2009 BMW 535I Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 71 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 128,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2009 BMW 535I, 3% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 128,000 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.
“Fuel pump failures, car shut down while driving on the highway (numerous times) lost power steering while going over 60 MPH. Cost over $10,000 to make repairs on the vehicle because Bmw said it is no longer under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #11112838, filed 2018-07, 128,000 miles“This is an enforcement compliance request on a weekly continuum for the safety of the public on the following : tires: goodyear and michelin , all types, treads, sizes, heights, widths. Autos: mercedes benz, Bmw, cadillac, ferrari, bugatti, alfa romero, rolls royce, bently, lambroghini, lincoln. Please assist with all parts inspections, analysis for integrity, safety, maintenance - upkeep. Please assist to notify the proper authorities on these finding, if applicable. Please begin inspections from all 1990 models, makes, to the present 2009 year's parts, automotives.”
NHTSA complaint #10292352, filed 2009-11Related service bulletins
- 10194296Apr 1, 2021Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking…
- 10151068Feb 1, 2016This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Fault codes stored in vehicles…
- 10147941Jan 1, 2014ELV Does Not Release. Cause 1: The steering column is held against the steering lock because of torque from the steering gear. In such cases, a yellow check control warning (CC…
- 10036979Jun 1, 2010Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 BMW 535I
42 complaintsEngine
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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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