IN INTERIOR, FIRE BURNED DASHBOARD, BLOWER MOTOR FELL OUT. NOTE: I FOUND AN EXISTING RECALL, 17V676, OCTOBER 2017, BUT NO RECALL LETTER WAS RECEIVED.
OCTOBER 25, 2017 | RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 17V-676 BLOWER MOTOR WIRING TO DATE THERE IS STILL NO REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL ISSUED 5 MONTHS AGO. I'M NOT SURE WHAT CONSTITUTES A 'REASONABLE PERIOD OF TIME' FOR A RECALL LIKE THIS BUT IT SEEMS LIKE IT HAS BEEN A WHILE, ESPECIALLY FOR A RECALL THAT COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A FIRE..
2011 BMW 335xi questions
Does the 2011 BMW 335xi have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2011 BMW 335xi: Driver Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Overheating wiring can melt connectors and cause fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 BMW 335xi?
Based on 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (5), Fuel/Propulsion System (4), Wheels (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2011 BMW 335xi 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.