1998 BMW 328I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 328I years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 14th of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 BMW 328I. That ranks 14th out of 21 328I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints, 19%), typically at around 167,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 26owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 BMW 328I 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 19% | 167,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 15% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 12% | 143,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 8% | 54,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 8% | 186,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 4% | 165,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% | 165,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 4% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | 165,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 BMW 328I recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 BMW 328I.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Bought car from third party with rebuilt title 333,000 miles currently and has been recertified by state patrol in 2015. Control cluster says taillight failure, and has issues with not starting. When jump started the car has reduced power with transmission limp mode light. Sometimes light comes on…
The brake light connection is bad on the left side which results in the break light not to work.
Brake lights warning "brake light failure" keeps being displayed across the control panel. I clean the tail lights and brakes lights and the lights did illuminate properly afterwards, the warning goes away. Then the next time i get in the car a day later the control says "1 brake light failure"…
While driving at any speed and without any warning the trunk opened up. Now the trunk is shut and will not open at all. *tr
Brake lights warning "brake light failure" keeps being displayed across the control panel. I clean the tail lights and brakes lights and the lights did illuminate properly afterwards, the warning goes away. Then the next time i get in the car a day later the control says "1 brake light failure"…
Other BMW 328I years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 328I | 57 | 1 |
| 2015 328I | 125 | 4 |
| 2014 328I | 152 | 8 |
| 2013 328I | 257 | 5 |
| 2012 328I | 130 | 6 |
| 2011 328I | 577 | 7 |
| 2010 328I | 155 | 6 |
| 2009 328I | 193 | 6 |
| 2008 328I | 239 | 5 |
| 2007 328I | 399 | 6 |
| 2006 328I | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 328I | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 328I | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 328I | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 328I | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 328I | 4 | 3 |
| 2000 328I | 112 | 7 |
| 1999 328I | 98 | 7 |
| 1998 | 26 | 0 |
| 1997 328I | 25 | 0 |
| 1996 328I | 31 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 BMW 328I?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 BMW 328I?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 BMW 328I a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 328I model years, the 1998 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.