2009 Bmw 328 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (2) · Steering (1) · Service Brakes (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2016-02-05 · campaign 16V071000 · 840,000 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (89)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2024-01-16 · B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar 2021-04-01 · B340414 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
diagnosis of compound brake system complaints in m vehicles: 1. visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degrees f) increases the likelihood of cracks to form.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2020-10-01 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
discharged battery energy diagnosis must be performed: the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to
Engine And Engine Cooling 2020-09-01 · B110208 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
power reduction, fc2a82 intake vanos and/or fc2a87 exhaust vanos camshaft fault: the ?service engine soon? (mil) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. this situation can occur after driving for some time with the engine at full operating temperature. if theignition is cycled,
Power Train 2020-04-01 · B110208 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
power reduction fc2a82 intake vanos and/or fc2 a87 exhaust vanos camshaft fault: the "service engine soon" (mil) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. this situation can occur after driving for some time with the engine at full operating temperature. if the ignition is cycled
Showing the 6 most recent of 89 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-10-25 · Seats“takata recall-i took my car in for the airbag recall and the bmw of south atlanta repaired the driver seat-i think. when i left the passenger airbag off light was on and i asked about it the tech said if you have an accident you don't want to schrapnel to hit the passenger. from then on the seat belt sign stayed on even when someone was in the pass…”
2018-09-24 · Engine“tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw 328. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact did not noti…”
2018-07-06 · Unknown Or Other · 120,000 mi“the air bag did not open and i almost died…”
2018-04-24 · Steering · 100,000 mi“takata recall: just cant believe my car just went dead while driving. there have been issues with the fuel pump but nobody is making people aware of this so it can get fixed.it was really scary . belt tensioner was replaced from bmw in 2014. then belt tensioner goes bad again in 2016. steering super tight ,just replaced power steering pump…”
2018-02-08 · Engine · 67,677 mi“i had to replace the positive crankcase ventilation pcv valve heater and harness in april of 2017 because it melted. this cost me $3000 at patrick bmw in schaumburg, il. i later found out that there is a recal # 17v-683 concerning this. i never received a letter from bmw about the recall. however, i'm looking to get reimbursed for my out of …”
2018-01-23 · Unknown Or Other · 71,000 mi“heat not working on car. concerned about fire before recall is fixed. plus, i am freezing in winter weather conditions. i have been told by dealership bmw has not released parts to fix. this is unacceptable.…”
2017-08-26 · Service Brakes · 10 mi · 💥 crash“ i recall the moment my car accident happened : when i arrived the pharmacy parking lot, absolutely i slowed down my car and approaching the parking space. when my car 's front tires touch one side of the pavement ( there are 2 pavements separated apart about 3 feet with soil where are planted with flowers, each pavement is approximately…”
2016-12-05 · Seat Belts“takata recall complaint on the time it takes to get this fixed. i received noticed around march 2016, it is now december 2016, what is considered a timely remedy to this situation? 1 year? in other words, how long do i have to put my life at risk until this becomes remedied? i was involved in an accident previously that cause my car to be a tota…”
2016-11-10 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · 51,500 mi“recall 13v044000 electrical system car is still affected by this recall and unsafe for driving. vehicle has been losing power, stalling, jerking, sensors faulty, recall16v071000 airbags unsafe hazzard my son was driving the vehicle and the lights and sensors started to go, the headlight went out on the highway, he managed to get into the emerg…”
2016-11-03 · Electrical System · 119,000 mi“electrical dafety, battery wire pulls loose from fuse box, causing car to shut down, even while in motion, therefore losing brakes and steering. thas exactly what happened to my car on the interstate in traffic. i narrowly avoided a crash and peake bmw in kener, la refuses to tow the car, fix it in a timely manner, or offer a rental or loaner at no…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.