2009 Bmw 328i Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Bmw 328i.

20082010
Complaints
297
Crashes
11
Fires
15
Injuries
7
Fatalities
Recalls
11

Worst 2009 Bmw 328i Problems

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

#163 complaints

AIR BAGS

Avg mileage:70,373 mi
Crash-related:4
Fires:1
#261 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:76,860 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:6
#347 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:89,128 mi
Fires:7
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Bmw 328i.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
AIR BAGS634170,373 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM612676,860 mi
ENGINE47789,128 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING21171,998 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2088,654 mi
SEAT BELTS1486,936 mi
STEERING9290,928 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER976,533 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING858,857 mi
POWER TRAIN891,220 mi
SEATS8106,087 mi
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)6170,752 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL4149,587 mi
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION395,835 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY368,000 mi
WHEELS349,646 mi
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE269,000 mi
SERVICE BRAKES21104,000 mi
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY1300 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT159,000 mi
SUSPENSION160,639 mi
TIRES1
VISIBILITY116,000 mi
VISIBILITY/WIPER160,000 mi

Recalls for 2009 Bmw 328i

11 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,891,845 vehicles.

24V513000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
~394,029 affected

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.

24V513000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
~394,029 affected

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.

20V017000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
~59,965 affected

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes, X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d and 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

19V472000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
~16,641 affected

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009 328i and 328xi, 2009-2011 335d, 2008-2012 M3 Coupe and M3 Convertible, and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. The connection of the positive battery cable at the fuse box terminal may degrade, resulting in an intermittent loss of electrical power.

19V472000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
~16,641 affected

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009 328i and 328xi, 2009-2011 335d, 2008-2012 M3 Coupe and M3 Convertible, and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. The connection of the positive battery cable at the fuse box terminal may degrade, resulting in an intermittent loss of electrical power.

19V472000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
~16,641 affected

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009 328i and 328xi, 2009-2011 335d, 2008-2012 M3 Coupe and M3 Convertible, and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. The connection of the positive battery cable at the fuse box terminal may degrade, resulting in an intermittent loss of electrical power.

17V683000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
~740,561 affected

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.

17V676000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
~702,965 affected

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.

13V044000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
~516,791 affected

BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sports wagons manufactured March 2007 through June 2011; and 2009-2011 Z4 vehicles manufactured March 2009 through June 2011. In February 2013, BMW recalled 504,545 vehicles. In July 2013, BMW informed the agency that it was adding 1-Series, 3-Series, and Z4 vehicles, representing an additional 12,094 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 516,791. The connector for the positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box may degrade over time. Over time, the high current flow and heat from electrical resistance may lead to a breakage of the connection, and a loss of electrical power to the vehicle.

13V044000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
~516,791 affected

BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sports wagons manufactured March 2007 through June 2011; and 2009-2011 Z4 vehicles manufactured March 2009 through June 2011. In February 2013, BMW recalled 504,545 vehicles. In July 2013, BMW informed the agency that it was adding 1-Series, 3-Series, and Z4 vehicles, representing an additional 12,094 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 516,791. The connector for the positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box may degrade over time. Over time, the high current flow and heat from electrical resistance may lead to a breakage of the connection, and a loss of electrical power to the vehicle.

+ 1 more recalls

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