BMW 3 Series
NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data
Top Problem Areas
Most commonly reported issues
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The contact owns a 2009 BMW 328i. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheating warning light illuminated. The...
The security system, alarm system and key fob have all been tampered with.
UNKNOWN- The wiring system/ security system is faulty and requires attention.
Seat occupancy sensor -- seat belt is inoperable on passenger side. Seat belt stuck in passengers seat back. "Active fault for seat occupancy sensor....
The contact owns a 2009 BMW 335I. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V017000 (AIR BAGS); however, shortly...
Car running lean oil leak getting hot,loss of power,jolting forward also my car has been in dealership shop for 2 years I'm being charged for service...
One recall was for air bag deployed I had the light for it on but it was on when I got it the original owner said it popped on him well he was parked...
While driving the car stalled. It happened multiple times. While driving and at a stop.
My car lost all power as if the battery died. BMW had a recall for the positive battery cable running from the battery in the trunk to the fuse box b...
BMW told me they would not be covering reimbursement for repairs/part replaced which I believe were damaged/failed directly as a result of failed PCC...
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Summary
The 2009 BMW 3 Series has 385 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Air Bags. 15 crash-related incidents have been reported.