KnownCarProblems2009 BMW 535i Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 71 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 BMW 535i, most often about the fuel system (59% of complaints, typically around 70,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about 535i model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2009 BMW 535i problems
Fuel system
42 complaints · 59%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
The contact owns a 2009 BMW 535i. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle vibrated violently with a message displayed to, "check engine â engine power reducedâ. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed…
Vehicle shutters and misfires when automatic transmission downshifts while attempting to accelerate at cruising speeds. Engine light comes on and has reduced power until vehicle is restarted. Major safety concern when attempting to merge onto highway.
Engine
28 complaints · 39%Half of these problems showed up before 71,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
While driving "engine failure, reduce power" light came on, power on engine reduced but drivable. When car shut down and restarted light goes off but if stepping on the gas hard the light comes back with engine having reduced power. This was repaired twice, last by BMW on 7/29/13, they replaced vans solenoids (intake…
The contact owns a 2009 BMW 535i. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and the reduce engine power warning message illuminated. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road, where it was turned off and resumed normal operation after restarting the engine. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was…
Transmission
6 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 110,000 miles.
Driving on freeway 65 MPH and vehicle looses power completely power steering power brakes lost. Engine just shut off errors appear such as p142e or malfunction however when restarting vehicle 5+min later no errors and codes appear resulting in no failures no possibilty to diagnose found 4 incidents occured 2 near…
While traveling at approximately 30-40 MPH, and accelerating to enter the interstate, the transmission warning light illuminated and the transmission entered failsafe mode. The vehicle would not accerlerate. Attempts to use the shifter to change gears were ineffective. Once in a safe position, I pulled over and turned…
Air bags
4 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: sensor.
The contact owns a 2009 BMW 535i. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic for servicing, he was informed that the vehicle was leaking oil. The oil filter housing and the valve cover gaskets were replaced. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the check…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2009 BMW 535i recalls
Lights: tail lights
Risk: Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lamp bulb carriers free of charge. Owners may contact bmw customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email bmw at [email protected].
Full defect summary
Bmw is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 528i, 535i, 550i, and m5 passenger cars manufactured from march 1, 2007, through december 31, 2009. Over time, increased resistance at the taillight electrical contact points may cause damage to the ground terminal and housing of the connector resulting in an intermittent or permanent loss of functionality of one or more rear lamp functions (tail, brake, turn-signal, reverse).
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2009 BMW 535i
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 BMW 535i?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (42 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles); engine (28 complaints, typically around 71,000 miles); transmission (6 complaints, typically around 110,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2009 BMW 535i have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 11, 2013 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2009 a bad year for the BMW 535i?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about 535i model year since 2000, with 71 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.