Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 BMW 335
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 BMW 335 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 12 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V071000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 7 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 1 complaint
- Fuel System, Diesel 1 complaint
Of the 12 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire; across all 12 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 BMW 335 has a moderate number of owner complaints and only one recall. The airbag system is a notable issue, with a recall affecting multiple vehicles of this model year. Due to limited data, it is difficult to definitively assess the vehicle's reliability, but it appears to have some quality concerns, especially with the airbag system.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
| Engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Coolant system inspection
- Transmission fluid change
- Battery inspection
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Engine misfire
- Electrical system failures
- Overheating issues
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 BMW 335 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.