BMW 328I years to avoid
More than twice the 328I's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best BMW 328I years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
BMW 328I complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common BMW 328I problems
All model years combined.
- Engine1,078
- Electrical685
- Airbags551
- Transmission172
- Fuel system150
- Brakes111
- Body110
- Steering105
- Lights90
- Seat belts87
- Seats62
- Acceleration60
Most reported problems on the BMW 328I
BMW 328I problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 82 | 57 | Engine | 29,000 | 1 | 8 | Fewest complaints |
| 2015 | 77 | 125 | Engine | 68,000 | 4 | 6 | Fewest complaints |
| 2014 | 65 | 152 | Engine | 60,000 | 8 | 19 | |
| 2013 | 52 | 258 | Engine | 64,523 | 5 | 24 | |
| 2012 | 75 | 130 | Engine | 81,000 | 6 | 4 | Fewest complaints |
| 2011 | 22 | 580 | Engine | 92,000 | 7 | 19 | Avoid |
| 2010 | 71 | 155 | Engine | 97,500 | 6 | 3 | |
| 2009 | 63 | 193 | Engine | 77,000 | 6 | 6 | |
| 2008 | 56 | 239 | Engine | 89,000 | 5 | 7 | |
| 2007 | 37 | 399 | Electrical | 80,000 | 6 | 11 | Avoid |
| 2001 | 94 | 4 | Engine | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2000 | - | 112 | Airbags | 112,000 | 7 | 6 | |
| 1999 | - | 98 | Airbags | 107,800 | 7 | 12 | |
| 1998 | - | 26 | Electrical | 165,000 | 0 | 3 | |
| 1997 | - | 25 | Electrical | 78,000 | 0 | 3 | |
| 1996 | - | 31 | Engine | 0 | 2 |
Recalls 27
BMW 328I warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
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Questions about the BMW 328I
What years of the BMW 328I should you avoid?
2007 and 2011. Each has more than twice the BMW 328I's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2011 alone has 580, mostly about engine and electrical.
What is the best year for a used BMW 328I?
2016, 2015 and 2012 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (57, 125 and 130).
What is the most common problem with the BMW 328I?
Engine, with 1,078 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (685) and airbags (551).
How many recalls does the BMW 328I have?
27 recalls between 1996 and 2016. The 2014 model year has the most, with 8.
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