2009 BMW 335I Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 7%of 85 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2009 BMW 335I, 7% of the 85 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,300 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The wires on the inside of my headlights are cracked, and have a lot of bare copper showing. I noticed this when I went to change bulbs out. This is sealed from outside elements. Not sure if this is what caused the bulbs to go out. It did however create a short that needed to be cleared after I taped up the wires the best I could.”
NHTSA complaint #11084750, filed 2018-04, 100,000 miles“Both my rear tail lights are malfunctioning and Bmw is well aware that the contacts or worn out and need replacing. There is even a service bulletin about it yet my service advisor claimed I had to replace both taillight assemblies at $200 apiece. My bumper-to-bumper warranty through Bmw does not cover taillights this is a big safety issue as my tail light intermittently work”
NHTSA complaint #10743437, filed 2015-07, 6,500 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“The brake lights, turn signal lights do not function properly. Several LED are not functional. Bmw is aware of the problem, but refuses to fix this safety issue. See sib 63-06-10. This is a very common problem on this series of cars. Search bimmer forums and you will see many people trying to figure out how to repair these lights because of the immense costs in replacing them. This needs to be fixed at the manufacturer level. Bmw says that it is because of a poor connection within the light. …”
NHTSA complaint #10588149, filed 2014-05, 50,102 miles“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 BMW could not find problem recommended changing my alternator never recommended changing the recalled part that I am now having changed at my own expense. …”
NHTSA complaint #11460971, filed 2022-04Related service bulletins
- 10057568Oct 1, 2014Bmw: on some vehicles, when starting, low beam, with 0552 option, would briefly flashes, due to a faulty led main light module that needs replacing. Model 2008-14 f01, f02, f06…
- 10148275Apr 1, 2014"One or Both Xenon Headlights Aiming Downwards. CAUSE Both sides are aiming downwards: * The most likely cause is a faulty or disconnected rear height sensor. In very extreme…
- 10147945Jan 1, 2014Delay in Automatic Driving Light Switching On/Off. When driving out of a tunnel or exiting underground parking, the automatic driving light remains switched on for two minutes…
- 10149344Apr 1, 2013Headlight Washer Nozzle Cover Sticks Out.
- 10037025Aug 1, 2010Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 BMW 335I
33 complaintsAir bags
29 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsEngine cooling
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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