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#BS-2011-BMW335-25B0

2011 Bmw 335d

Based on reports from 51 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
51
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Recalls
6
TSBs
120
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 51 complaints, 0 crashes, 4 fires, and 6 recalls.

Top reported problems

1

automatic transmission is starting to fail

1 complaints β€’ Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

10 owners reported electrical issues β€” failures commonly reported around 84K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

3
0–30K
1
30–60K
15
60–90K
17
90–120K
1
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 90–120K miles (17 reports) β€’ Median: 84K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

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Most Likely

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Worst Case

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Top cost driver: Electrical (10 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical10 (20%)
Engine8 (16%)
Airbags7 (14%)
Seats5 (10%)
Seat Belts4 (8%)
Steering3 (6%)
Drivetrain3 (6%)
Fuel System3 (6%)

2011 Bmw 335d: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2011 Bmw 335d, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 84,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 84K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2011 Bmw 335d, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2011 Bmw 335d, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seats Issues

Seats complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2011 Bmw 335d, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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25
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7
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21
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22
4
23

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2011 Bmw 335d. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (6 recalls)

17V067000Apr 2017

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 1 Series M Coupe and 135i Convertible vehicles, 2011 Z4 sDrive 35i, 335i, 335d, 335i Coupe, 335is Coupe, 335i Convertible, 335is Convertible, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535i Gran Turismo and 550i xDrive Gran Turismo vehicles and 2012 740i and 740Li vehicles. The rear driveshaft constant velocity (CV) joint on the affected vehicles may fatigue and break.

17V676000Jun 2018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.

18V314000Jun 2018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2010-2011 BMW 335d vehicles with diesel engines. The connection of the positive battery cable at the fuse box terminal may degrade over time, possibly resulting in an intermittent loss of electrical power.

19V472000Aug 2019

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009 328i and 328xi, 2009-2011 335d, 2008-2012 M3 Coupe and M3 Convertible, and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. The connection of the positive battery cable at the fuse box terminal may degrade, resulting in an intermittent loss of electrical power.

20V017000Mar 2020

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2011 Bmw 335d vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

51

Class avg

143

Below the class average β€” fewer complaints than typical compact cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume β€” popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 51 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

2011 Bmw 335d: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Bmw 335d?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2011 Bmw 335d is related to the electrical, with 10 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2011 Bmw 335d reliable?
The 2011 Bmw 335d has 51 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 4 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average β€” a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2011 Bmw 335d problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2011 Bmw 335d have any recalls?
Yes, the 2011 Bmw 335d has 6 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Bmw 335d problems start?
Based on 37 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 84,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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