2011 Bmw 335D - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2011 BMW 335D 4 DR RWD has not been rated in terms of overall safety by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). However, it does have a 4-star rollover rating, indicating a moderate level of safety in the event of a rollover. This BMW model comes equipped with standard electronic stability control, which is a crucial feature for maintaining control of the vehicle in various driving conditions. Unfortunately, it does not have forward collision warning or lane departure warning systems, which are advanced safety features that can help prevent accidents.

In terms of historical data, there have been 57 complaints reported for this vehicle, which may indicate some issues experienced by owners. Additionally, there have been 9 recalls, suggesting that there have been identified safety issues that needed to be addressed by the manufacturer. Overall, while the rollover rating and stability control are positive attributes for safety, the lack of crash test ratings and advanced safety features, along with the number of complaints and recalls, may raise some concerns about the overall safety of the 2011 BMW 335D.

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Complaint Count

57

Recall Count

9

Investigation Count

1

Safety Rating

Not Rated

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Safety Features

2011 BMW 335 D 4 DR RWD Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2011 BMW 335 D 4 DR RWD

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

No
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

No

2011 BMW 335 D 4 DR RWD Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2011 BMW 335 D 4 DR RWD Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2011 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated
Front Crash Driver Side Rating Not Rated
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2011 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating Not Rated
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2011 Score
Rollover Rating 4
Rollover Possibility % 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated

Complaints for the 2011 Bmw 335D

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"takata recall i have contacted two bmw retailers in my area asking to schedule an appointment to have my airbags replaced and both responses were "we don't have the part but will order it and call you back when ready to schedule the replacement". i haven't heard back from either and i contacted bmw mountain view over 9 months ago and bmw peter pan over 4 months ago. i am deeply concerned for the safety of me and my family since there is a known defect in the airbag that could be deployed in the case of an accident. i hope this never happens but the fact there is a known threat in my car which could be life threatening at any moment and there is no urgency to resolve this issue from bmw or the airbag manufacturer is very disappointing."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2017-08-06
Complaint:
"takata. resolution by closest bmw dealer, bmw of bellevue, washington, is indicating a may 2018 date for replacement. i feel that this is an inordinately extended time on top of the already long time for the replacement product."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2017-11-11
Complaint:
"takata recall would like to know whats going with this recall. its been over a year and still this issue hasent got reaolve."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2018-02-08
Complaint:
"takata recall: i am still waiting for my recall to be fixed. i've read that they are fixing older models and those in high humidity first, but find it interesting that i received a notice to fix the recall on the 2013 leased bmw before my 2011 owned bmw. i live in fl and though i got the notice for the lease, i had already turned the lease back in and was no longer in possession of it. now over a year later since the the beginning of the recall and still no replacement piece for my recall on an older model in high humidity. i turned in the lease in july of 2016 and got the notice about a week after turning it in and now 7 months after that and still no news on when my recall will be dealt with. some information would be nice to owners still waiting for recalls."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2017-05-02
Complaint:
"takata recall : since february dealer has been unable to supply part and cannot provide a date repair can be made. i live in hot humid climate and car remains outside. if i die it will be one in a long list of fatalities. don't want to be a statistic."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2017-03-02
Complaint:
"this recall came out in feb 2016 and the estimated resolution is "beginning of 2017" my vehicle requires shipment to the uk and the shipping company won't do it unless the recall is complete or i receive a letter saying it's safe to ship, which bmw won't provide, but it's safe enough for me to drive for 9 months?"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2018-04-11
Complaint:
"tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 bmw 335. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. the interim recall notification did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. the manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. the contact was not experiencing a failure. parts distribution disconnect. updated 01/06/2017*ct"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2017-04-05
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 335. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available. ...updated 03/08/17 *bf updated 05/12/2017 *js"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2018-07-03
Complaint:
"nhtsa recall number: 16v071 recall date: february 5, 2016 driver's front air bag: during air bag deployment in an accident, the driver's front air bag module may produce excessive internal pressure that could cause the inflator to rupture. complaint: it has now been 8 months and bmw still cannot tell me when the parts will come in. here is what customerrelations@bmwusa.com said in an email i received today: "at this time, we are not able to provide you with a timeframe as to when parts may become available." is this acceptable? [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2016-10-10
Complaint:
"another vehicle took a hard illegal right from the left hand lane as i was going through an intersection. i was forced to hit the other vehicle and bounced off and hit head-on into a texaco sign. the air back barely deployed out of the steering wheel and the plastic,etc. hit me in the face and broke my orbit bone and cheek bone. i had facial reconstructive surgery to repair my eye floor and cheek bone with titanium. i just survived stage 4 throat cancer this year and my jaws are now irreplaceable from radiation. on one side of my face i did have some level of trauma to my jaw bone but did not break it. however i do worry long term effect on the health of my jaw. the bmw was totaled...updated 11/19/14 *bf updated 8/12/2015*js *tr"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2015-02-09

Recalls for the 2011 Bmw 335D

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"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."
Consequence:
A loss of electrical power can cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Component(s) Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM > WIRING > FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Date of incident: 2019-06-19
Recall:
"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."
Consequence:
A loss of electrical power to the vehicle can cause the vehicle to unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Component(s) Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM > WIRING > FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Date of incident: 2018-05-14

BMW Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

BMW ranks 12 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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