2015 Bmw 428i problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling (26) · Engine (7) · Fuel/Propulsion System (5)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
36 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (5)
Electrical System:wiring:connectors/Plugs/Receptacles 2024-08-13 · campaign 24V608000 · 720,796 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2024-07-11 · campaign 24V527000 · 1,145 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Fix: The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Air Bags:side/Window 2024-04-24 · campaign 24V288000 · 5,761 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive, M4), and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.
Risk: An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2015-03-31 · campaign 15V189000 · 18,054 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 228i Coupe, M235i Coupe, 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, ActiveHybrid 3, 328xi Sports Wagon, 428i Coupe, 428xi Coupe, 435i Coupe, 435xi Coupe, 428i Convertible, 428xi Convertible, 435i Convertible, 328xi Gran Turismo, 335xi Gran Turismo, and 2015 428i Gran Coupe, 428xi Gran Coupe, and 435i Gran Coupe vehicles. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 28, 2015. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Air Bags 2015-03-13 · campaign 15V148000 · 2,067 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 428i Convertible, 428i xDrive Convertible, 435i Convertible, and 435i xDrive Convertible vehicles manufactured October 22, 2014, to February 27, 2015. Due to a programming error, the driver's front air bag deployment timing may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: If the driver's front air bag deployment timing is incorrect, there is an increased risk of personal injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the air bag control module with corrected software version, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (418)
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.
Structure:body 2026-09-03 · B010826 · Warranty Program/Extension
the coverage period for qualifying lower rear side panel water drain repair that addresses the issues described in the service information bulletin has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles, as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
Engine 2026-05-01 · B062626 · Other
inlet hose return
Fuel/Propulsion System 2024-10-25 · B010722 · Warranty Program/Extension
fuel tank limited warranty for leakage, due to defects in materials or workmanship, has been extended to 15 years/150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date
Fuel/Propulsion System 2024-10-25 · B010322 · Warranty Program/Extension
fuel tank limited warranty for leakage, due to defects in materials or workmanship, has been extended to 15 years/150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 418 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-03 · Unknown Or Other“the moon roof glass while driving exploded unexpectedly. …”
2026-09-16 · Engine · 77,000 mi“the contact owns a 2015 bmw 428i. the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle in colder weather conditions, there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from under the hood. the contact stated that the failure posed a potential safety risk while commuting long distances. upon further investigation, the contact associated the failure with bmw l…”
2026-03-04 · Engine And Engine Cooling“the contact owns a 2015 bmw 428i. the contact stated that while driving approximately 29 mph, the vehicle started to overheat and experienced reduced power, and there was smoke coming from under the hood. the contact stated that there were unknown warning lights illuminated. the contact was able to drive to the residence. additionally, while drivin…”
2026-02-03 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 130,000 mi“the contact owns a 2015 bmw 428i. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, while attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start. the contact stated that the vehicle eventually started. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with coolant pump failure. the contact was informed that the coolant had b…”
2026-02-03 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 118,357 mi“the contact owns a 2015 bmw 428i. the contact discovered that the water pump was continuously running after the vehicle was turned off. the contact referenced and associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system); however, the vin was not included. the dealer was notified of the failure. the…”
2025-10-08 · Engine And Engine Cooling“the contact owns a 2015 bmw 428i. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the coolant warning light intermittently illuminated on several occasions. the contact was informed that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system). the vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it…”
2025-08-19 · Engine And Engine Cooling“the contact owns a 2015 bmw 428i. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system). the contact called the local dealer, who confirmed that recall parts were not yet available and advised the contact to wait for another notification to arrive when parts become available. the vehicl…”
2025-08-11 · Engine And Engine Cooling“the contact owns a 2015 bmw 428i. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the messages "engine overheated" and "p…”
2025-07-29 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 63,000 mi“the contact owns a 2015 bmw 428i. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24v608000(engine and engine cooling, electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated while operating the vehicle, the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. an unknown local dealer…”
2025-07-17 · Electrical System“recall #24v-609. recall was issued in october 2024. my wife drives this car....bmw has no update. need it repaired asap! please inquire. thank you, [xxx] [xxx] [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.