The most-reported 335d run is WBAPN7C5XBA (2011 builds) with 5 complaints, 2.9× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 22% of reports; NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for 335d model years 2009–2011.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The BMW 335d has 15 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 62% of every 335d complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WBAPN7C5XBA•••••• | 2011 | — | — | |
| WBAPN7C57BA•••••• | 2011 | — | — | |
| WBAPN7C50BA•••••• | 2011 | — | — | |
| WBAPN7C58BA•••••• | 2011 | — | 1 | |
| WBAPN7C54BA•••••• | 2011 | — | — | |
| WBAPN7C56BF•••••• | 2011 | — | 1 | |
| WBAPN7C55BA•••••• | 2011 | — | — | |
| WBAPNC51BA7•••••• | 2011 | — | — | |
| WBAPN7C52BA•••••• | 2011 | — | — | |
| WBAPN7C52BF•••••• | 2011 | — | — | |
| WBAPN7C51BA•••••• | 2011 | — | — | |
| WBAPN7C53BA•••••• | 2011 | — | — |
Each of the other 3 335d runs has 1 complaint or fewer.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 26 | 15 | — |
Heaviest year here is 2011 at 1.7 complaints per run; lightest is 2011 at 1.7.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 22% of everything BMW 335d owners report: Electrical System, 8 of 26 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | — | 1 | |
| Air Bags | — | — | |
| Engine | — | 1 | |
| Seats | — | — | |
| Seat Belts | — | — | |
| Steering | — | 1 | |
| Unknown Or Other | — | — | |
| Power Train | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 6 recall campaigns on the BMW 335d; the 6 below cover build years 2009 to 2011. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 19V472000 | Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers | 2009–2011 |
| 20V017000 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module | 2009–2011 |
| 17V676000 | Electrical System:wiring | 2009–2011 |
| 24V513000 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module | 2009–2011 |
| 18V314000 | Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers | 2010–2011 |
| 17V067000 | Power Train:driveline:constant Velocity Joint | 2011 |
19V472000 was opened in 2019 on cars built from 2009: 10 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
| Outcome | BMW 335d | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 26 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 2 (7.7%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The BMW 335d share of that is 26 complaints over 15 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a BMW 335d VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 26 NHTSA complaints from 15 335d runs and 6 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which 335d production run has the most complaints?
WBAPN7C5XBA, a 2011 build, with 5 complaints. The typical 335d run has 1.7.
How many 335d complaints involve a crash?
0% of 26 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 2 involved a fire.
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