Is there a BMW 328xi year with no Good or Best verdict?

No BMW 328xi year reaches a Best verdict across 2006-2016. The best-rated years are 2006, 2009, and 2015, which earn a Good verdict based on NHTSA complaint and recall data.

What is the most common problem on the BMW 328xi?

Across all model years, Electrical System issues account for 33% of complaints (153 total) and Engine issues account for 33% (151 total), the two largest problem areas.

Does the 2007 BMW 328xi have recalls?

Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2007 328xi, covering airbag module replacement and wiring/electrical connector replacement.

Is the 2006 BMW 328xi reliable?

The 2006 328xi rates Good with a complaint index of 20, though its verdict is capped to Good because complaint records for 2005-2009 model years are less complete.

BMW 328xi Best and Worst Years (2006–2016)

Among BMW 328xi model years 2006-2016, 2007, 2008, and 2011 are the years to avoid, with complaint indexes of 100, 90, and 80 and 198, 99, and 67 complaints respectively. No year reaches a Best verdict; 2006, 2009, and 2015 rate Good based on NHTSA data.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Avoid 2007 Avoid 2008 Avoid 2011

Model years: 11; 2006–2016
NHTSA complaints: 460
Recall campaigns: 8
Crashes reported: 20
Fires reported: 40
Top problem area: Electrical System

328xi Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

BMW 328xi problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2006	Good	20	5	1	1	3	Airbags	—	—
2007	Avoid	100	198	6	11	4	Electrical System	20	—
2008	Avoid	90	99	1	18	3	Electrical System	20	—
2009	Good	30	11	0	0	4	Electrical System	—	—
2010	Caution	50	17	1	1	3	Electrical System	—	—
2011	Avoid	80	67	6	5	3	Engine	—	—
2012	No verdict	0	1	0	1	4	—	—	—
2013	Caution	70	27	2	2	2	Engine	—	—
2014	Caution	60	17	2	0	3	Engine	—	—
2015	Good	40	14	1	1	2	Brakes	—	—
2016	No verdict	10	4	0	0	1	Brakes	—	—

328xi years to avoid: what went wrong

2007 BMW 328xi Index 100 · 198 complaints · 4 recalls

2007 has the highest complaint index (100) and the most complaints (198) of any 328xi year. Electrical System issues make up 32% of its complaints, with a median failure mileage of 82,000, followed by Engine problems at 24% (80,000 miles) and Airbags at 20% (90,772 miles). Owners reported overheating that cut power steering while driving, brakes that failed to respond during stops, a steering wheel that stuck mid-turn, and an electrical fire that destroyed a parked, unoccupied car. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this year, covering airbag modules and wiring/electrical connectors, and the year recorded 11 fires and 6 crashes.

2007 electrical system problems →2007 engine problems →2007 airbags problems →

2008 BMW 328xi Index 90 · 99 complaints · 3 recalls

2008 carries a complaint index of 90 with 99 total complaints. Electrical System problems account for 47% of complaints at a median 80,000 miles, and Engine issues make up 38%, also at 80,000 miles. Owners reported engine-compartment fires starting near intake manifold wiring, airbags failing to deploy during rollover crashes, and electrical fires beginning while driving at low speed. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this year, addressing airbag modules and wiring, and the year recorded 18 fires, the most of any 328xi year.

2008 electrical system problems →2008 engine problems →2008 airbags problems →

2011 BMW 328xi Index 80 · 67 complaints · 3 recalls

2011 has a complaint index of 80 with 67 complaints. Engine problems dominate at 55% of complaints with a median failure mileage of 77,000, followed by Electrical System at 27% (83,479 miles) and Airbags at 18% (51,300 miles). Owners reported sudden unintended acceleration into a driveway crash, a brake pedal that went to the floor and caused a reverse-direction crash, and airbags that failed to deploy in frontal collisions. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this year, and the year recorded 6 crashes and 5 fires.

2011 engine problems →2011 electrical system problems →

Most common BMW 328xi problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

Electrical System153 (33%)
Engine151 (33%)
Airbags81 (18%)
Structure & Body53 (12%)
Other42 (9%)
Fuel System37 (8%)
Transmission & Powertrain34 (7%)
Steering28 (6%)
Brakes19 (4%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires16 (3%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

Frequently asked questions

What year BMW 328xi should I avoid?: Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, 2007, 2008, and 2011 are the years to avoid, with complaint indexes of 100, 90, and 80 respectively, the highest among all 328xi model years.
Is there a BMW 328xi year with no Good or Best verdict?: No BMW 328xi year reaches a Best verdict across 2006-2016. The best-rated years are 2006, 2009, and 2015, which earn a Good verdict based on NHTSA complaint and recall data.
What is the most common problem on the BMW 328xi?: Across all model years, Electrical System issues account for 33% of complaints (153 total) and Engine issues account for 33% (151 total), the two largest problem areas.
Does the 2007 BMW 328xi have recalls?: Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2007 328xi, covering airbag module replacement and wiring/electrical connector replacement.
Is the 2006 BMW 328xi reliable?: The 2006 328xi rates Good with a complaint index of 20, though its verdict is capped to Good because complaint records for 2005-2009 model years are less complete.