MYRModel Year Report

2009 BMW 335XI

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2009 BMW 335XI
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:49:02.492Z

Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
18

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2007: 20 complaints 2007 2008: 62 complaints 2009: 18 complaints 2009 18 2010: 11 complaints 2011: 23 complaints 2011 2012: 2 complaints 2013: 9 complaints 2013 2014: 7 complaints 2015: 2 complaints 2015 2016: 0 complaints
2007: 20 complaints 2007 2008: 62 complaints 2008 2009: 18 complaints 2009 18 2010: 11 complaints 2010 2011: 23 complaints 2011 2012: 2 complaints 2012 2013: 9 complaints 2013 2014: 7 complaints 2014 2015: 2 complaints 2015 2016: 0 complaints 2016
2007: 20 complaints 2007 2008: 62 complaints 2008 2009: 18 complaints 2009 18 2010: 11 complaints 2010 2011: 23 complaints 2011 2012: 2 complaints 2012 2013: 9 complaints 2013 2014: 7 complaints 2014 2015: 2 complaints 2015 2016: 0 complaints 2016

2009: 18 complaints

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YearComplaints
20050
20060
200720
200862
200918
201011
201123
20122
20139
20147
20152
20160

Known problem areas

Only 18 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Fuel system, gasoline

9 of 18 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel pump.

Show complaint excerpts

BMW 335I car has cranking problems. Dealer reset computer. While driving at hi-way speed car failed. Power went to half. Speed drop from 65 to 35 in seconds. There appears to be an issue with fuel pump which BMW has failed to address.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-03-19

Engine

3 of 18 total reports mention: engine.

CRASH
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Tl* the contact owns a 2009 BMW 335XI. While driving 50 MPH, an abnormal noise was heard and the reduce engine power indicator illuminated. The contact lost control of the vehicle and it fishtailed into a ditch.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-12-19

Fuel/propulsion system

2 of 18 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

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Car taken to dealer for rough idle and poor performance. Told that issue was with fuel coils. Paperwork states that coils need to be replaced. Deferred as one of the could had already been replaced. On way home car began to emit white smoke.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-03-19

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 18 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.

Wheels

1 of 18 total reports mentions: wheels.

Show complaint excerpts

While driving east on the northern state parkway, on February 18, 2010 , near exit 42, long island, ny, at 50 MPH, I hit a pot hole.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-03-19

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2018-06-29Electrical system17V676000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available.

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    2020-03-11Air bags20V017000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is,...

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020.

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    2024-08-30Air bags24V513000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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Buy-smart checklist

2009 BMW 335XI — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 17V676000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 20V017000 · Air bags
  • Recall 24V513000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2009 BMW 335XI reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 BMW 335XI?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 BMW 335XI have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.