One problem related to transmission failure has been reported for the 2007 BMW 335. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Facsimile from senator bob corker on behalf of constituent re problems with his 2007 335i transmission BMW. In Dec 2007, part of the manual transmission was replaced. The part known as the friction pad. The consumer stated there were multiple reports of the transmission failing and smoke wisping out from under the hood. The consumer stated he inhaled that material in its smoke form, not its dust form. He was also told, the slave master cylinder's fluid also produced additional smoke. The consumer stated he complained of an overpowering intense burning rubber smell as the first exposure. The consumer was also told, the seeping fluid was a possible cause of the problem.