2010 BMW 328 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 17, 2021 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 328 years
Not enough data 7th of 8 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 BMW 328. That ranks 7th out of 8 328 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 50,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

BMW 328
BMW 328 bei der Präsentation der Fahrzeuge zum Gaisbergrennen 2004 in Salzburg.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Softeis, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2010 BMW 328 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags2 · ~50,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~65,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags267%50,000——
Fuel/propulsion System133%65,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2017, with 2 complaints
2017: 2201722018: 120181

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2010 BMW 328 recalls (1)

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Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator moduleFeb 5, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V071000 · 840,000 vehicles

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.

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.

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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Similar to the defect found with other bmw cars and suvs, the passenger seat occupancy sensor has cracked rendering the airbag system for the passenger seat inoperable in the event of a crash.

Air Bags · received Jan 23, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11064319

My car died while driving on the highway about 2 months ago. There was no apparent cause. After having it towed to my mechanic, he found that the hose connecting the fuel line to the gas tank had rotted come disconnected, so my car was not getting fuel. He put a new hose and clamp on the car. One…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Aug 9, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11013954

A safety recall notice was filed in march 2016 stating the following: "in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's side air bag, excessive internal pressure could cause rupturing of the airbag inflator, resulting in metal fragments striking the driver or other passengers…

Air Bags · received Mar 11, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10960092

Other BMW 328 years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2013 328101
2012 32871
2011 328371
201031
2009 328111
2008 32881
2007 32891
2006 32801

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 BMW 328?

Owners most often report air bags, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2010 BMW 328?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2010 BMW 328 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 328 model years, the 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.