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2009 BMW 335xi Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2009 BMW 335xi has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,156,959 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

AIR BAGS 24V513000 2024-07-03 394,029 affected
Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport…

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.

AIR BAGS 20V017000 2020-01-15 59,965 affected
Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i,…

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17V676000 2017-10-25 702,965 affected
Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning…

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.

Complaints by component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
7
ENGINE
3
1crashes
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
AIR BAGS
1
1crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
EQUIPMENT
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
Total complaints24

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Bmw issued a recall - si b13 14 10 - and it covers replacing injectors, if the car falls under a certain date and has a certain batch of injector. Most importantly, on the bottom of the recall bulletin states: "warranty info" - and it specifically says, "the repair described in this bulletin is…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2017-05-12

“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw 335xi. While driving 50 mph, an abnormal noise was heard and the reduce engine power indicator illuminated. The contact lost control of the vehicle and it fishtailed into a ditch. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. There were no injuries and a police report…”

ENGINE · reported 2016-12-18

“Vehicle in straight, forward motion at highway speed (approx. 60mph) and engine power is reduced dramatically. Reaching a safe resting area posed significant risk due to lack of warning or descriptive vehicle fault. Smoke and/or steam emitting from engine compartment. Cause appears to be faulty…”

ENGINE · reported 2015-11-17

“Timing belt shredded after hitting a speed bump for the second time at low speeds.”

ENGINE · reported 2015-06-19

“Timing belt shredded after hitting a speed bump for the second time at low speeds.”

STEERING · reported 2015-06-19

“Timing belt shredded after hitting a speed bump for the second time at low speeds.”

SUSPENSION · reported 2015-06-19

“Car taken to dealer for rough idle and poor performance. Told that issue was with fuel coils. Paperwork states that coils need to be replaced. Deferred as one of the could had already been replaced. On way home car began to emit white smoke. Car unable to accelerate. High pressure fuel pump…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2015-03-17

“Intermittent failure of led's in the driver side rear tail light for the turn signal. First started about 7 months ago. Now nearly full time failure. Creates a serious safety concern when changing lanes and making turns in traffic. This is a very common complaint with numerous posts on the web. *tr”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2014-06-25
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2009 BMW 335xi as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.