Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 BMW 328I
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 BMW 328I has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 193 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #24V513000 Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V017000 Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V472000 Loss of Electrical Power/Stalling NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V683000 PCV Heater may Short Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V676000 Blower Motor Wiring may Overheat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V044000 Loss of Electrical Power/Stalling NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 63 complaints
- Electrical System 61 complaints
- Engine 47 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 21 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 20 complaints
- Seat Belts 14 complaints
Of the 193 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 10 a fire; across all 193 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,500–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 BMW 328i has an average reliability rating. With 193 owner complaints and 6 recalls, issues primarily focus on air bags, electrical systems, and the engine. However, the data presents a moderate view, not indicating severe or frequent problems, which supports an average rating. Yet, the evidence is not extensive and remains within average expectations.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,300 | common |
| Electrical system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $200–$1,200 | common |
| Engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Dashboard warning lights
- Poor engine performance
- Electrical malfunctions
- Unusual engine noises
- Airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 BMW 328I at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.