2015 BMW 335XI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 BMW 335XI
The 2015 BMW 335XI 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 EXTERIOR LIGHTING. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structurebody (1 complaint), Traction Control System (1 complaint), and Vehicle Speed Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2015 BMW 335XI
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2015 BMW 335XI, potentially affecting up to 7,727 vehicles.
Recall 15V520000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 7,727 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, and ActiveHybrid3 vehicles manufactured October 20, 2011, to June 22, 2015, 2014-2015 328xi Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured March 21, 2013, to March 17, 2015, 2014-2015 328d, 328xd vehicles manufactured June 28, 2013, to April 21, 2015, and 2014-2015 328xd Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured...
Consequence: If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or by email at [email protected].
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 BMW 335XI
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 BMW 335XI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR LOCK INTERMITTENTLY FAILS TO OPEN AFTER BEING DRIVEN BY PULLING ON THE DOOR HANDLE TWICE. ONLY REMEDY IS TO USE THE CENTRAL LOCKING/UNLOCKING SWITCH ON THE DASH TO OPEN THE DOOR.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BMW 335XI. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO OPERATE AS INTENDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN AND LOST MOMENTUM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE OR PRODUCE A FAULT CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BMW 335XI. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO OPERATE AS INTENDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN AND LOST MOMENTUM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE OR PRODUCE A FAULT CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000.
Safety Rating for the 2015 BMW 335XI
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 BMW 335XI in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 BMW 335XI
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 BMW 335XI
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 335XI
- 2010 BMW 335XI — 13 complaints
- 2011 BMW 335XI — 29 complaints
- 2012 BMW 335XI — 2 complaints
- 2013 BMW 335XI — 13 complaints
- 2014 BMW 335XI — 14 complaints
- 2015 BMW 335XI (current)