2009 BMW 328I Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 11%of 193 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the fuel system of the 2009 BMW 328I, 11% of the 193 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,500 miles.
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“Airflow meter/sensor - car sputters and struggles with air intake causing the car to stall. I was driving 45 MPH and my car turned off. This happened back in 12/2017 - I took the car into the shop to fix the problem ($1300+) and the same issues are happening again. July 2018 driving 33 MPH and my car stalled out.”
NHTSA complaint #11114387, filed 2018-07, 75,000 miles“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 was driving south on rte 495 in ma in the left lane and had just passed the exit ramp to rte 3 when the car seized and dramatically slowed down, I was going 70-75 MPH with other cars behind and next to me going the same speed. It's only due to the alertness of the driver behind me that both of us are not dead. He swerved into the middle lane and went by me. After that I crossed three lines of traffic going at 10-20 MPH on a major highway. …”
NHTSA complaint #10508878, filed 2013-04, 67,000 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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10146632Apr 1, 2017?N20, N26, N55, N63TU, S63TU and S55 Engines: Bosch Injector ETK Part Number Error What's New: ? Identifying the injector type using the ISTA test plan ? Determining the injector…
- 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…
- 10151079Feb 1, 2016SI B13 03 15 February 2016 Fuel Systems Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B13 03 15 dated March 2015 and replaces SI B13 04 13 dated March 2014…
- 10149349Oct 1, 2014N51 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…
- 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…
- 10150099Mar 1, 2013N54 Engine: Fuel Pressure Control Test Plan Error. INFORMATION Not applicable.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 15 | 12% |
| 2014 | 17 | 11% |
| 2013 | 20 | 8% |
| 2012 | 10 | 8% |
| 2011 | 20 | 3% |
| 2010 | 8 | 5% |
| 2009 | 22 | 11% |
| 2008 | 13 | 5% |
| 2007 | 15 | 4% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 12% |
| 1996 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2009 BMW 328I
63 complaintsElectrical system
61 complaintsEngine
47 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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