Bmw 328i 2009
Model 328i made in 2009 by Bmw got 32 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and equipment adaptive. There was one recall concerning electrical system . The car has one 3 engine.
Model 2009
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | Manual, 6 gears | R | 18/28/21 | 22.3879/38.72/27.6329 | Premium | 3070 | COMPACT CARS | 1-Sep-08 |
| 3 | 6 | Semiautomatic, 6 gears | R | 18/28/22 | 23.0549/39.5165/28.3738 | Premium | 2935 | COMPACT CARS | 1-Sep-08 |
| 3 | 6 | Manual, 6 gears | 4 | 17/25/20 | 20.8735/35.4336/25.6089 | Premium | 3225 | COMPACT CARS | 1-Sep-08 |
| 3 | 6 | Semiautomatic, 6 gears | 4 | 17/25/20 | 21.7665/35.2524/26.2928 | Premium | 3225 | COMPACT CARS | 1-Sep-08 |
| 3 | 6 | Manual, 6 gears | R | 17/27/20 | 21.261/37.1444/26.327 | Premium | 3225 | SMALL STATION WAGONS | 1-Sep-08 |
| 3 | 6 | Semiautomatic, 6 gears | R | 18/27/21 | 22.5809/38.0812/27.6444 | Premium | 3070 | SMALL STATION WAGONS | 1-Sep-08 |
| 3 | 6 | Manual, 6 gears | 4 | 17/25/20 | 20.8735/35.4336/25.6089 | Premium | 3225 | SMALL STATION WAGONS | 1-Sep-08 |
| 3 | 6 | Semiautomatic, 6 gears | 4 | 17/25/20 | 21.7665/35.2524/26.2928 | Premium | 3225 | SMALL STATION WAGONS | 1-Sep-08 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 13V044000 | BMW of North America, LLC | from 03/01/2007 to 10/01/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 504545 | MFR | BMW of North America, LLC | 02/07/2013 | 02/12/2013 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-series coupes and convertibles manufactured december 2007 through july 2011; and 2007-2011 3-series coupes and convertibles manufactured march 2007 through july 2011; 2007-2011 3-series sedans manufactured march 2007 through october 2011; 2007-2011 3-series sports wagons manufactured march 2007 through june 2011; and 2009-2011 z4 vehicles manufactured march 2009 through june 2011. the connector for the positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box may degrade over time. over time, the high current flow and heat from electrical resistance may lead to a breakage of the connection, and a loss of electrical power to the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in march 2013. owners may call bmw at 1-800-525-7417 or email bmw at customerrelations@bmwusa.com. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 11/10/2010 | 20000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 bmw 328i. while driving approximately 10 mph, the air conditioning unit activated independently and the contact could not turn the unit off manually. in addition, the radio would activate without engaging the control device. the trunk lid opened independently on three separate occasions while the contact was driving. the failure recurred when driving at any given speed. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer eight times and they were unable to duplicate the problem. most recently, the computerized system was updated however, the failure recurred after the repair. the contact was in the process of taking the vehicle back to the dealer for diagnosis. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 20,000. kmj | |||
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | |||
| 07/15/2009 | 300 | ||
| 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. when you put your foot back down, you end up stepping on the mat, partially depressing the brake and/or clutch while the car is in gear and moving. i've taken the vehicle back to the dealer several times to have them adjust the installation but they can only move it a few inches because of the gas pedal slot, so the problem wasn't fixed. i don't drive this vehicle very often but last month (9/2012) i finally got fed up and contacted bmw to let them know their rubber mat design has a safety flaw and that i was filing a complaint with nhtsa. they recorded my complaint but said there would be no additional follow-up. so, for safety reasons, i have now removed the driver's mat from the vehicle. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 11/23/2011 | 61000 | ||
| Make : 2009 bmw 328i sedan e36 problem : 11/11 : engine stop running, lose power assist for steering and brakes. tried to re-started my car but could not - long-crank engine starting times along with the illumination of service engine soon light. towed to bmw of san diego. 1 week repair and had been told fuel pump module need to be replaced. paid $730.68 for replacement. 01/12 : same problem - engine stop running, lose power, long-crank. towed to bmw of san diego again. had been told fuel pump broken and cause fuel pump module burning. paid again $7xx for replacement for same problem. | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 02/02/2010 | 10000 | 1 | |
| I began to feel strong rapid pulsating and audible vibrations through steering wheel every time when i park the car. once i experienced the same while driving at about 25 mph while making lane change to the right. and these vibrations and noise still continue to be felt since then. *tr | |||
| 02/02/2010 | 10000 | ||
| I began to feel strong rapid pulsating and audible vibrations through steering wheel every time when i park the car. once i experienced the same while driving at about 25 mph while making lane change to the right. and these vibrations and noise still continue to be felt since then. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 01/24/2010 | 5 | 10/06/2009 | |
| 2009 bmw 328i. consumer writes in regards to issues with vehicle tires *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle came equipped with the extra cost sport package which included 18 inch sport wheels and lower profile tires than the base car. the tires were michelin run flat tires which were installed by bmw so that they could avoid the weight of the spare tire. there was no spare tire, jack, inflation device or other backup. the tires had routinely failed due to an inherent defect, before their normal service life was complete. the tires failed in as little as 8,00 miles and a couple have lasted until they were at 3/32, still before the normal service life was complete. the reason for the failure, was due to a sidewall bulge that developed in the area between the tire bead and the sidewall. after the bulge began, a tear developed and after the tear began, the tires at that point of the bulge became unsafe to drive on at any speed. the consumer had to replace all four tires and the right rear tire twice. *jb | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 07/15/2009 | 300 | ||
| 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. when you put your foot back down, you end up stepping on the mat, partially depressing the brake and/or clutch while the car is in gear and moving. i've taken the vehicle back to the dealer several times to have them adjust the installation but they can only move it a few inches because of the gas pedal slot, so the problem wasn't fixed. i don't drive this vehicle very often but last month (9/2012) i finally got fed up and contacted bmw to let them know their rubber mat design has a safety flaw and that i was filing a complaint with nhtsa. they recorded my complaint but said there would be no additional follow-up. so, for safety reasons, i have now removed the driver's mat from the vehicle. | |||
| 02/02/2010 | 10000 | ||
| I began to feel strong rapid pulsating and audible vibrations through steering wheel every time when i park the car. once i experienced the same while driving at about 25 mph while making lane change to the right. and these vibrations and noise still continue to be felt since then. | |||
| 09/30/2011 | 38473 | ||
| I purchased a 2009 bmw 238i. i took it to get an oil change on 30 sept 11. i dropped it off, got a loner, and went to work. before i dropped it off that morning the car ran great, it had no ticking, no engine lights nor loss of power. i hadno | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 07/15/2009 | 300 | ||
| 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. when you put your foot back down, you end up stepping on the mat, partially depressing the brake and/or clutch while the car is in gear and moving. i've taken the vehicle back to the dealer several times to have them adjust the installation but they can only move it a few inches because of the gas pedal slot, so the problem wasn't fixed. i don't drive this vehicle very often but last month (9/2012) i finally got fed up and contacted bmw to let them know their rubber mat design has a safety flaw and that i was filing a complaint with nhtsa. they recorded my complaint but said there would be no additional follow-up. so, for safety reasons, i have now removed the driver's mat from the vehicle. *tr | |||
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 07/04/2011 | 16000 | ||
| After only 16,000 miles of use, the windshield first appeared to be completely sandblasted with tiny indentations. when driving into the sun the glare becomes so intense that you can no longer see the road. you effectively become blinded and certainly would not be able to react to an emergency situation. the same situation occurs at night when driving towards oncoming headlights. this particular vehicle is rarely driven on highways and is always garaged. bmw does not consider this to be a safety issue, will not replace the windshield under warranty and cannot guarantee that a replacement windshield will not perform in the same manner. | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 08/13/2012 | 38300 | 1 | |
| While having new tires installed, installer identified a crack in the rim of the right rear tire. told me he had seen this on similar bmws before, told me to return it to dealer right away, which i did. *tr | |||
| 08/13/2012 | 38300 | ||
| While having new tires installed, installer identified a crack in the rim of the right rear tire. told me he had seen this on similar bmws before, told me to return it to dealer right away, which i did. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | Irondale | 35210 | SAI Irondale Imports, LLC | 2529512 |
| AL | Mobile | 36606 | Grady Buick Company, Inc. | 4762550 |
| AL | Tuscaloosa | 35401 | Townsend Nissan, Inc. | 345-9811 |
| AZ | CHANDLER | 85226 | Chapman I-10, LLC | 344-4269 |
| AZ | TUCSON | 85705 | AN Luxury Imports of Tucson, Inc. | 7481333 |
| CA | Alhambra | 91801 | New Century Alhambra Automobiles, LLC | 5708444 |
| CA | BAKERSFIELD | 93313 | B & H Automotive Group, Inc. | 3964040 |
| CA | Berkeley | 94710 | Weatherford Motors, Inc. | 6548280 |
| CA | BEVERLY HILLS | 90211 | FAA Beverly Hills, Inc. | 3103587880 |
| CA | Buena Park | 90621 | Buena Park Eurocars, LLC | |
| CA | Calabasas | 91302 | Robert A. Smith, Inc. | |
| CA | Camarillo | 93010 | Thomas Bavarian Motorworks, Inc. | 482-8878 |
| CA | Concord | 94520 | Import Motors, Inc. | 682-3577 |
| CA | ENCINITAS | 92024 | AN Luxury Imports of San Diego, Inc. | 7536301 |
| CA | Escondido | 92029 | Brecht Enterprises, Inc. | |
| CA | FREMONT | 94538 | AN Fremont Luxury Imports,Inc. | 3605900 |
| CA | Glendale | 91204 | Finchey Corporation | 2465600 |
| CA | IRVINE | 92618 | Irvine Eurocars, LLC | 380-1200 |
| CA | Los Angeles | 90001 | Nick Alexander Imports | 583-1901 |
| CA | MODESTO | 95356 | Valley Motors, Inc. | 575-0269 |
| CA | MONROVIA | 91016 | SAI Monrovia B, Inc. | 358-4269 |
| CA | Mountain View | 94040 | Allison Bavarian | 943-1000 |
| CA | N Hollywood | 91602 | Century West LLC | 4325800 |
| CA | Norwalk | 90650 | McKenna Motor Company, Inc. | 8683233 |
| CA | ONTARIO | 91761 | Savage Automotive, Inc. | 390-7888 |
| CA | Riverside | 92504 | David A. Campbell Corporation | 785-4444 |
| CA | Roseville | 95661 | Vanderbeek Motors, Inc. | 782-9434 |
| CA | SACRAMENTO | 95825 | Niello Bavarian Automobiles, Inc. | 486-1011 |
| CA | San Diego | 92111 | GMG Motors, Inc. | |
| CA | San Diego | 92111 | Sunroad Auto LLC | 5605544 |
| CA | SAN FRANCISCO | 94103 | German Motors Corporation | 5035919 |
| CA | SAN LUIS OBISPO | 93405 | Cardinale Protective Services, Inc. | 5434423 |
| CA | SAN MATEO | 94403 | Peter Pan Motors, Inc. | 349-9077 |
| CA | San Rafael | 94901 | Mill Valley Imports, Inc. | |
| CA | Santa Ana | 92705 | Crevier Motors, Inc. | 835-3171 |
| CA | Santa Rosa | 95401 | Hansel Prestige, Inc. | 5456602 |
| CA | Sherman Oaks | 91401 | Center Automotive, Inc. | 907-9995 |
| CA | Signal Hill | 90755 | SAI Long Beach B, Inc. | 427-5494 |
| CA | THOUSAND OAKS | 91362 | Rusnak/Westlake | |
| CA | TORRANCE | 90504 | South Bay European | 9397300 |
| CA | Valencia | 91355 | Valencia B. Imports, Inc. | 254-8000 |
| CT | Bridgeport | 6770 | Brookside Motors, LLC | 334-1672 |
| CT | Darien | 6820 | Felix F. Callari, Inc. | 656-1804 |
| CT | Greenwich | 6830 | DCH Midland LLC | 661-1725 |
| DE | Milford | 19963 | I. G. Burton & Company, Inc. | 4243042 |
| FL | COCONUT CREEK | 33073 | Pompano Imports, Inc. | |
| FL | daytona beach | 32134 | Fields of Daytona, LLC | |
| FL | FORT LAUDERDALE | 33316 | Holman Automotive, Inc. | 527-3800 |
| FL | FORT MYERS | 33907 | SAI Fort Myers B, LLC | 724-2563 |
| FL | FORT PIERCE | 34982 | BFP Motors LLC | 4667000 |
| FL | LAKELAND | 33809 | Fields Motorcars of Florida, Inc. | 8161234 |
| FL | Miami | 33137 | Braman Motors, Inc. | 571-1200 |
| FL | Miami | 33157 | South Motor Company of Dade County | 256-2317 |
| FL | Naples | 34110 | Germain Motor Company | 643-2220 |
| FL | OCALA | 34474 | All Pro Auto Group, LLC | 8610234 |
| FL | Palm Harbor | 34684 | Sunshine Chevrolet-Oldsmobile of Tarpon Springs, Inc. | 785-3900 |
| FL | Pensacola | 32514 | Sandy Sansing Imports, Inc. | 4771855 |
| FL | SARASOTA | 34233 | Sarasota Automotive Management, LLC | 923-2700 |
| FL | Tallahassee | 32304 | Capital Eurocars, Inc. | 5743777 |
| FL | Tampa | 33612 | Reeves Import Motorcars, Inc. | 933-2811 |
| FL | West Palm Beach | 33409 | Palm Beach Imports, Inc. | 242-3299 |
| GA | Atlanta | 30339 | SAI Atlanta B, LLC | 951-2697 |
| GA | Columbus | 31909 | BAG Columbus, LLC | 5962888 |
| GA | Duluth | 30096 | UAG Atlanta IV Motors, Inc. | 4768800 |
| GA | EVANS | 30809 | Taylor Auto Group, Inc. | 8686400 |
| GA | macon | 31210 | BDM&M, LLC | 7577000 |
| GA | Savannah | 31403 | Critz, Inc. | 3547000 |
| GA | UNION CITY | 30291 | SONS Bavarian, LLC | |
| HI | Honolulu | 96813 | Shelly Eurocars,LLC | |
| ID | INDIANAPOLIS | 46240 | Dreyer & Reinbold, Inc. | 5730200 |
| IL | Barrington | 60010 | Motor Werks Partners, L.P. | 304-3020 |
| IL | ELMHURST | 60126 | Elmhurst Auto Werks, Ltd. | 8337945 |
| IL | Northfield | 60093 | Fields Imports, Inc. | 441-5300 |
| IL | Peoria | Sam Leman I, LLC | ||
| IL | Schaumburg | 60173 | Patrick European LLC | 843-4000 |
| IN | EVANSVILLE | 47716 | D-Patrick, Inc. | 473-6500 |
| KS | Merriam | 66202 | GPI KS-SB, Inc. | 722-5100 |
| KS | Wichita | 67207 | Joe Self Chevrolet, Inc. | 684-6521 |
| KY | Lexington | 40503 | Don Jacobs Oldsmobile, Inc. | 260-2601 |
| KY | Louisville | 40299 | Sam Swope Auto Group, LLC | 499-5080 |
| LA | Alexandria | 71301 | Walker Oldsmobile Co., Inc. | 4456421 |
| LA | Baton Rouge | 70817 | Harris Chevrolet II, LLC | 7541200 |
| MA | BOSTON | 2134 | Herb Chambers 1172, Inc. | 7311700 |
| MA | Norwood | 2062 | Gallery Automotive Group, LLC | 2781202 |
| MD | ANNAPOLIS | 21409 | GPI MD-SB, Inc. | 349-9312 |
| MD | Marlow Heights | 20746 | International Motorcars, Inc. | 702-6448 |
| MD | owings mills | 21117 | I & E, Inc. | |
| MD | Rockville | 20852 | S and R, Inc. | 984-8989 |
| MD | Silver Spring | 20904 | Tischer Autopark, Inc. | |
| MN | Bloomington | 55420 | UAG Minneapolis B1, LLC | 88-2700 |
| MO | COLUMBIA | 65203 | GRD Enterprises, LLC | 4462691 |
| NC | Chapel Hill | 27515 | Performance Automotive Company LP | 9423191 |
| NC | GREENSBORO | 27410 | Crown GBM, LLC | 323-3920 |
| NC | kinston | 28504 | Sale Auto Mall, Inc. | 5223611 |
| NC | Raleigh | 27616 | Leith, Inc. | 876-5432 |
| NC | Wilmington | 28403 | Schaeffer Inc. | 3922700 |
| NJ | Bloomfield | 7003 | DCH Bloomfield LLC | 748-8200 |
| NJ | Edison | 8817 | Open Road of Edison, Inc. | 8394575 |
| NJ | flemington | 8822 | BMER, LLC | 788-2691 |
| NJ | Freehold | 7728 | DCH Monmouth LLC | 462-0042 |
| NJ | Kenvil | 7847 | Ryan Motors of Denville, LLC | 598-3678 |
| NJ | Lebanon | 8833 | Hunterdon Motors, Inc. | 236-6302 |
| NJ | Princeton | 8540 | Crown PBM LLC | |
| NV | LAS VEGAS | 89117 | JRJ Investments, Inc. | 871-1010 |
| NY | BROOKLYN | 11209 | Life Quality Motor Sales, Inc. | 7595940 |
| NY | Freeport | NY-SB, Inc. | 223-6160 | |
| NY | Harriman | 10926 | 1424 Auto Sales, Ltd. | 782-4269 |
| NY | Latham | 12110 | Keeler Motor Car Company | |
| NY | Saint James | 11780 | Competition Imports, Inc. | 265-2208 |
| NY | SOUTHAMPTON | 11968 | Country Imported Car Corp. | |
| NY | White Plains | 10607 | Ray Catena of Westchester, LLC | 761-5555 |
| OH | Centerville | 45459 | Hoss III, Inc. | |
| OH | Cincinnati | 45227 | The Bay Emm Vay Store, Inc. | 2718700 |
| OH | Columbus | 43230 | Mid-Ohio Imported Car Co. | 4712277 |
| OH | Dublin | 43017 | Brentlinger Enterprises | 889-2571 |
| OH | Solon | 44139 | Davis Automotive Group, Inc. | 542-0600 |
| OK | EDMOND | 73013 | Jackie Cooper Imports, LLC | 7553600 |
| OK | Tulsa | 74145 | Howard - SB, Inc. | |
| OR | Beaverton | 97076 | Kuni German Motors, LLC | 7485400 |
| PA | Doylestown | 18901 | Thompson Automotive Group, Inc. | 3403900 |
| PA | LANCASTER | Faulkner Oldsmobile, Inc. | 5694269 | |
| PA | West Chester | 19382 | Otto's Imported Cars Ltd. | 399-6800 |
| SC | Charleston | 29407 | Charleston Automotive Company | 7638403 |
| SC | Columbia | 29223 | GPI SC-SB, Inc. | 4045400 |
| SC | Florence | 29501 | Sonic-Newsome of Florence, Inc. | 662-8711 |
| SC | Greenville | 29615 | Sonic Automotive 2752 Laurens Road, Greenville, Inc. | 335-3708 |
| TN | Cordova | 38018 | Roadshow Enterprises, Inc. | 365-2584 |
| TN | KNOXVILLE | 37922 | Grayson Pontiac, Inc. | 693-4550 |
| TN | Nashville | 37204 | Sonic Automotive of Nashville, LLC | |
| TX | Amarillo | 79109 | Autoplex Automotive, L.P. | 3592886 |
| TX | Arlington | 76011 | Moritz Partners, L.P. | 436-5700 |
| TX | AUSTIN | 78729 | WTA Motors, Ltd. | 3433599 |
| TX | CORPUS CHRISTI | 78411 | Coastal Motorcars, Ltd. | 991-5555 |
| TX | Dallas | 75234 | AN Luxury Imports, Ltd. | 247-7233 |
| TX | HOUSTON | 77002 | McCall-SB, Inc. | 2891206 |
| TX | HOUSTON | 77074 | Sonic Momentum B, LP | 596-3100 |
| TX | Plano | 75024 | Classic Cars, LP | 214-778-2600 |
| VA | Arlington | 22202 | AV Automotive Munich, LLC | 684-8500 |
| VA | CHARLOTTESVILLE | 22911 | Crown Motorcar Company, LLC | 245-4100 |
| VA | Fairfax | 22031 | Sonic-Manhattan Fairfax, Inc. | 5602300 |
| VA | Newport News | 23608 | Peninsula Motor Cars, Inc. | 5911700 |
| VA | Richmond | 23294 | Crown Rib, LLC | 527-6862 |
| VA | Sterling | 20166 | Thomas A. Moorehead, Inc. | 4341944 |
| VA | VIRGINIA BEACH | 23462 | Checkered Flag Motor Car Co. | 4901111 |
| WA | BELLEVUE | 98005 | Northwest Financial Group, Inc. | 6434544 |
| WA | Seattle | Lithia of Seattle, Inc. | ||
| WA | Tacoma | 98424 | Scharmach Enterprises, Inc. | 2846464 |
| CA | VALENCIA | 91355 | VALENCIA BMW | 661-254-8000 |