2009 BMW 328I Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

47Engine complaints

24.4%Of all 193 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS63 · 32.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM61 · 31.6%

ENGINE47 · 24.4%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING21 · 10.9%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM20 · 10.4%

Share of the 193 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2009 BMW 328I overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V676000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED…”NHTSA complaint 11099086 — filed 05/31/2018

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V676000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 17V683000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE…”NHTSA complaint 11097013 — filed 05/21/2018

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V676000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 17V683000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER…”NHTSA complaint 11089614 — filed 04/23/2018

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 BMW 328I have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2009 BMW 328I: 47 of 193 complaints on file (24.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2009 BMW 328I have in total?

193 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 10 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.