2009 BMW 335I — Owner-Reported Problems
Verdict & Safety Summary
- Crashes 1
- Fires 6
- Injuries 1
- Deaths 0
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Component Problem Distribution
Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.
View component data as a table
| System / Component | Complaints | Share of Reports | Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM | 28 | 33.3% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| AIR BAGS | 20 | 23.8% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | 9.5% | 0 crashes · 5 fires |
| ENGINE | 7 | 8.3% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | 6.0% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 | 4.8% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | 2.4% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| STEERING | 1 | 1.2% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | 1.2% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 28 | 33.3% | 0 crashes · 1 fires |
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Problem & Recall Timeline
Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time
- Campaign 20V017000 was reported 1,377 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 24V513000 was reported 3,008 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2010-Q2 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2010-Q3 | Owner reports | 10 | |
| 2010-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2011-Q1 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2012-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2012-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2012-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2013-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2014-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2014-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2015-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2015-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2016-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2016-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2016-Q3 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2016-Q4 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2017-Q1 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2017-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2017-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2017-Q4 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2018-Q1 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2018-Q2 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2018-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2018-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2019-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2019-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2020-Q1 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2020-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2020-Q3 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2020-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2021-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2021-Q2 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2021-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2022-Q2 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2022-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2023-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2025-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2026-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2026-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 13V044000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 17V676000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 20V017000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 24V513000 |
Safety Recalls (4)
Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 13V044000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 17V676000
- Report date
- Component:
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Consequence:
- Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
- 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. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 20V017000
- Report date
- Component:
- AIR BAGS
- Consequence:
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp 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 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. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 24V513000
- Report date
- Component:
- AIR BAGS
- Consequence:
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- 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.
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Complaint Narrative Explorer
Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records
No complaints match the current filters.
Estimated Ownership Cost
EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates
Adjacent Model Years
Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Methodology & Data Integrity
Data sourced from NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Snapshot date: 2026-08-21.