BMW 328i recalls and problems
25 recalls and 2,405 owner complaints for 17 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
25
Complaints
2,405
Crashes reported
113
Fires reported
118
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BMW 328i by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 328i | 2 | 57 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 328i | 5 | 126 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 328i | 9 | 152 | 19 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| 2013 328i | 6 | 258 | 24 | 9 | 17 | 0 |
| 2012 328i | 7 | 130 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 328i | 7 | 580 | 19 | 26 | 19 | 0 |
| 2010 328i | 6 | 155 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 328i | 6 | 193 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 328i | 5 | 239 | 7 | 22 | 9 | 0 |
| 2007 328i | 6 | 399 | 11 | 28 | 14 | 0 |
| 2006 328i | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 328i | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 328i | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 328i | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 328i | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 328i | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 328i | 7 | 112 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
Most reported BMW 328i problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 665 | |
| Engine | 626 | |
| Air Bags | 550 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 460 | |
| Unknown or Other | 177 | |
| Power Train | 145 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 118 | |
| Steering | 96 | |
| Structure | 85 | |
| Seat Belts | 79 |
All BMW 328i recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-733 | Nov 4, 2026 | 2012–2016 | Park outsideElectrical System, Engine and Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2016 3 Series, 5 Series, Z4, 2012-2015 X1, 2013-2017 X3, 2015-2016 4 Series Gran Coupe, 2 Series Convertible, 2014-2016 328xi Gran Turismo, 2 Series Coupe, 4… |
| 25V-871 | Dec 17, 2025 | 2014 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive), and 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe… |
| 24V-608 | Aug 13, 2024 | 2012–2016 | Electrical System, Engine and Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC. |
| 24V-527 | Jul 11, 2024 | 2014–2015 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series… |
| 24V-513 | Jul 3, 2024 | 2006–2012 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan… |
| 24V-288 | Apr 24, 2024 | 2014–2015 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe… |
| 21V-401 | May 27, 2021 | 2000–2001 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 BMW 3 Series (323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci and 330Ci), 1999-2001 323i, 328i, 330i, 330xi, and 2000 323i, 328i stationwagon vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air… |
| 20V-017 | Jan 15, 2020 | 2006–2013 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013… |
| 20V-018 | Jan 15, 2020 | 2000–2005 | Do not driveAir Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, M3 Coupe, 323Cic, 325Cic, 330Cic, and M3… |
| 19V-853 | Nov 26, 2019 | 2000–2001 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 1999-2001 323i, 325i, 328i and 330i and 2000-2001 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, 323iT, and 325iT vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI)… |
| 19V-852 | Nov 26, 2019 | 2000 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 1999-2000 323i and 328i and 2000 323Ci and 328Ci vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) manufactured by Takata. |
| 19V-472 | Jun 19, 2019 | 2009 | Electrical System | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009 328i and 328xi, 2009-2011 335d, 2008-2012 M3 Coupe and M3 Convertible, and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. |
| 14V-428 | Jun 11, 2018 | 2000 | Do not driveAir Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000 323i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sports Wagons; 2000 328i sedans and coupes; 2001-2005 325i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sport Wagons… |
| 17V-683 | Oct 30, 2017 | 2007–2011 | Engine and Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i… |
| 17V-676 | Oct 25, 2017 | 2006–2011 | Electrical System | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles. |
| 15V-520 | Aug 17, 2015 | 2012–2015 | Exterior Lighting | BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, and ActiveHybrid3 vehicles manufactured October 20, 2011, to June 22, 2015, 2014-2015 328xi Sports Wagon… |
| 15V-189 | Mar 31, 2015 | 2014 | Fuel System, Gasoline | BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 228i Coupe, M235i Coupe, 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, ActiveHybrid 3, 328xi Sports Wagon, 428i Coupe, 428xi Coupe, 435i Coupe, 435xi Coupe… |
| 14V-627 | Oct 7, 2014 | 2012–2014 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, 2012-2014 BMW 320i Sedan, 328i Sedan, 320i xDrive Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 2012-2013 BMW 528i Sedan, 528i xDrive Sedan… |
| 14V-176 | Apr 10, 2014 | 2010–2011 | Engine and Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 128i Coupe, 128i Convertible, 328i Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 328i Coupe, 328i Convertible, 328i Sports Wagon and Z4 sDrive 30i, 2011-2012 135i… |
| 13V-564 | Nov 12, 2013 | 2007 | Air Bags | BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year… |
| 13V-454 | Sep 26, 2013 | 2012–2014 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports Wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i xDrive sedans, model… |
| 13V-044 | Feb 7, 2013 | 2007–2011 | Electrical System | BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through October… |
| 11V-476 | Sep 15, 2011 | 2011 | Power Train | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2011 328i xdrive and 335i xdrive vehicles manufactured from february 8, 2011, through july 29, 2011. |
| 02V-223 | Aug 9, 2002 | 2000 | Air Bags | On certain 4-door passenger vehicles, the side air bag system could deploy in certain non-crash impacts, such as when contacting large potholes or curbs at substantial speeds. |
| 00V-048 | Feb 17, 2000 | 2000 | Exterior Lighting | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the BMW 328i?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2011 BMW 328i has the most reports (580). Check the 2011 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the BMW 328i have?
NHTSA lists 25 safety recalls covering BMW 328i model years 2000–2016.
What are the most common BMW 328i problems?
Owners report electrical system, engine, air bags problems most often.