2011 BMW 328i Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 20 fuel system complaints for the 2011 BMW 328i, about 3% of its 577 total complaints for the year. The median mileage at failure was 86,000 miles, and no related recalls are listed for this issue.
- Fuel System complaints
- 20
- 3% of 577
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 86,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Fuel pump malfunction warnings appear on the dash, followed by the vehicle decelerating or stalling while driving at highway speed.
- Some owners report the vehicle will not restart for about an hour after a fuel pump warning shuts the engine down.
- Several drivers had the fuel pump replaced only to have the same malfunction warning and stalling return within days or months.
- One owner reported a strong gasoline smell inside the cabin when starting the vehicle.
- One owner reported gas leaking in the garage after a dealer fuel pump replacement.
When 2011 BMW 328i fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 8, 2016, latest Mar 2, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2011 BMW 328i
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Fuel System complaints by 328i model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 BMW 328i?
- NHTSA lists 20 fuel system complaints for the 2011 BMW 328i, which is about 3% of the 577 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2011 BMW 328i fuel system?
- No related recalls are listed in the data for this fuel system issue on the 2011 BMW 328i.
- At what mileage do 328i fuel system problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 86,000 miles.
- Did the fuel system issue cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires linked to fuel system complaints for the 2011 BMW 328i, with 0 injuries reported.