2009 BMW 3 Series problems by component
53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 BMW 3 Series, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags → | 15 | 28% | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 15% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 11% | — |
| Engine | 5 | 9% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 9% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 6% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 6% | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 6% | — |
| Seats | 3 | 6% | — |
| Steering | 3 | 6% | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 6% | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 4% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 4% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 2% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 2% | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 2% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 2% | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.