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2014 BMW 335xiProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2014 BMW 335xi, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-189 the manufacturer reports only 90% of affected cars repaired.

2014 BMW 335xi
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 90%Owner complaints73 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage14kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 1, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 BMW 335xi has problems

7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine41
Structure21
Fuel/propulsion system20
Steering11
Electrical system11
Vehicle speed control11
Power train10
Service brakes11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2014 BMW 335xi 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.

91%repaired · 2017 Q1

Exterior lighting

Recall 15V-520 · Aug 17, 2015 · 7,727 vehicles · 7,069 repaired

Risk. If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

90%repaired · 2016 Q4

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 15V-189 · Mar 31, 2015 · 18,054 vehicles · 16,243 repaired

Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 335xi 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 335xi median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2014 BMW 335xi, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
    Open
In owners' words

What 335xi owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

What happened: While driving, steering system malfunction warning appeared, power steering felt normal. Within 5 sec the HVAC blower quit, A/C shut off, and “Transmission not in Park” flashed although shifter was untouched (in Drive). All cluster gauges began sweeping randomly; iDrive screen…
Complaint 11664177 · Jun 1, 2025
MY BMW 2014 335XI GT 63900 MILES VIN:[XXX] SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL WHEN DRIVING IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY AND LOSE POWER WITHOUT WARNING LIGHT AND STUCK ON ROAD AND TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY SUGGEST TO REPLACE THE ENGINE COST 23K, AND THE REPORTS SAID THE REASON MAY BE DUE TO FUEL PUMP OR PREVIOUS OIL…
Complaint 11384029 · Dec 18, 2020 · 63,900 miles
VEHICLE STALLED ON ROAD WAY WHILE GOING 50 PLUS MILES AN HOUR. SHUTTING OFF COMPLETELY. POLICE WERE CALLED. COULD NOT GET CAR TO SHIFT AND MOVE. NEEDED TWO DIFFERENT TOW TRUCKS TO GET DOLLIES TO MOVE CAR. BMW REPLACED FUEL PUMP. BMW SAYS WARRANTY ON NHTSA FOR MY YEAR MAKE AND MODEL DOES NOT APPLY…
Complaint 10969839 · Apr 1, 2017 · 13,500 miles

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