BMW 328i recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
27 recalls found for the BMW 328i in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 2,576 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 BMW 328i | 1 | 56 |
| 2015 BMW 328i | 4 | 124 |
| 2014 BMW 328i | 8 | 151 |
| 2013 BMW 328i | 5 | 257 |
| 2012 BMW 328i | 6 | 130 |
| 2011 BMW 328i | 7 | 577 |
| 2010 BMW 328i | 6 | 155 |
| 2009 BMW 328i | 6 | 193 |
| 2008 BMW 328i | 5 | 239 |
| 2007 BMW 328i | 6 | 398 |
| 2006 BMW 328i | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 BMW 328i | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 BMW 328i | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 BMW 328i | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 BMW 328i | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 BMW 328i | 3 | 4 |
| 2000 BMW 328i | 7 | 112 |
| 1999 BMW 328i | 7 | 98 |
| 1998 BMW 328i | 0 | 26 |
| 1997 BMW 328i | 0 | 25 |
| 1996 BMW 328i | 0 | 31 |
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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
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Newest BMW 328i recalls
- Dec 17, 202525V871000Air bags851 vehiclesBMW 228i, M235i and 5 more models
The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.
- Aug 13, 202424V608000Engine and engine cooling, electrical system720,796 vehiclesBMW 328i, 328xi and 10 more models
An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
- Jul 11, 202424V527000Air bags1,145 vehiclesBMW 320i, 328i and 14 more models
Please see the recall report for the complete list of models.
- Jul 3, 202424V513000Air bags394,029 vehiclesBMW 325xi, 328i and 8 more models
The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.
- Apr 24, 202424V288000Air bags5,761 vehiclesBMW 228i, 320i and 8 more models
The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.
- May 27, 202121V401000Air bags4,511 vehiclesBMW 3 Series, 323i and 7 more models
These vehicles are equipped with driver-side air bag inflators that were previously inspected, but not replaced under recall numbers 19V-851, 19V852, or 19V-853.
- Jan 15, 202020V018000Air bags292,948 vehiclesBMW 323CI, 325Ci and 13 more models
These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Do not drive until repaired
- Jan 15, 202020V017000Air bags59,965 vehiclesBMW 328i, 335i and 17 more models
These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.