Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 328 | 10 | 1 |
| 2012 328 | 7 | 1 |
| 2011 328 | 37 | 1 |
| 2010 328 | 3 | 1 |
| 2009 328 | 11 | 1 |
| 2008 328 | 8 | 1 |
| 2007 328 | 9 | 1 |
| 2006 328 | 0 | 1 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Air bags33
- Electrical system23
- Engine17
- Unknown or other11
- Seat belts9
- Electronic stability control (esc)5
- Steering4
- Power train4
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Recalls
1 campaigns cover the 328.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M SAVs, 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d SAVs, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M SACs, 2010-2011 BMW X6 xDrive50i SACs and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
NHTSA recalls