2011 Bmw 335I US
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2011 Bmw 335I US has 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (32% of all complaints), specifically: i have had an incident with my car where my car died whiling going on to my military base. after finding out the issue and getting it worked on, i found out that there is a known issue. there are several public complaints of users risking their lives due to a documented defect with n55 engines produ.
25
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.3x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
ENGINE
8 complaints- • I HAVE HAD AN INCIDENT WITH MY CAR WHERE MY CAR DIED WHILING GOING ON TO MY MILITARY BASE. AFTER FINDING OUT THE ISSUE AND GETTING IT WORKED ON, I FOUND OUT THAT THERE IS A KNOWN ISSUE. THERE ARE SEVERAL PUBLIC COMPLAINTS OF USERS RISKING THEIR LIVES DUE TO A DOCUMENTED DEFECT WITH N55 ENGINES PRODU
- • WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, MY 2011 BMW 335CI EXPERIENCED A TOTAL POWER FAILURE LEAVING ME WITH VERY SLUGGISH STEERING, NO FUEL POWER, AND ESSENTIALLY A DEAD ROLLING HEAVY PIECE OF METAL. *TR
- • MY 2011 335I BMW CONVERTIBLE STALLED FOR 2ND TIME WHILE LESS THAN 200 MILES DRIVEN IN BETWEEN. VEHICLE STALLED IN SLOW SPEED WHILE TURNING LEFT IN BOTH CASES. VEHICLE LOST TOTAL POWER IN BOTH CASES. TOOK TO THE BMW MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA DEALERSHIP IN FIRST OCCURRENCE. DEALER CHECKED AND NO FAULT FOUND
“I HAVE HAD AN INCIDENT WITH MY CAR WHERE MY CAR DIED WHILING GOING ON TO MY MILITARY BASE. AFTER FINDING OUT THE ISSUE AND GETTING IT WORKED ON, I FOUND OUT THAT THERE IS A KNOWN ISSUE. THERE ARE SEVERAL PUBLIC COMPLAINTS OF USERS RISKING THEIR LIVES DUE TO A DOCUMENTED DEFECT WITH N55 ENGINES PRODU”
— NHTSA complaint filing
TRANSMISSION
3 complaints- • WHEN GOING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION INSTEAD OF DOWNSHIFTING THE CAR LOST ALL POWER AND ONLY WENT BACK IN GEAR AFTER SEVERAL SECONDS. *TR
- • DELAY IN DCT/THROTTLE ENGAGEMENT AFTER SLOWING TO A ROLL, THEN PRESSING DOWN ON THE GAS- THE DELAY IS BETWEEN 1-2SECONDS, AND I KNOW SOME OTHER FOLKS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. S-MODE PLUS SPORT BUTTON, ELIMINATED THIS PROBLEM. THIS OCCURS WHEN I'VE SLOWED TO A STOP, THEN WANT TO ACCELERATE QUICKLY TO M
- • POWER TRAIN: DRIVELINE: CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT DETAILS ISSUED APRIL 21, 2017 RECALL ID 265558 NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 17V067000 VEHICLES AFFECTED 8,752 COMPONENT AFFECTED POWER TRAIN: DRIVELINE: CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT SUMMARY BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC (BMW) IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2011-2012 135
“WHEN GOING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION INSTEAD OF DOWNSHIFTING THE CAR LOST ALL POWER AND ONLY WENT BACK IN GEAR AFTER SEVERAL SECONDS. *TR”
— NHTSA complaint filing
WHEELS
3 complaints- • MY REAR TIRE SLOWLY STARTED TO LOSE AIR PRESSURE DURING FREEWAY COMMUTING IN LOS ANGELES AREA. SAVAGE BMW IN ONTARIO COULDN'T AT FIRST DETERMINE THE CAUSE AND SUGGESTED IT WAS A TIRE LEAK AND TO TAKE IT TO A TIRE SHOP. THE TIRE SHOP FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE TIRE AND SAID TO TAKE IT BACK TO THE
- • MY RIGHT REAR TIRE KEPT LEAKING AIR, SO I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME TO TAKE IT TO A TIRE SHOP. THE TIRE SHOP FOUND OUT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE RIM MOST PROBABLY BECAUSE OF A POTHOLE, SO I THOUGHT THAT WAS POSSIBLE AND I GOT THE CRACK FIXED. EVER SINCE I HAD THIS ISSUE, I HAD BEEN DR
- • MY RIGHT REAR TIRE KEPT LEAKING AIR, SO I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME TO TAKE IT TO A TIRE SHOP. THE TIRE SHOP FOUND OUT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE RIM MOST PROBABLY BECAUSE OF A POTHOLE, SO I THOUGHT THAT WAS POSSIBLE AND I GOT THE CRACK FIXED. EVER SINCE I HAD THIS ISSUE, I HAD BEEN DR
“MY REAR TIRE SLOWLY STARTED TO LOSE AIR PRESSURE DURING FREEWAY COMMUTING IN LOS ANGELES AREA. SAVAGE BMW IN ONTARIO COULDN'T AT FIRST DETERMINE THE CAUSE AND SUGGESTED IT WAS A TIRE LEAK AND TO TAKE IT TO A TIRE SHOP. THE TIRE SHOP FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE TIRE AND SAID TO TAKE IT BACK TO THE ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
FUEL SYSTEM
3 complaints- • IT APPEARS THAT MY HPFP (HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP IS FAILING). CAR WENT INTO REDUCED POWER MODE AND WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO EVEN DRIVE. *TR
- • WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, MY 2011 BMW 335CI EXPERIENCED A TOTAL POWER FAILURE LEAVING ME WITH VERY SLUGGISH STEERING, NO FUEL POWER, AND ESSENTIALLY A DEAD ROLLING HEAVY PIECE OF METAL. *TR
- • MY FUEL IS LEAKING UNDER THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF INJURY TO THE UNDER BODY BUT FUEL IS DRIPPING FROM UNDERNEATH
“IT APPEARS THAT MY HPFP (HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP IS FAILING). CAR WENT INTO REDUCED POWER MODE AND WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO EVEN DRIVE. *TR”
— NHTSA complaint filing
AIR BAGS
3 complaints- • TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 335I US. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF
- • TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 335I US. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS CON
- • 2011 BMW 335I THREE (3) RECALLS: 1) FIRE HAZARD, 2) TAKATA RECALL AND 3) VANOS HOUSING BOLTS - RESULTING IN TOTAL LOSS OF MY 2011 BMW 335I VEHICLE AS CONFIRMED A TOTAL LOSS VEHICLE BY PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE CLAIM NUMBER 17-2120735. CONTRARY TO PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE COMPANY'S REPORT, THERE WAS NO COLL
“TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 335I US. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 25 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ENGINE: I HAVE HAD AN INCIDENT WITH MY CAR WHERE MY CAR DIED WHILING GOING ON TO MY MILITARY BASE. AFTER FINDING OUT THE ISSUE AND GETTING IT WORKED ON, I FOUND OUT THAT THERE IS A KNOWN ISSUE. THERE ARE SEVERAL PUBLIC COMPLAINTS OF USERS RISKING THEIR LIVES DUE TO A DOCUMENTED DEFECT WITH N55 ENGINES PRODU
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐TRANSMISSION: WHEN GOING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION INSTEAD OF DOWNSHIFTING THE CAR LOST ALL POWER AND ONLY WENT BACK IN GEAR AFTER SEVERAL SECONDS. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐WHEELS: MY REAR TIRE SLOWLY STARTED TO LOSE AIR PRESSURE DURING FREEWAY COMMUTING IN LOS ANGELES AREA. SAVAGE BMW IN ONTARIO COULDN'T AT FIRST DETERMINE THE CAUSE AND SUGGESTED IT WAS A TIRE LEAK AND TO TAKE IT TO A TIRE SHOP. THE TIRE SHOP FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE TIRE AND SAID TO TAKE IT BACK TO THE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐FUEL SYSTEM: IT APPEARS THAT MY HPFP (HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP IS FAILING). CAR WENT INTO REDUCED POWER MODE AND WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO EVEN DRIVE. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Bmw 335I US — Year Comparison
How does 2011 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 25
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 3
- Segment avg
- 80
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