27
recalls
The BMW 328I has 27 recalls covering 4.60 million vehicles as reported; model year 2014 is covered by the most (9). The 2015 BMW 328I earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Owners filed 71 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; electrical system is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
27
Most for 2014: 9
Units affected
4.60M
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2015
Complaints, 12 mo
71
-67.9% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
3
Recalls
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
16 rated versions, model years 2011 to 2015
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 DR · RWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2014 | 4 DR · RWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2013 | 2 DR · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 9.3% risk |
| 2013 | 4 DR · RWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2013 | C · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 9.3% risk |
| 2012 | 2 DR · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 9.3% risk |
| 2012 | 4 DR · RWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2012 | C · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 9.3% risk |
| 2012 | SW · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 9.5% risk |
| 2011 | 2 DR · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 9.3% risk |
| 2011 | 2 DR · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 9.3% risk |
| 2011 | 4 DR · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 10.3% risk |
| 2011 | 4 DR · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 10.3% risk |
| 2011 | C · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 9.3% risk |
| 2011 | SW · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 10.3% risk |
| 2011 | SW · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 10.3% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the BMW 328I, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
71 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system683
- Engine625
- Air bags551
- Engine and engine cooling468
- Unknown or other183
- Power train171
- Fuel/propulsion system128
- Complaints
- 2,584
- Crashes reported
- 132
- Fires reported
- 118
- People injured
- 116
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the BMW 328I by component
- Air bags14 · 1.58M units
- Electrical system4 · 1.96M units
- Service brakes, hydraulic3 · 116K units
- Engine and engine cooling2 · 897K units
- Exterior lighting2 · 25K units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 18K units
- Power train1 · 190 units
BMW 328I recalls
The 25 newest of 27
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2018 BMW 328I recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2018 BMW 328I. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the BMW 328I have?
27 recalls cover the BMW 328I, for 4.60 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (14 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2015 BMW 328I?
5 of 5 stars overall (4 DR): frontal crash 4, side crash 5 and rollover 5 stars, with a 9.5% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the BMW 328I?
Electrical system: named in 683 of the 2,584 safety complaints about the BMW 328I, then engine (625). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.