BMW 335i years to avoid
The BMW 335i years to avoid are 2007, 2008, 2011, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2006 is the cleanest year on record.
1,134
Total complaints
13
Recall campaigns
2006–2017
Years covered
9
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
335i years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | High complaint rate | 388 | |
| 2008 | High complaint rate | 276 | |
| 2011 | High complaint rate | 136 | |
| 2009 | High complaint rate | 127 | |
| 2013 | High complaints + open investigation | 69 | |
| 2014 | Open safety investigation | 31 | |
| 2015 | Open safety investigation | 16 | |
| 2016 | Open safety investigation | 3 | |
| 2017 | Open safety investigation | 0 |
Every 335i year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017avoid | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016avoid | 3 | 0 | |
| 2015avoid | 16 | 3 | |
| 2014avoid | 31 | 5 | |
| 2013avoid | 69 | 2 | |
| 2012 | 30 | 3 | |
| 2011avoid | 136 | 7 | |
| 2010 | 58 | 4 | |
| 2009avoid | 127 | 4 | |
| 2008avoid | 276 | 4 | |
| 2007avoid | 388 | 5 | |
| 2006 | 0 | 3 |
Common questions
What are the worst BMW 335i years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the 335i years to avoid are 2007, 2008, 2011, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017. The cleanest year on record is 2006.
What is the best year for the BMW 335i?
By complaint volume, 2006 has the cleanest NHTSA record among 335i years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the BMW 335i have?
Across all model years, the 335i has 13 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,134 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.