YearToAvoid

2010 BMW 328 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

0/100

#4 most-complained of 4 328 years

The 2010 BMW 328 has only 3 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 0, ranking 4th of 4 model years covered — the lowest complaint volume among them. It carries 1 recall for a driver airbag inflator issue.

Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2010 BMW 328 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags2 (67%)
  2. Fuel System1 (33%)

What owners report

  • Owners report the driver's frontal airbag inflator can rupture in a crash, sending metal fragments toward occupants, tied to a recall issued in 2016.
  • One owner described the passenger seat occupancy sensor cracking, which disabled the passenger airbag system, at 50,000 miles.
  • A fuel line hose connecting to the gas tank reportedly rotted and disconnected at 65,000 miles, causing the car to stall on the highway with no warning.
  • The stalled vehicle reportedly would not restart a week later after the fuel hose was replaced, requiring another tow.
2010 BMW 328 complaints: complaints filed per month1Mar 2017Aug 2017Jan 2018
3 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2017 to Jan 2018; peak Mar 2017 (1).

2010 BMW 328 recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002010201120122013
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2010No verdict031—
2011Avoid100371—
2012Good3371—

All BMW 328 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 BMW 328 reliable?
NHTSA lists only 3 complaints for the 2010 BMW 328, the fewest of the 4 model years with data, giving it a complaint index of 0 and a rank of 4th out of 4 years.
Does the 2010 BMW 328 have any recalls?
Yes, one recall (campaign 16V071000) covers the driver's frontal airbag inflator, which can rupture and send metal fragments toward occupants in a crash.
What is the top problem area for the 2010 BMW 328?
Airbags are the top problem area, accounting for 67% of complaints, followed by the fuel system at 33%.
How does the 2010 model compare to other BMW 328 years?
The 2010 model has a complaint index of 0, lower than 2011 (100, rated Avoid), 2013 (67, rated Caution), and 2012 (33, rated Good).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.