2011 BMW 328 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 328 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 BMW 328. That is the most of any 328 model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (13 complaints, 35%), typically at around 43,958 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 37owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 BMW 328 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 13 | 35% | 43,958 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 9 | 24% | 71,625 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 14% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 11% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 11% | 61,979 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 8% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 5% | 74,900 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 5% | 50,250 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 5% | 21,503 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 5% | 43,958 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | 5 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% | 73,450 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 BMW 328 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
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.
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…
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.
The door handle actuator sporadically fails and the door can not be opened with either the inside or outside door handle.
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…
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…
Other BMW 328 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 328 | 10 | 1 |
| 2012 328 | 7 | 1 |
| 2011 | 37 | 1 |
| 2010 328 | 3 | 1 |
| 2009 328 | 11 | 1 |
| 2008 328 | 8 | 1 |
| 2007 328 | 9 | 1 |
| 2006 328 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 BMW 328?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 BMW 328?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 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 2011 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.