Bmw 435i years to avoid
Every Bmw 435i model year on file (2014-2015), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2015
Worst year on file
69.8
Severity index
Engine
Most-reported system
2014
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2015 Bmw 435i | 69.8 Medium | 16 | Engine |
| 2 | 2014 Bmw 435i | 53.2 Medium | 22 | Engine |
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 435i complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 53.2 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2015 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 69.8 Medium | 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.