NHTSA Data Explorer

BMW 328xi

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

1,138

Active records

Recalls

10

Active records

TSBs

235

Active records

Filing history

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Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

36

Crashes

31

Fires

90

Top reported issues — BMW 328xi

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Safety restraint issue

264

Operating state

236

Condition issue

215

Reporting mechanism

207

Access/entry issue

186

Thermal issue

167

Engine behavior

162

Starting behavior

86

Performance issue

70

Electrical issue

59

Smell

58

Steering behavior

51

Noise

45

Fluid issue

41

Vibration/harshness

27

Powering on/off behavior

24

HVAC behavior

22

Lighting behavior

20

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

18

Safety restraint behavior

17

Driver assistance issue

15

Braking behavior

13

Wiper/washer behavior

6

Recent change

3

Infotainment behavior

2

Communication/network issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2007 BMW 328I

Filed Oct 7, 2026


I am filing this complaint regarding my 2007 BMW 328i and my recent experience attempting to have an active safety recall addressed by an authorized BMW dealership. My vehicle has an active safety recall involving the vehicle’s power supply system/positive battery cable connection. The vehicle has also been experiencing intermittent electrical power issues, which makes addressing this recall particularly important from a safety standpoint. I brought my vehicle to the dealership specifically to…

2007 BMW 328I

Filed Sep 16, 2026


I took my car to Riverside bmw dealership. They said they submitted the cleared recall paperwork but it’s been 44days since and my recall still isn’t cleared from the system

2007 BMW 328I

Filed Jul 29, 2026


Fire

The contact owned a 2007 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, there was whitish grey smoke coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the residence where it was parked, and there was smoke coming from under the hood. The contact pushed the vehicle away from the residence and from structures and became aware that there were heat bubbles on the hood of the…

2007 BMW 328I

Filed Jul 20, 2026


Fire

Hello I contacted bmw about a recall on my vehicle and made an appointment the gentleman I spoke with at first did the whole recall appointment. He wasn’t there on the day of and the other technician refused to conduct the recall repair and very rudely said to me you either pay $500 for diagnosing or you come pick up your car now otherwise I will charge you $200 daily storage he said the car didn’t start I told him yes of course is due to that recall which caused a meltdown leading to smoke…

2008 BMW 328I

Filed Mar 3, 2026


RECALL OMISSION & SAFETY DISPUTE (Case #10683843): I am reporting two documented safety defects in my 2008 BMW 328i (N51 engine) that are identical to existing Federal Safety Recalls but have been omitted from the recall VIN list for this model year. 1. AIRBAG SYSTEM FAILURE (Recall 17V-428): The vehicle has a confirmed Fault Code 93C3 (Passenger Seat Occupancy Mat). This is the exact failure mode described in Recall 17V-428. This defect has deactivated the front passenger airbag system, as…

2008 BMW 328I

Filed Jan 16, 2026


The vehicle’s Passenger Airbag Off light and dashboard SRS warning lamp are illuminated. A diagnostic scan using a BMW-specific tool confirms manufacturer Fault Code 93C3 (Passenger Seat Occupancy Detector). This indicates a hardware failure of the OC3 internal seat sensor mat. Safety Risk: The failure of this sensor prevents the vehicle from correctly identifying if an adult is in the passenger seat. This compromises the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) and may result in the passenger…

2008 BMW 328I

Filed Oct 26, 2025


The wipers will wipe 5-6 times then stop. Sometimes mid windshield. Does not reset at any setting on the washer arm. Leads to an urgent stop on side of the road. It is available for inspection. I have tested while sitting in driveway and it does every time (of the 4 times I tested). Only way to reset is to turn off motor and remove key. No confirmation by mechanic. Reading online similar happenings and people replacing wiper relay. No inspection by dealer or others yet. No warning…

2007 BMW 328XI

Filed Aug 12, 2025


Keeps dying out. Can't drive it at all.

2008 BMW 328I

Filed Jun 26, 2025


The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328I. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the PCV heater needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but…

2007 BMW 328XI

Filed May 6, 2025


The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328XI. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, there was smoke and a burning odor entering the cabin of the vehicle. There was a smoldering sound coming from the dashboard. The contact…

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.