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2016 BMW 328XI

1 recalls, 4 complaints - 10 TSBs

24V608000 Aug 13, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP
Defect Description
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, 201... Read more
Consequence
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
720,796 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Complaint Statistics

4 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
SERVICE BRAKES1
POWER TRAIN1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Oct 18, 2018
Incident date: Oct 12, 2018
10/12/18 APPROX. 12:30PM, ABOUT 80 DEGREES, DRIVING ON TEXAS FREEWAY, 65MPH, LOUD POW, FRONT SUNROOF EXPLODED. GLASS SHATTERED OUTWARD, EXPOSING LONG OPENING IN FRONT OF SUNROOF.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 17, 2018
Incident date: Aug 16, 2018
WE WERE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY ON THE 5 WHEN BOOM OUR SUNROOF EXPLODED SHATTERING GLASS EVERYWHERE. WE WERE IN COMPLETE SHOCK AS NOTHING HIT THE CAR OR ANY DEBRIS OR ROCKS. WE CALLED OUR LOCAL BMW IMMEDIATELY AND WE GOT TRANSFERRED OVER TO OUR STANDARD SERVICE TECH THAT SCHEDULED AN APPOINTM... Read more
POWER TRAIN Sep 18, 2016
Incident date: Sep 18, 2016
INCIDENT DATE: 9/18 LOCATION: NEW YORK STATE VEHICLE MILEAGE: 15,000 VEHICLE ACTION: ENTERING & ACCELERATING ON HIGHWAY DESCRIPTION: AFTER APPROXIMATELY 1.5HRS OF DRIVING, ON THE WAY HOME FROM A WEDDING IN RURAL NEW YORK, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, SIGNIFICANT E... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Mar 21, 2016
Incident date: Mar 16, 2016
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHICH WAS IN MOTION, A NEW 2016 BMW 328 GT, THE BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED, CAR COULD NOT BE STOPPED, EMERGENCY BRAKE PULLED WITH FULL PRESSURE ON BRAKE PEDAL, CAR EVENTUALLY SLOWED AND STOPPED BEFORE STRIKING OTHER VEHICLES IN ITS PATH. CAR RETURNED TO BMW AND BMW STATED TH... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 BMW 328XI

10 manufacturer communications from 9 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING4
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
350000 EQUIPMENT2
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS1
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
B010919 Nov 16, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DIESEL FUEL INJECTORS: LTD WTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES
B011423 Nov 13, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE (PCV) EXTENDED LTD WTY 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES
TEC24 Apr 14, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Tech24 Snap-in Adapter Return
TEC26 Apr 1, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TEC26 Turbo Charger Return
TEC25 Mar 21, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Tec25 Wishbone Return
SIM010603 Mar 1, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
MINI "Enhanced" dealer self authorized (DSA)K goodwill program
SIM110115 Mar 1, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MINI engine oil part number transition and model year 2016 engine oils

BMW 328XI - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BMW 328XI across all model years (2006, 2016).

32 Total Recalls
672 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
34 Reported Crashes
59 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BMW 328XI - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2016 (current) 1 4
2015 2 22 View
2014 3 21 View
2013 2 33 View
2012 4 1 View
2011 3 99 View
2010 3 29 View
2009 4 18 View
2008 3 152 View
2007 4 287 View
2006 3 6 View

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