KnownCarProblemsBMW 328i Problems by Year
Owners have filed 2,400 complaints with NHTSA about the BMW 328i since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2011, 2007, 2013. The most common problem overall: engine.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
BMW 328i problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 328i | 57 | Engine | 1 | 8 |
| 2015 328i | 125 | Engine | 4 | 6 |
| 2014 328i | 152 | Engine | 8 | 19 |
| 2013 328i | 257 | Engine | 5 | 24 |
| 2012 328i | 130 | Engine | 6 | 4 |
| 2011 328i | 577 | Engine | 7 | 18 |
| 2010 328i | 155 | Engine | 6 | 3 |
| 2009 328i | 193 | Engine | 6 | 6 |
| 2008 328i | 239 | Engine | 5 | 7 |
| 2007 328i | 399 | Electrical | 6 | 11 |
| 2000 328i | 112 | Air bags | 7 | 6 |
61 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the BMW 328i
- What years of the BMW 328i have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2011 (577), 2007 (399), 2013 (257).
- What is the most common problem with the BMW 328i?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the engine (1,062), electrical (660), air bags (500).
- Which BMW 328i years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2001 (4), 2016 (57), 2000 (112). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.