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Fuel systemPart report

2009 BMW 535I Fuel system Problems

Complaints
42about this part
Share
59%of 71 total for the year
Median mileage
70,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the fuel system of the 2009 BMW 535I, 59% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The car shuts off unexpectedly when it's being used because of the fuel pump. I think it's unfair that the 2008 models got recalls up to 10 yrs and 120,000 miles. I feel like the 2009 Bmw xi was missing from this recall. The same high pressure fuel pump was the problem for the recall. I'm both close to reaching my 120,000 miles or the 10 yr mark so it would be amazing to see something being done about this soon.”

NHTSA complaint #11098713, filed 2018-05, 115,000 miles

“Car stopped while on freeway moving at 50 miles per hour with my visually impaired grandchild very scary. Warning light came on fuel pump malfunction and car just stopped. Took it to conrad they say it is the high pressure fuel pump and I need to take it to Bmw under recall Bmw says it is the low pressure fuel pump but they are not sure it will fix the problem. Bmw need to fix this problem I thank god we were not hit yesterday on the freeway.”

NHTSA complaint #10839542, filed 2016-03, 84,000 miles

“On an early cold morning, I crank my car and after it started I noticed that my check engine light came on; it stalled out and I had to restart it. This car has been in and out of the repair shop (Bmw) within the last year approximately four times. The major reason was fuel problems. I had a diagnostic test done on it and the Bmw repair shop stated that I needed all injectors, spark plugs and a fuel inlet valve replaced which will cost about 2200. …”

NHTSA complaint #10559223, filed 2014-01, 75,434 miles

“At least once or twice a week my vehicle all of a sudden lose power the engine malfunction light come dash. Then on the idrive system it always say fuel pump problem. This problem occurs unexpected and has put me in dangerous situation on the highway. I pull over to the shoulder and put the flashers on. After about ten minutes the flashers go off and the car is able to drive again. Lastly, the problem always happen unexpected regardless on city street or highway. I can be traveling at 25 to 75mph and it just randomly happens. …”

NHTSA complaint #11113681, filed 2018-07, 129,500 miles

“Purchased 2009 Bmw 335ci in march of 2009. In sep the car stalled, Bmw replaced the fuel pump or hpfp (high pressure fuel pump). Today we started the car and moved it in our driveway. 1.5 hours later we started the car again to go to work and it stalled. We tried twice to restart it wouldn't. At that time we noticed a fuel smell and stepped out of the vehicle into a puddle of gasoline.”

NHTSA complaint #10294079, filed 2009-11, 15,000 miles

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201514%
201413%
201338%
20121528%
20113531%
20103459%
20094259%
20081520%

Other parts of the 2009 BMW 535I

Engine
21 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 BMW 535I

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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