MYRModel Year Report

2009 BMW 328

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2009 BMW 328
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:51:50.122Z

Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
11

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2007: 9 complaints 2007 2008: 8 complaints 2008 2009: 11 complaints 2009 11 2010: 3 complaints 2010 2011: 37 complaints 2011 2012: 7 complaints 2012 2013: 10 complaints 2013
2007: 9 complaints 2007 2008: 8 complaints 2008 2009: 11 complaints 2009 11 2010: 3 complaints 2010 2011: 37 complaints 2011 2012: 7 complaints 2012 2013: 10 complaints 2013
2007: 9 complaints 2007 2008: 8 complaints 2008 2009: 11 complaints 2009 11 2010: 3 complaints 2010 2011: 37 complaints 2011 2012: 7 complaints 2012 2013: 10 complaints 2013

2009: 11 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20060
20079
20088
200911
20103
201137
20127
201310

Known problem areas

Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

7 of 11 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing occupant classification.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

The air bag did not open and I almost died

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-06

Also filed under Electrical system

I recall the moment my car accident happened : when I arrived the pharmacy parking lot, absolutely I slowed down my car and approaching the parking space.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-08-26

Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc) and service brakes

Electrical system

5 of 11 total reports mention: electrical system.

INJURY

Engine

3 of 11 total reports mention: engine.

Electronic stability control (esc)

2 of 11 total reports mention: electronic stability control (esc).

CRASH

Steering

1 of 11 total reports mentions: steering.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2016-11-01Air bags16V071000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d...

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2009 BMW 328 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16V071000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2009 BMW 328 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 BMW 328?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 64% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 BMW 328 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.