2009 Bmw 328xi problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (3) · Power Train (2) · Engine (2)
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Safety recalls (4)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2024-07-03 · campaign 24V513000 · 394,029 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2020-01-15 · campaign 20V017000 · 59,965 vehicles
Defect: 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
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp 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 air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers 2019-06-19 · campaign 19V472000 · 16,641 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A loss of electrical power can cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and secure the positive battery cable connector, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall is an expansion of a previous recall, number 18V-314.
Electrical System:wiring 2017-10-25 · campaign 17V676000 · 702,965 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (106)
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.
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 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.
Electrical System 2022-03-01 · B610322 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the footwell module (frm) cannot be encoded after replacement.
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,
Showing the 6 most recent of 106 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-05-10 · Engine“tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw 328xi. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v676000 (electrical system). the contact stated that the parts were not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repairs. the dealer (union park bmw, 1900 pennsylvania ave, wilmington…”
2018-05-04 · Power Train · 100,000 mi“2009 328xi bmw first battery goes dead,one month later car stops while driving,bmw said it was fuel pump and hose,they fixed that,while at dealer they said faulty code came up for alternator . all this within 1 month. no signs of lights dim,car not starting,how does this happen all at once and with no warning.seems there is a bigger issue.dealer fi…”
2018-05-03 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 120,000 mi“2009 328 xi bmw with 120k fuel pump just breaks. bmw replaced for free due to all the complaints and recall info,this such be a national recall as someones car can just stop while driving,and this is a safety issue.…”
2018-04-25 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 100,000 mi“i was driving my car and it just complete lost power,i called road side assistance and they did some testing. keep in mind i just got a new battery three months ago,have shown no signs of any power ,start up issues,. i just don't understand how a car with a higher standard just dies. they said it was the fuel pump. its seemly interesting how many p…”
2018-03-28 · Engine“tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw 328xi. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. concours motors in milwa…”
2018-02-07 · Power Train · 120,000 mi“there is a blue leak on the ground coming from the front driver side, my windshield washer fluid was filled up and went empty with int weeks.…”
2017-08-21 · Air Bags“tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw 328xi. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags) 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 called a local dealer patrick bmw located at 700 e golf rd sch…”
2017-05-18 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 101,100 mi“i was driving west down route 66 in virginia. car had stalled 5 times in a 60 mile trip stating with a message fuel pump failure continued driving is possible. it left me with no power steering or brakes. the vehicle will restart after a 5 minute cool down period and continued driving is then possible. this has been happening with this vehicle sinc…”
2017-02-27 · Air Bags“tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw 328xi. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced…”
2016-04-06 · Exterior Lighting · 94,000 mi“while driving back from gulf shores alabama my headlights started flickering on and off while driving on the highway the power went off on the radio lights on the dashboard went off the steering wheel locked up and an sos button came on. the windshield wipers stopped and it was torrential rains and total darkness on interstate 75. when i could see…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.