This page covers 3 recalls, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 BMW 335i.
24–25 mpg combined
9.4–9.8 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. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
The 2012 to 2015 BMW 335i received NHTSA New Car Assessment Program ratings for US-market vehicles. The sedan earned five stars overall. In frontal crash testing, it received four stars. Side crash protection earned five stars, as did rollover resistance and side pole crash testing. NHTSA applies these ratings across model years until a significant redesign occurs, so this rating covers the entire 2012 to 2015 range.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2015 BMW 335i has 3 recalls, the most serious involving two separate airbag inflator defects that can send sharp metal fragments into the cabin or out through the door, raising the risk of serious injury or death.
Both airbag concerns affect this vehicle. The driver-side frontal airbag inflator can explode rather than deploy normally, scattering metal fragments toward the driver and anyone nearby. A separate recall covers the side and window airbag inflators, which can rupture and throw metal shards either into the cabin or outward through the vehicle's body. On the exterior lighting side, the side marker lights can fail to illuminate, making the car harder for other drivers to see at night.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's air bag inflator may explode when it deploys due to a manufacturing defect.
What the fix does
BMW will replace the driver's front air bag at no cost.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The head air bag inflator may crack at a weld joint, causing gas to leak or the inflator to rupture.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the head air bags at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front side marker lights may not work when the parking lights or headlights are on due to incorrect software programming.
What the fix does
BMW dealers will upload corrected software to restore proper marker light operation at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
