What are the most common problems with the 2016 BMW 328I?

Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (21 complaints), followed by engine (15).

How many 2016 BMW 328I complaints mention a crash or fire?

8 of 57 complaints report a crash and 4 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2016 BMW 328I recalls and problems

1 recall and 57 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2016 BMW 328I.

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.

2016 BMW 328I recalls

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system, pump · Electrical system: wiring, connectors/plugs/receptacles

NHTSA campaign 24V608000 · reported August 13, 2024 · BMW of North America, LLC · 720,796 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
The risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

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

Electrical system21
Engine15
Unknown or other14
Engine and engine cooling13
Power train8
Service brakes8
Vehicle speed control4
Steering3
Air bags2
Electronic stability control (ESC)1

What owners report

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

Sep 24, 2026 · Unknown or other
I almost backed over a child due my tire pressure warning system. It preempts my back up video. The child was too short to see out of the rear window. In the 10 years that I have owned this car the TPMS has been nothing but a distraction and and a nuisance. It has never done any good. It tells me to pull over and stop…

Jul 22, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
When the fuel gauge reads 1/4 of a tank or less the car stalls sporadically and comes to a jerking stop. This causes the cars behind us to either slam on their brakes or swerve to avoid hitting us. We reported this to our local BMW dealer and were told this is a known issue on many models, including ours. However, our…

Apr 27, 2026 · Service brakes
Parking brake retainer Clio failed in highway causing car to lose control in the highway.

Nov 10, 2025 · Unknown or other · crash reported · fire reported
My vehicle was stolen. Dent on right back fender . Footage needs to be pulled from Gull Aire Village 34677. Witness was […] . First dent. Sunpass has image. Reported to CLWR pd. Accident photos sent. Not same car. Allstate Insurance. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C…

Sep 11, 2025 · Engine and engine cooling
The contact owns a 2016 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated…

328I model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2013	5	257	24	8
2014	8	152	19	2
2015	4	125	6	8
2016	1	57	8	4

Across all years, the 2011 328I has the most complaints (577). All BMW 328I years →

Questions

Does the 2016 BMW 328I have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 BMW 328I, the most recent reported on August 13, 2024 (Engine and engine cooling: cooling system, pump, Electrical system: wiring, connectors/plugs/receptacles). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 BMW 328I?: Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (21 complaints), followed by engine (15).
How many 2016 BMW 328I complaints mention a crash or fire?: 8 of 57 complaints report a crash and 4 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 24, 2026.