BMW

335i

Compact Cars · model years 2010 to 2016

Includes 335i, 335i Convertible, 335i Coupe and 3 more as listed by the EPA.

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The verdict

Best year: 2010. complaints: 0, below this model's typical 16; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 3.

Worst year: 2011. complaints: 146, about 9.1x this model's typical 16; recalls: 7, about 2.3x this model's typical 3.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the BMW 335i
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	Top complaints
2010	4Gas	20	300	$3,850	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 16 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 3 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2011	4Gas	21.5	300	$3,575	7	146	0	AIR BAGS 24%, ENGINE 23%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%
complaints: 146, about 9.1x this model's typical 16 recalls: 7, about 2.3x this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2012	6Gas	22	300	$3,500	3	33	0	AIR BAGS 38%, ENGINE 18%, SEATS 9%
complaints: 33, above this model's typical 24 recalls: 3, in line with this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 58 of 100, where higher is better.
2013	10Gas	22.5	300	$3,425	2	64	2 (1 open)	ENGINE 18%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%, POWER TRAIN 15%
complaints: 64, about 1.6x this model's typical 40 recalls: 2, below this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 46 of 100, where higher is better.
2014	5Gas	24	300	$3,200	5	20	2 (1 open)	ENGINE 17%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%, POWER TRAIN 13%
complaints: 20, in line with this model's typical 20 recalls: 5, about 1.7x this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 46 of 100, where higher is better.
2015	5Gas	23	300	$3,350	3	10	2 (1 open)	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 25%, ENGINE 13%, STEERING 13%
complaints: 10, below this model's typical 20 recalls: 3, in line with this model's typical 3 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 70 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	1Gas	23	300	$3,350	0	0	1 (1 open)	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 4 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 3 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 87 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2010: 20 to 2016: 23

Owner complaints2010: 0 to 2016: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the BMW 335i to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.