2009 BMW 128I US Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 128I US years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 BMW 128I US. That ranks 2nd out of 2 128I US model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 49,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 BMW 128I US problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 40% | 49,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 20% | 100,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 BMW 128I US recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 BMW 128I US.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Exterior heated mirrors with dimming have turned a dark brown color. After searching the internet i have discovered that this is a large problem with various models/years bmw's. I contacted the local bmw dealer and was told they have seen this problem often but bmw north america will not deal with…
"takata recall"
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw 128i us. The contact stated that the center rear brake light lens was detaching from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the lens needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred seven times. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw 128i. The contact stated that the passenger side taillights failed and toxic burning fumes were emitting into the interior cabin of the vehicle through the ventilation system. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failures but opted to…
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 bmw 128i. The contact noticed that the rear tail lights were inoperable and due to the design he was unable to replace the bulb. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who was aware of the failure and stated that the entire rear tail light assembly needed to be replaced…
Other BMW 128I US years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 128I US | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 BMW 128I US?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 BMW 128I US?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 BMW 128I US a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 128I US model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.