2011 BMW 335I engine problems
36 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2011 BMW 335I, which is 26% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 36 26% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 48,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 22 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 48,000 miles, and 59% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
I would formally like to report a major safety concern I have regarding my new 2011 BMW 335is convertible. From a standstill without modifying any of the default configurations on the car, flooring the gas pedal, the car lurches forward (as expected) and then power completely cuts out for a second and then will continue on its way. My guess is the dsc is kicking in causing power to be reduced and then re-established. My concern is that a brand new car should be able to be floored without this happening.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 BMW 335I. While driving 55 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle began to hesitate and seize. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 14v176000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer has been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 78,250.
Other problems reported for the 2011 BMW 335I
- Air bags 35 complaints
- Electrical system 16 complaints