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2009 BMW 335XI Problems

Complaints
18filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
18,432miles, 18 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 BMW 335XI (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2009 BMW 335XI. The part named most often is fuel system, with 11 complaints (61% of the total), followed by engine (3) and engine cooling (2). 18 of the complaints include a mileage, and 78% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 18,432 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 104 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 13 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 11 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Fuel system: “Driving along highway on right lane, coming along to a highspeed merge. Vehicle lost significant power, error message on dash displayed limp mode engine malfunction. I was not able to accelerate and caused a sever back up in highway to get on shoulder. Bmw stated a software upgrade was needed to correct error. I received the car back within a week. Again I was driving when the same exact error stated above happened. This time at least I was in a somewhat low traveled area and had no problem pulling over. …”

NHTSA complaint #10357329, filed 2010-09, 18,500 miles

Engine: “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. Second occurrence.”

NHTSA complaint #10794783, filed 2015-11, 56,000 miles

Engine cooling: “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 temp increases to just under 250 or driving on a incline on the hwy. Previously had no issues with this vehicle until dealer replaced a hfp (recall notice) during an oil change. …”

NHTSA complaint #10440322, filed 2011-12, 49,000 miles

Air bags: “The contact owns a 2009 Bmw 328xi. Pressure was applied to the brake pedal; yet when the drivers cell phone rang the air bags involuntarily deployed. The contact was unaware of what occurred next but the vehicle was then involved in a crash. A police report was filed. No one was injured. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure but the vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileages were 4,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10353679, filed 2010-09, 4,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

78% of the 18 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 11,000 and 49,000 miles.

17%0–1050%10–2511%25–506%50–7511%75–1006%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (18 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 18,432 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

2010102011201520162017
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 BMW 335XI. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
3 Series · sedan (side air bags) RWD/AWDnot rated4 / 4——4 · 10.3% risk
3 Series · wagon w/sab RWD/AWDnot rated4 / 4——4 · 10.3% risk

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2009 BMW 335XI → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 104 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 104 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW 335XI

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2014713,3182———Not enough data
201399,7501———Not enough data
20112337,5003———Stable
2010114,0383———Not enough data
20091818,4323———Stable
20086253,2253—20Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20072084,5004—20—Falling

All BMW 335XI model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 BMW 335XI have?

NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2009 BMW 335XI as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 BMW 335XI is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 11 complaints (61% of the total), followed by engine with 3.

Has the 2009 BMW 335XI been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 BMW 335XI reported?

Among the 18 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 18,432 miles and the middle half falls between 11,000 and 49,000 miles; 78% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.