2016 BMW 328XI Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
17/100
#6 most-complained of 7 328XI years
The 2016 BMW 328XI has a Complaint Index of 17, ranked 6th out of 7 model years, with 4 complaints and 1 recall on file. Brakes and Transmission & Powertrain each account for 25% of reported issues.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2016 BMW 328XI problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other2 (50%)
- Brakes1 (25%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (25%)
What owners report
- Brakes reportedly failed completely while driving, requiring the emergency brake to bring the car to a stop, at a median mileage of 1,200 miles.
- BMW reportedly told at least one owner the brakes were working again but declined to provide further assessment or service.
- Owners report sudden loss of engine power and significant engine vibration on the highway at a median mileage of 15,000 miles.
- A drivetrain malfunction warning message reportedly appeared on the dash during one power-loss incident.
2016 BMW 328XI recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V608000Aug 13, 2024Electrical System720,796 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring:connectors/plugs/receptacles
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2016 compared with other 328XI years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2016 BMW 328XI reliable?
- NHTSA lists only 4 complaints and 1 recall for the 2016 328XI, giving it a Complaint Index of 17, which ranks 6th out of 7 model years covered.
- What are the biggest problems with the 2016 BMW 328XI?
- The top reported problem areas are Brakes and Transmission & Powertrain, each making up 25% of complaints. A brake failure was reported at a median of 1,200 miles and a drivetrain issue at a median of 15,000 miles.
- Does the 2016 BMW 328XI have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall (campaign 24V608000) covering the electrical system and water pump, with dealers replacing the water pump and plug connector and installing a protective shield.
- How does the 2016 328XI compare to other years?
- With a Complaint Index of 17, the 2016 328XI ranks better than the 2011 (100, Avoid) and 2013 (83, Avoid) model years, but data volume for 2016 is low at only 4 complaints.