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2016 BMW 328i Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 30 engine complaints for the 2016 BMW 328i, 53% of its 57 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 46,000 miles. No related recall is listed for this engine issue.

Engine complaints
30
53% of 57
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
46,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Sudden unintended acceleration or engine revving while braking or parking at low speed, in some cases leading to a crash.
  • Engine or drivetrain power loss while driving, including a case where power cut out at 25 mph in a residential area.
  • Smoke or fire reported near the engine bay, in one case following an overheating episode and check engine light the night before.
  • Vehicle stalling and jerking at a stoplight accompanied by smoke and a reduced engine power warning.
  • Complete electrical/engine shutdown in an intersection with the car unable to restart or be shifted into neutral.

When 2016 BMW 328i engine complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 28, 2016, latest Sep 11, 2025.

2016 BMW 328i engine complaints: complaints filed per month4Sep 2016Jun 2018Mar 2021Sep 2022Oct 2023Nov 2024Apr 2025Sep 2025
30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2016 to Sep 2025; peak Oct 2024 (4).

Engine recalls for the 2016 BMW 328i

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by 328i model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201086 (55%)
  2. 2011370 (64%)
  3. 201275 (58%)
  4. 2013137 (53%)
  5. 201463 (42%)
  6. 201565 (52%)
  7. 201630 (53%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2016 BMW 328i have?
NHTSA lists 30 engine complaints for the 2016 328i, which is 53% of the 57 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do 2016 328i engine problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for these engine complaints is 46,000 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2016 BMW 328i engine?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint pattern.
Are engine complaints linked to crashes or fires on the 2016 328i?
Among the engine-area complaints, NHTSA records 4 crashes, 3 fires, and 3 injuries.

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.