2009 BMW 328 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 27%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,838miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2009 BMW 328, 27% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,838 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.
“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 pocket charges. When I took my car to the closest dealer, I was told I had to wait to receive the reimbursement. Therefore, I'd like to file a complaint. In addition, I smell a burnt smell from time to time. I know there is a blower motor recall as well. …”
NHTSA complaint #11071754, filed 2018-02, 67,677 miles“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 10 months ago..”
NHTSA complaint #11089986, filed 2018-04, 100,000 miles“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 notify a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #11130974, filed 2018-09Related service bulletins
- 10170574Dec 1, 2019SERVICE ACTION: N54T ENGINE - INSPECT AND REPLACE INJECTOR(S). The piezo-type fuel injectors may cause a rough running at start-up or rough running while at idle.
- 10151170Mar 1, 2016N51 Engine: Service Engine Soon Lamp Illuminated - Loss of Power and Various Faults Stored in the DME. The customer complains that the Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated…
- 10151068Feb 1, 2016This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Fault codes stored in vehicles…
- 10147595Jan 1, 2015SUBJECT DME Internal and Valvetronic Faults Set at Cold Ambient Temperatures. The Service Engine Soon light (MIL) can be illuminated with the erroneous internal and Valvetronic…
- 10149287Oct 1, 2014SI B12 14 12 October 2014 Engine Electrical Systems Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B12 14 12 dated February 2014. designates changes to this…
- 10149277Oct 1, 2014Engine Camshaft (VANOS) Adjustment Units: Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years Without Mileage Limitation. INFORMATION BMW of North America, LLC ("BMW NA") is extending the…
- 10150065Jun 1, 2013"BMW NA has agreed to extend the emissions warranties of the turbocharger's wastegate to: ??8 years or 82,000 miles, whichever occurs first, as determined from the vehicle's…
- 10149589May 1, 2013"N54 Engine: Diagnosis of Cold Start Rough Running with Misfire Faults. The customer may complain that during the cold start in the morning, the engine runs very roughly and the…
- 10150096Mar 1, 2013N55 Engine Failsafe - FC 120308 Boost Pressure Control, Plausibility: Pressure Too Low Stored in DME Fault Memory. INFORMATION The customer complains the SES is illuminated and…
- 10150095Mar 1, 2013Intermittent Hydraulic Valve Adjuster (HVA) Noise. An occasional ticking or rattling noise from the camshaft hydraulic valve lifters (HVA) may occur during cold engine starts…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 BMW 328
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 BMW 328
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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