The service and repair manual for the 2012 BMW 335i xDrive — the 3.0L I6 engine, 1 trim. 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 year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.0L I6 — 182 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | Base Coupe 2-Door |
| Other 2012 335i xDrive variants | 335i → |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 30 complaints · 56 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 335i xDrive manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 529
- Engine Performance 14,536
- Accessories & Equipment 11,450
- General Information 8,030
- Body & Frame 6,148
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 151
- Brakes 228
- Maintenance 32
- Collision 759
- Restraints 1,411
- Drivelines & Axles 2,055
- Steering 422
- Electrical 6,353
- Suspension 1,780
- Engine Mechanical 2,918
- Transmission 1,824
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 335i xDrive
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 20V017000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
Owners have filed 30 complaints and BMW has issued 56 technical service bulletins for the 2012 335i xDrive. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 335i xDrive manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 335i xDrive?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 3.0L I6 across the Base Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones BMW published for this year.
What 2012 335i xDrive problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 2012 335i xDrive, covering air bags. 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 2012 335i xDrive wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 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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