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BMW 428I

2014–2016 only

200 classified complaints 7 recalls

2014–2016 BMW 428I models have 200 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 7 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan, typically surfacing around 93,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2014–2016 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full BMW 428I report for every year combined.

What breaks, and when — 2014–2016 only

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 61 complaints

Median onset: 93,000 miles.

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

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 27 complaints

Median onset: 69,700 miles.

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

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 12 complaints

Median onset: 43,000 miles. 41.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

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

Stalling and no-start · Engine 12 complaints

Median onset: 5,190 miles. 8.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

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

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 11 complaints

Median onset: 37,000 miles.

Fuel pump and sending unit · Fuel system 11 complaints

Median onset: 1,927 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $630–$1,700 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 10 complaints

Median onset: 29,500 miles.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 9 complaints

Median onset: 600 miles.

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

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 2014–2016 model years. See the full BMW 428I report for every year and full specs/safety data.