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BMW 328 problems by year

Owners have filed 85 complaints about the BMW 328 since 2007, and 1 recall has been issued. The 2011 model year has 37 complaints, more than any other year, led by airbags and electrical problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
85
Recalls
1
Worst year
2011
Best year
2012
Model years
2007-2013

BMW 328 years to avoid

No model year of the BMW 328 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best BMW 328 years

Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.

BMW 328 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2007200820092010201120122013

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common BMW 328 problems

All model years combined.

  • Airbags
    33
  • Electrical
    23
  • Engine
    17
  • Seat belts
    9
  • Driver assistance
    5
  • Transmission
    4
  • Steering
    4
  • Fuel system
    4
  • Seats
    3
  • Lights
    3
  • Acceleration
    3
  • Body
    2

BMW 328 problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2013-10Engine56,00011
2012-7Airbags52,40010Fewest complaints
2011-37Airbags68,00012
2010-3Airbags10
2009-11Airbags71,00011
2008-8Airbags10Fewest complaints
2007-9Electrical110,00010Fewest complaints

Recalls 1

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Questions about the BMW 328

What years of the BMW 328 should you avoid?

No single model year of the BMW 328 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used BMW 328?

2012, 2008 and 2007 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (7, 8 and 9).

What is the most common problem with the BMW 328?

Airbags, with 33 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (23) and engine (17).

How many recalls does the BMW 328 have?

1 recall between 2007 and 2013. The 2013 model year has the most, with 1.

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