How common are engine problems on the 2009 BMW 335i?

NHTSA lists 17 engine complaints for the 2009 335i, which is 20% of all 85 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2009 BMW 335i engine?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint area.

At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints for the 2009 335i is 51,500 miles.

What kind of engine failures do owners describe most?

Owners most often describe sudden power loss with the malfunction light on, stalling, and reduced-power limp mode; one complaint involved an engine fire and one involved a crash.

How does the 2009 335i compare to other 335i model years for engine complaints?

The 2009 335i's engine complaints make up 20% of that year's total, similar to 2008 at 20% and lower than 2011 at 37% and 2013 at 35%.

2009 BMW 335i Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 17 engine complaints for the 2009 BMW 335i, 20% of all complaints filed for that year. Owners most often reported sudden power loss with the engine malfunction light on, stalling, and one engine fire, with a median mileage of 51,500 at failure. No related recalls are listed for this complaint area.

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

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden loss of engine power at speed, often paired with an illuminated engine malfunction or check engine light.
Several describe the engine reducing to half power or entering a limp mode, sometimes requiring the car to be shut off for a period before it will run normally again.
Some owners report the engine stalling while driving or while parked, including one case tied to a crash.
One owner reported the vehicle catching fire overnight while parked in a driveway.
A few describe hesitation or lag between pressing the accelerator and the car responding, especially from a stop.
One complaint describes fuel injectors failing and needing replacement across all six cylinders.

When 2009 BMW 335i engine complaints were filed

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

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.

20060 (0%)
200753 (18%)
200841 (20%)
200917 (20%)
20109 (22%)
201136 (37%)
20124 (18%)
201315 (35%)
20145 (25%)
20153 (30%)
20161 (50%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems on the 2009 BMW 335i?: NHTSA lists 17 engine complaints for the 2009 335i, which is 20% of all 85 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2009 BMW 335i engine?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint area.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints for the 2009 335i is 51,500 miles.
What kind of engine failures do owners describe most?: Owners most often describe sudden power loss with the malfunction light on, stalling, and reduced-power limp mode; one complaint involved an engine fire and one involved a crash.
How does the 2009 335i compare to other 335i model years for engine complaints?: The 2009 335i's engine complaints make up 20% of that year's total, similar to 2008 at 20% and lower than 2011 at 37% and 2013 at 35%.