Most common 2009 BMW 335d problems
Share of the 4 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
BMW 335d complaints by model year
Best 335d years: 2009, 2010. Years to avoid: 2011. Compare all years →
2009 BMW 335d recalls (4)
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
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.
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 › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
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, 325xi,…
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.
Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009 328i and 328xi, 2009-2011 335d, 2008-2012 M3 Coupe and M3 Convertible, and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. The connection of the positive battery cable at the fuse box terminal may degrade, resulting in an intermittent loss of electrical power.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and secure the positive battery cable connector, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Electrical system › Wiring
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.
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.
What 2009 BMW 335d owners say
Electrical system
BMW announced a recall of the A/C and heating circulating fan in October 2017. A year later "no remedy is available." how can this be? I am very concerned that our vehicle May suffer a fire because the fan has been behaving in a strange fashion -- running fast unpredictably, etc.
My passenger side seat sensor is faulty which is a part of the passenger side air bag and May not cause it to deploy in the event there is an accident. There have been many bmws affected by this but BMW dealer will not do this under recall or warranty
2009 BMW 335d engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl diesel | 6-speed automatic | RWD | 23 / 36 / 27 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2009 BMW 335d a good car?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2009 335d rates better than average: 84% fewer complaints than a typical year of the 335d at the same age. It is one of the best 335d years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 BMW 335d?
The electrical system — 3 complaints, 75% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the air bags (2) and seats (1).
How many recalls does the 2009 BMW 335d have?
There are 4 recalls for the 2009 BMW 335d, the most recent from July 3, 2024 (inflator module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the BMW 335d?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2009 and 2010. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2011. See the full BMW 335d years comparison.
At what mileage do 2009 BMW 335d problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 81,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.