2009 BMW 328I Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 193 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,169miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2009 BMW 328I, 2% of the 193 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,169 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.
“Soon after purchasing my 2009 Bmw 328I (with a manual transmission), I had the dealer install Bmw customized 328I rubber floor mats. The mats have a fitted slot for the gas pedal and anchors to prevent them from moving after installation. Unfortunately, the length of the mat on the driver's side is too short for a vehicle with manual transmission. When you depress and release the clutch, it catches the top edge of the mat and lifts it up, covering the clutch and the brake pedal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10483132, filed 2012-11, 300 miles“While driving the car, it loses power completely and the engine shuts off. This has happened several times while driving on the freeway at high speed. It is a very dangerous situation, as the car quickly decelerates and power steering no longer works. I have been incredibly lucky to be able to get to the side of the highway after losing power each time (it has happened on the freeway 5 times now). The car will not start after it loses power and puts up a random check engine error. …”
NHTSA complaint #10983375, filed 2017-05, 108,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10150365Dec 1, 2012"N51, N52K and N52T: Idle Fluctuation During Engine Warm-up Phase. After a cold engine start, the idle speed may be unstable or start fluctuating up and down slightly while the…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4 | 7% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 | 8 | 5% |
| 2013 | 6 | 2% |
| 2012 | 6 | 5% |
| 2011 | 10 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 12% |
| 1997 | 2 | 8% |
| 1996 | 2 | 6% |
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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