2009 BMW 328XI Complaints and Recall Information
The 2009 BMW 328XI has 0 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to air bag inflator modules and electrical system wiring as part of recall actions. Specific complaints have not been documented.
Seven recalls affect this model, addressing defects mainly in the vehicle’s air bag system and electrical components. These recalls involve the driver’s air bag inflator, battery cable connection, and wiring related to heating and air conditioning systems.
Recalls- Air bag inflator module. NHTSA recall 24V513000 involves about 394,029 vehicles from various 3 Series models between 2006 and 2012, including the 2009 328XI. The sport or M-sport steering wheel inflator can explode, causing sharp metal fragments that may seriously injure or kill occupants. Dealers will inspect and replace the driver’s air bag module at no cost. Owner notifications were mailed August 30, 2024.
- Air bag inflator (interim remedy). Recall 20V017000 covers approximately 59,965 vehicles from model years 2006 to 2015, including the 2009 328XI. Non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators with phase stabilized ammonium nitrate may explode after long exposure to heat and humidity, risking serious injury or death. BMW will replace the driver air bag or inflator free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020.
- Battery cable connection. Recall 19V472000 affects 16,641 vehicles including the 2009 328XI. The positive battery cable at the fuse box terminal may degrade, causing intermittent electrical power loss. This could cause stalling and increase crash risk. Dealers will replace and secure the cable connector free of charge. The recall started August 14, 2019.
- Heating and air conditioning wiring. NHTSA recall 17V676000 includes 702,965 vehicles across various 3 Series and M models, including the 2009 328XI. Overheating of wiring and electrical connectors in the HVAC system may cause melting and increase the risk of fire, including when the vehicle is parked. Dealers will replace the affected wiring and connectors at no cost. Interim notices were sent November 27, 2017, with follow-up repair notifications pending.
Owners facing repeated repairs or unresolved safety defects related to these recalls should consider consulting consumer protection resources regarding their rights under state lemon laws.
2009 BMW 328XI Summary
2009
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
1173600
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2009 BMW 328XI
394029 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2009 BMW 328XI
59965 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes, X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d and 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2009 BMW 328XI
16641 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009 328i and 328xi, 2009-2011 335d, 2008-2012 M3 Coupe and M3 Convertible, and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. The connection of the positive battery cable at the fuse box terminal may degrade, resulting in an intermittent loss of electrical power.
Risk: A loss of electrical power can cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
2009 BMW 328XI
702965 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.
Risk: Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
Complaints
No complaints found.