2016 BMW 328I Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 BMW 328I.
Worst 2016 BMW 328I Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Engine & Cooling
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 BMW 328I.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 21 | 1 | 3 | 79,625 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 15 | 3 | 3 | 61,733 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 13 | — | — | 80,750 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 8 | 2 | — | 27,000 mi | |
| Brakes | 7 | 1 | — | 19,000 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 BMW 328I
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~720,796 vehicles.
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, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
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2016 BMW 328I — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2016 BMW 328I reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full BMW 328I reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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