2009 Bmw 5-Series Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Bmw 5-Series.

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Complaints
6
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 2009 Bmw 5-Series Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Avg mileage:86,680 mi
#21 complaints

AIR BAGS

#31 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:53,000 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Bmw 5-Series.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM286,680 mi
AIR BAGS1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM153,000 mi
ENGINE174,238 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING153,000 mi

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