2010 BMW 328 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2010 BMW 328 has a complaint index of 14, the second-lowest among the 8 model years tracked, ranking 7th worst out of those years. NHTSA lists 3 complaints and 1 recall for airbags, with no crashes, fires, or injuries reported.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 14/100
- #7 of 8 328 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 3
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Airbags
Top 2010 BMW 328 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags2 (67%)
- Fuel System1 (33%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report a driver's frontal airbag inflator that can rupture in a crash, sending metal fragments toward occupants, tied to a 2016 recall.
- One owner described the passenger seat occupancy sensor cracking, which disabled the passenger airbag system.
- Another owner reported the car stalling on the highway after the fuel line hose connecting to the gas tank rotted and disconnected, requiring a tow at 65,000 miles.
- A week after a fuel hose repair, the same vehicle failed to start again in a parking lot.
2010 BMW 328 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 16V071000Feb 5, 2016Airbags840,000 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
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.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2010 compared with other 328 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 BMW 328 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2010 BMW 328 has a complaint index of 14, one of the lower figures among the 8 model years tracked, with only 3 complaints logged.
- What problems does the 2010 BMW 328 have?
- NHTSA complaints center on airbags, making up 67% of reported issues, including a driver airbag inflator recall and a cracked passenger seat occupancy sensor. One complaint also described a fuel line hose failure at 65,000 miles median mileage.
- Does the 2010 BMW 328 have a recall?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 16V071000) covers the driver's frontal airbag module or inflator, which BMW dealers replace at no cost.
- How does the 2010 328 compare to other 328 model years?
- The 2010 328 ranks 7th worst of 8 model years with a complaint index of 14, far below the 2011 model year's index of 100, which is rated Avoid.
- Was anyone hurt in 2010 BMW 328 airbag or fuel system complaints?
- No. NHTSA data for the 2010 328 shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths across all reported complaints.