BMW 328xi years to avoid
The BMW 328xi years to avoid are 2007, 2008, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2014, 2016 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2005 is the cleanest year on record.
672
Total complaints
8
Recall campaigns
2005–2016
Years covered
7
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
328xi years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | High complaint rate | 287 | |
| 2008 | High complaint rate | 152 | |
| 2011 | High complaint rate | 99 | |
| 2013 | High complaints + open investigation | 33 | |
| 2015 | Open safety investigation | 22 | |
| 2014 | Open safety investigation | 21 | |
| 2016 | Open safety investigation | 4 |
Every 328xi year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016avoid | 4 | 1 | |
| 2015avoid | 22 | 2 | |
| 2014avoid | 21 | 3 | |
| 2013avoid | 33 | 2 | |
| 2012 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2011avoid | 99 | 3 | |
| 2010 | 29 | 3 | |
| 2009 | 18 | 4 | |
| 2008avoid | 152 | 3 | |
| 2007avoid | 287 | 4 | |
| 2006 | 6 | 3 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst BMW 328xi years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the 328xi years to avoid are 2007, 2008, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2014, 2016. The cleanest year on record is 2005.
What is the best year for the BMW 328xi?
By complaint volume, 2005 has the cleanest NHTSA record among 328xi years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the BMW 328xi have?
Across all model years, the 328xi has 8 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 672 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.