BMW 328xi recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
8 recalls found for the BMW 328xi in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 460 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 BMW 328xi | 1 | 4 |
| 2015 BMW 328xi | 2 | 14 |
| 2014 BMW 328xi | 3 | 17 |
| 2013 BMW 328xi | 2 | 27 |
| 2012 BMW 328xi | 4 | 1 |
| 2011 BMW 328xi | 3 | 67 |
| 2010 BMW 328xi | 3 | 17 |
| 2009 BMW 328xi | 4 | 11 |
| 2008 BMW 328xi | 3 | 99 |
| 2007 BMW 328xi | 4 | 198 |
| 2006 BMW 328xi | 3 | 5 |
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Newest BMW 328xi recalls
- 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 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.
- 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.
- Jun 19, 201919V472000Electrical system16,641 vehiclesBMW M3, 335d and 2 more models
The connection of the positive battery cable at the fuse box terminal may degrade, resulting in an intermittent loss of electrical power.
- Oct 25, 201717V676000Electrical system702,965 vehiclesBMW 323i, 325i and 10 more models
The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.
- Aug 17, 201515V520000Exterior lighting7,727 vehiclesBMW 320i, 320XI and 7 more models
The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the front side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the…
- Mar 31, 201515V189000Fuel system, gasoline18,054 vehiclesBMW 428i, 428XI and 11 more models
Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
- Nov 12, 201313V564000Air bags76,565 vehiclesBMW 525i, 525xi and 16 more models
The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead…