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2011 BMW 335d

6 recalls Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #17V067000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The CV joint in your vehicle's driveshaft is like a flexible elbow that connects your transmission to your wheels. In certain 2011-2012 BMW models, this joint might weaken and break.
Risk if Unfixed
If the CV joint breaks, you could lose control of your vehicle and be unable to accelerate. This could lead to a crash, especially on highways or busy roads.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect the CV joint and replace it if necessary, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 1 Series M Coupe and 135i Convertible vehicles, 2011 Z4 sDrive 35i, 335i, 335d, 335i Coupe, 335is Coupe, 335i Convertible, 335is Convertible, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535i Gran Turismo and 550i xDrive Gran Turismo vehicles and 2012 740i and 740Li vehicles. The rear driveshaft constant velocity (CV) joint on the affected vehicles may fatigue and break.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the CV joint breaks, the vehicle may have a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear driveshaft CV joint and, based on its production date, will replace it, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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High Priority #24V513000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The airbag in your driver's seat is designed to deploy in a crash to protect you. In some 2006-2011 and 2009-2011 BMW 3 Series models, the airbag inflator might have been swapped with one that could explode when it deploys.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal fragments flying towards you, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect and replace the faulty airbag module at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice you received on August 30, 2024.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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High Priority #20V017000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The driver's air bag in your vehicle is the part that deploys in a crash to protect you. In some older BMW models, the air bag inflator, which is a crucial part of that system, may fail due to aging and humidity exposure, causing it to explode with force.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, the air bag inflator could rupture, sending sharp metal pieces into your body, potentially causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a new, safer one, absolutely free of charge. You'll be notified when it's time to schedule the repair, and it'll be done at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes, X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d and 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — 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 BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Moderate #19V472000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The fuse box in your vehicle is the brain that controls many important systems. The positive battery cable connects to it, but over time, this connection can weaken and cause electrical issues.
Risk if Unfixed
If the connection fails, your vehicle could stall while driving, losing power steering and brakes. This could make it hard to control your vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will fix the connection by replacing and securing the positive battery cable connector – completely free of charge. You'll receive a notification when the repair is ready.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009 328i and 328xi, 2009-2011 335d, 2008-2012 M3 Coupe and M3 Convertible, and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. The connection of the positive battery cable at the fuse box terminal may degrade, resulting in an intermittent loss of electrical power.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of electrical power can cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and secure the positive battery cable connector, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall is an expansion of a previous recall, number 18V-314.
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Moderate #18V314000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The positive battery cable is the connection that sends power to your engine and other vital systems in your 335d. Over time, this connection can weaken and cause power loss.
Risk if Unfixed
If the connection fails while you're driving, your vehicle could stall unexpectedly, making it hard to control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty connector with an improved one and secure it properly, all for free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2010-2011 BMW 335d vehicles with diesel engines. The connection of the positive battery cable at the fuse box terminal may degrade over time, possibly resulting in an intermittent loss of electrical power.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of electrical power to the vehicle can cause the vehicle to unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Moderate #17V676000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The wiring and electrical connectors in your vehicle control the heating and air conditioning system. In some 2006-2011 BMW models, these components can get too hot, causing a fire risk.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wiring overheats, it could melt the electrical connectors, even when your car is parked and unattended. This could lead to a fire.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty wiring and electrical connectors with new ones at no cost to you. You'll receive a notice when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 recalls
AIR BAGS
2 recalls
POWER TRAIN
1 recall

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2010
5 recalls
2009
4 recalls

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