https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the BMW 328i. en-us Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:39:44 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i#complaint-2178721 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT > While driving the car, the low oil pressure indicator came on, and within less than a mile later there was a sudden loss of power, engine stalled and then would not start again, requiring the vehicle to be towed off the road and to a repair garage. > Vehicle was immobile on the road putting driver of this vehicle and other vehicles on the road at risk of an accident and injury. > Vehicle origina https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i#complaint-2178538 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My 2015 BMW 328i has a broken "plastic" parking brake cable bracket. It breaks so often on the BMW lineup of cars that businesses have made better work-arounds to fix the problem than a plastic part. A fantastic video explain it can be found at AGATools.com search BMW parking brake. It is on Youtube as well. When the plastic parking cable holder breaks, which it will, BMW has to lower or remov https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i#complaint-2176622 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT UNKNOWN- The wiring system/ security system is faulty and requires attention. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i#complaint-2176623 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT UNKNOWN- The wiring system/ security system is faulty and requires attention. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i#complaint-2171039 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Engine lost all oil pressure, smoke came through vents with the smell of burnt oil. Engine stalled, intake camshaft no longer moves when the engine is trying to turn over. Vanos system failed. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i#complaint-2170700 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The power cable to my battery needed to be replaced from the front to the rear. This seems like the recall NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 13V044000 but my car was not listed for it. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i#complaint-2170002 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a hole on top of the fuel tank. The contact was informed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact was informed that the failure was a known failure with the vehicle. The cont https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i#complaint-2167057 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle’s "Passenger Airbag Off" light and dashboard SRS warning lamp are illuminated. A diagnostic scan using a BMW-specific tool confirms manufacturer Fault Code 93C3 (Passenger Seat Occupancy Detector). This indicates a hardware failure of the OC3 internal seat sensor mat. Safety Risk: The failure of this sensor prevents the vehicle from correctly identifying if an adult is in the passenge https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i#complaint-2167058 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle’s "Passenger Airbag Off" light and dashboard SRS warning lamp are illuminated. A diagnostic scan using a BMW-specific tool confirms manufacturer Fault Code 93C3 (Passenger Seat Occupancy Detector). This indicates a hardware failure of the OC3 internal seat sensor mat. Safety Risk: The failure of this sensor prevents the vehicle from correctly identifying if an adult is in the passenge https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i#complaint-2167014 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT On November 17, 2025, my 2015 BMW 328i (VIN: [XXX] ) caught fire while parked, locked, and turned off inside my enclosed residential garage in Irvine, California. The vehicle had been parked for approximately 90 minutes prior to the incident. No flammable materials were stored in or around the vehicle. Responding police and fire personnel identified the vehicle itself as the source of the fire, w https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i#complaint-2167015 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT On November 17, 2025, my 2015 BMW 328i (VIN: [XXX] ) caught fire while parked, locked, and turned off inside my enclosed residential garage in Irvine, California. The vehicle had been parked for approximately 90 minutes prior to the incident. No flammable materials were stored in or around the vehicle. Responding police and fire personnel identified the vehicle itself as the source of the fire, w https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i#complaint-2167016 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT On November 17, 2025, my 2015 BMW 328i (VIN: [XXX] ) caught fire while parked, locked, and turned off inside my enclosed residential garage in Irvine, California. The vehicle had been parked for approximately 90 minutes prior to the incident. No flammable materials were stored in or around the vehicle. Responding police and fire personnel identified the vehicle itself as the source of the fire, w https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i#complaint-2165356 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2009 BMW 328i. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheating warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the intended destination, which was nearby. The contact stated that the temperature gauge was displayed at 240. The contact stated he went inside the friend's residence, and when the contact walked back outside five minutes lat https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i#complaint-2165102 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT INCIDENT SUMMARY: On January 9, 2026, at approximately 1:30 PM, while traveling at 50 MPH in North Carolina, the vehicle experienced a sudden, catastrophic engine seizure without any prior "Limp Mode" warning or Check Engine Light. This resulted in an immediate, total loss of motive power in active traffic. I was forced to navigate a dead multi-ton vehicle across lanes without power steering or va https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i#complaint-2165103 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT INCIDENT SUMMARY: On January 9, 2026, at approximately 1:30 PM, while traveling at 50 MPH in North Carolina, the vehicle experienced a sudden, catastrophic engine seizure without any prior "Limp Mode" warning or Check Engine Light. This resulted in an immediate, total loss of motive power in active traffic. I was forced to navigate a dead multi-ton vehicle across lanes without power steering or va https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i#complaint-2165104 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT INCIDENT SUMMARY: On January 9, 2026, at approximately 1:30 PM, while traveling at 50 MPH in North Carolina, the vehicle experienced a sudden, catastrophic engine seizure without any prior "Limp Mode" warning or Check Engine Light. This resulted in an immediate, total loss of motive power in active traffic. I was forced to navigate a dead multi-ton vehicle across lanes without power steering or va https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i#complaint-2161165 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle in the State of California, the contact was made aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000(Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle could not be registered https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i#complaint-2161166 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle in the State of California, the contact was made aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000(Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle could not be registered https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i#recall-25V871000-bmw-bmw-328i-2014 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive), and 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i, M235i 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. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i#complaint-2157487 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The vehicle was restarted several times but continually stalled. The vehicle was later towed to the residence. The contact examined the engine and discovered metal shavings in the VANOS solenoid engine oil. The cause of the https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i#complaint-2156610 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328i. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated, and multiple warning lights were illuminated. The contact then stated that the vehicle lost power and would not restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the water pump and electrical plug connector had failed and needed to be replaced https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i#complaint-2156611 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328i. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated, and multiple warning lights were illuminated. The contact then stated that the vehicle lost power and would not restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the water pump and electrical plug connector had failed and needed to be replaced https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i#complaint-2153731 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed an abnormal dinging sound coming from underneath the hood. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a detached VANOS bolt. The contact was informed that the failure was due to unrepaired recall NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i#complaint-2151422 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Seat occupancy sensor -- seat belt is inoperable on passenger side. Seat belt stuck in passengers seat back. "Active fault for seat occupancy sensor." Belt tensioner - "Drive belt starting to walk off tensioner pulley" https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i#complaint-2151621 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Thermostat was a recall back then, brought it to the dealer they fixed it and now it has come back, i brought it to a mechanic to fix it, and it came back again one more time. thermostat is staying stuck open. safety recall with emissions https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i#complaint-2148722 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Footwell module (FRM) module went out after negative battery disconnect to change fuse. Module being inoperable is causing windows to not operate,interior lighting not working, headlights stay dim (not good for nightime driving), blinkers inoperable (not good for driving with windows not working- no arm signals), dash light also inoperable. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i#complaint-2148723 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Footwell module (FRM) module went out after negative battery disconnect to change fuse. Module being inoperable is causing windows to not operate,interior lighting not working, headlights stay dim (not good for nightime driving), blinkers inoperable (not good for driving with windows not working- no arm signals), dash light also inoperable. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i#complaint-2148724 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Footwell module (FRM) module went out after negative battery disconnect to change fuse. Module being inoperable is causing windows to not operate,interior lighting not working, headlights stay dim (not good for nightime driving), blinkers inoperable (not good for driving with windows not working- no arm signals), dash light also inoperable. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i#complaint-2148629 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT See attached document for complaint. I am writing in reference to the recall on my 2013 BMW-328xi. The vin number is. The recall is for the water pump electrical connector. My water pump failed May 2024. I went to an independent repair service center that specializes in BMW repair, which in turn was the closest service center to where the vehicle broke down. I paid out of pocket for the repair. N https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-328i#complaint-2148630 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT See attached document for complaint. I am writing in reference to the recall on my 2013 BMW-328xi. The vin number is. The recall is for the water pump electrical connector. My water pump failed May 2024. I went to an independent repair service center that specializes in BMW repair, which in turn was the closest service center to where the vehicle broke down. I paid out of pocket for the repair. N