2009 BMW 335 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2009 BMW 335 has a complaint index of 86, ranking 2nd worst out of 8 model years, and carries an Avoid verdict. Airbags account for 58% of complaints, mostly tied to the Takata recall, with a median failure mileage of 91,000.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 86/100
- #2 of 8 335 years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 12
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Airbags
Top 2009 BMW 335 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags7 (58%)
- Engine3 (25%)
- Electrical System2 (17%)
- Fuel System2 (17%)
- Other2 (17%)
- Seat Belts1 (8%)
- Structure & Body1 (8%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (8%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Takata airbags deployed unexpectedly during a minor low-speed accident, injuring an occupant's arm.
- Owners reported waiting over a year for Takata airbag recall replacement parts to become available.
- Dealers reportedly quoted repeated delays of three to six weeks for airbag recall parts, with no clear resolution.
- A sunroof reportedly shattered suddenly while driving on the highway with no prior warning.
- Some owners said dealers appeared to prioritize certain customers over others for the same recall repair.
2009 BMW 335 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 16V071000Feb 5, 2016Airbags840,000 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M SAVs, 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d SAVs, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M SACs, 2010-2011 BMW X6 xDrive50i SACs and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2009 compared with other 335 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2009 BMW 335 reliable?
- Compared with other 335 model years, 2009 ranks 2nd worst of 8 years tracked, with a complaint index of 86 and an Avoid verdict based on NHTSA complaints and recalls.
- What is the main problem with the 2009 BMW 335?
- Airbags are the top problem area, making up 58% of complaints, largely tied to the Takata airbag recall, with a median failure mileage of 91,000.
- Does the 2009 BMW 335 have a recall?
- Yes, NHTSA recall 16V071000 covers the 2009 335 for driver and passenger frontal airbag modules or inflators that need replacement.
- How does the 2009 335 compare to other years?
- The 2009 335 has a complaint index of 86, worse than 2007 (71), 2008 (43), and 2010 (57), but slightly better than 2011, which has the highest index at 100.