BMW 328XI recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 8 recalls and 456 owner complaints for the BMW 328XI (model years 2006–2016). The most reported problem area is electrical system (146 complaints), followed by engine (110 complaints). The 2012 model year has the most recalls (4).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 2 | 14 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 3 | 17 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 2 | 27 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2012 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 3 | 67 | 6 | 5 | |
| 2010 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 3 | 99 | 1 | 18 | |
| 2007 | 4 | 198 | 6 | 11 | |
| 2006 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2007 (198), 2008 (99) and 2011 (67). Among model years at least two years old, the 2012 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW 328XI model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 146 | 9 of 11 | |
| Engine | 110 | 8 of 11 | |
| Air bags | 81 | 8 of 11 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 33 | 7 of 11 | |
| Power train | 33 | 8 of 11 |
All 8 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V608000 | Aug 13, 2024 | Engine and engine cooling: cooling system, pump | 2012–2015 | 720,796 |
| 24V513000 | Jul 3, 2024 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2006–2012 | 394,029 |
| 20V017000 | Jan 15, 2020 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2006–2012 | 59,965 |
| 19V472000 | Jun 19, 2019 | Electrical system: wiring, fuses and circuit breakers | 2009 | 16,641 |
| 17V676000 | Oct 25, 2017 | Electrical system: wiring | 2006–2011 | 702,965 |
| 15V520000 | Aug 17, 2015 | Exterior lighting | 2012–2015 | 7,727 |
| 15V189000 | Mar 31, 2015 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2014 | 18,054 |
| 13V564000 | Nov 12, 2013 | Air bags: sensor, occupant classification | 2007 | 76,565 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 20 complaints and a fire in 40 complaints; 22 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.