2009 BMW 535I Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 71 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2009 BMW 535I, 3% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40 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.
“Bmw 2009 535 xi owner. Out of all of the times taking the car for service for various reasons, I decided to look for information regarding my latest issue. Twin turbo. I was told the rear turbo was bad and it is recommended to do both. I had the car serviced in october, they told me the oil smell was due to the spring from oil cap missing. Before oct 2019 I complained about the oil smell and was told it was a leak from a hose (I never saw any fluids on ground) this last incident, I was on the road when I exited the highway I got an engine warning to shut off the engine immediately. …”
NHTSA complaint #11301285, filed 2020-01, 40 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 2009-11Suspension: 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 complaintsSteering
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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