BMW 328XI years to avoid
More than twice the 328XI's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best BMW 328XI years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
BMW 328XI 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 328XI problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical146
- Engine141
- Airbags81
- Fuel system37
- Transmission34
- Locks29
- Steering28
- Body20
- Lights16
- Brakes16
- Acceleration15
- Visibility11
Most reported problems on the BMW 328XI
BMW 328XI problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 92 | 4 | Brakes | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2015 | 76 | 14 | Brakes | 8,346 | 2 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2014 | 71 | 17 | Engine | 25,000 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2013 | 57 | 27 | Engine | 36,000 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2012 | 93 | 1 | 4 | 0 | |||
| 2011 | 23 | 67 | Engine | 79,000 | 3 | 6 | Avoid |
| 2010 | 74 | 17 | Electrical | 90,000 | 3 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2009 | 81 | 11 | Electrical | 100,000 | 4 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2008 | 9 | 99 | Electrical | 65,000 | 3 | 1 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 5 | 198 | Electrical | 70,000 | 4 | 6 | Avoid |
| 2006 | 90 | 5 | Airbags | 33,000 | 3 | 1 |
Recalls 8
BMW 328XI warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
Questions about the BMW 328XI
What years of the BMW 328XI should you avoid?
2007, 2008 and 2011. Each has more than twice the BMW 328XI's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2007 alone has 198, mostly about electrical and engine.
What is the best year for a used BMW 328XI?
2009, 2015 and 2010 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (11, 14 and 17).
What is the most common problem with the BMW 328XI?
Electrical, with 146 complaints across all years, followed by engine (141) and airbags (81).
How many recalls does the BMW 328XI have?
8 recalls between 2006 and 2016. The 2012 model year has the most, with 4.
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