2009 Bmw 335i problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (23) · Air Bags (17) · Fuel/Propulsion System (7)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
59 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2024-07-03 · campaign 24V513000 · 394,029 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2020-01-15 · campaign 20V017000 · 59,965 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Electrical System:wiring 2017-10-25 · campaign 17V676000 · 702,965 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.
Risk: Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers 2013-02-07 · campaign 13V044000 · 516,791 vehicles
Defect: BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sports wagons manufactured March 2007 through June 2011; and 2009-2011 Z4 vehicles manufactured March 2009 through June 2011. In February 2013, BMW recalled 504,545 vehicles. In July 2
Risk: If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Service bulletins (128)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2024-01-16 · B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Electrical System 2022-03-01 · B610322 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the footwell module (frm) cannot be encoded after replacement.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2021-05-01 · B011321 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
class action settlement: n54/n54t/n55 electric engine coolant pump . with the court's final approval, bmw of north america, llc (bmw na) has entered a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: oliver, et al v. bmw na, et al
Fuel System, Gasoline 2021-05-01 · B011321 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
class action settlement: n54/n54t/n55 electric engine coolant pump . with the court's final approval, bmw of north america, llc (bmw na) has entered a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: oliver, et al v. bmw na, et al
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar 2021-04-01 · B340414 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
diagnosis of compound brake system complaints in m vehicles: 1. visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degrees f) increases the likelihood of cracks to form.
Showing the 6 most recent of 128 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-07-16 · Air Bags · 67,000 mi“the contact owns a 2009 bmw 335i. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the air bag warning illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the result was unknown. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 67,…”
2026-03-21 · Unknown Or Other“2009 bmw 3 series with factory optioned sport steering wheel has no recalls, but still has a 2017 production takata psdi-5 airbag with the yellow sticker. this airbag was replaced during the interim period, before the revised design was released. it was manufactured in 2017, but used the same design as the original. this airbag is now 9 years old, …”
2025-03-10 · Air Bags · 102,000 mi“the contact owns a 2009 bmw 335i. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 20v017000 (air bags); however, shortly after the vehicle was retrieved, the air bag warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. the cause of the failure was not yet determined. the manufacturer and local dealer were notified of th…”
2023-05-27 · Unknown Or Other · 🔥 fire“car caught fire in driveway spontaneously. it had not been used since the previous day and had been sitting atleast 16 hours since last use. we woke up and black smoke and flames coming from car taller than our house. significant damage to other three cars in driveway and side of our house. car that caught fire is totaled …”
2022-11-04 · Seats“my car randomly started throwing an error for a failure with the passenger restraint system. from what i have read it has something to do with the oc3 mat in the seat that detects if there is an occupant, and if the weight of the occupant is considered to be that of an adult, so the airbag does not deploy in the wrong circumstances, which is potent…”
2022-06-15 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 55,000 mi“the contact owns a 2009 bmw 335i. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle independently entered limp mode with the service transmission warning message on the instrument panel. the contact restarted the vehicle and cleared all warning codes before he resumed normal driving. the dealer was notified of the failure and informed…”
2022-04-15 · Power Train · 🔥 fire“positive battery cable heat up cause fire above battery. blow off wire worked blowing off. distribution box and power pole connection sparking heating up causing arc fire. no recalls for my specific vin but 2008 through 2012 recalls this part but not for my vehicle. 2009 335 convertible. ? $1132 to fix. 9 months ago 2021 bm…”
2022-04-15 · Seat Belts“i turned my car on an out of nowhere a seatbelt and airbag light came on. i did not get into a bump up or disconnect any sensors it just popped up one day.…”
2021-10-16 · Fuel/Propulsion System“multiple misfiring due to faulty injectors. bmw has revised the part 12 times. this is a very common and known problem in the eu where a recall was issued. …”
2021-06-09 · Electrical System · 138,000 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact owned a 2009 bmw 335i. the contact stated that he parked his vehicle in the driveway of his residence and, the next morning his wife informed him that the vehicle was engulfed in flames. there were no damages to the residence from the flames. the fire department was contacted and arrived to extinguish the flames. a fire report was filed…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.