BMW 428i recalls and problems
8 recalls and 158 owner complaints for 3 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
8
Complaints
158
Crashes reported
17
Fires reported
4
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BMW 428i by year
Most reported BMW 428i problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 75 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 52 | |
| Engine | 27 | |
| Unknown or Other | 21 | |
| Service Brakes | 16 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 15 | |
| Air Bags | 9 | |
| Structure | 8 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | |
| Power Train | 5 |
All BMW 428i recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-733 | Nov 4, 2026 | 2014–2016 | 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 | 2014–2016 | 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-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… |
| 15V-189 | Mar 31, 2015 | 2014–2015 | 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… |
| 15V-148 | Mar 13, 2015 | 2015 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 428i Convertible, 428i xDrive Convertible, 435i Convertible, and 435i xDrive Convertible vehicles manufactured October 22, 2014, to February 27, 2015. |
| 14V-627 | Oct 7, 2014 | 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… |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the BMW 428i?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2015 BMW 428i has the most reports (78). Check the 2015 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the BMW 428i have?
NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls covering BMW 428i model years 2014–2016.
What are the most common BMW 428i problems?
Owners report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, engine problems most often.