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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 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (41%)
Chart based on 46 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 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 6000 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. |
| 10000 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
| 12300 mi | Catalytic converter. |
| 18000 mi | High pressure fuel pump (HPFP). Hesitation and long cranks. |
2009 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 45000 mi | Fuel injectors malfunctioned |
| 43000 mi | Water Pump malfunctioned Oil Filter gasket leak |
| 84000 mi US $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. |
| 84000 mi US $695 |
When the belt broke, pieces of the belt were embedded in the crank seal. Crank seal replace and car is running well. |
| 60500 mi | Replaced high pressure fuel pump. Warranty |
| 39100 mi | the Fuel pressure sensor had stopped working. When we start the car, it would stall as soon as we try to drive it. |
| 51000 mi US $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. |
| 42000 mi US $1200 |
Defective water pump and thermostat. |
| 41000 mi US $700 |
Carbon build-up. |
2009 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 94860 mi C $2600 |
oil leak causing serpentine belt to fail prematurely |
| 22800 mi | Rough running engine, clearly mis-firing; tail pipe very dirty. F/C 29CF. Update programming and replace #5 spark plug. |
| 75000 mi US $505 |
Service Engine light came on. Error Code 29F3, low pressure fuel sensor failure. Sensor replaced. |
| 76000 mi US $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! |
| 88000 mi US $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. |
| 91600 mi US $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. |
| 97000 mi US $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. |
| 125000 mi US $125 |
Engine Oil Leak at Diverter Valve and MAP Sensor Seal. Replaced Seal. |
| 131712 mi US $180 |
Repair Oil Leak at the Intercooler, Change Out Intercooler Pipe "O" Ring. |
| 146022 mi US $1149 |
Replace Oil Cooler Seal |
| 165404 mi US $1225 |
Replace Both Engine Mounts. Both Ruptured. |
| 54400 mi US $525 |
engine over heating. Water pump and thermostat replaced |
| 92000 mi US $600 |
Leaking fuel injectors. Misfire on banks 5,6. Replaced coils and plugs first, misfire remained. Bad low pressure fuel sensor. Shadow code. |
| 58000 mi US $640 |
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. |
| 15000 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! |
| 27000 mi | error message from on board cpu said, "awd & dcs control failure. proceed to dealer for repair. |
| 31000 mi | 3) noise in engine compartment was alternator drive belt tensioner that was replaced. |
| 52000 mi US $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. |
| 97000 mi US $624 |
crank sensor replaced |
| 100000 mi US $60 |
Whistling sound from engine compartment. |
| 14000 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
| 95000 mi US $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. |
2009 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 34700 mi C $50 |
Check engine light was on due to emission control module being faulty.Problem fixed to my satisfaction |
| 37820 mi C $645 |
CEL light on. Dealer checked the codes and found a faulty DMTL valve which they replaced. Vehicle not in warranty. |
2009 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 465 mi | Engine is misfiring. The dealer is running the diagnostics. They have not been able to figure out the problem yet. |
| 67300 mi US $300 |
Oil filter Housing leaking |
| 92800 mi US $180 |
Belt Tensioner loose. Belt Tensioner loose removed and replaced. |
| 104000 mi US $200 |
Remove and replace Engine valve cover gasket Remove a replace Spark Plugs |
| 113347 mi US $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. |
| 76000 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. |
| 91000 mi US $50 |
Cylinder misfire |
2009 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 29000 mi | 02 sensor replaced after a check engine light illuminated. |
| 48000 mi US $500 |
Tensioner failure. Replaced tensioner and belt. Also replaced tail, stop and turn sig connectors under recall. |
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