2010 BMW 335d recalls and problems

The 2010 BMW 335d has 5 safety recalls and 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any BMW dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2010 BMW 335d vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2010 BMW 335d recalls

Recall 24V-513: Air Bags

Reported Jul 3, 2024 · 394,029 vehicles affected · BMW of North America, LLC

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall 20V-017: Air Bags

Reported Jan 15, 2020 · 59,965 vehicles affected · BMW of North America, LLC

Problem: 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.

Recall 19V-472: Electrical System

Reported Jun 19, 2019 · 16,641 vehicles affected · BMW of North America, LLC

Problem: 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.

Risk: A loss of electrical power can cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and secure the positive battery cable connector, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall is an expansion of a previous recall, number 18V-314.

Recall 18V-314: Electrical System

Reported May 14, 2018 · 6,591 vehicles affected · BMW of North America, LLC

Problem: 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.

Risk: A loss of electrical power to the vehicle can cause the vehicle to unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall 17V-676: Electrical System

Reported Oct 25, 2017 · 702,965 vehicles affected · BMW of North America, LLC

Problem: 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.

Risk: Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.

Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

2010 BMW 335d problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	6
Engine	3
Air Bags	2
Steering	2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	2
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	1
Unknown or Other	1
Structure	1

Most reported parts

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Wheel Speed Sensor/Tone Ring — 1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Abs Warning Light — 1
Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 88,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2010 BMW 335d complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine · at 77,000 miles · reported Sep 21, 2020

Nitrous oxide sensors upstream and downstream and catalytic tank all failed. Notices of extended warranty up to 10 years but failed after so no reimbursement. Suspect many people unaware when non bmw service center repaired and non recorded. Recall should be initiated. Have records to verify bad nox sensors and being told now catalytic converters needs replacing .

Unknown or Other · reported Jan 2, 2019

I own 2 bmw 335d's, one a 2010 and the other a 2011. I cannot keep these cars on the road. I have had "service engine soon" lights constantly. Every code leads back to the emmissions system on these diesels. The latest is an scr code that is thousands of dollars to repair. Bmw came out with a 10 year 120k mile extended warranty on the problem. They should have come out with a recall! I have had so many service engine lights I cannot afford to keep these cars on the road. These cars are worse than the vw diesels. The cars runs great, yet because of the service lights the rpairs are more costly…

Electrical System · at 84,000 miles · reported Aug 14, 2018

I was stopped at a traffic light when smoke began arising from my right front wheel and was followed by flames...I had had my car in for AC malfunctioning earlier in the the summer and asked about the recall relative to motor blower wiring..they said at bmw not the problem and no fix yet available ..my car was totally destroyed...I have video footage

Air Bags · reported Apr 23, 2018

For the airbag recall, I have constantly been told by midtown (Houston) bmw that the replacements are unavailable. This has bee for two years now. 2 - on the new recall, the wiring recall, I have yet to be contacted by bmw or my local midtown bmw dealership

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · at 112,000 miles · reported Mar 10, 2018

Blower motor recall: my car was taken in by bmw the beginning of february for the recall, or so I thought. The person I talked to in the service department alerted me that there was a recall and that my car was under it. A week of them having it goes by and the tech I talk to tells me that, no my car wasnt part of it and I had other issues that they quoted me for but couldnt directly say how they concluded they were faulty, his name was carlos up at classic bmw in willoughby hills, oh. I then tell the sa I refuse to talk to that tech because he doesnt seem to have proper knowledge on the car…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 BMW 335d have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2010 BMW 335d: 24V-513 (air bags), 20V-017 (air bags), 19V-472 (electrical system), 18V-314 (electrical system), 17V-676 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2010 BMW 335d?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (6 reports), followed by engine (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 88,000 miles.

Are BMW recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.