BMW 328XI Problems by Year
BMW 328XI years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical 328XI year: 2007, 2008, 2011. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2007 328XI: 198 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2008 328XI: 99 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2011 328XI: 67 complaints, 3 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2012 328XI: 1 complaint, 4 recalls
- 2016 328XI: 4 complaints, 1 recall
- 2006 328XI: 5 complaints, 3 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common BMW 328XI problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 146 | 9 | 2 |
| Engine problems | 110 | 8 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 81 | 8 | 8 |
| Power Train | 34 | 9 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 33 | 7 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 29 | 8 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 29 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 28 | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 20 | 7 | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 16 | 6 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 5 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 6 | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Tires | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility | 7 | 6 | 0 |
| Seats | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Suspension | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
BMW 328XI problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2007: electrical system (61)
All BMW 328XI model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 328XI | 4 | 1 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2015 328XI | 14 | 2 | — | Service Brakes | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2014 328XI | 17 | 3 | — | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2013 328XI | 27 | 2 | — | Engine | More complaints than other years |
| 2012 328XI | 1 | 4 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2011 328XI | 67 | 3 | — | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2010 328XI | 17 | 3 | — | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2009 328XI | 11 | 4 | — | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2008 328XI | 99 | 3 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 328XI | 198 | 4 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2006 328XI | 5 | 3 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2005 328XI | 0 | 0 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW 328XI years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2007 (198), 2008 (99), 2011 (67) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical 328XI year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the BMW 328XI?
Electrical System, with 146 complaints across 9 model years.
How many recalls does the BMW 328XI have?
8 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.