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BMW 328I

2012–2016 only

924 classified complaints 10 recalls

2012–2016 BMW 328I models have 924 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 10 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan, typically surfacing around 106,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2012–2016 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full BMW 328I report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

1997–2000

2007–2011

2012–2016

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2012–2016 only

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 123 complaints

Median onset: 106,000 miles. 3.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 123 complaints

Median onset: 48,000 miles. 23.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Timing chain, guides and tensioners · Engine 103 complaints

Median onset: 88,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $1,340–$2,500 nationally.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 83 complaints

Median onset: 80,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 79 complaints

Median onset: 46,000 miles. 1.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 76 complaints

Median onset: 40,000 miles. 6.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 44 complaints

Median onset: 9,250 miles. 20.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 31 complaints

Median onset: 28,452 miles. 3.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2012–2016 model years. See the full BMW 328I report for every year and full specs/safety data.