BMW 328I Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 128 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the BMW 328I across 12 model years. The 2009 model year has the most (20). The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (38% of reports).
- 128fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 59%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 49 of 128 complaints (38%)
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 74 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 128 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 4 an injury.
BMW 328I fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the BMW 328I. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
On XXX, while driving on Interstate XXX with my family near [XXX], the engine shut off and the vehicle lost all power. The event was preceded by a "Reduced Power" error displayed on the dashboard. Traffic was moderate and I was able to pull over to the right shoulder. The engine shutting off while…
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…
The engine intake tract, PCV infrastructure, and the main lower engine wiring harness loom failed due to improper reassembly during Federal Safety Recall 24V-608. The technician left the main intake coupler completely loose and spinning freely by hand, and left the MAF sensor crooked. This…
I Was In My Vehicle Parked Up On January 1st 2026 And The Vehicle Caught On Fire While I Was Inside Of It,The Fire Started From The Right Side Of The Car And Flamed Up Everything,The Car Had A Check Engine Light On And A Lightning System Issue Was Popping Up On The Dash Right Before This Situation…
2010 bmw 328i xdrive: Had in for recall PCV 1/08/2025. This vehicle has had a prior recall for same issue before i owned in 2014. Motorwerks BMW failed to complete recall, as parts and repair bulletin from BMW OF AMERICA has parts list. Motorwerks just CHOSE to put items, subtitled under other…
Frequently asked questions
Do all BMW 328Is have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 128 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the BMW 328I. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the BMW 328I fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the BMW 328I?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 49 of 128 complaints.
Other BMW 328I problems
- Electrical System problems (683)
- Engine problems (625)
- Air Bags problems (551)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (467)
- Power Train problems (171)
- Structure problems (110)
- Steering problems (105)
See all BMW 328I problems.