2009 BMW 335I engine problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2009 BMW 335I — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2009 BMW 335I. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle independently entered limp mode with the service transmission warning message on the instrument panel. The contact restarted the vehicle and cleared all warning codes before he resumed normal driving…”
filed Jun 15, 2022
“The contact owned a 2009 BMW 335i. The contact stated that he parked his vehicle in the driveway of his residence and the next morning his wife informed him that the vehicle was engulfed in flames. There was no damage to the residence from the flames. The fire department was contacted and arrived…”
filed Jun 9, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Power Reduction, FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The ?Service Engine Soon? (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This situation can occur after driving for…
B110208 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2020SERVICE ACTION: N54T ENGINE - INSPECT AND REPLACE INJECTOR(S). The piezo-type fuel injectors may cause a rough running at start-up or rough running while at idle.
B130619 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 2019
Engine problems in other 335I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 335I | 5 | 25% |
| 2013 335I | 11 | 26% |
| 2012 335I | 4 | 18% |
| 2011 335I | 29 | 30% |
| 2010 335I | 5 | 12% |
| 2008 335I | 26 | 13% |
| 2007 335I | 34 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 BMW 335I
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.