2009 BMW 335D — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 BMW 335D
The 2009 BMW 335D has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (3 complaints), Air Bags (2 complaints), and Seats (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2009 BMW 335D
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2009 BMW 335D, potentially affecting up to 1,600,911 vehicles.
Recall 24V513000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 394,029 vehicles 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 steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.
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.
View full details →Recall 24V513000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| 394,029 vehicles 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 steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.
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.
View full details →Recall 20V017000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 59,965 vehicles 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, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011...
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...
View full details →Recall 19V472000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
| 16,641 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A loss of electrical power can cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Note: This recall is an expansion of a...
View full details →Recall 19V472000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 16,641 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A loss of electrical power can cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Note: This recall is an expansion of a...
View full details →Recall 19V472000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 16,641 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A loss of electrical power can cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Note: This recall is an expansion of a...
View full details →Recall 17V676000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 702,965 vehicles 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 system may overheat.
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 BMW 335D
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 BMW 335D. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
PASSENGER SEAT RESTRAINTS SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. FAULT IN PASSENGER-RESTEAINT SYSTEM AFFECTING AIRBAG, BELT-TENSIONER OR BELT-FORCE LIMITER.
PASSENGER SEAT RESTRAINTS SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. FAULT IN PASSENGER-RESTEAINT SYSTEM AFFECTING AIRBAG, BELT-TENSIONER OR BELT-FORCE LIMITER.
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
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
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.
Safety Rating for the 2009 BMW 335D
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 BMW 335D in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 BMW 335D
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 BMW 335D. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B121418 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
INDIVIDUAL DRIVING CYCLES FOR OBD2 READINESS CODES (M57Y): One or more OBD readiness codes are not set to ÒreadyÓ during a state emissions inspection, with a hand-held scan tool or during an ISTA/D diagnostic session.
160114 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES BEFORE CUSTOMER DELIVERY OR THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS. SUBJECT Service Action: Replace the SCR Tank. The Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated. The fault codes stored are related to the...
BMWAPR1314 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
"Diesel Intake Carbon Cleaning. The Service Engine Soon light is on and the engine may run roughly. Possible Fault Codes stored: * 3FF1 air mass sensor * 4595 rough controller Cylinder 6 * 459B rough controller Cylinder 5 * 4592 rough controller Cylinder 4 * 4596 rough controller Cylinder 3...
650314 — EQUIPMENT
RAD2+ Radio: Background Noise with Audio Turned Off. Background noise (buzzing, crackling, static) can be heard: * At low audio volume * When the radio is turned off * When the ignition is turned off NOTE: Background noise stops when the radio enters sleep mode. IMPORTANT: Background noise is more...
180512 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
"Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign 11E-A03: Check and/or Replace Emissions Monitoring Components. 1. Under certain driving conditions, the High-pressure (HP) EGR valve may become restricted with excessive soot. This restriction impedes the emissions performance of the HP EGR valve. This situation may lead to a Service Engine Soon lamp. An optimized...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 BMW 335D
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 335D
- 2009 BMW 335D (current)
- 2010 BMW 335D — 18 complaints
- 2011 BMW 335D — 51 complaints