BMW 328XI problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 63 owner complaints and 8 recalls on file for the BMW 328XI (2006–2016).

Complaints
63
Recalls
8
Model years
11
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

120062220071720082009320101520112012201342014120152016
NHTSA complaints per BMW 328XI model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every BMW 328XI model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2016 328XI00001—
2015 328XI10002Engine
2014 328XI40003Engine
2013 328XI00002—
2012 328XI00004—
2011 328XI150103Engine
2010 328XI30003Engine
2009 328XI00004—
2008 328XI170403Engine
2007 328XI220304Engine
2006 328XI11113—

Most common BMW 328XI problem areas (all years)

  • Engine
    40 complaints
  • Electrical System
    17 complaints
  • Airbags
    7 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    6 complaints
  • Lighting
    4 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    3 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    2 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    2 complaints
  • Steering
    1 complaints
  • Suspension
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the BMW 328XI received by NHTSA each month.

BMW 328XI recalls

  • Recall 24V608000Aug 13, 2024720,796 vehiclesModel years 2012–2016

    Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 24V513000Jul 3, 2024394,029 vehiclesModel years 2006–2012

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 20V017000Jan 15, 202059,965 vehiclesModel years 2006–2012

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 19V472000Jun 19, 201916,641 vehiclesModel years 2009

    Risk: A loss of electrical power can cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V676000Oct 25, 2017702,965 vehiclesModel years 2006–2011

    Risk: Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.

  • Recall 15V520000Aug 17, 20157,727 vehiclesModel years 2012–2015

    Risk: If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V189000Mar 31, 201518,054 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 13V564000Nov 12, 201376,565 vehiclesModel years 2007

    Risk: Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology