The 2009 BMW 535i has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 134,100 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 100 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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…
Consequence
Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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].
Complaints by component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
24
2crashes
ENGINE
21
1fires1injuries
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
13
POWER TRAIN
6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
5
1fires
AIR BAGS
4
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
4
1fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2
Total complaints100
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“I believe using the manual shift mode for normal usage of optimal shifting in certain driving situations and gentle downshifting caused a malfunction in the functionality of the transmission that led to a complete transmission failure. I don’t believe it’s a mechanical issue or result of…”
“The contact owns a 2009 bmw 535i equipped with mastercraft tires, tire line: stratus, tire size: 225/50/r17. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the passenger's side rear tire was bubbling, and the vehicle was unstable. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the road and the…”
“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 – engine power reducedâ€�. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic,…”
“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 – engine power reducedâ€�. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic,…”
“Passenger side safety restraint malfunction. Passenger airbag no longer enabled because seat occupancy sensor is faulty. Passenger is at risk as airbag no longer working. This problem was confirmed and diagnosed by an independent auto technician. Bmw fault code 93c3 the vehicle has not been…”
“Passenger side safety restraint malfunction. Passenger airbag no longer enabled because seat occupancy sensor is faulty. Passenger is at risk as airbag no longer working. This problem was confirmed and diagnosed by an independent auto technician. Bmw fault code 93c3 the vehicle has not been…”
“The car stop running completly when I was wainting at the stop light an anounsmemt came out in my dash saying that I have to repleaced the fuel pump I know that there was a recall abuot this problem but I never got any notice or letter from bmw”
“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…”
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 535i as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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