2005 BMW 328i Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
9/100
#11 most-complained of 12 328i years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2005 BMW 328i has 0 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 9 out of 100 — #11 highest of 12 328i model years.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- incl. Do Not Drive
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2005 BMW 328i problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2005 BMW 328i recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 20V018000Jan 15, 2020Airbags292,948 vehiclesDo Not Drive
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, M3 Coupe, 323Cic, 325Cic, 330Cic, and M3 Convertible vehicles equipped with non-desiccated frontal Takata PSAN inflators and PSPI passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger's front air bag, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2005 compared with other 328i years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2005 BMW 328i a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2005 BMW 328i ranks #11 of 12 among 328i model years (Complaint Index 9/100). It has 0 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- Does the 2005 BMW 328i have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2005 BMW 328i, most recently reported 2020, covering airbags. At least one carries a Do Not Drive advisory.