2009 BMW 328I Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 193 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 BMW 328I, 2% of the 193 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Battery and starter all checked out. But break pedal stiffens up and car will not start. I have read on internet and watched a few videos about the same problem. How many people have to suffer and pay for bmws problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10785485, filed 2015-10, 104,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 BMW 328I. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light and the ABS warning light were illuminated. The message Do Not Drive was displayed. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V017000 (Air Bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11509487, filed 2023-02, 59,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10194296Apr 1, 2021Diagnosis 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…
- 10147008Aug 1, 2016"REPAIRING TRANSFER CASE ACTUATOR (VTG SERVO-MOTOR). The Anti-lock Brakes (ABS), Brakes and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) warnings are on and there may also be a ""Drivetrain…
- 10148316May 1, 2014Incorrect Remaining Service Life from CBS Data for Brake pads. The yellow "Service Due" warning message lights up in the instrument cluster, even though the brake pad thickness…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 8 | 14% |
| 2015 | 9 | 7% |
| 2014 | 21 | 14% |
| 2013 | 31 | 12% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 8 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 3% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 8 | 8% |
| 1998 | 4 | 15% |
| 1996 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2009 BMW 328I
63 complaintsElectrical system
61 complaintsEngine
47 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 BMW 328I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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