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BMW 128I USModel year report

2009 BMW 128I US Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
51,000miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 BMW 128I US (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2009 BMW 128I US. The part named most often is exterior lighting, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and electrical system (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 51,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 84 technical service bulletins for this model year. Exterior lighting complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Exterior lighting: “The contact owns a 2009 Bmw 128I US. The contact stated that the center rear brake light lens was detaching from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the lens needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred seven times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10850853, filed 2016-03, 93,000 miles

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2009 Bmw 128i. The contact stated that the passenger side taillights failed and toxic burning fumes were emitting into the interior cabin of the vehicle through the ventilation system. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failures but opted to place deodorant to the air conditioner as a remedy. Shortly afterward, the air conditioner failed. The dealer advised that one pound of freon had leaked that the valve would need replacing. The vehicle was repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #10381186, filed 2011-02, 9,000 miles

Other or unknown: “Exterior heated mirrors with dimming have turned a dark brown color. After searching the internet I have discovered that this is a large problem with various models/years Bmw's. I contacted the local Bmw dealer and was told they have seen this problem often but Bmw north america will not deal with it. I called Bmw north america and was told by both a customer service and a supervisor that they do not consider the exterior mirrors a safety issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #11195275, filed 2019-04, 100,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 9,000 and 93,000 miles.

50%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–7525%75–10025%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 51,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20112201620172019
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2009 BMW 128I US in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 84 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 84 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW 128I US

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2011735,1360———Not enough data
2009551,0000———Not enough data

All BMW 128I US model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 BMW 128I US have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2009 BMW 128I US as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 BMW 128I US is reported most often?

Exterior lighting is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.

Has the 2009 BMW 128I US been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 BMW 128I US reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 51,000 miles and the middle half falls between 9,000 and 93,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.