Does the 2011 BMW 328 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 BMW 328, the most recent reported on February 5, 2016 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 BMW 328?

Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (13 complaints), followed by electrical system (9).

How many 2011 BMW 328 complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 37 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2011 BMW 328 recalls and problems

1 recall and 37 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2011 BMW 328.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2011 BMW 328 recalls

Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 16V071000 · reported February 5, 2016 · BMW of North America, LLC · 840,000 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M SAVs, 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d SAVs, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M SACs, 2010-2011 BMW X6 xDrive50i SACs and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
The risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Air bags13
Electrical system9
Unknown or other5
Engine4
Seat belts4
Exterior lighting3
Electronic stability control (ESC)2
Fuel/propulsion system2
Power train2
Seats2

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Mar 26, 2019 · Engine · 57,500 miles
MY BMW 328I E93 HAS THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT COME ON WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE COMPUTER SHOWS ERROR CODE 2B3A (P1449 DMTL SYSTEM FAULT). I CLEARED THE CODE AND IT CAME BACK A WEEK LATER. I TRIED REPLACING THE GAS CAP AND THE ERROR STILL COMES BACK THE SAME. I WAS DOING FURTHER RESEARCH AND…

Mar 9, 2019 · Unknown or other · 60,000 miles
SOMETIMES WHEN I TRY TO OPEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR USING THE MECHANICAL HANDLE, DOOR DOES NOT UNLOCK. I HAVE TO USE MY KEY FOB TO REMOTELY UNLOCK THE CAR BEFORE THE DOOR HANDLE WILL WORK TO OPEN THE DOOR.

Feb 22, 2019 · Electrical system · 90,000 miles
THE DOOR HANDLE ACTUATOR SPORADICALLY FAILS AND THE DOOR CAN NOT BE OPENED WITH EITHER THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE.

Dec 20, 2018 · Electronic stability control (ESC) · 135,000 miles
I HAVE A BMW 328I SERIES 2011 4 DOOR SEDAN VEHICLE ) I PURCHASED MY CAR 2018 APRIL AND SINCE THE 1 ST DAY IT HAS GIVEN ME ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS DIAGNOSTICS NOR ANY MECHANIC HAVE FOUND SOULTION THE VEHICLES BATTERY SUDDENLY DRAINS I HAVE GOTTEN 5 NEW BATTERYS REPLACED BECAUSE THEY END UP BEING BAD AND I ALWAYS HAVE A…

Dec 6, 2018 · Air bags
TAKATA AIRBAG PROBLEMS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VECHICLE. WHEN I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM THE THIRD PARTY DEALERSHIP, 'CHASE AUTOPLEX' HE RESETTED THE SETTINGS EVERYTHING WAS WORKING PROPERLY, BUT AFTER GETTING HOME, THE NEXT DAY MY CAR SHOWED AIRBAG PROBLEMS. WHEN I CALLED HIM, HE SAID HE CAN'T HELP ME OUT WITH IT…

328 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2008	1	8	0	1
2009	1	11	1	0
2010	1	3	0	0
2011	1	37	2	2
2012	1	7	0	0
2013	1	10	1	0

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Questions

Does the 2011 BMW 328 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 BMW 328, the most recent reported on February 5, 2016 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 BMW 328?: Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (13 complaints), followed by electrical system (9).
How many 2011 BMW 328 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 37 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 26, 2019.