2010 Bmw 328xi problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (3) · Structure:body (2) · Seat Belts (2)
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Safety recalls (3)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2024-07-03 · campaign 24V513000 · 394,029 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2020-01-15 · campaign 20V017000 · 59,965 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Electrical System:wiring 2017-10-25 · campaign 17V676000 · 702,965 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.
Risk: Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (113)
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.
Electrical System 2024-01-16 · B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Electrical System 2022-03-01 · B610322 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the footwell module (frm) cannot be encoded after replacement.
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar 2021-04-01 · B340414 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
diagnosis of compound brake system complaints in m vehicles: 1. visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degrees f) increases the likelihood of cracks to form.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2020-10-01 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
discharged battery energy diagnosis must be performed: the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to
Engine And Engine Cooling 2020-09-01 · B110208 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
power reduction, fc2a82 intake vanos and/or fc2a87 exhaust vanos camshaft fault: the ?service engine soon? (mil) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. this situation can occur after driving for some time with the engine at full operating temperature. if theignition is cycled,
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What owners report
2022-07-28 · Engine And Engine Cooling“the contact owns a 2010 bmw 328xi. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v119000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the con…”
2022-06-16 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 114,900 mi“the contact owns a 2010 bmw 328xi. the contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle was overheating and the gauge was notifying the contact of the engine temperature moving from high to extremely high. the contact also stated there was black smoke coming from the engine and tailpipe. there was no warning light illuminated. the veh…”
2021-04-07 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 96,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmx 328xi. the contact stated while driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was restarted and the contact continued driving however, the failure recurred. the vehicle failed to restart. the contact and a police officer pushed the vehicle off the roadway. after waiting 30 minutes the vehicle was r…”
2018-10-04 · Seat Belts · 109,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmw 328xi. while driving approximately 25 mph, the seat belt chime on the front passenger side sounded and the air bag warning indicator illuminated. there was no passenger occupying the seat. after the last incident on september 24, 2018, the failure occurred every day. the only way to stop the chime was by engaging the…”
2018-06-19 · Seat Belts · 90,000 mi“due to hot weather condition (>85f), if the car parks outside more than 4 hours, then go to vehicle to start vehicle, both seat belt light and passenger airbag off light are on even during driving. but, after parking vehicle overnight or weather below 70f, there is no issue at all. it seems like the sensors to sensitive the hot temperature. it is s…”
2018-03-26 · Engine“i was notifiied by snail mail of two recalls (17v-676: blower motor wiring and 17v: pcv valve heater) last november 2017 and, as of today, they have no remedies... both defects can cause fires so it seems serious. my vehicle is currently running fine but it is in the back of my mind and keeping me from taking the car on an extended trip. is ther…”
2018-02-20 · Electrical System · 101,000 mi“the connection between the battery and the fusebox failed causing a complete electrical failure while the car was being driven. luckily the car was just pulling onto the highway and it was a city street. this apparently had been replaced before under a previous nhtsa recall and the repair did not fix the problem. the cable was replaced but the f…”
2017-12-06 · Engine · 87,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmw 328xi. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). the parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. the contact stated that …”
2017-08-24 · Air Bags · 40,000 mi“takata recall. rec'd recall notice in 3/2016, talked w/dealer shortly after and they said they didn't have the parts, then again 6/29/2016 still no parts, had service done in early 2017 and asked again, was told they expect shipment in next couple months--"likely takata but not sure". called 6/29/2017 expect parts end of summer; bmw will send let…”
2017-05-23 · Structure:body · 🔥 fire“bmw on fire. i had been driving on a city street for about 15 minutes when the engine caught on fire. i was stopped at a traffic light when i noticed smoke so it may have started while in transit. my car had no issues, no complaints about the car, engine or driving experience. at the time of the fire there were no warnings on the dashboard, no sm…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.