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BMW 328I

2,527 owner complaints (NHTSA, USA) + recalls with manufacturer remedies. Real numbers, not prose.

Worst year: 2011 · 566 complaints

Most reported problem areas: Electrical System

Complaints by model year

1996
25⚠ 2
1997
23⚠ 3
1998
23⚠ 3
1999
100⚠ 12 🔥 2
2000
113⚠ 6 🔥 2
2001
4
2007
388⚠ 11 🔥 26
2008
237⚠ 7 🔥 22
2009
189⚠ 5 🔥 10
2010
152⚠ 3 🔥 6
2011
566⚠ 18 🔥 24
2012
128⚠ 4 🔥 1
2013
255⚠ 24 🔥 8
2014
148⚠ 19 🔥 1
2015
121⚠ 6 🔥 7
2016
55⚠ 8 🔥 4

Most reported problem areas

Electrical System674
Engine612
Air Bags594
Engine And Engine Cooling465
Unknown Or Other177
Power Train170
Fuel/propulsion System125
Service Brakes113
Structure111
Steering104

Recalls with manufacturer remedy (8)

2015 Electrical System (24V608000)

Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

2011 Power Train (11V476000)

BMW WILL Notify Owners, AND Dealers WILL Replace THE Front Driveshaft Attachment Bolts FREE OF Charge. THE Safety Recall IS Expected TO Begin During October 2011. Owners MAY Contact BMW Customer Relations AND Services AT 1-800-525-7417.

2010 Air Bags (24V513000)

Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

2010 Engine And Engine Cooling (17V683000)

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notification by the end of October 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

2007 Electrical System (13V044000)

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

2001 Air Bags (19V853000)

BMW notified owners, and Dealers will replace the driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

2000 Air Bags (02V223000)

Dealers WILL Recalibrate THE Central AIR BAG Control Module TO Reduce THE Possibility OF SUCH A NON-Crash Deployment. Owner Notification Began October 25, 2002. Owners WHO TAKE Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed UPON Service DATE AND DO NOT Receive THE FREE Remedy Within A Reasonable TIME Should Contact BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

1999 Air Bags (19V851000)

Dealers will inspect the driver air bag inflators and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: BMW recommends that owners do not continue to drive their vehicles.

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