2009 BMW 3 Series Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2009 BMW 3 Series, 2% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Noticed a very slight tapping when the car was first cranked--but no engine warning lights. After driving it for a few miles, a warning light indicating charging malfunction flashed on, and the battery symbol appeared. Because I was the passenger, I googled Bmw 328i charging malfunction and the first result that came up read Bmw/ january 2013/ recall campaign no. 12v-550: engine belt idler pulley bolt for mys 2009-2012 Bmw x5 xdrive 35s savs. Before I could inform driver, he complained that he had lost power steering. …”
NHTSA complaint #10837318, filed 2016-02, 89,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 BMW 3 Series
15 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 BMW 3 Series
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology