https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the BMW 435i. en-us Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:41:33 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i#recall-25V871000-bmw-bmw-435i-2014 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive), and 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i, M235i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i#complaint-2155186 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2014 BMW 435I. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off, the battery discharged abnormally. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the water pump had remained running unexpectedly when the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon further investigation, the contact https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i#complaint-2155187 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2014 BMW 435I. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off, the battery discharged abnormally. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the water pump had remained running unexpectedly when the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon further investigation, the contact https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i#complaint-2127078 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT I am submitting this complaint regarding a 2015 BMW 435xi (N55 engine, ~79,000 miles) that suffered a sudden and complete engine failure due to the oil pump drive chain. While driving at highway speed, the vehicle experienced an instant loss of oil pressure and engine seizure without any warning lights or prior symptoms. I barely managed to steer the car to the shoulder and avoid being struck by https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i#complaint-2064023 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2016 BMW 435I. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the engine stalled. The battery warning light was illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer. The dealer determined that the VANOS bolts had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and E https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i#complaint-2062900 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2014 BMW 435I. The contact stated that while driving uphill at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer. The dealer determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced and the computer needed to be reprogrammed. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle had previously been repaired under NHTSA Cam https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i#complaint-2046503 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT Water pump causing no start and high battery drain. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i#complaint-2024111 Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT I own a 2015 BMW 435i from Checkered Flag (Jaguar) in about 2017. The car is currently experiencing a fuel pump failure of exactly the type that is described here: [XXX] . Your VIN lookup does not show my car is covered by the recall, even though my car is exactly the make and model described in the recall notice. Moreover, the defect my car is experiencing is exactly the defect described in t https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i#recall-24V527000-bmw-bmw-435i-2014 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of model https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i#recall-24V288000-bmw-bmw-435i-2015 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive, M4), and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i#recall-24V288000-bmw-bmw-435i-2014 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive, M4), and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i#complaint-1883348 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT Airbag sensors are defective. Vehicle states that restraint system is faulty. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i#complaint-1868715 Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2016 BMW 435I. The contact stated while driving at slow speeds, the chassis stabilization warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the electric power steering (EPS) to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with TSB: SIB321216, however the VIN wa https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i#complaint-1826440 Sun, 17 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT A strong odor of gasoline was noted and it dripped from the tank when the car was driven. Mechanic reported the tank had a leaking seam which he would patch with plastic, so the car can be used while waiting for a replacement tank. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i#complaint-1749638 Fri, 28 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT water entered the air intake at front of vehicle and caused engine damage. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i#complaint-1709299 Fri, 27 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT SOS DRIVE MALFUNCTION. TSB RELEASED, SEE NHTSA COMPLAINT/ MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATION DATED 01JAN202, NHTSA ID NUMBER: 10171504 MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATION NUMBER: B840416 DEALER REFUSES TO REPLACE DUE TO OUT OF WARRANTY AND WILL NOT ACCEPT 3RD PARTY WARRANTY. BMW USA, WILL NOT ASSIST EVEN THOUGH THE PROBLEM IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND DEFECT. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i#complaint-1708998 Wed, 25 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT BACK UP CAMERA CUTS OFF WHEN IN REVERSE ALL THE TIME https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i#complaint-1697928 Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT ACCELERATED CAR AFTER STOP SIGN. HEARD A LOUD POP AND LOSS OF POWER. LOOKED UNDER HOOD AND FOUND THE CHARGE PIPE PLASTIC BUSTED AND OFF THE THROTTLE BODY. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i#complaint-1686063 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT WHILE DRIVING AT MODERATE ACCELERATION I HEARD A POP AND FELT A LARGE DECREASE IN POWER. LOOKED UNDER HOOD AND SAW AN OBVIOUS PIPE BROKEN OFF. TOOK IT TO BEVERLY HILLS BMW.ADVISED IT WAS THE 'LEFT CHARGE PIPE' AND TO FIND OUT ITS THE VERY FEW THINGS NOT COVERED IN CA EMISSIONS 7 YEAR/70K WARRANTY. SEAMS FAIRLY COMMON. ESTIMATE $1,313.14! https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i#complaint-1649684 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT MY VEHICLE HAS 64,000 MILES AND I WAS EXITING THE DRIVEWAY AND ACCELERATING UP TO 45MPH WHEN ALL THE SUDDEN I ENCOUNTERED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER WITH SOUNDED LIKE A BANG IN THE ENGINE. MY CAR IMMEDIATELY SLOWED DOWN TO UNDER 30MPH AND STARTED SHAKING. LUCKILY I WAS ONLY 2 MINUTES FROM MY HOUSE. I BELIEVE THIS PART SHOULD BE RECALLED BECAUSE LOOKING AT ALL THE COMPLAINTS WITH OTHER OWNERS THEY HA https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i#complaint-1649564 Tue, 25 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT DOORS LOCKS HAVE A DOUBLE PULL FEATURE WHERE THE FIRST PULL WILL UNLOCK THE DOOR AND THE SECOND PULL WILL ALLOW THE DOOR TO OPEN. THE FIRST PULL WILL OCCASIONALLY FAIL TO UNLOCK THE DOOR LOCK MECHANISM. THE FAILURE PERMANENTLY PREVENTS THE DOOR FROM OPENING UNLESS THE OPERATOR PRESSES THE DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK BUTTON, LOCATED ON THE CENTER DASH, MULTIPLE TIMES. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i#complaint-1643040 Mon, 03 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT MY 2014 BMW 435XI STALLS ON WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT WARNING. THE SAME ISSUE WAS REPORTED ON NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V189000 FOR MY VEHICLE MODEL AND YEAR. WHEN I INPUT MY VIN FOR THE RECALL, THE FUEL PUMP ISSUE ISN'T SHOWN. FOR THIS REASON, BWM WILL NOT PAY TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP. MY GIRLFRIEND HAD THE SAME ISSUE ON HER 2013 BMW 328I AND BMW REPLACED HER FUEL PUMP AND THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i#complaint-1642188 Thu, 30 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT INTERMITTENTLY UNABLE TO OPEN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WHEN PULLING THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE WHEN THE DOOR IS LOCKED, DUE TO THE BOWDEN CABLE BECOMING TWISTED YOU ARE UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR WITHOUT USING THE CENTER UNLOCK BUTTON. IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE OR THE BATTERY BEING DEAD YOU'D HAVE TO USE THE PASSENGER DOOR. THERE WAS A TSA FROM BMW ON THIS ISSUE FOR A LIMITED SET OF VEHICLE, SEE BELOW, https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i#complaint-1640102 Thu, 23 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 435I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH, THE DRIVE CHAIN MALFUNCTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND SHUT OFF. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE ORANGE COAST INFINITI DEALER LOCATED AT 15550 BEACH BLVD, WESTMINSTER, CA 92683) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNO https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i#complaint-1640103 Thu, 23 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 435I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH, THE DRIVE CHAIN MALFUNCTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND SHUT OFF. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE ORANGE COAST INFINITI DEALER LOCATED AT 15550 BEACH BLVD, WESTMINSTER, CA 92683) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNO https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i#complaint-1617647 Sat, 02 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT DOORS WILL NOT UNLOCK FROM THE INSIDE WHEN PULLING THE HANDLE. REGARDLESS OF WHETHER VEHICLE IS ON OR OFF. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i#complaint-1562262 Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT TAKATA RECALL I HAD A HEADON ACCIDENT, AIRBAGS DIDN'T INFLATE. CAR STOPPED WITH ME WITH NO WARNING, FUEL POMP WAS DEFECTIVE. I HAD TO REPLACE IT. ALL BRAKES SYSTEM WENT BAD WITH NO WARNING. HAD TO REPLACE EVERYTHING LEFT FRONT WHEEL AND RUN ON FLAT TIRE BLEW UP WITH NO WARNING WHILE. HAD TO BE REPLACED. SENSORS GO OFF DURING WINTER MONTHS WARNING LOW-TIRES WHEN TIRES ARE FINE. SENSORS GO OF https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i#complaint-1562263 Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT TAKATA RECALL I HAD A HEADON ACCIDENT, AIRBAGS DIDN'T INFLATE. CAR STOPPED WITH ME WITH NO WARNING, FUEL POMP WAS DEFECTIVE. I HAD TO REPLACE IT. ALL BRAKES SYSTEM WENT BAD WITH NO WARNING. HAD TO REPLACE EVERYTHING LEFT FRONT WHEEL AND RUN ON FLAT TIRE BLEW UP WITH NO WARNING WHILE. HAD TO BE REPLACED. SENSORS GO OFF DURING WINTER MONTHS WARNING LOW-TIRES WHEN TIRES ARE FINE. SENSORS GO OF https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i#complaint-1562264 Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT TAKATA RECALL I HAD A HEADON ACCIDENT, AIRBAGS DIDN'T INFLATE. CAR STOPPED WITH ME WITH NO WARNING, FUEL POMP WAS DEFECTIVE. I HAD TO REPLACE IT. ALL BRAKES SYSTEM WENT BAD WITH NO WARNING. HAD TO REPLACE EVERYTHING LEFT FRONT WHEEL AND RUN ON FLAT TIRE BLEW UP WITH NO WARNING WHILE. HAD TO BE REPLACED. SENSORS GO OFF DURING WINTER MONTHS WARNING LOW-TIRES WHEN TIRES ARE FINE. SENSORS GO OF https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-435i#complaint-1549300 Sun, 17 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT MY CAR HAD A STRONG ODOR OF GAS AFTER SITTING IN MY GARAGE ON DAYS WHERE THE GAS TANK IS FULL. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE GAS TANK HAS A LEAK. THE ISSUE FROM THE DEALER IS: "FUEL PRESSURE SENDING UNIT WHICH IS NOT AVAILABLE SEPARATELY FROM THE FUEL TANK UNFORTUNATELY." THIS IS A CAR THAT WAS NOT YET 5 YEARS OLD AND HAS 33,400 MILES. THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENTS. IT DOES NOT