1998 Bmw 328i problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (2) · Electrical System (2) · Air Bags:side/Window (2)
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Compared against other Bmw 328i model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (6)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2024-01-16 · B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Air Bags 1998-10-01 · 72 04 98 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information on new airbags. *yc
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 1998-07-01 · 11 08 98 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
condition regarding long life engine oil. *yc
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System 1998-04-01 · 12 10 97 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject on voluntary exhaust emission service action no. 98e-a01. *yc *jn
Fuel System, Gasoline 1998-03-01 · 16 01 98 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information on evaporative emission control and fuel filler cap / filler door labels. *yc
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System 1998-03-01 · 12 10 97 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject on voluntary exhaust emission service action no. 98e-a01. produced from 10/95 - 11/97 *yc*db
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.