BMW 428I Problems by Year
NHTSA has 158 owner complaints and 7 safety recalls on file for the BMW 428I, across 3 model years (2014–2016). The 2015 model year has the most complaints (78). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
BMW 428I years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 428I model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2015 428I: 78 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2016 428I: 44 complaints, 1 recall
- 2014 428I: 36 complaints, 6 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 428I problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 75 | 3 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 27 | 3 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 3 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 15 | 3 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 2 | 5 |
| Structure | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Power Train | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Steering | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All BMW 428I model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 428I | 44 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2015 428I | 78 | 5 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2014 428I | 36 | 6 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW 428I years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2015 (78), 2016 (44), 2014 (36). 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 428I?
Electrical System, with 75 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the BMW 428I have?
7 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.