2015 BMW 428i Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 3 428i years
The 2015 BMW 428i has 77 NHTSA complaints and a Complaint Index of 100, the worst of the 3 model years with data, ranking 1st (worst). Engine problems lead at 51% of complaints, followed by Electrical System issues at 45%, with median failure mileage of 60,000 miles.
- Complaints
- 77
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 10 / 4
- Injuries / deaths
- 7 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 26
- 22 city / 33 hwy
Top 2015 BMW 428i problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine39 (51%)
- Electrical System35 (45%)
- Other12 (16%)
- Airbags7 (9%)
- Brakes6 (8%)
- Fuel System5 (6%)
- Structure & Body5 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (6%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (5%)
- Seat Belts2 (3%)
What owners report
- Vehicles have suddenly stalled at highway speeds over 70 mph without warning, causing loss of power and difficulty steering to the roadside.
- Engines have caught fire, in one case bursting into flames within seconds of an engine malfunction warning and a burning smell.
- Engines have also caught fire while the vehicle was parked and turned off.
- Side and front airbags failed to deploy during crashes, including a T-bone impact and a road-side collision, leading to reported injuries.
- Brakes failed to slow the car during low-speed traffic, resulting in a rear-end collision despite the driver pressing the brake pedal hard.
- A wheel well caught fire and fully engulfed the vehicle after the tire pressure warning displayed while driving about 50 mph.
2015 BMW 428i recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns 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.
- NHTSA 24V527000Jul 11, 2024Airbags1,145 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Remedy: The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- NHTSA 24V288000Apr 24, 2024Airbags5,761 vehicles
Air bags:side/window
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive, M4), and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.
Risk: An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2015 BMW 428i fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22 MPG
- Highway
- 33 MPG
- Combined
- 26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,050
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2015 compared with other 428i years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 BMW 428i reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2015 428i has 77 complaints and a Complaint Index of 100, the highest among the 3 model years with data, ranking it 1st worst for reported problems.
- What is the top problem area for the 2015 BMW 428i?
- Engine complaints make up 51% of all reported issues, followed by Electrical System complaints at 45%, based on NHTSA owner complaints.
- Does the 2015 BMW 428i have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2015 428i covering the electrical system, airbags, and fuel system, including a fuel pump replacement recall and an airbag control module software recall.
- How does the 2015 428i compare to other model years?
- The 2015 428i's Complaint Index of 100 is higher than the 2014 model's index of 0 and the 2016 model's index of 50, making 2015 the worst-ranked year among the 3 years with data.