This page covers 5 recalls, 10 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2010 BMW 335d.
27 mpg combined
8.7 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2010 BMW 335D draws the bulk of its complaints around the engine and emissions system. Owners frequently report recurring fault codes tied to diesel emissions components, NOx sensors, the selective catalytic reduction system, and catalytic converters are all mentioned as failing, sometimes repeatedly on the same vehicle. Repair costs in this area run into the thousands of dollars. The electrical system and steering each account for a pair of complaints, including one owner who describes an ABS sensor failing multiple times and another whose vehicle stalled and shuddered before the ABS warning light came on. One isolated report describes a vehicle catching fire shortly after parking, though that stands alone in the complaint set. The emissions-related engine faults are the clearest recurring pattern owners describe for this model year.
10
Total Complaints
2
Fire-Related
By System
The 2010 BMW 335D has 5 recalls, the most serious being driver-side airbag inflators that can explode during deployment and send sharp metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Two separate airbag recalls cover this risk: one applies to the original steering wheel inflator, and the other involves vehicles where the steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport wheel carrying the same defective inflator. On the electrical side, the wiring and connectors for the heating and air conditioning system can overheat and melt, raising the risk of a fire even when the vehicle is parked and unattended. There is also a battery cable concern specific to diesel-equipped models: the positive battery cable connection at the fuse box can degrade over time, causing intermittent loss of electrical power and an unexpected stall while driving.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's air bag inflator in certain replacement sport or M-sport steering wheels can explode when the air bag deploys.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module at no cost.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver frontal air bag inflator may explode due to chemical breakdown after prolonged exposure to humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Replace the driver air bag inflator. On X5 and X6 models, only the inflator is replaced. Repair is free.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The positive battery cable connection at the fuse box may degrade over time, causing the electrical system to intermittently lose power.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it properly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The positive battery cable connector at the fuse box can degrade over time, causing intermittent electrical power loss.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it using an improved method at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wiring and electrical connectors that control airflow in the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
