AI-generated from NHTSA recall & complaint counts
Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2009 BMW 3 Series
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 BMW 3 Series has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 53 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V119000 PCV Heater May Short Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12E029000 Engine Cooling Fan Assemblies/Service Parts NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 15 complaints
- Electrical System 8 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 6 complaints
- Engine 5 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 5 complaints
- Unknown or Other 4 complaints
Of the 53 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 53 complaints, owners report 9 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
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