Which BMW 428i year should I avoid?

NHTSA data shows the 2015 BMW 428i has the highest complaint index of the three years covered, at 100, with 77 complaints, 10 crashes, and 4 fires, making it the worst-ranked year relative to 2014 and 2016.

Which BMW 428i year is the best?

The 2014 BMW 428i has the lowest complaint index at 0 among the years covered, with 36 complaints, 5 crashes, and no fires, ranking best relative to 2015 and 2016.

What is the most common problem area for the BMW 428i?

Across all three model years, the Engine is the top problem area, accounting for 83 of 156 total complaints, or 53 percent, followed by the Electrical System at 76 complaints, or 49 percent.

How many recalls does the BMW 428i have?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns total across the 2014-2016 BMW 428i, with 6 in 2014, 5 in 2015, and 1 in 2016. None are listed as do-not-drive recalls.

Did the BMW 428i have any fires reported?

NHTSA complaints record 4 fires for the 2015 BMW 428i, while 2014 and 2016 show 0 fires reported.

BMW 428i Best and Worst Years (2014–2016)

Among 2014-2016 BMW 428i models, 2015 has the highest complaint index (100) with 77 complaints, 10 crashes, and 4 fires, ranking worst of the three years. 2014 has the lowest complaint index (0) with 36 complaints and no fires, ranking best.

Model years: 3; 2014–2016
NHTSA complaints: 156
Recall campaigns: 7
Crashes reported: 17
Fires reported: 4
Top problem area: Engine

428i 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 428i problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2014	No verdict	0	36	5	0	6	Engine	26	—
2015	No verdict	100	77	10	4	5	Engine	26	—
2016	No verdict	50	43	2	0	1	Engine	26	—

Most common BMW 428i problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Engine83 (53%)
Electrical System76 (49%)
Other20 (13%)
Brakes17 (11%)
Fuel System15 (10%)
Structure & Body9 (6%)
Airbags8 (5%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (4%)
Transmission & Powertrain6 (4%)
Steering5 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

Which BMW 428i year should I avoid?: NHTSA data shows the 2015 BMW 428i has the highest complaint index of the three years covered, at 100, with 77 complaints, 10 crashes, and 4 fires, making it the worst-ranked year relative to 2014 and 2016.
Which BMW 428i year is the best?: The 2014 BMW 428i has the lowest complaint index at 0 among the years covered, with 36 complaints, 5 crashes, and no fires, ranking best relative to 2015 and 2016.
What is the most common problem area for the BMW 428i?: Across all three model years, the Engine is the top problem area, accounting for 83 of 156 total complaints, or 53 percent, followed by the Electrical System at 76 complaints, or 49 percent.
How many recalls does the BMW 428i have?: NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns total across the 2014-2016 BMW 428i, with 6 in 2014, 5 in 2015, and 1 in 2016. None are listed as do-not-drive recalls.
Did the BMW 428i have any fires reported?: NHTSA complaints record 4 fires for the 2015 BMW 428i, while 2014 and 2016 show 0 fires reported.