2011 BMW 328
1 recalls, 51 complaints - 11 TSBs
16V071000 Feb 5, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
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,... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Complaint Statistics
51 total complaints
3 crashes 2 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 13 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 |
| ENGINE | 4 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 |
| SEATS | 2 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 26, 2019
Incident date: Mar 17, 2019
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 FURTH... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 26, 2019
Incident date: Mar 17, 2019
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 FURTH... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 26, 2019
Incident date: Mar 17, 2019
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 FURTH... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 9, 2019
Incident date: Mar 5, 2019
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 22, 2019
Incident date: Feb 22, 2019
THE DOOR HANDLE ACTUATOR SPORADICALLY FAILS AND THE DOOR CAN NOT BE OPENED WITH EITHER THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Dec 20, 2018
Incident date: Sep 18, 2018
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 ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 20, 2018
Incident date: Sep 18, 2018
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 ... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Dec 20, 2018
Incident date: Sep 18, 2018
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 ... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Dec 6, 2018
Incident date: Aug 9, 2018
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 HE... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 6, 2018
Incident date: Aug 9, 2018
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 HE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 8, 2018
Incident date: Sep 29, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. BMW DEALER SHIP NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR THESE DEFECTS, THE SPARKS PLUGS KEEP BURNING OUT DUE TO THE CAR OVERHEATING.
ENGINE
Oct 8, 2018
Incident date: Sep 29, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. BMW DEALER SHIP NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR THESE DEFECTS, THE SPARKS PLUGS KEEP BURNING OUT DUE TO THE CAR OVERHEATING.
AIR BAGS
Sep 14, 2018
Incident date: Sep 13, 2018
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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Aug 27, 2018
Incident date: Aug 1, 2018
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
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 19, 2018
Incident date: Nov 1, 2017
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.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
May 24, 2018
Incident date: Jul 26, 2017
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 VEHICL... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 24, 2018
Incident date: Jul 26, 2017
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 VEHICL... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 6, 2018
Incident date: Mar 30, 2018
CLUSTER MALFUNCTION, ONE MORNING AFTER A SNOWSTORM I STARTED THE CAR AND ALL LIGHTS ON DASH AND GAUGES STARTED TO MALFUNCTION ON AND OFF. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THAT DEALERSHIP SAID THE CLUSTER IS BAD THE RDC CONTROL UNIT. TPMS, BATTERY AND KOMBI WIRING. AND ASK FOR A REAL HIGH PRICE TO REPAIR. AFT... Read more
ENGINE
Feb 26, 2018
Incident date: Nov 28, 2017
BLOWER MOTOR WIRING AND POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) VALVE HEATER. CAR FEELS HOT SOMETIMES I WENT TO THE DEALER ALREADY AND WAS TOLD SOMEONE WOULD CALL ME BACK IS BEEN OVER 2 MONTHS ALREADY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 26, 2018
Incident date: Nov 28, 2017
BLOWER MOTOR WIRING AND POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) VALVE HEATER. CAR FEELS HOT SOMETIMES I WENT TO THE DEALER ALREADY AND WAS TOLD SOMEONE WOULD CALL ME BACK IS BEEN OVER 2 MONTHS ALREADY
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 12, 2018
Incident date: Jul 11, 2017
OVER HEAT AC
SUSPENSION
Nov 20, 2017
Incident date: Nov 20, 2017
I RECEIVED NOTICE IN OCTOBER THAT THERE IS A RECALL HOWEVER THE BMW DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME THAT "YES THERE IS A RECALL BUT WE WILL NOT BE ORDERING PARTS UNTIL AFTER JAN 2018", WELL HOW SAFE AM I DRIVING THIS CAR.....THEY ACT LIKE IT IS NOT A CONCERN...????
AIR BAGS
Nov 20, 2017
Incident date: Nov 20, 2017
I RECEIVED NOTICE IN OCTOBER THAT THERE IS A RECALL HOWEVER THE BMW DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME THAT "YES THERE IS A RECALL BUT WE WILL NOT BE ORDERING PARTS UNTIL AFTER JAN 2018", WELL HOW SAFE AM I DRIVING THIS CAR.....THEY ACT LIKE IT IS NOT A CONCERN...????
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 14, 2017
Incident date: Sep 10, 2017
THE DOOR HAS MELTED.
AIR BAGS
Aug 11, 2017
Incident date: Aug 2, 2016
TAKATA RECALL AIRBAGS CONTAIN METAL FRAGMENTS WHICH CAN CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
AIR BAGS
Aug 10, 2017
Incident date: Aug 1, 2017
TAKATA RECALL
WHEELS
Jul 7, 2017
Incident date: Jul 7, 2017
MY RIMA KEEP CRACKING ON NORMAL POTHOLE DRIVES. I HAD THREE WHEELS FIXED ONCE, AND ONE WHEEL FIXED TWICE. THEN I HAD TO REPLACE ANOTHER WHEEL WITH A NEW WHEEL FROM BMW DEALERSHIP BECAUSE R WAS NOT REPAIRABLE. THE RIMS ARE OEM STARSPOKE 194 M
SEAT BELTS
Jul 2, 2017
Incident date: May 1, 2017
TAKATA RECALLS? WHEN I START MY CAR, I KEEP GETTING A MESSAGE "PASSENGER RESTRAINT MALFUNCTION" INVOLVING SEAT BELT, AIR BAG, ETC. IF I DON'T CONNECT MY SEAT BELT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEN NO ONE IS IN IT, THE BELL KEEPS RINGING.MY CAR IS NOT ON THE LIST OF RECALLS FOR THIS. WHY ISN'T MY CAR ON T... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 2, 2017
Incident date: May 1, 2017
TAKATA RECALLS? WHEN I START MY CAR, I KEEP GETTING A MESSAGE "PASSENGER RESTRAINT MALFUNCTION" INVOLVING SEAT BELT, AIR BAG, ETC. IF I DON'T CONNECT MY SEAT BELT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEN NO ONE IS IN IT, THE BELL KEEPS RINGING.MY CAR IS NOT ON THE LIST OF RECALLS FOR THIS. WHY ISN'T MY CAR ON T... Read more
SEATS
Jun 10, 2017
Incident date: Jun 9, 2017
GETTING "PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM" ERROR FOR NO APPARENT REASON AT ALL. I'M AFRAID THE AIRBAGS WON'T DEPLOY IN CASE OF ACCIDENT.
SEAT BELTS
Jun 10, 2017
Incident date: Jun 9, 2017
GETTING "PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM" ERROR FOR NO APPARENT REASON AT ALL. I'M AFRAID THE AIRBAGS WON'T DEPLOY IN CASE OF ACCIDENT.
AIR BAGS
Jun 10, 2017
Incident date: Jun 9, 2017
GETTING "PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM" ERROR FOR NO APPARENT REASON AT ALL. I'M AFRAID THE AIRBAGS WON'T DEPLOY IN CASE OF ACCIDENT.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 11, 2017
Incident date: Oct 19, 2016
FUMES COMING INTO CABIN, BMW SERVICE CENTER STATES THAT IT IS THE INITIAL BURNING OFF OF THE FUEL WHEN CAR IS STARTED, YET IT CAN BE DETECTED AN HOUR AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN RUNNING, ESPECIALLY IF THE AIR CONDITIONING IS ON
AIR BAGS
Mar 10, 2017
Incident date: Mar 8, 2017
TAKATA INFLATORS: I HAVE BEEN WAITING ALMOST A YEAR FOR BMW TO REPLACE THIS AIRBAG. I CANNOT SELL THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER UNTIL THIS IS REPLACED. I EXPECT MY AIRBAG TO BE REPLACED NOW. I WANT BMW TO COMPLETE THIS ASAP...ALL I GET FROM THEM IS "PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME"....
AIR BAGS
Dec 22, 2016
Incident date: Mar 1, 2016
TAKATA RECALL GOT RECALL NOTICE MARCH 2016 HAVE CHECKED WITH BMW DEALER 3 TIMES AND AM TOLD I AM ON THE LIST. I LIVE IN ATLANTA, GA BUT HAVE A CONDO AT PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL AND DRIVE BACK AND FORTH REGULARLY. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY IT IS TAKING SO LONG WHEN THIS IS SUCH A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. I ... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 18, 2016
Incident date: Oct 3, 2016
ALUMINUM HEADBOLT SHEARED OFF CAUSING INTERNAL DAMAGE RESULTING IN CAR LOSING POWER AND NOT BEING ABLE TO GET OFF THE ROADWAY. THIS IS AN N52 ENGINE AND COMPLAINTS ARE THAT THIS PROBLEM IS SOLELY CAUSED BY AN OVER TORQUE OF THE BOLT DURING MANUFACTURING.
SEAT BELTS
Oct 13, 2016
Incident date: Sep 12, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 328. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT SENSOR DETECTED AN OCCUPANT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT WHEN IT WAS UNOCCUPIED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO THE HEAT FROM THE LEATHER SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
AIR BAGS
Sep 24, 2016
Incident date: Feb 5, 2016
TAKATA RECALL.... I OWN A BUSINESS, AND WE CANNOT SELL THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THE AIRBAG ISSUE. NO ONE WANTS TO BUY IT BECAUSE OF THE SAFETY ISSUE. IS THERE ANYTHING MANUFACTURERS WILL DO TO COMPENSATE US, AS IT IS AFFECTING OUR BUSINESS. NHTSA #16V-071 RECALL # 16V-071:221
AIR BAGS
Aug 17, 2016
Incident date: Aug 17, 2016
TAKATA RECALL - I HAVEN'T RECEIVED ANY TIMELY CORRESPONDENCE SINCE THE INITIAL ONE IN MARCH 2016. LOCAL DEALER HAS NO ETA FOR REPAIR
AIR BAGS
Apr 8, 2016
Incident date: Apr 8, 2016
TAKATA RECALL - RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE; CONTACTED CAR DEALER IMMEDIATELY; PART IS NOT AVAILABLE AS OF 4/8/16; NOT ACCEPTABLE - MILLIONS DRIVING UNSAFE CARS - DEALERSHIPS SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR GIVING OUT RENTALS OR LOANERS......
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Feb 19, 2016
Incident date: Feb 6, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 BMW 328. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR ENTERING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED A SPARK FOLLOWED BY A FLAME UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. A POLICE AND FIRE REPORT WERE FILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT E... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 5, 2015
Incident date: Feb 25, 2015
02/25/15 I LEFT MY BMW AT THE DEALER FOR MANY OF THE CONSTANT ISSUES MY CAR HAS HAD BUT THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE. ONE OF THE MANY THINGS WAS THAT ALL DOORS WILL CLOSE BUT THE FRONT PASSENGER. THEY ALWAYS SAID THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE. BUT WHEN I LEFT MY CAR AT THE DEALER IT WAS JUST NOT ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 12, 2014
Incident date: Sep 22, 2014
WHILE DRIVING ALONG AT APPROXIMATELY 35MPH, MY 2011 328I SHUT OFF. DUE TO MY GIVEN RELATIVELY LOW SPEED AND LOCATION (BACK ROAD) I WAS ABLE TO PULL THE CAR SAFELY TO THE SHOULDER. ONCE STOPPED, I ATTEMPTED TO START THE ENGINE. THE CAR WOULD START. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST BMW S... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 12, 2014
Incident date: Sep 22, 2014
WHILE DRIVING ALONG AT APPROXIMATELY 35MPH, MY 2011 328I SHUT OFF. DUE TO MY GIVEN RELATIVELY LOW SPEED AND LOCATION (BACK ROAD) I WAS ABLE TO PULL THE CAR SAFELY TO THE SHOULDER. ONCE STOPPED, I ATTEMPTED TO START THE ENGINE. THE CAR WOULD START. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST BMW S... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 12, 2013
Incident date: Mar 19, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 328. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER WAITING SOMETIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED AN ELECTRICAL RIBBON AND PERFORMED A MA... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Jul 25, 2011
Incident date: Jul 3, 2011
BMW 328/2011- POOR RAIN HANDLING & LACK OF AIRBAG(S) DEPLOYING IN CRASH WHERE CAR WAS TOTALED. I WAS DRIVING IN THE RAIN AND VISIBILITY WAS FINE. MY CAR STARTED TO HYDROPLANE AND STARTED FISHTAILING, THEN SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND INTO A GUARD RAIL ON I-95. MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MY CAR HAS BEEN ... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS
Jul 25, 2011
Incident date: Jul 3, 2011
BMW 328/2011- POOR RAIN HANDLING & LACK OF AIRBAG(S) DEPLOYING IN CRASH WHERE CAR WAS TOTALED. I WAS DRIVING IN THE RAIN AND VISIBILITY WAS FINE. MY CAR STARTED TO HYDROPLANE AND STARTED FISHTAILING, THEN SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND INTO A GUARD RAIL ON I-95. MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MY CAR HAS BEEN ... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jun 10, 2011
Incident date: Nov 1, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 328XI. THE CONTACT STATED IT WAS VERY EASY TO SHIFT INTO FIRST GEAR, FROM REVERSE, DUE TO THE WAY THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS MANUFACTURED. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE, FROM FIRST GEAR. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT FIRST GEAR AND REVERSE WERE POSITION... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 23, 2011
Incident date: Apr 20, 2011
I LEASED A VEHICLE FROM BMW ENCINITAS THAT HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN USED BY THEM AS A LOANER VEHICLE ON 3/24/11. ON 4/20/11, I PARKED THE VEHICLE AT MY HOME AFTER A SHORT 20 MINUTE FREEWAY DRIVE AND WITHIN 20-30 MINUTES, FLAMES WERE SHOOTING OUT THE TOP OF THE HOOD AND OVER THE TOPS OF THE FRONT TIRES. ... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 10, 2011
Incident date: Dec 10, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SITTING IDLE AT A TRAFFIC STOP, HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SLOWLY SURGE FORWARD AUTONOMOUSLY. ON ONE OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING INTO A GARAGE, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A PILLAR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJ... Read more
Crash
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2011 BMW 328
11 manufacturer communications from 9 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 |
| 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 |
| 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| 063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) | 1 |
| 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 1 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 121300 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | 1 |
B510819
Jan 16, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B510819
Jan 16, 2024
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B611305
Jan 11, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 ho
SIM010717
Jun 1, 2017
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible USspecification
SIB-63-11-14
Oct 1, 2014
121300 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
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
SIB-12-14-12
Feb 1, 2014
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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
SIB-11-03-08
Mar 1, 2013
063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
BMW: CRANKCASE PRESSURE DIAGNOSIS AND INFORMATION FOR ALL VEHICLES. *RM UPDATED ON 4/24/2013. *KB
SIB-36-02-11
Aug 1, 2011
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
BMW: CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE VEHICLE?S DISPLAY ELEMENTS OF THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM. *RM
SIB-63-02-01
Aug 1, 2010
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM
SIB-32-04-07
Jun 1, 2010
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL PROCESS HAS BEEN CREATED FOR BMW TO IDENTIFY CAUSES OF STEERING COMPLAINTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF MODELS. *RM
SIB-32-04-07
Jun 1, 2010
016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL PROCESS HAS BEEN CREATED FOR BMW TO IDENTIFY CAUSES OF STEERING COMPLAINTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF MODELS. *RM
BMW 328 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW 328 across all model years (2006, 2013).
8
Total Recalls
125
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
7
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths