2012 BMW 335IS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 BMW 335IS
The 2012 BMW 335IS has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (1 complaint), Electrical System (1 complaint), and Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2012 BMW 335IS
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2012 BMW 335IS, potentially affecting up to 59,965 vehicles.
Recall 20V017000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 59,965 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 BMW 335IS
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 BMW 335IS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I discovered suspected non-OEM electrical components, including a twisted white wire pair and burgundy connector, routed through the passenger-side fuse box and terminating at a footwell speaker or unknown transducer. RF scans (TinySA) showed consistent emissions at 93–106.6 MHz in the cabin, even with the engine off. Symptoms include localized EM exposure targeting genital area, neurological disorientation, and floorboard vibration. Vehicle appears modified to emit or transmit RF signals through concealed hardware. No such system is listed in OEM wiring diagrams. BMW dealership and manufacturer have been contacted to confirm authenticity. Components do not match any standard E92/E93 harness or speaker wiring. This poses a serious safety risk due to chronic RF exposure and unknown signal sources. Symptoms intensify when seated in the car, even stationary. Evidence includes RF spectrum logs, wiring photos, and physical inspection reports. Investigation is requested into vehicle tampering, electrical abuse, and shielding failure.
I discovered suspected non-OEM electrical components, including a twisted white wire pair and burgundy connector, routed through the passenger-side fuse box and terminating at a footwell speaker or unknown transducer. RF scans (TinySA) showed consistent emissions at 93–106.6 MHz in the cabin, even with the engine off. Symptoms include localized EM exposure targeting genital area, neurological disorientation, and floorboard vibration. Vehicle appears modified to emit or transmit RF signals through concealed hardware. No such system is listed in OEM wiring diagrams. BMW dealership and manufacturer have been contacted to confirm authenticity. Components do not match any standard E92/E93 harness or speaker wiring. This poses a serious safety risk due to chronic RF exposure and unknown signal sources. Symptoms intensify when seated in the car, even stationary. Evidence includes RF spectrum logs, wiring photos, and physical inspection reports. Investigation is requested into vehicle tampering, electrical abuse, and shielding failure.
I discovered suspected non-OEM electrical components, including a twisted white wire pair and burgundy connector, routed through the passenger-side fuse box and terminating at a footwell speaker or unknown transducer. RF scans (TinySA) showed consistent emissions at 93–106.6 MHz in the cabin, even with the engine off. Symptoms include localized EM exposure targeting genital area, neurological disorientation, and floorboard vibration. Vehicle appears modified to emit or transmit RF signals through concealed hardware. No such system is listed in OEM wiring diagrams. BMW dealership and manufacturer have been contacted to confirm authenticity. Components do not match any standard E92/E93 harness or speaker wiring. This poses a serious safety risk due to chronic RF exposure and unknown signal sources. Symptoms intensify when seated in the car, even stationary. Evidence includes RF spectrum logs, wiring photos, and physical inspection reports. Investigation is requested into vehicle tampering, electrical abuse, and shielding failure.
Safety Rating for the 2012 BMW 335IS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 BMW 335IS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 BMW 335IS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 BMW 335IS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 335IS
- 2007 BMW 335IS — 0 complaints
- 2008 BMW 335IS — 0 complaints
- 2009 BMW 335IS — 0 complaints
- 2010 BMW 335IS — 0 complaints
- 2011 BMW 335IS — 12 complaints
- 2012 BMW 335IS (current)
- 2013 BMW 335IS — 3 complaints