YearToAvoid

2009 BMW 335i Engine Problems

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2009 BMW 335i, 20% of all 85 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest engine complaint count among 11 335i model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 51,500 miles.

Engine complaints
17
20% of 85
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
51,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 BMW 335i engine complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 9, 2010, latest Jun 15, 2022.

2009 BMW 335i engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2010Jul 2010Jan 2011Sep 2012May 2015Jan 2017Jan 2020Jun 2021
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2010 to Jun 2022; peak Apr 2010 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2009 BMW 335i

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by 335i model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20060 (0%)
  2. 200753 (18%)
  3. 200841 (20%)
  4. 200917 (20%)
  5. 20109 (22%)
  6. 201136 (37%)
  7. 20124 (18%)
  8. 201315 (35%)
  9. 20145 (25%)
  10. 20153 (30%)
  11. 20161 (50%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 BMW 335i have engine problems?
NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about the engine in the 2009 BMW 335i, 20% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 51,500 miles.
Which BMW 335i year has the most engine complaints?
The 2007 BMW 335i has the most engine complaints (53), compared with 17 for the 2009.
Is there a engine recall for the 2009 BMW 335i?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 BMW 335i is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.