Total Complaints
3 filings
BMW 335IS · model year
2012 BMW 335IS
3 NHTSA complaints, and 1 recall campaign listed for this cohort. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2012BMW335IS carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
The most frequently selected component label in reports for the 2012 335IS is air bags with 1 filings, followed by structure:body (1) and electrical system (1). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause. This cohort has 1 NHTSA recall campaign listed below. Enter a VIN in NHTSA's official recall lookup to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA currently has 34 investigation files overlapping the 2012 335IS. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
Recalls (1)
20V01700015/01/2020
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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,
Recent Complaints
20250720AIR BAGS
I discovered suspected non-OEM electrical components, including a twisted white wire pair and burgundy connector, routed through the passenger-side fuse box and terminating at a footwell speaker or unknown transducer. RF scans (TinySA) showed consistent emissions at 93–106.6 MHz in the cabin, even with the engine off. Symptoms include localized EM exposure targeting genital area, neurological disorientation, and floorboard vibration. Vehicle appears modified to emit or transmit RF signals through concealed hardware. No such system is listed in OEM wiring diagrams. BMW dealership and manufacturer have been contacted to confirm authenticity. Components do not match any standard E92/E93 harness or speaker wiring. This poses a serious safety risk due to chronic RF exposure and unknown signal sources. Symptoms intensify when seated in the car, even stationary. Evidence includes RF spectrum logs, wiring photos, and physical inspection reports. Investigation is requested into vehicle tamp
20250720STRUCTURE:BODY
I discovered suspected non-OEM electrical components, including a twisted white wire pair and burgundy connector, routed through the passenger-side fuse box and terminating at a footwell speaker or unknown transducer. RF scans (TinySA) showed consistent emissions at 93–106.6 MHz in the cabin, even with the engine off. Symptoms include localized EM exposure targeting genital area, neurological disorientation, and floorboard vibration. Vehicle appears modified to emit or transmit RF signals through concealed hardware. No such system is listed in OEM wiring diagrams. BMW dealership and manufacturer have been contacted to confirm authenticity. Components do not match any standard E92/E93 harness or speaker wiring. This poses a serious safety risk due to chronic RF exposure and unknown signal sources. Symptoms intensify when seated in the car, even stationary. Evidence includes RF spectrum logs, wiring photos, and physical inspection reports. Investigation is requested into vehicle tamp
20250720ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I discovered suspected non-OEM electrical components, including a twisted white wire pair and burgundy connector, routed through the passenger-side fuse box and terminating at a footwell speaker or unknown transducer. RF scans (TinySA) showed consistent emissions at 93–106.6 MHz in the cabin, even with the engine off. Symptoms include localized EM exposure targeting genital area, neurological disorientation, and floorboard vibration. Vehicle appears modified to emit or transmit RF signals through concealed hardware. No such system is listed in OEM wiring diagrams. BMW dealership and manufacturer have been contacted to confirm authenticity. Components do not match any standard E92/E93 harness or speaker wiring. This poses a serious safety risk due to chronic RF exposure and unknown signal sources. Symptoms intensify when seated in the car, even stationary. Evidence includes RF spectrum logs, wiring photos, and physical inspection reports. Investigation is requested into vehicle tamp
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2012 BMW 335IS have?▼
The 2012 BMW 335IS has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2012 BMW 335IS?▼
Yes, the 2012 BMW 335IS has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 BMW 335IS?▼
The most-complained component for the 2012 BMW 335IS is AIR BAGS with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STRUCTURE:BODY and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Is the 2012 BMW 335IS safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. This year-specific record is rendered from NHTSA ODI, recall, and NCAP rows for the 2012 BMW 335IS; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.
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