2011 BMW 335d

2011 BMW 335d

The 2011 BMW 335d is a diesel-powered luxury sedan known for its impressive performance and fuel efficiency. It comes with a single engine option: a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 diesel engine producing 265 horsepower and 425 lb-ft of torque. The engine is paired with a standard 6-speed manual transmission or an optional 8-speed automatic transmission.

Despite its overall reliability, the 2011 BMW 335d has been known to have a few specific issues.

Engine

3.0L Turbocharged Inline-6 Diesel Engine

• Turbocharger Failure:
  • Description/Symptoms: Loss of power, excessive smoke from the exhaust, whistling or grinding noises
  • Solution: Replace the turbocharger
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $2,000 - $3,500
  • Recalls: None Found
• Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Clogging:
  • Description/Symptoms: Reduced engine performance, increased fuel consumption, excessive soot emissions
  • Solution: Clean or replace the DPF
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,500
  • Recalls: NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V080000 (DPF cracking)
• Injector Failure:
  • Description/Symptoms: Rough idle, loss of power, increased fuel consumption
  • Solution: Replace the faulty injector(s)
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $400 - $800 per injector
  • Recalls: None Found

Transmission

6-Speed Manual Transmission

• Clutch Wear:
  • Description/Symptoms: Difficulty shifting gears, slipping clutch, vibrations
  • Solution: Replace the clutch assembly
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $2,000
  • Recalls: None Found

8-Speed Automatic Transmission

• Mechatronic Unit Failure:
  • Description/Symptoms: Transmission not shifting properly, slipping gears, loss of drive
  • Solution: Replace the mechatronic unit
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $5,000 - $7,000+
  • Recalls: NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V206000 (Mechatronic software update)

Suspension

• Control Arm Bushings Wear:
  • Description/Symptoms: Squeaking or rattling noises from the suspension, uneven tire wear
  • Solution: Replace the worn bushings
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000
  • Recalls: None Found
• Strut Mount Bearing Failure:
  • Description/Symptoms: Clunking noise when turning or going over bumps, excessive vibration
  • Solution: Replace the strut mount bearing(s)
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400 per mount
  • Recalls: None Found

Electrical

• Battery Discharge:
  • Description/Symptoms: Battery losing charge prematurely, difficulty starting the vehicle
  • Solution: Replace the battery or find and fix the source of the discharge
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400
  • Recalls: None Found
• Alternator Failure:
  • Description/Symptoms: Dimming headlights, loss of electrical power, battery warning light on
  • Solution: Replace the alternator
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $800 - $1,200
  • Recalls: None Found

Exterior

• Condensation in Headlights:
  • Description/Symptoms: Water buildup inside the headlights, causing poor visibility
  • Solution: Replace the headlights if possible or clean the condensation with a special cleaner
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $400 per headlight unit
  • Recalls: NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V090000 (Water intrusion in headlights)
• Door Lock Malfunction:
  • Description/Symptoms: Difficulty locking or unlocking doors, doors not closing properly
  • Solution: Replace the faulty door lock actuator(s)
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400 per door
  • Recalls: None Found

Interior

• Instrument Cluster Failure:
  • Description/Symptoms: Gauges not working properly, blank screen, error messages
  • Solution: Replace the instrument cluster
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $2,000
  • Recalls: None Found
• Navigation System Malfunction:
  • Description/Symptoms: Navigation not working properly, screen freezing, software glitches
  • Solution: Update the software or replace the navigation system
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,500
  • Recalls: None Found

Summary

Overall, the 2011 BMW 335d is a reliable vehicle, but it is not without its potential issues. The most common problems reported by owners include turbocharger failure, diesel particulate filter clogging, injector failure, mechatronic unit failure, and control arm bushing wear. While the costs to fix these issues can be significant, they are generally not major problems and can be addressed if caught in time.