2011 Bmw 328 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (8) · Electrical System (5) · Seat Belts (3)
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Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2016-02-05 · campaign 16V071000 · 840,000 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with 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's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (9)
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.
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2017-06-01 · SIM010717 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible usspecification
Exterior Lighting:headlights:high/Low Beam Dimmer Switch 2014-10-01 · SIB-63-11-14 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw: on some vehicles, when starting, low beam, with 0552 option, would briefly flashes, due to a faulty led main light module that needs replacing. model 2008-14 f01, f02, f06, f07, f10, f12, f13, f25. *pe
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2014-02-01 · SIB-12-14-12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw: different fault codes stored for the n51, n52k, n52t, and n55 engines in the dme related to vanos and camshaft position. *kb updated 11/1/13. *pe updated 05/05/2014 *js
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:crankcase (Pcv) 2013-03-01 · SIB-11-03-08 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm updated on 4/24/2013. *kb
Showing the 6 most recent of 9 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-03-26 · Unknown Or Other · 57,500 mi“my bmw 328i e93 has the service engine soon (ses) light come on while i was driving on the highway. the computer shows error code 2b3a (p1449 dmtl system fault). i cleared the code and it came back a week later. i tried replacing the gas cap and the error still comes back the same. i was doing further research and came across this article (attached…”
2019-03-09 · Unknown Or Other · 60,000 mi“sometimes when i try to open the driver's side door using the mechanical handle, door does not unlock. i have to use my key fob to remotely unlock the car before the door handle will work to open the door.…”
2019-02-22 · Electrical System · 90,000 mi“the door handle actuator sporadically fails and the door can not be opened with either the inside or outside door handle.…”
2018-12-20 · Exterior Lighting · 135,000 mi“ i have a bmw 328i series 2011 4 door sedan vehicle ) i purchased my car 2018 april and since the 1 st day it has given me electrical problems diagnostics nor any mechanic have found soultion the vehicles battery suddenly drains i have gotten 5 new batterys replaced because they end up being bad and i always have a drained battery after 3…”
2018-12-06 · Seat Belts“takata airbag problems on the passenger side of the vechicle. when i bought this car from the third party dealership, 'chase autoplex' he resetted the settings everything was working properly, but after getting home, the next day my car showed airbag problems. when i called him, he said he can't help me out with it. so my question is that, if you …”
2018-10-08 · Exterior Lighting · 80,000 mi“electrical system malfunction. bmw dealer ship not taking responsibility for these defects, the sparks plugs keep burning out due to the car overheating.…”
2018-09-14 · Air Bags · 122,000 mi“i called the dealership (motorworks bmw in bloomington mn) regarding two open recalls (pcv heater and air bag) they told me that the airbag was not affected but they would repair the pcv heater. i am more concerned about the air bag as it is related to crash safety.…”
2018-08-27 · Exterior Lighting · 96,000 mi“both driver and passenger led tail lights are starting to fail. both are flickering and one is dimming, this is happening on the tail gate mounted lights…”
2018-06-19 · Unknown Or Other“have a recall on blower motor wiring and valve heater. took my vehicle to dealer couple of time, they checked and notified that some wires are burning and needs to be replaced but unable to do so due to part not available. it's been couple of months now and i haven't heard from the dealer.…”
2018-05-24 · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:fan/Motor · 73,450 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 328. while driving 45 mph, the contact heard an explosion coming from the air conditioner/heating system. the contact noticed fumes coming from the vents. the contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and turned off the engine. upon restarting the vehicle, the air conditioner failed to operate. the cont…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.