2012 BMW 335xi recalls and problems

The 2012 BMW 335xi has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any BMW dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2012 BMW 335xi vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2012 BMW 335xi recalls

Recall 15V-520: Exterior Lighting

Reported Aug 17, 2015 · 7,727 vehicles affected · BMW of North America, LLC

Problem: BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, and ActiveHybrid3 vehicles manufactured October 20, 2011, to June 22, 2015, 2014-2015 328xi Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured March 21, 2013, to March 17, 2015, 2014-2015 328d, 328xd vehicles manufactured June 28, 2013, to April 21, 2015, and 2014-2015 328xd Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured July 5, 2013, to April 21, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the front side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or by email at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

2012 BMW 335xi problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	2

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 2012 BMW 335xi complaints

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

Air Bags · reported Oct 11, 2017

Takata recall - I received my letter in september 2017 that bmw has the parts to replace the airbag and to call immediately to schedule this repair. I called and was told that it would take 4-8 weeks to get the parts and then I could schedule an appointment. Given that this is a serious safety recall, I AM shocked that it has taken this long to even be notified that the repair can finally be done (When information about deaths from these airbags has been available for more than a year). I have asked for more than a year to get this fixed. Now I get a letter that bmw can make the repair, but it…

Air Bags · reported Feb 24, 2017

Takada recall we received a recall notice in march 2016 (Bmw recall campaign no. 16v-071) regarding the "driver's front air bag module". We have spoken and emailed our local bmw service center about having this part replaced and have been told repeatedly that they do not have the part. We contacted a customer service representative from bmw and were told that the part would not be available until june 2017 at the earliest. When I said that I thought that this was an unreasonably long time to replace a part that, if it ruptured, could cause serious injury or death to the driver and/or…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 BMW 335xi have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 BMW 335xi: 15V-520 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 BMW 335xi?

Owners report air bags problems most often (2 reports).

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.