2009 BMW 328I Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 193 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2009 BMW 328I, 3% of the 193 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,900 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.
“We pulled into a parking space, my husband had his foot on the brake and the car surged up a curb, hit a sign and then hit a lamp post and the car went up the cement block. I don't remember much more, but ther insurance totaled the car and I suffered from brain trauma and 3 back disks.”
NHTSA complaint #11277366, filed 2019-10, 45,000 miles“I began experiencing trouble with my 2009 Bmw 328I sedan as early as january 2017. The air conditioner would sometimes go on and at other times it wouldn't go off .I was experiencing the same problems with the heater. Shortly after my car began to overheat and stall out.it would hold back until I was in 4th gear, if I even made it that far before dying out. It began to sound like a old vw. L reached out to my local Bmw service dept. For repairs. I was told that the problems my vehicle was having,.was not under recall by Bmw at that time. …”
NHTSA complaint #11081957, filed 2018-03, 101,848 miles“My car has been having serious issues. Over heating, smoking uncontrollably,unable to use air/ heat conditioning due to toxic smoke coming through vent. Lights signal, check engine light, and brake light will not turn off. I fear for my life and have been car pulling due to my car issues. I feel as though, my car is at risk of catching on fire. The car has even shut off 5 times due to the excessive smoke. In was told by mechanic that I would only need to pressure wash the engine and it should be fine. I have had to pull over by the highway. …”
NHTSA complaint #11142391, filed 2018-10, 155,000 miles“I was driving my 2009 Bmw 328I sedan on the highway during peak morning office hour (~ 07:45 am cst) on august 24th 2017 when all of a sudden the steering control started behaving weird. The steering wheel was not staying straight. It was going to the extreme left and right resulting in the car going all over the lanes by itself. I was scared and panicked at this sudden behavior of the car. Ultimately I hit the brakes and the car seemed to get back to control. I pulled over to the shoulder and got the car towed to my home. Note that the car was not driven for a month as I was on vacation. …”
NHTSA complaint #11019774, filed 2017-08, 51,900 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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…
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 6 | 2% |
| 2011 | 10 | 2% |
| 2010 | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 9 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 4% |
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 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 BMW 328I
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.
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