BMW 328XI

2011 only

73 classified complaints 3 recalls

2011 BMW 328XI have 73 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 3 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 53,100 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2011 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full BMW 328XI report for every year combined.

Where this year fits

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2011

Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2011 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 15 complaints

Median onset: 53,100 miles. 6.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

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

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 10 complaints

Median onset: 70,500 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Fuel pump and sending unit · Fuel system 9 complaints

Median onset: 77,000 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $630–$1,700 nationally.

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 8 complaints

Median onset: 112,000 miles.

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

Body control and other modules · Electrical 7 complaints

Median onset: 130,000 miles.

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

Stalling and no-start · Engine 5 complaints

Median onset: 61,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 4 complaints

Median onset: 112,000 miles.

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

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 3 complaints

Median onset: 68,500 miles.

More common in newer 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 2011 model year. See the full BMW 328XI report for every year and full specs/safety data.