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2009 BMW 5-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (52%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (8%)
Chart based on 106 repairs.
2009 BMW 5-Series repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (39%)
Chart based on 89 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 BMW 5-Series
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| BMW 5-Series in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 201058000 miUS $600 | Flickering idrive video. BMW took 3 hours to figure out which fuse it was and changed a fuse and a cable. Charged $600+ | ||
2009 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 5-Series in Connecticut, United States Jul 2009 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Oct 201480000 mi | fuel pump blew stranding me on the road | ||
| BMW 5-Series in New Jersey, United States Sep 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 20096000 mi | Check engine light came on. Told that the fuel pump registered out of gas. Misfire in cylinder 3. Check engine light came on again. Told again that the fuel pump registered out of gas. Misfire in cylinder 3. Check engine light came on. Fuel pump out of fuel. Cylinder 3 misfire. Replaced fuel injector on cylinder 3 and spark plug. | ||
| Jan 201010000 mi | Check engine light came on. Unrelated to filling of gas cap. Reset of computer and a software update rectified the problem. | ||
2009 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| BMW 5-Series in Indiana, United States Mar 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Aug 201012300 mi | Catalytic converter. | ||
| Dec 201018000 mi | High pressure fuel pump (HPFP). Hesitation and long cranks. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Great Britain May 2009 - Jul 2021 | |||
| Jul 20092000 mi | OBC warning message 'battery disconnected' | ||
| Feb 201118000 mi | power steering failure. leak in fluid pipe causing no power assistance. | ||
| Jun 201649000 mi£50 | Gas recharge | ||
| Sep 201651000 mi£250 | Condenser replaced | ||
2009 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Texas, United States Dec 2011 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Mar 201343000 miUS $500 | Lower control arm passenger side defective. | ||
| Dec 201354000 miUS $500 | Windshield washer pump leak. | ||
| Jan 2014US $1200 | Defective water pump and thermostat. | ||
| Apr 201457000 mi | Trunk lid would not open by remote or inside the car button. Left rear passenger window mechanism broke down. Window felt inside the door. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Texas, United States Dec 2011 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Nov 201239100 mi | the Fuel pressure sensor had stopped working. When we start the car, it would stall as soon as we try to drive it. | ||
| Feb 201451000 miUS $50 | Had a warning about engine over heating. The issue was with the water pump. Luckily i had the extended warranty so the charge was only the 50 deductible. | ||
| Sep 201459000 miUS $700 | Replaced daytime running light. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Washington, United States Jul 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Sep 201245000 mi | Fuel injectors malfunctioned | ||
| Jan 201349000 mi | Water Pump malfunctioned Oil Filter gasket leak | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Jun 2016 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Jun 201684000 miUS $1000 | Serpentine belt broke because of an oil leak that was barely visible when looking at the top side of the engine. Belt got oily and wore down. Still leaking and need to bring it back in. | ||
| Jul 201684000 miUS $695 | When the belt broke, pieces of the belt were embedded in the crank seal. Crank seal replace and car is running well. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Apr 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
| May 201460500 mi | Replaced high pressure fuel pump. Warranty | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Connecticut, United States Jun 2011 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Apr 201327200 mi | Navigation system was malfunctioning. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Sweden Sep 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| May 2014102340 mi$1 | I couldn't open the window on the "boot cover" and the wiper on the "boot cover" didn't work The boot cover was very hard to open due to bad gas springs | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Texas, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jul 201122000 mi | satellite not working; it was replaced under original warranty, software updated, and has been working since. | ||
| Jun 201239000 mi | Sunroof cover would not retract (open) simultaneously with opening of sunroof. | ||
| Sep 201241000 miUS $700 | Carbon build-up. Bent rims, tire pressure sensor broken. | ||
2009 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 5-Series in Virginia, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 201392000 miUS $600 | Leaking fuel injectors. Misfire on banks 5,6. Replaced coils and plugs first, misfire remained. Bad low pressure fuel sensor. Shadow code. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Minnesota, United States Aug 2013 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Feb 201454400 miUS $525 | engine over heating. Water pump and thermostat replaced | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Delaware, United States Nov 2013 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jun 201445000 miUS $759 | Oil Change, Cabin Air Filters, Serpentine Fanbelt, Wipers, Passenger side wheel well cover | ||
| Nov 201551000 miUS $615 | Car was giving multiple fault codes ABS failure, engine management problem etc. Suspected battery. Had to take to stealership as no else could initialize the new battery. Really sucks | ||
| Jun 201864000 miUS $955 | Radio, Telephone, Navigation, CD all quit working all of a sudden. Tried to reboot. Nothing worked. Shop changed computer board. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in New York, United States May 2009 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jun 201018000 mi | L/F Output Shaft Seal failed and was leaking. Seal Replaced under Warranty. This is a 535XI (AWD) sedan. | ||
| Aug 201022800 mi | Rough running engine, clearly mis-firing; tail pipe very dirty. F/C 29CF. Update programming and replace #5 spark plug. | ||
| Feb 201375000 miUS $505 | Service Engine light came on. Error Code 29F3, low pressure fuel sensor failure. Sensor replaced. | ||
| Mar 201376000 miUS $135 | Engine Icon illuminated again at 75.345 miles. Dealer advised Fault Codes 29E0 & 29E1; fuel lean both banks. Advised "remove intake and decarb cylinders @ $780.00. I refused, solution does not match symptom or fault codes. Visited Independent BMW Specialist. They confirmed install of new low pressure fuel sensor, checked vacum hoses, smoke tests, etc. Discovered the dealer did not reset "Adaptation Values" after installing new low pressure sensor. Good to go! | ||
| Nov 201388000 miUS $135 | Engine Icon illuminated. Fault codes 29E0 and 29E1 Engine run lean. No problem found. 2 Independent BMW servicers unable to diagnose. Reset all adaptive values and wait for new fault codes. | ||
| Feb 201491600 miUS $190 | Walnut shell blasting of all intake vales removing crud. Acceleration improved and is linear without hesitation. Gas milage improved by 2 mpg on an extended roadtrip at 70mph +. F/C's 29E0 & 29E1 continue to present; run lean both banks. | ||
| May 201497000 miUS $1500 | Replaced all 6 fuel induction injectors after fault codes 29E0 & 29E1 (run lean both banks) continue to present along with stumble starts and rough idle. Old ones appear fouled by poor fuel; ethanol/sulpher. Engine starts and idle are improved. | ||
| Jun 201498000 miUS $100 | Replace Side Seal in Leaking Rt. Ft. Diff. | ||
| Aug 2016125000 miUS $125 | Engine Oil Leak at Diverter Valve and MAP Sensor Seal. Replaced Seal. | ||
| Apr 2017131712 miUS $180 | Repair Oil Leak at the Intercooler, Change Out Intercooler Pipe "O" Ring. | ||
| May 2017131762 miUS $1109 | Fluid Leaks at Rear Differential. Change Pinion Seal at Both Output Shafts, Change Output Shaft Seal; Axle. | ||
| Aug 2018146022 miUS $1149 | Replace Oil Cooler Seal | ||
| May 2019154413 miUS $104 | Replace Front Ball Joints and Front Upper Control Arm Bushings | ||
| Oct 2019165404 miUS $1225 | Replace Both Engine Mounts. Both Ruptured. | ||
| Jul 2022198000 miUS $345 | Flush and recharge AC System | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Ohio, United States Oct 2009 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Nov 200915000 mi | While driving on highway, system warned of "engine failure, reduced power". Was able to continue driving 20 miles to dealer. Dealer had to call North American office for solution who said that they had problems with the fuel pump which was replaced. During the fuel pump replacement previously stated, mechanic improperly connected fuel line to pump. The snap connection was not secure. After driving approx. 10 miles, line came loose spewing gasoline underneath car and running down street! | ||
| Oct 201027000 mi | error message from on board cpu said, "awd & dcs control failure. proceed to dealer for repair. | ||
| Dec 201031000 mi | 1) left headlamp daytime running light was out. 2) wiper blades were changed out. 3) noise in engine compartment was alternator drive belt tensioner that was replaced. | ||
| Apr 201136000 mi | Low battery indication. caused by frequent starts on several short trips each day. with so much power being used, even when car is at rest (engine off), the battery discharges. car must be run on highway periodically to stay charged. | ||
| Jan 201263800 mi | high current drain indication on battery. dealer replaced part , it was bad. reordered part and returned car. next day low battery indication. dealer recharged battery 2 more times and still no good. finally replaced battery. | ||
| Jul 201250500 miUS $60 | The OEM "yellowish looking" halogen lamp for the right "angel eye" ring lights went out. I replaced both left nad right with led bright white lamps for $60. (probably would have been $100. just to replace the bulb at the dealer). | ||
| Aug 201252000 miUS $290 | car overheated, left stranded in intersection for 5 minutes til able to restart. limped 1/2 mile to dealer. water pump bad, also damaging the t-stat. | ||
| Jan 201448300 miUS $400 | replace bushings on front end | ||
| Mar 201579000 miUS $950 | leaking rear end seal | ||
| Mar 201688000 miUS $350 | bad bATTERY | ||
| Jul 201690700 miUS $740 | AWD transmission case fluid leaks. replaced gaskets | ||
| Dec 201697000 miUS $624 | crank sensor replaced | ||
| Jun 2017100000 miUS $60 | Whistling sound from engine compartment. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Ontario, Canada Feb 2011 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Apr 201894860 miC $2600 | oil leak causing serpentine belt to fail prematurely | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Ohio, United States Jun 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Jul 201553000 mi | Trunk flooded with water. Sunroof drains were blocked, causing problem. Repair shop fixed for free. | ||
| Oct 201558000 miUS $640 | Replace front radius/control arm bushings Leak at oil filter housing required replacement of oil filter stand gasket, oil cooler, oil cooler seal, oil cooler seal at radiator housing, and radiator hose - upper. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Washington, United States Oct 2010 - Mar 2012 | |||
| May 201114000 mi | Low pressure fuel sensor, high pressure fuel pump, injectors. Just about week prior to my appointment for the recall, exhibited a rough idle during morning start-ups. This had never happened in the past. | ||
2009 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| BMW 5-Series in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2011 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jun 201395000 miUS $240 | Electrical water pump failure at 93K. Car developed a whine and went into limp mode on the highway during commute home. Check engine light came on, took it into dealer (love CPO), after diagnostic teardown, dealer replaced both turbos. Had to wait for parts from Germany. Took almost 2 weeks to fix. | ||
| Jun 2015137000 miUS $400 | One halogen bulb went out so replaced both. | ||
2009 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Virginia, United States Apr 2013 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Mar 201322000 mi | Total transmission failure, warranty replacement by BMW at 22000 miles | ||
| BMW 5-Series in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2013 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jan 2014C $50 | Check engine light was on due to emission control module being faulty.Problem fixed to my satisfaction | ||
| Feb 201537820 miC $645 | CEL light on. Dealer checked the codes and found a faulty DMTL valve which they replaced. Vehicle not in warranty. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2012 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Nov 201225100 mi | daytime running light burned out, both were replaced under a service bulletin. systematically burning out early. reprogrammed the electrical system to reduce the voltage to the new bulbs, a process that took 4-5 hours. | ||
| Nov 201331000 miUS $580 | Vibration indicated bent or out of tolerance wheel and tire. Cost was $240 for balancing, which has yet to remedy vibration. I have wheel and tire insurance which the dealer says does not apply because the wheel/tire are within tolerance. dealer diagnostics indicated battery was weak, and was not covered under warrantee. Total replacement cost (including systme resets) $580. | ||
2009 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in United Arab Emirates - Jun 2009 | |||
| Jun 2009465 mi | Engine is misfiring. The dealer is running the diagnostics. They have not been able to figure out the problem yet. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Virginia, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201467300 miUS $300 | Oil filter Housing leaking | ||
| Mar 201573000 miUS $300 | Right rear window fails to raise | ||
| Nov 201582000 miUS $140 | Trunk failed to close and latch | ||
| Feb 201682800 miUS $698 | Left & Right Rear Wheel Bearings making noise. Both Wheel Bearings removed and replaced. | ||
| Jul 201692800 miUS $180 | Belt Tensioner loose. Belt Tensioner loose removed and replaced. | ||
| Feb 2017104000 miUS $200 | Remove and replace Engine valve cover gasket Remove a replace Spark Plugs | ||
| Sep 2017113347 miUS $1340 | At startup engine ran rough for 5 seconds then smoothed out. Diagnosis: Failed Crankcase Ventilation valve and Eccentric shaft sensor. Resolution: Replaced Valve Cover (houses CCV) and Eccentric shaft sensor. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Washington, United States Aug 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Feb 201762000 miUS $260 | Drivers door locking failure. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Mar 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Mar 201475000 mi | Rear Passenger Blinkers and Front Passenger low beam headlight. They were both caused by rear passenger side bulb housing. | ||
| Apr 201476000 mi | Water pump and thermostat started failing. Fan noise was incredibly loud while driving though there was no warning light. Dealer repaired it under the certified pre owned program. | ||
| Mar 201591000 miUS $50 | Cylinder misfire | ||
2009 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 5-Series in Colorado, United States Sep 2010 - Jan 2014 | |||
| May 201130000 miUS $200 | 12v power outlet socket failure possibly caused by previous owner | ||
| Jan 201245000 miUS $300 | Battery failing and replaced under warranty after multiple symptoms over past 4 months of low voltage and insufficient retained charge, including completely flat twice. This was original battery. Was charged for day's use of loaner car. Wheel not balancing with RoadForce balance, suspect out of round, possibly tire out of round, not properly rectified, still have vibration. | ||
| Mar 201373000 miUS $1300 | wheel vibration - not solved by new tires on existing rims, plus balancing and alignment | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Tennessee, United States Sep 2013 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Mar 201448000 miUS $500 | Tensioner failure. Replaced tensioner and belt. Also replaced tail, stop and turn sig connectors under recall. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Maryland, United States Apr 2009 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Mar 201129000 mi | 02 sensor replaced after a check engine light illuminated. | ||
| May 201359000 miUS $810 | Water leaked into rear driver's side door and pooled inside of door. Circuit board that control's rear lights on driver's side (turn signal, brake light, and reverse light) failed. | ||
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