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2009 BMW 328I Engine Problems

Complaints
47about this part
Share
24%of 193 total for the year
Median mileage
99,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 47 complaints about the engine of the 2009 BMW 328I, 24% of the 193 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,000 miles. 7 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Takata recall. This is the second time ive had to file a complaint. My car keeps dying in the middle of the road while I'm driving just randomly. It gives no warning or anything I can't drive my car in the heat or at night. I've been to the Bmw dealership here and it's been 6months and they still don't have the recall parts. It's a very serious safety issue please contact me soon”

NHTSA complaint #11118620, filed 2018-08, 103,345 miles

“I was driving on a busy highway between 70-80 MPH. The engine stalled and I was unable to press the gas. I managed to get the car off on an exit due to momentum. After sitting in a parking lot for 30 minutes, the car cranked back up without any issue. The stalling issue has occurred twice.”

NHTSA complaint #11102257, filed 2018-06, 130,000 miles

“I received a safety recall from Bmw in 11/17 for a blower motor wiring. I called my Bmw dealer today, and they say they still don't have the parts to fix this. Why does it take over 6 mos to fix a recall?”

NHTSA complaint #11084194, filed 2018-04, 98,000 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

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20161526%
20152318%
20142919%
20139236%
20125542%
201119434%
20104831%
20094724%
20085423%
20076516%
200033%

Other parts of the 2009 BMW 328I

Air bags
63 complaintsElectrical system
61 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 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 28, 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