VehicleVerdict

BMW 428i years to avoid

The BMW 428i years to avoid are 2015, 2016, 2014 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation.

258

Total complaints

7

Recall campaigns

2014–2016

Years covered

3

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

BMW 428i NHTSA complaints by model year124 complaints2014: 64 complaints2015: 124 complaints2016: 70 complaints
BMW 428i NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

428i years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
2015High complaints + open investigation124
2016Open safety investigation70
2014Open safety investigation64

Every 428i year

YearComplaintsRecalls
2016avoid701
2015avoid1245
2014avoid646

Common questions

What are the worst BMW 428i years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the 428i years to avoid are 2015, 2016, 2014.

How many recalls does the BMW 428i have?

Across all model years, the 428i has 7 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 258 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.