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2015 BMW 428I engine problems

37 complaints (47% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 70,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
37
of this car's complaints
47%
typical mileage
70,000
crashes
1
recalls
0

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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BMW 428I engine problems in other years

201420152016

Specific symptoms reported on the 2015 BMW 428I engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Stalling 6Overheating 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2015 BMW 428I owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 16, 2026 · Engine · 77,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2015 BMW 428i. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle in colder weather conditions, there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from under the hood. The contact stated that the failure posed a potential safety risk while commuting long distances. Upon further investigation, the contact associated the failure with BMW Lawsuit Case: 17-CV-07386. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.

Filed Mar 4, 2026 · Engine · AR

The contact owns a 2015 BMW 428I. The contact stated that while driving approximately 29 MPH, the vehicle started to overheat and experienced reduced power, and there was smoke coming from under the hood. The contact stated that there were unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to drive to the residence. Additionally, while driving at 40 MPH, the failure recurred, and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Feb 3, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · 118,357 miles · OR

The contact owns a 2015 BMW 428I. The contact discovered that the water pump was continuously running after the vehicle was turned off. The contact referenced and associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the VIN was not included. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,357.

Filed Feb 3, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · 130,000 miles · MA

The contact owns a 2015 BMW 428I. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, while attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start. The contact stated that the vehicle eventually started. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with coolant pump failure. The contact was informed that the coolant had been continuously running, causing the battery to completely drain. The contact was informed that the battery needed to be replaced, the radiator needed to be flushed, and the repair of a small oil leak was needed. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System). While driving to the dealer, the loss of communication with the coolant pump warning light illuminated. The contact was informed that the coolant pump had passed the inspection and did not need to be replaced. The contact was informed that the shield was installed as per the recall. The contact stated that upon retrieving the vehicle from the dealer, the battery was completely drained. The contact was informed that the battery needed to be replaced. The dealer was informed that the battery was replaced three weeks prior. The contact requested that the dealer replace the coolant pump according to the recall notification, however the request was denied. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Filed Oct 8, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · VA

The contact owns a 2015 BMW 428I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the coolant warning light intermittently illuminated on several occasions. The contact was informed that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was an electrical connector on the water pump that was exposed to water and that the water pump needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the manufacturer had removed the VIN from the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Aug 19, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · OH

The contact owns a 2015 BMW 428I. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System). The contact called the local dealer, who confirmed that recall parts were not yet available and advised the contact to wait for another notification to arrive when parts become available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Aug 11, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · NY

The contact owns a 2015 BMW 428I. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the messages "Engine Overheated" and "Please Pull Over" were displayed on the instrument panel. The contact replaced the water pump and the thermostat; however, the failure persisted, and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed and the contact was informed that the water pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The water pump and thermostat were replaced; however, the failure persisted, and the engine kept overheating. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic. The water pump and thermostat were replaced. The independent mechanic checked the electrical system. However, no cause for the failure was found. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jul 29, 2025 · Engine · 63,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2015 BMW 428i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V608000(Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. An unknown local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jul 7, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · CA

The contact owns a 2015 BMW 428I. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jun 11, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · MO

The contact owns a 2015 BMW 428I. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Questions about the 2015 BMW 428I engine

Does the 2015 BMW 428I have engine problems?

Owners have filed 37 complaints about the engine of the 2015 BMW 428I, 47% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2015 BMW 428I engine problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 70,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2015 BMW 428I engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the BMW 428I have bad engine?

The BMW 428I model years with the most engine complaints are 2015 (37 complaints), 2016 (23 complaints) and 2014 (19 complaints).

Other 2015 BMW 428I problems

Electrical 35Airbags 7Brakes 6Fuel system 5Body 4Transmission 4Acceleration 3Tires 3Seat belts 2Steering 2Seats 1Suspension 1Wheels 1

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