Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the BMW 328Xi, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
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2016
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2007 BMW 328Xi - 101 complaints in its first 8 years (198 to date)
- 2011 BMW 328Xi - 52 complaints in its first 8 years (67 to date)
- 2008 BMW 328Xi - 43 complaints in its first 8 years (99 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2013 BMW 328Xi - 27 complaints in its first 8 years (27 to date)
- 2008 BMW 328Xi - 43 complaints in its first 8 years (99 to date)
- 2011 BMW 328Xi - 52 complaints in its first 8 years (67 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 BMW 328Xi | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 BMW 328Xi | 14 | 13 | 2 |
| 2014 BMW 328Xi | 17 | 14 | 3 |
| 2013 BMW 328Xi | 27 | 27 | 2 |
| 2012 BMW 328Xi | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 2011 BMW 328Xi | 67 | 52 | 3 |
| 2010 BMW 328Xi | 17 | 14 | 3 |
| 2009 BMW 328Xi | 11 | 5 | 4 |
| 2008 BMW 328Xi | 99 | 43 | 3 |
| 2007 BMW 328Xi | 198 | 101 | 4 |
| 2006 BMW 328Xi | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V608000 | 2012-2016 | Engine And Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e,... |
| 24V513000 | 2006-2012 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi,... |
| 20V017000 | 2006-2012 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1... |
| 19V472000 | 2009 | Electrical System | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009 328i and 328xi, 2009-2011 335d, 2008-2012 M3 Coupe and M3 Convertible, and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. |
| 17V676000 | 2006-2011 | Electrical System | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and... |
| 15V520000 | 2012-2015 | Exterior Lighting | BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, and ActiveHybrid3 vehicles manufactured October 20, 2011, to June 22,... |
| 15V189000 | 2014 | Fuel System, Gasoline | BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 228i Coupe, M235i Coupe, 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, ActiveHybrid 3, 328xi Sports Wagon, 428i Coupe,... |
| 13V564000 | 2007 | Air Bags | BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and... |