repaired · 2026 Q3
Side/window: head
NewRisk. An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
2014 BMW 335iProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 20 owner complaints about the 2014 BMW 335i, most often about the engine. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-288 the manufacturer reports only 36% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 8, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Michael Sheehan, CC BY 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 BMW 335i has problems
20 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Engine
4Electrical system
4Power train
3Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
2Fuel system, gasoline
2Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
1Lane departure
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
1Steering
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2014 BMW 335i 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 · 2026 Q2
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Air bags: side/window
Risk. An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Exterior lighting
Risk. If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Show 1 more recall
repaired · 2016 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
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
2014 vs. every other 335i 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 335i median. How we score
'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 BMW 335i safety ratings
2014 BMW 335 I 4 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 BMW 335i, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What 335i owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
After the car is shut off, the coolant pump will stop with the car but after a min the car will stay off but the coolant pump will kick on. Runs until battery is drained. I do understand there is a feature to circulate the coolant so help mitigate burn/hot spots but this continues until the battery…
EVERY TIME I GO FROM I93 MASS TO I90 HWY ON THE EXIT MY CAR SHUTS OFF FOR 3SEC AND RESTARTS THE ELECTRONICS. NOT SURE WHAT DEFECT OR SENSORS ARE IN THE AREA THAT CAUSES THIS MALFUNCTION. BUT THIS ONLY HAPPENS WHEN I TAKE THE SAME EXACT EXIT EVERY SINGLE TIME.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 335I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL FROM THE ENGINE TO THE UNDERCARRIAGE COMPARTMENT, WHICH THEN SPILLED ONTO THE GARAGE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BMW OF FREMONT (LOCATED AT 5720 CUSHING PKWY, FREMONT, CA 94538, [PHONE]) WHERE IT WAS…
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