BMW 328i years to avoid
The BMW 328i years to avoid are 2011, 2007, 2013, 2008, 2009, 2014, 2010, 2015, 2012, 2016 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2006 is the cleanest year on record.
3,778
Total complaints
27
Recall campaigns
1996–2016
Years covered
10
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
328i years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | High complaint rate | 799 | |
| 2007 | High complaint rate | 574 | |
| 2013 | High complaints + open investigation | 392 | |
| 2008 | High complaint rate | 375 | |
| 2009 | High complaint rate | 297 | |
| 2014 | High complaints + open investigation | 237 | |
| 2010 | High complaint rate | 232 | |
| 2015 | High complaints + open investigation | 203 | |
| 2012 | High complaint rate | 198 | |
| 2016 | Open safety investigation | 96 |
Every 328i year
Common questions
What are the worst BMW 328i years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the 328i years to avoid are 2011, 2007, 2013, 2008, 2009, 2014, 2010, 2015, 2012, 2016. The cleanest year on record is 2006.
What is the best year for the BMW 328i?
By complaint volume, 2006 has the cleanest NHTSA record among 328i years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the BMW 328i have?
Across all model years, the 328i has 27 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 3,778 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.