AI DamageBMW 328I: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the BMW 328I across 2 model years: 0 owner complaints and 68 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
| Year | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) | YouTube repair videos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 68 | 1 |
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Parking brake | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 2 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- EVAP SYSTEM PURGE (VENT) VALVE EXT LTD WTY (ELW) 15/150
- The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few…
- PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE (PCV) EXTENDED LTD WTY 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES
- DIESEL FUEL INJECTORS
- After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes…
- Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator
- The 3G network in the US has been shut down
- Exterior rear lights do not work
- After an automatic engine start (MSA start), the transmission intermittently goes into the Park "P" or…
- For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the…
- According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle…
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
- 2021 BMW 3 Series Rebuild: From Major Crash to $50K Sale #copart #iaaiamount per author: 50,000 UNSPECIFIED_DOLLAR
- BMW 328 2016 року за 6200$ на аукціоні 🤩🤩🤩
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.