2009 Bmw 335xi problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (7) · Fuel/Propulsion System (2) · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump (2)
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Safety recalls (3)
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.
Service bulletins (104)
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 104 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-05-13 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 82,154 mi“bmw issued a recall - si b13 14 10 - and it covers replacing injectors, if the car falls under a certain date and has a certain batch of injector. most importantly, on the bottom of the recall bulletin states: "warranty info" - and it specifically says, "the repair described in this bulletin is covered under warranty regardless of time or mile…”
2016-12-19 · Engine · 108,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw 335xi. while driving 50 mph, an abnormal noise was heard and the reduce engine power indicator illuminated. the contact lost control of the vehicle and it fishtailed into a ditch. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. there were no injuries and a police report was not filed. the manufacturer was not notified of …”
2015-11-19 · Engine · 56,000 mi“vehicle in straight, forward motion at highway speed (approx. 60mph) and engine power is reduced dramatically. reaching a safe resting area posed significant risk due to lack of warning or descriptive vehicle fault. smoke and/or steam emitting from engine compartment. cause appears to be faulty electric water pump at 56,000 miles/5 years in service…”
2015-06-19 · Suspension · 84,000 mi“timing belt shredded after hitting a speed bump for the second time at low speeds.…”
2015-03-19 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 35,000 mi“car taken to dealer for rough idle and poor performance. told that issue was with fuel coils. paperwork states that coils need to be replaced. deferred as one of the could had already been replaced. on way home car began to emit white smoke. car unable to accelerate. high pressure fuel pump already replaced. high risk for accident for ultimately t…”
2015-02-01 · Exterior Lighting · 18,246 mi“intermittent failure of led's in the driver side rear tail light for the turn signal. first started about 7 months ago. now nearly full time failure. creates a serious safety concern when changing lanes and making turns in traffic. this is a very common complaint with numerous posts on the web. *tr…”
2011-12-18 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 49,000 mi“vehicle oil temp was just under 250. vehicle shakes when accelerating on the highway or on an incline. engine light comes on and you can feel the vehicle misfiring in the gas peddle. vehicle continues to shake in park. dealer advised to turn the vehicle off and let it sit for 30 min before driving again. seems to be a temporary fix until the engine…”
2011-06-04 · Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems · 11,000 mi“hard disk drive in entertainment system not functioning properly and creates distraction to drive. *tr…”
2010-10-12 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump · 18,681 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2009 bmw 335xi. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle completely lost acceleration power. the contact had to drive at a low speed to reach his destination. the contact turned the vehicle off and restarted; after the restart, the vehicle functioned properly. within two to three days, the failure occurred aga…”
2010-09-29 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump · 4,500 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2009 bmw 335xi. while the contact was driving approximately 55 mph, the engine completely stalled and the engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the fuel pump would need to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 4,500. the …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.