Airbag Inflator Module Failure

Frontal airbag inflator modules containing PSAN material can fail, posing a severe risk of explosion. This is addressed by a recall. Estimated repair cost: $500 - $1,500.

Exterior Lighting Malfunction

Inoperative front side marker lights due to software errors. This is a moderate severity recall item. Estimated repair cost: $100 - $300.

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2012 BMW 335i Maintenance guide

Name: Maintenance dataset for 2012 BMW 335i
Creator: Carfocal

v1.0Updated Jul 4, 2026Ryan Davis4 Sources Analyzed2 Critical Recalls

MAINTENANCE SUMMARY

The 2012 BMW 335i presents a mixed ownership proposition. While offering strong performance, its maintenance demands are significant, underscored by a high TSB count of 365.

View Critical Issue: VANOS Housing Bolt Loosening/Breakage

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Reliability Score

Est. Annual Maintenance Cost

$600 - $1,000

TSBs & Recalls

365 TSBs | 3 Recalls

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Key Takeaways

Significant maintenance burden due to complexity and TSB count (365).
Critical recalls for VANOS bolts and airbag inflators require immediate attention.

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Critical service intervals

Common failure analysis

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