2011 BMW 335i xDrive Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2011 BMW 335i xDrive — the 3.0L I6 engine, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones BMW published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year2011
Engines
3.0L I6 — 182 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged
TrimsBase Sedan 4-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door
Other 2011 335i xDrive variants335i →
Federal record4 recalls · 136 complaints · 11 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2011 335i xDrive manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 559
  • Engine Performance 15,311
  • Accessories & Equipment 11,595
  • General Information 4,609
  • Body & Frame 6,194
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 276
  • Brakes 225
  • Maintenance 32
  • Collision 713
  • Restraints 1,411
  • Drivelines & Axles 2,055
  • Steering 704
  • Electrical 6,819
  • Suspension 2,102
  • Engine Mechanical 4,303
  • Transmission 3,189

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2011 335i xDrive

  1. Power Train — driveline › driveshaft · 11V476000
    If the bolts loosen, it could lead to a loss of power to the front wheels and ultimately a vehicle b.
  2. Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 20V017000
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
  3. Electrical System · 13V044000
    If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasin.
  4. Power Train — driveline › constant velocity joint · 17V067000
    If the cv joint breaks, the vehicle may have a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners have filed 136 complaints and BMW has issued 11 technical service bulletins for the 2011 335i xDrive. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2011 335i xDrive manual

Is this manual specific to the 2011 335i xDrive?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2011 model year, covering the 3.0L I6 across the Base Sedan 4-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones BMW published for this year.

What 2011 335i xDrive problems does it help with?

4 recalls are on federal record for the 2011 335i xDrive, covering power train, air bags, electrical system. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by BMW dealers.

Does it include 2011 335i xDrive wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2011 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $40.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.

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