2009 BMW 3 Series 328i
WBAPH77599NM27286
Vehicle history report for the 2009 BMW 3 Series 328i (VIN WBAPH77599NM27286). Red, sedan/saloon, 3.0L 6-cyl 230 hp, gasoline. 123,934 mi reported. Registered in Ga. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2009 BMW 3 Series.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 387 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 BMW 3 Series, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔥 2 involved a fire
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
🔍 Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 387
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2009 BMW 3 Series.
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2009 BMW 3 Series with factory optioned Sport Steering wheel has no recalls, but still has a 2017 production Takata PSDI-5 airbag with the yellow sticker. This airbag was replaced during the interim period, before the revised design was released. It was manufactured in 2017, but used the same design as the original. This airbag is now 9 years old, and I fear…
NHTSA ODI #11725997ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The security system, alarm system and lock were all tampered with.
NHTSA ODI #11722056ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The security system, alarm system and key fob have all been tampered with.
NHTSA ODI #11719927ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
UNKNOWN- The wiring system/ security system is faulty and requires attention.
NHTSA ODI #11717849ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2009 BMW 328i. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheating warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the intended destination, which was nearby. The contact stated that the temperature gauge was displayed at 240. The contact stated he went inside the friend's residence, and when the cont…
Fire · NHTSA ODI #11710335AIR BAGS
Seat occupancy sensor -- seat belt is inoperable on passenger side. Seat belt stuck in passengers seat back. "Active fault for seat occupancy sensor." Belt tensioner - "Drive belt starting to walk off tensioner pulley"
NHTSA ODI #11701187ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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 services I know weren't done,overcharged,and my car still isn't fixed also the service manager told me he was aware of the recalls,when I told him to this was 4 days ago,however my car is being withheld from me,recall…
NHTSA ODI #11682618UNKNOWN OR OTHER
While driving the car stalled. It happened multiple times. While driving and at a stop.
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