2010 Bmw 335XI
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2010 Bmw 335XI has 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.9x the segment average of 14. The most common issue is fuel system problems (54% of all complaints), specifically: i had no warnings prior to the following descriptions. my car shut off as i was pulling out of my driveway. i was able to restart the vehicle, but the car was in "limp" mode and the check engine light appeared. i parked my car and left for several hours. i attempted to restart after several hours an. There are 3 recalls issued for this model year.
13
Total Complaints
3
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.9x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 5 of 5)
FUEL SYSTEM
7 complaints- • I HAD NO WARNINGS PRIOR TO THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTIONS. MY CAR SHUT OFF AS I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT THE CAR WAS IN "LIMP" MODE AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED. I PARKED MY CAR AND LEFT FOR SEVERAL HOURS. I ATTEMPTED TO RESTART AFTER SEVERAL HOURS AN
- • FUEL PUMP FAILED A MONTH AFTER THE CAR WAS LEASED. WHEN I WENT TO START THE CAR, THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START UP. I TOOK IT TO BMW AND THEY STATED THAT THEY NEEDED TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP. THIS FUEL PUMP FAILURE COULD HAVE STALLED WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I STARTED INVESTIGATING AND NOTICED HUNDREDS
- • MY 2010 BMW 335XI (3,500 MILES) SUDDENLY STALLED ON WA HIGHWAY 520, ON THE LAKE WASHINGTON BRIDGE IN THE MIDDLE OF RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC DUE TO HPFP FAILURE. THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION WARNING ON THE NAV DISPLAY, STATING THAT ONLY LIMITED ENGINE POWER WAS AVAILABLE, WHEN TWO SECONDS LATER THE ENGINE STALLE
“I HAD NO WARNINGS PRIOR TO THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTIONS. MY CAR SHUT OFF AS I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT THE CAR WAS IN "LIMP" MODE AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED. I PARKED MY CAR AND LEFT FOR SEVERAL HOURS. I ATTEMPTED TO RESTART AFTER SEVERAL HOURS AN”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Recalls (3)
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, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes, X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d and 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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.
Estimated Insurance Cost for 2010 Bmw 335XI
How this estimate is calculated
Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Maintenance & Warranty
Recommended Bmw 335XI Service Intervals
Condition-Based Service (CBS) tells you exactly when service is due. Transmission fluid was labeled 'lifetime' but many owners service at 60K-100K.
"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.
Bmw New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage
Corrosion is unlimited miles for 12 years
These are the terms for a new Bmw. If you're buying a used 2010 335XI, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Bmw dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 13 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐FUEL SYSTEM: I HAD NO WARNINGS PRIOR TO THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTIONS. MY CAR SHUT OFF AS I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT THE CAR WAS IN "LIMP" MODE AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED. I PARKED MY CAR AND LEFT FOR SEVERAL HOURS. I ATTEMPTED TO RESTART AFTER SEVERAL HOURS AN
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: REDUCED ENGINE POWER WHEN THE ENGINE LIGHT WARNING CAME. THE NEXT INCIDENT WAS ON 03/28/2011 MILEAGE AT 9008, THE SAME HAPPENED AT SPEED OF 65 WITH SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐AIR BAGS: TAKATA RECALL MY LOCAL KENTUCKY DEALER STATES THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHEN MY 6 YEAR OLD 335 WILL BE FIXED AND IT MAY TAKE ANOTHER TWO YEARS.. IT'S LIKE DRIVING AN AIR BAG TIME BOMB. THEY ALSO STATE KENTUCKY IS VERY LOW ON THE PRIORITY LIST SINCE THEY DON'T SELL AS MANY CARS. UNACCEPTABLE!
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS: OIL PUMP PRESSURE WENT OUT ON 36,000 MILES AFTER A RECALL WAS DONE ON MY CAR BY BMW ON MAY 2013. THE RECALL WAS CHANGING THE ELECTRICAL BATTERY CABLES. RIGHT AFTER THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED IN MY CAR I HAD THIS ERROR ON MY COMPUTER: "ENGINE OIL PRESSURE TOO LOW. POSSIBLE ENGINE DAMAGES, SWITCH OFF
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐RECALLS: Verify all 3 recalls have been completed — free at any Bmw dealer
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Bmw 335XI — Year Comparison
How does 2010 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
- 13
- Recalls
- 3
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 14
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