Model year guide

2009 BMW 535i

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2009 BMW 535i is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 24 on record.

2009 BMW 535i — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2009 BMW 535i at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined20 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2009 BMW 535i recalls 1

Exterior Lighting:tail Lights NHTSA Campaign #13V407000 · 11/09/2013

BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 528i, 535i, 550i, and M5 passenger cars manufactured from March 1, 2007, through December 31, 2009. Over time, increased resistance at the taillight electrical contact points may cause damage to the ground terminal and housing of the connector resulting in an intermittent or permanent loss of functionality of one or more rear lamp functions (tail, brake, turn-sig…

Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lamp bulb carriers free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2009 BMW 535i MPG & running costs

Combined20 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,100
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S6) or Manual 6-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume99 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$8,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2009 BMW 535i costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$20,500
Fuel only$20,500
Per mile$0.27

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

About the BMW 535i

The BMW 5 Series is an executive car manufactured and marketed by BMW since 1972. It is the successor to the BMW New Class sedans and is currently in its eighth generation. The car is sold as either a sedan or, since 1991, a station wagon. A 5-door fastback was sold between 2009 and 2017. Each successive generation has been given an internal G-code designation since 2017. Previously, a F-code designation was used between 2010 and 2016, while an E-code designation was used between 1972 and 2010. These are used to distinguish each model and generation from each other.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2009 BMW 535i trims & engines on record

Trims
xDrive
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl 300 hp

2009 BMW 535i vehicles on record

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Other BMW 535i model years

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2009 BMW 535i — frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 BMW 535i have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2009 BMW 535i. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2009 BMW 535i get?

The 2009 BMW 535i has a U.S. EPA estimate of 20 mpg combined (17 city / 26 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.