How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 BMW 328XI?

NHTSA lists 18 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 328XI, which is 27% of the 67 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for electrical problems on the 2011 BMW 328XI?

Yes. Recall 17V676000, reported October 25, 2017, covers wiring and electrical connectors, and BMW dealers replace the affected wiring and connectors free of charge.

Did the electrical issues cause any fires?

NHTSA's data shows 4 fire reports among the 18 electrical complaints for the 2011 328XI, with no crashes or injuries recorded.

At what mileage do these electrical failures typically occur?

The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 83,479 miles.

Is the 2011 328XI worse for electrical issues than other years?

Among the years listed, 2011 has the highest complaint count (18) and a 27% share, second only to 2010's 41% share on a smaller complaint count.

2011 BMW 328xi Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 BMW 328XI, 27% of all complaints filed for the year, including 4 fires. A related recall (17V676000) covers wiring and electrical connectors, with median failure mileage at 83,479.

Electrical System complaints: 18; 27% of 67
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 4
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 83,479 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Blower motor resistor and wiring harness overheat and burn, in some cases producing smoke or an underdash fire while parked or driving.
A burning plastic smell precedes sudden shutdown of the air conditioning, radio, and display while driving on the interstate.
Footwell module failure disables turn signals, interior lights, and power windows at the same time.
Power distribution box and associated wiring fail and require full replacement by a dealer.
Owners report being notified of recall 17V676000 but told replacement parts were not available within a reasonable time.
Electrical system warning indicator illuminates and remains on even after a dealer attempts a recall-related repair.

When 2011 BMW 328xi electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 16, 2015, latest Jun 23, 2019.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2015 to Jun 2019; peak Aug 2018 (4).

Electrical System recalls for the 2011 BMW 328xi

NHTSA 17V676000Oct 25, 2017Electrical System702,965 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.
Risk: Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Electrical System complaints by 328xi model year

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

20061 (20%)
200764 (32%)
200847 (47%)
20095 (45%)
20107 (41%)
201118 (27%)
20120 (0%)
20133 (11%)
20144 (24%)
20154 (29%)
20160 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 BMW 328XI?: NHTSA lists 18 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 328XI, which is 27% of the 67 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for electrical problems on the 2011 BMW 328XI?: Yes. Recall 17V676000, reported October 25, 2017, covers wiring and electrical connectors, and BMW dealers replace the affected wiring and connectors free of charge.
Did the electrical issues cause any fires?: NHTSA's data shows 4 fire reports among the 18 electrical complaints for the 2011 328XI, with no crashes or injuries recorded.
At what mileage do these electrical failures typically occur?: The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 83,479 miles.
Is the 2011 328XI worse for electrical issues than other years?: Among the years listed, 2011 has the highest complaint count (18) and a 27% share, second only to 2010's 41% share on a smaller complaint count.