2009 BMW 5 Series Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 25%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,619miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2009 BMW 5 Series, 25% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,619 miles.
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 vehicle stalled while I was driving on the freeway. The stall is related to the camshaft sensor not properly working and the fuel system not working properly. I have a 2009 Bmw 528i. In april 2014 Bmw did a recall related to the camshaft for 2010 - 2014 528 Bmw's. I contacted my local dealer and the national Bmw dealer to let them know I was having the same problem with my 2009 and to see if they were going to expand the recall to include the 2009 models. They told me no at this time they didn't have any information regarding expanding the recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10586316, filed 2014-05, 83,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10057527Jan 1, 2015Bmw: selective catalyst reduction module (scr) has a stored fault, pressure build up is low, causing service engine soon light to illuminate. *
- 10045283Oct 1, 2014Bmw: experiencing loss of engine power, service engine soon lamp is illuminated, a noise, like rattling, coming from engine compartment. *pe updated 10/31/12. *pe models 2010…
- 10052360May 1, 2013Bmw: some vehicle engines may experience a delay in response to acceleration, after slowing down, due to an unfavorable software calibration. Models f10, 25, 07, e70, 71. No…
- 10052359May 1, 2013Bmw: on some vehicles, the high pressure fuel injector, can lead to an internal failure due to incorrect operation and would need to be repaired and/or replaced. Models f01, 02…
- 10045282Nov 1, 2012Bmw: while driving vehicle, at times would be rough running; white or blue smoke seen exiting exhaust system and the engine oil is consumed above specifications. *pe updated…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 BMW 5 Series
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 BMW 5 Series
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.
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