2012 BMW 335 recalls & problems

1 recall 4 complaints 1 investigation

1recalls
4owner complaints
0crashes reported
0fires reported
0 / 0injuries / deaths

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2012 BMW 335 and 4 owner complaints. The part owners complain about most is air bags (2 reports), followed by engine (1). NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation that include this vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers – enter your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your car still has an open recall.

2012 BMW 335 recalls

Air Bags · NHTSA 16V071000 · Feb 5, 2016

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1…

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with 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's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

840,000 units potentially affected · Full recall details →

2012 BMW 335 problems by component

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
Air Bags 2
 000
Engine 1
 000
Wheels 1
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NHTSA investigations

Latest owner complaints

Engine · Feb 25, 2018 · 71,000 miles · GA

My car keeps overheating and stalling or when I accelerate it will not go, I have to stop turn car off and try to go but the temp gage is not over 250 degrees when the displays says my car is overheating

Air Bags · Feb 7, 2018 · GA

Takata recall- have notified global imports of marietta/atlanta georgia every month since I purchased this vehicle. They will not return calls or make appointment. They inform me that I will get email correspondence and I never do. Can you help?

Wheels · Nov 28, 2016 · 35,000 miles · TX

Both of my rear aluminum wheels have cracked without any accidents occurring or even anything other than normal driving. Both times my tires needed replaced. I have owned 20 cars in my life and never had to replace a wheel. Now with this BMW I have had to replace all 4 wheels to ensure it doesn't happen to my remaining two wheels. In my discussions at tire centers this is said…

Air Bags · May 3, 2016 · CA

Air bags do not function as per the recall. Bmw has no solution to fix the airbags. They will not take the care back

Other BMW 335 years

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 BMW 335 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2012 BMW 335, the most recent one (16V071000) for air bags. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 BMW 335?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are air bags (2), engine (1), wheels (1).

Is NHTSA investigating the 2012 BMW 335?

NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation that include this vehicle, most recently EA21002: Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture.