2014 BMW 435I problems
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 BMW 435I. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 33% of complaints. Next are fuel system (30%) and drivetrain & axles (15%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 33 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 33% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 30,000 miles 29 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 29 complaints that include odometer readings, half describe a problem before roughly 30,000 miles. For engine specifically, the median reported mileage is about 40,000 miles (10 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 3 complaints mention a crash.
It is also covered by 4 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Takata recall I had a headon accident, airbags didn't inflate. Car stopped with me with no warning, fuel pomp was defective. I had to replace it. All brakes system went bad with no warning. Had to replace everything left front wheel and run on flat tire blew up with no warning while. Had to be replaced. Sensors go off during winter months warning low-tires when tires are fine. Sensors go off to wear seatbelt when none is the passenger side or objects.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 BMW 435I. While driving various speeds, the drivetrain malfunction warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle decelerated and lost power. The vehicle was taken to nalley BMW of decatur (1606 church st, decatur, ga 30033) where it was diagnosed that the intercooler charge pipe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Sos drive malfunction. TSB released, see NHTSA complaint/ manufacturer communication dated 01jan202, NHTSA id number: 10171504 manufacturer communication number: b840416 dealer refuses to replace due to out of warranty and will not accept 3rd party warranty. BMW USA, will not assist even though the problem is a known issue and defect.
Other model years of the 435I
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014