Bmw 335i years to avoid
Every Bmw 335i model year on file (2012-2014), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2014
Worst year on file
82.5
Severity index
Engine
Most-reported system
2012
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014 Bmw 335i | 82.5 High | 20 | Engine |
| 2 | 2013 Bmw 335i | 58.8 Medium | 65 | Engine |
| 3 | 2012 Bmw 335i | 57.9 Medium | 33 | Air Bags |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Bmw 335i complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 33 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 57.9 Medium | AIR BAGS |
| 2013 | 65 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 58.8 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2014 | 20 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 82.5 High | ENGINE |
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.