2009 BMW 335I Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 85 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,795miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2009 BMW 335I, 4% of the 85 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,795 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.
“I am very happy to see your organization taking an interest in this issue. This is a dangerous problem with this vehicle that bmwna is well aware of, but insists that it is normal behavior for my car/transmission. I brought the car into the dealer, and they were able to reproduce it, but they were told by Bmw that this was normal behavior. The problem occurs when you slow down- like for a turn, but do not come to a complete stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #10491572, filed 2013-01, 39,190 miles“It is a very dangerous problem with this vehicle that bmwna is well aware of, but insists that it is normal behavior for my car/transmission. I brought the car into the dealer, and they were able to reproduce it, but they were told by Bmw that this was normal behavior. The problem occurs when you slow down- like for a turn, but do not come to a complete stop. The dct transmission seems to have trouble figuring out what gear to select because when you step on the gas to accelerate, there is a very significant delay in the onset of power- up to 2-3 seconds. …”
NHTSA complaint #10474481, filed 2012-09, 20,400 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
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- 10147008Aug 1, 2016"REPAIRING TRANSFER CASE ACTUATOR (VTG SERVO-MOTOR). The Anti-lock Brakes (ABS), Brakes and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) warnings are on and there may also be a ""Drivetrain…
- 10147241Sep 1, 2015Shudder from the Driveline on Vehicles with xDrive. There is a shudder or vibration from the driveline when taking off from a stop, or when accelerating at highway speeds. CAUSE…
- 10149361Oct 1, 2014DCT Transmission: Oil Leakage Diagnosis. INFORMATION Incorrect diagnosis of DCT (Double-clutch Transmission) oil leaks may lead to unnecessary part replacements and repeat…
- 10148034Sep 1, 2014"Intelligent Battery Sensor Diagnosis Hints. The vehicle enters the workshop with one or more of the following complaints: * Check Control Message related to battery discharge *…
- 10147930Jan 1, 2014GM6 - 6L45R: Diagnostic Procedure for Shudder or Vibration Issues. A shudder or vibration can be felt under light acceleration or when driving at constant suburban speeds. This…
- 10150096Mar 1, 2013N55 Engine Failsafe - FC 120308 Boost Pressure Control, Plausibility: Pressure Too Low Stored in DME Fault Memory. INFORMATION The customer complains the SES is illuminated and…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 BMW 335I
33 complaintsAir bags
29 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsSeats
4 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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