2009 BMW 335I reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2009 BMW 335I — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 127
- 18 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- AIR BAGS
- 28 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 1 reported crash · 1 injury · 10 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,603
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs BMW median
-29
median 156 across 103 BMW records
Vs 2007-2011
-132
median 260 complaints in 736 records
Top component share
22%
Air Bags: 28 complaints
What owners report fails — 2009 BMW 335I
- AIR BAGS 28
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 23
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15
- ENGINE 10
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 8
4 recalls on record for the 2009 BMW 335I
- NHTSA 24V513000 · 2024 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MO An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious i
- NHTSA 20V017000 · 2020 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MO An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious in
- NHTSA 17V676000 · 2018 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehi
- NHTSA 13V044000 · 2013 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCU If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a cras
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2009 BMW 335I units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2009 BMW 335I reliable?
NHTSA has 127 consumer complaints on record for the 2009 BMW 335I and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is air bags (28 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2009 BMW 335I units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 BMW 335I?
Owners most often report problems with: air bags (28), fuel system, gasoline (23), electrical system (15), engine (10). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2009 BMW 335I?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.