2016 BMW 328XI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 328XI years
- Not enough data 10th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 BMW 328XI. That ranks 10th out of 12 328XI model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 25,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 BMW 328XI 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 50% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 25% | 1,200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 BMW 328XI recalls (1)
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Electrical system:wiring:connectors/plugs/receptacles; engine and engine cooling:cooling system:pump
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. 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.
10/12/18 approx. 12:30pm, about 80 degrees, driving on texas freeway, 65mph, loud pow, front sunroof exploded. Glass shattered outward, exposing long opening in front of sunroof.
We were driving down the freeway on the 5 when boom our sunroof exploded shattering glass everywhere. We were in complete shock as nothing hit the car or any debris or rocks. We called our local bmw immediately and we got transferred over to our standard service tech that scheduled an appointment…
Incident date: 9/18 location: new york state vehicle mileage: 15,000 vehicle action: entering & accelerating on highway description: after approximately 1.5hrs of driving, on the way home from a wedding in rural new york, the vehicle experienced a significant loss of engine power, significant…
While driving the vehicle which was in motion, a new 2016 bmw 328 gt, the brakes completely failed, car could not be stopped, emergency brake pulled with full pressure on brake pedal, car eventually slowed and stopped before striking other vehicles in its path. Car returned to bmw and bmw stated…
Other BMW 328XI years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 328XI | 14 | 2 |
| 2014 328XI | 17 | 3 |
| 2013 328XI | 27 | 2 |
| 2012 328XI | 1 | 4 |
| 2011 328XI | 67 | 3 |
| 2010 328XI | 17 | 3 |
| 2009 328XI | 11 | 4 |
| 2008 328XI | 99 | 3 |
| 2007 328XI | 198 | 4 |
| 2006 328XI | 5 | 3 |
| 2005 328XI | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 BMW 328XI?
Owners most often report unknown or other, power train, service brakes problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 BMW 328XI?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 BMW 328XI a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 328XI model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.