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
428i years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | High complaints + open investigation | 124 | |
| 2016 | Open safety investigation | 70 | |
| 2014 | Open safety investigation | 64 |
Every 428i year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016avoid | 70 | 1 | |
| 2015avoid | 124 | 5 | |
| 2014avoid | 64 | 6 |
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.