general problems of the 2011 BMW 335

Five problems related to steering have been reported for the 2011 BMW 335. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Steering problem

Failure Date: 02/09/2019

Steering wheels is suck want turning in my driveway steering wheels lock up can getting turning what can we do.

2 Steering problem

Failure Date: 10/19/2018

While coming to a stop in a parking lot the steering became difficult and the smell of burning rubber was present. Had the car been going a high rate of speed it would have been disastrous.

3 Steering problem

Failure Date: 10/04/2014

Driving 40mph, smoothly at consistent speed, in middle lane of 3 lane road during morning rush hour. I had been driving for about 10-15 minutes after car had been in garage the night before. Attempted small acceleration, car did not respond, engine had turned off unclear if before or at time of attempted acceleration. Power steering was off. I put on my hazards, slowly drifted to stop, put car in park, attempted restart, first attempt failed, waited 15 seconds and second attempt successful. For next 3 hours, the engine had a rhythmic grinding sound which then stopped. Fuel tank had been filled the day before and was not near empty. Took to dealer, they have not been able to replicate event or find anything to fix.

4 Steering problem

Failure Date: 08/25/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 BMW 335. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the power steering seized without warning causing the contact to crash into the curb. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where all 4 tires,the front suspension, and back axle were replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,000. Mc.

5 Steering problem

Failure Date: 10/04/2012

The engine randomly shuts down. This is accompanied by loss of power steering and reduced braking ability. This incident has occurred three times. The car has provided no warning or indicator lights. BMW service was made aware of this problem. Their response was that they failed to reproduce it. They also failed to correct the problem, the last incident occurred after a service on the car.


Other Steering related problems of the 2011 BMW 335



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335 Safety Recalls
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