2009 BMW 535I fuel system, gasoline problems

17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2009 BMW 535I — 24% of all complaints for this model year.

Fuel System, Gasoline complaints

24%

share of all complaints

18,000 mi

median reported incident mileage

0 / 1

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“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 Reduced”. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who…”
filed Dec 1, 2023
“While driving from work on a busy friday afternoon the vehicle's check engine light comes on and the computer screen states "engine malfunction! Reducing power" "high pressure fuel pump malfunction" less than a minute the engine stalled. Leaving me stranded on the bridge for hours, try to start the…”
filed Jan 31, 2017

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system…
B160623 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 20, 2023
CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT: N54/N54T/N55 ELECTRIC ENGINE COOLANT PUMP . With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class…
B011321 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2021
CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT: N54/N54T/N55 ELECTRIC ENGINE COOLANT PUMP . With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class…
B011321 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2021