2009 BMW 328I: check engine light

Filed Jul 25, 2024 · Engine · PA

BMW told me they would not be covering reimbursement for repairs/part replaced which I believe were damaged/failed directly as a result of failed PCC value. Now the RECALL notice for the PCV value does state that certain parts would be replaced or reimbursement paid if they were damaged /repaired as a result of failed PCV VALUE. Here is a brief summary… I purchased the vehicle in April 2024. At the time had a mechanic check out the car. May 15 - took the car to BMW for outstanding PCV VALUE RECALL. the tech told me they also did courtesy inspection and I would need front shock n tires soon. I opted not to have the work done that day. May 23 - washed the car /checked fluids/tire pressure etc - and found the coolant was nearly empty. I called and texted the BMW tech who I was in contact with for the recall work - no response. June 4 - drive the car 100 miles stop at friends. During the trip the AC was not blowing cold air like it usually did. No check engine lights or any other on the dash. An hour later the car won’t start. Took the car to my mechanic ( not BMW) and end up needing starter/ manifold gasket/ intake throttle gasket. I get the car back and shortly after more problems - when I would start the car the engine would shake for 15-20 seconds when I would start the vehicle while the engine was still warm. Also the fan motor would run extremely loud when in stop n go traffic. After researching online, I found all these issues others had experienced due to faulty PCV value. I contacted local BWM and BMW CORP - was told reimbursement was not available for this latest pcv recall but only reimbursement for previous recall.

Filed Aug 3, 2023 · Engine · 107,000 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2009 BMW 328i. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormally loud squeaky sound. The check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the PCV valve had failed. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.

Filed Oct 28, 2022 · Engine · 148,161 miles · NH

The contact owns a 2009 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that the recall was repaired however, while driving approximately 20 MPH, the contact heard a sharp whistling sound coming from the engine. The service engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the valve cover needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 148,161.

Filed Oct 5, 2022 · Engine · 123,492 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2009 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Coolant) however, the contact stated that he smelled a burning odor inside the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The dealer was notified of the recall notice and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and informed the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was approximately 123,492.

Filed May 25, 2022 · Engine · NC

The contact owns a 2009 BMW 328i. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, she saw smoke coming out from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The check engine warning light, the brake warning light, and several unknown warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that upon turning on the air conditioner, smoke would come inside the vehicle through the vents. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where an unknown repair was completed; however, the failure persisted. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Feb 19, 2021 · Engine · 79,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw 3281. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle abruptly loss motive power and stalled. The contact sated the check engine warning light illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic that performed a diagnostic test and found that oil had spilled onto the eccentric shaft sensor and caused the engine to fail. The contact stated that the manufacturer provided a tsb-10076476-5448 eccentric shaft sensor. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 79,000.

Filed Oct 24, 2018 · Driver assistance, Engine · 155,000 miles · GA

My car has been having serious issues. Over heating, smoking uncontrollably,unable to use air/ heat conditioning due to toxic smoke coming through vent. Lights signal, check engine light, and brake light will not turn off. I fear for my life and have been car pulling due to my car issues. I feel as though, my car is at risk of catching on fire. The car has even shut off 5 times due to the excessive smoke. In was told by mechanic that I would only need to pressure wash the engine and it should be fine. I have had to pull over by the highway. I have wasted several dollars due to this matter with my car. Its pains me deeply that I'm having these issues with my car. I have worked very hard to get it. I'm at a loss for words with this matter.

Filed Jun 14, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 99,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw 328i. While driving various speeds, smoke would emit through the vehicle vents and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and waited a few minutes until it cooled down before driving again. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repair. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000. * (recall related incident) ts

Filed May 31, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 132,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owned a 2009 bmw 328i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system). While driving unknown speeds, the vehicle stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact was able to start the vehicle after two days. The vehicle was taken to bmw of dallas (6200 lemmon ave, dallas, tx 75209, (972) 763-5528) where the contact was informed that the parts were not available and were on backorder. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure, but diagnosed that the sensor package needed to be replaced and oil was leaking from the gasket. The contact was unaware if the vehicle was repaired because it was sold to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 132,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed May 3, 2017 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 108,000 miles · CA

While driving the car, it loses power completely and the engine shuts off. This has happened several times while driving on the freeway at high speed. It is a very dangerous situation, as the car quickly decelerates and power steering no longer works. I have been incredibly lucky to be able to get to the side of the highway after losing power each time (it has happened on the freeway 5 times now). The car will not start after it loses power and puts up a random check engine error. Sometimes, after sitting for a period of time, it will start up, but this seems to be completely random, as it happens sometimes, but not always. I have taken the vehicle to bmw several times now and they have replaced several parts and assured me it is fixed, but it keeps happening. I am now very concerned for my family's safety. I realize the car is a 2009 model, and it has a little over 100,000 miles on it, but this type of power loss should not be happening over and over again, especially when it has been taken to the bmw dealer. I have specified the last incident in the "when did this happen" question below, but the problem started about 6 weeks ago.

Filed May 9, 2016 · Fuel system · 83,000 miles · OH

Driving along at 80 MPH on the expressway in rush hour traffic, heading into a curve. Cruise control was activated, service engine light came on, and car shutoff. Was able to activate hazards and maneuver between the car and semi next to me to get to right shoulder. (ditch on left side) once safely off the side of the road tried to restart and car cranked but did not start. Just had fuel pump replaced 6 weeks ago for same cranking, but not starting behavior. Bmw has confirmed the new hpfp they put in 6 weeks ago failed.

Filed Jul 27, 2015 · Fuel system · CA

The vehicle was parked but still running. An error message "fuel pump failure" popped up on screen and the "check engine light" turned on; the car turned off. The car has not been able to restart. It should be noted that I took the car in for service less than two weeks prior.