repaired · 2026 Q2
Air bags: frontal
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2010 BMW 335dProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2010 BMW 335d, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-513 the manufacturer reports only 19% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 3, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 BMW 335d has problems
10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
3Engine2 crash/fire/injury
2Steering
2Air bags
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Structure1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 6 | 2 |
| Engine | 3 | 2 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2010 BMW 335d recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Electrical system
Risk. A loss of electrical power can cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q3
12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Risk. A loss of electrical power to the vehicle can cause the vehicle to unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2019 Q3
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other 335d year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 335d median. How we score
'09'10'11
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 335d owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WHEN SMOKE BEGAN ARISING FROM MY RIGHT FRONT WHEEL AND WAS FOLLOWED BY FLAMES...I HAD HAD MY CAR IN FOR AC MALFUNCTIONING EARLIER IN THE THE SUMMER AND ASKED ABOUT THE RECALL RELATIVE TO MOTOR BLOWER WIRING..THEY SAID AT BMW NOT THE PROBLEM AND NO FIX YET…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW 335D. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE SHUTTERED AND STALLED. IN ADDITION, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. BMW OF FAIRFAX (8427 LEE HWY, FAIRFAX, VA) DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE ABS SENSOR HAD BEEN…
FOR THE AIRBAG RECALL, I HAVE CONSTANTLY BEEN TOLD BY MIDTOWN (HOUSTON) BMW THAT THE REPLACEMENTS ARE UNAVAILABLE. THIS HAS BEE FOR TWO YEARS NOW. 2 - ON THE NEW RECALL, THE WIRING RECALL, I HAVE YET TO BE CONTACTED BY BMW OR MY LOCAL MIDTOWN BMW DEALERSHIP
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