2007 BMW 335I engine and engine cooling problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2007 BMW 335I — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 335i. The contact stated that the vehicle had an abnormal burning odor and noticed black smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road, inspected the vehicle, and noticed a belt had melted and detached. The…”
filed Jan 29, 2018
“My serpentine belt (drive belt) snapped and shattered causing my vehicle to lose power steering capabilities. This belt drives all the accesories( alternator, power steering, ac, etc). This is a known issue by bmw, there is a sib 11 09 08 that states the issue and how to go about checking it by the…”
filed Apr 15, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT: N54/N54T/N55 ELECTRIC ENGINE COOLANT PUMP . With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class…
B011321 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2021Power Reduction, FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The ?Service Engine Soon? (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This situation can occur after driving for…
B110208 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2020
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other 335I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 335I | 2 | 5% |
| 2011 335I | 6 | 6% |
| 2010 335I | 4 | 10% |
| 2009 335I | 6 | 7% |
| 2008 335I | 12 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 BMW 335I
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.