How common are engine problems in the 2011 BMW 328XI?

NHTSA lists 37 engine complaints out of 67 total complaints for the 2011 328XI, or 55% of all complaints filed for this year, the highest share among the model years covered.

Is there a recall for the 2011 BMW 328XI engine?

The data provided does not list a related recall specifically tied to this engine complaint category, though some owner complaints reference separate NHTSA campaign notifications received by owners.

At what mileage do 2011 328XI engine problems usually happen?

The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2011 328XI is 77,000 miles.

What kind of engine failures do owners describe?

Owners describe sudden stalling, acceleration hesitation, burning smells linked to valve gasket failure, and vanos assembly bolt problems causing noise and reduced power.

2011 BMW 328XI Engine Problems

Engine problems account for 37 of 67 complaints (55%) filed against the 2011 BMW 328XI, the highest share of any year in this dataset. Owners report stalling, sudden power loss, and engine shutdown, with a median failure mileage of 77,000 miles. No related recall is listed for this component in the data provided.

Engine complaints: 37; 55% of 67
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 77,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Engine stalls or shuts down suddenly while driving, sometimes causing loss of vehicle control.
Vehicle hesitates or lags badly when accelerating from a stop, with the engine making noise before it struggles to move.
Owners report burning odor from under the hood or exhaust, traced to a failed valve gasket.
Check engine light comes on followed by the car slowing down or sputtering.
Vanos assembly bolt issues cause increased engine noise, check engine light, reduced power, and stalling.
Repeated shop visits for coil, timing chain, oil pan gasket, and head gasket replacements on the same engine.

When 2011 BMW 328XI engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 25, 2012, latest Jul 30, 2024.

37 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2012 to Jul 2024; peak Mar 2024 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2011 BMW 328XI

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by 328XI model year

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

20107 (41%)
201137 (55%)
20120 (0%)
20138 (30%)
20145 (29%)
20155 (36%)
20160 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2011 BMW 328XI?: NHTSA lists 37 engine complaints out of 67 total complaints for the 2011 328XI, or 55% of all complaints filed for this year, the highest share among the model years covered.
Is there a recall for the 2011 BMW 328XI engine?: The data provided does not list a related recall specifically tied to this engine complaint category, though some owner complaints reference separate NHTSA campaign notifications received by owners.
At what mileage do 2011 328XI engine problems usually happen?: The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2011 328XI is 77,000 miles.
What kind of engine failures do owners describe?: Owners describe sudden stalling, acceleration hesitation, burning smells linked to valve gasket failure, and vanos assembly bolt problems causing noise and reduced power.