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BMW 428I problems by year

Owners have filed 158 complaints about the BMW 428I since 2014, and 7 recalls have been issued. The 2015 model year has 78 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and electrical problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
158
Recalls
7
Worst year
2015
Warranty extensions
2
Model years
2014-2016

BMW 428I years to avoid

No model year of the BMW 428I stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best BMW 428I years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

BMW 428I complaints by model year

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

201420152016

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common BMW 428I problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    79
  • Electrical
    75
  • Brakes
    17
  • Fuel system
    15
  • Body
    8
  • Airbags
    8
  • Transmission
    6
  • Acceleration
    6
  • Steering
    5
  • Visibility
    4
  • Tires
    3
  • Lights
    3

BMW 428I problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
20167544Electrical34,00012
20155078Engine60,000510
20147536Engine52,00065

Recalls 7

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BMW 428I 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 428I

What years of the BMW 428I should you avoid?

No single model year of the BMW 428I has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used BMW 428I?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the BMW 428I?

Engine, with 79 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (75) and brakes (17).

How many recalls does the BMW 428I have?

7 recalls between 2014 and 2016. The 2014 model year has the most, with 6.

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