2009 BMW 335I Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 18%of 85 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,393miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 BMW 335I, 18% of the 85 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,393 miles. 6 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Randomly while driving and sometimes when stationary my car's electrical system started going haywire including my gauges and the passenger airbag as well some other safety features with tthe seatbelt were disabled with & without a passenger in the car. I keep getting a warning screen that tread as follows: restraint system malfunction. Fault in passenger-restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter. Continue to wear the safety belt. Have the system checked by the nearest Bmw center. …”
NHTSA complaint #11375586, filed 2020-11, 160,000 miles“I bought a 2009 Bmw 335I off of a friend of mine knowing that the car did indeed have few issues back in december of 2019. When I had received the car the back left strut was out. I replaced all of them including the brakes as well as preformed a simple service. I took the car in for a diagnosis for the car not wanting to start properly to Bmw for a proper check up. I legit get two starts before having to let it sit for a while before I can start it again. This has been an ongoing issue after what I thought could possibly be a starter issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11351930, filed 2020-08, 100,000 miles“Blower motor wiring caught fire and spread throughout remainder of car. Initially saw smoke coming from vents while vehicle was coming to a stop in a staples parking lot. Fire spread into engine and interior of car, burning my hand and bringing car to a total loss. Existing recall number: 17v-676”
NHTSA complaint #11151514, filed 2018-11, 98,000 miles“The vehicle's wiring harness within the headlight housing are exposed, it no longer has the rubber coating that surrounds the wires.I afraid this could cause a short circuit or fire!”
NHTSA complaint #11228591, filed 2019-07, 50,300 miles“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”
NHTSA complaint #11524106, filed 2023-05Related recalls
- 17V676000Oct 25, 2017BMW 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…Covers: BMW 335I 2006–2011, 325I 2006–2011, 328I 2006–2011 +9 more
- 13V044000Feb 7, 2013BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series…Covers: BMW 335I 2007–2011, 328I 2007–2011, 135I 2008–2012 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10249027Jan 11, 2024The 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…
- 10211864Mar 1, 2022The footwell module (FRM) cannot be encoded after replacement.
- 10182619Oct 1, 2020Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has…
- 10175267Apr 1, 2020Power Reduction FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2 A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The "Service Engine Soon" (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This…
- 10162431Jul 10, 2019"Erroneous CC Message "Remote control! Do not switch off the engine" is Displayed. An erroneous CC message, "Remote control!" " Do not switch off the engine" is displayed in the…
- 10162406Jul 10, 2019Power Mirrors and/or Windows are Inoperative. The power windows and/or power mirrors are inoperative. The LED on the headlight switch is flashing. There is a check control…
- 10162404Jul 10, 2019"Outside Door Mirror Moves when Locking or Unlocking the Vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the…
- 10149557Oct 1, 2018For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata…
- 10136745May 1, 2017ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis Information
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 | 40% |
| 2014 | 4 | 20% |
| 2013 | 11 | 26% |
| 2012 | 2 | 9% |
| 2011 | 16 | 16% |
| 2010 | 9 | 22% |
| 2009 | 15 | 18% |
| 2008 | 35 | 17% |
| 2007 | 51 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2009 BMW 335I
33 complaintsAir bags
29 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 BMW 335I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology