How common are fuel system complaints on the 2009 BMW 328i?

NHTSA logged 22 Fuel System complaints for the 2009 328i, which is 11% of the 193 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the fuel pump on the 2009 BMW 328i?

The data provided does not list any related recalls tied to the Fuel System problem area for this year.

At what mileage do fuel pump problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2009 328i is 86,500 miles.

Did the fuel system issue cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 1 injury among the 22 Fuel System complaints for this model year.

How does the 2009 328i compare to other years for fuel system complaints?

The 2009 model's 11% share of complaints tied to Fuel System is higher than most other 328i years listed, which range from 0% to 12%.

2009 BMW 328i Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 22 Fuel System complaints for the 2009 BMW 328i, 11% of that year's 193 total complaints. No related recall is listed for this problem area, and the median mileage at failure was 86,500 miles.

Fuel System complaints: 22; 11% of 193 complaints
All complaints this year: 193
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 86,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Fuel pump failure causes sudden engine shutdown while driving, often with loss of power steering and braking assist.
Vehicle stalls at highway speeds, sometimes with a 'service engine soon' or fuel pump warning message appearing first.
After stalling, the car frequently cannot restart or takes long-crank starting times before firing up again.
Some owners report intermittent stalling followed by the car restarting on its own after a period of time, with a fuel pump overheating error code.
One owner reported being unable to add more than small amounts of fuel per pump cycle when refueling.

When 2009 BMW 328i fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 6, 2012, latest Aug 23, 2025.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2012 to Aug 2025; peak May 2014 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2009 BMW 328i

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by 328i model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20050 (0%)
20060 (0%)
200715 (4%)
200813 (5%)
200922 (11%)
20108 (5%)
201120 (3%)
201210 (8%)
201320 (8%)
201417 (11%)
201515 (12%)
20161 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are fuel system complaints on the 2009 BMW 328i?: NHTSA logged 22 Fuel System complaints for the 2009 328i, which is 11% of the 193 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the fuel pump on the 2009 BMW 328i?: The data provided does not list any related recalls tied to the Fuel System problem area for this year.
At what mileage do fuel pump problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2009 328i is 86,500 miles.
Did the fuel system issue cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 1 injury among the 22 Fuel System complaints for this model year.
How does the 2009 328i compare to other years for fuel system complaints?: The 2009 model's 11% share of complaints tied to Fuel System is higher than most other 328i years listed, which range from 0% to 12%.