2010 BMW 328I electrical system problems
39 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2010 BMW 328I, which is 17% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 39 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 105,000 miles 23 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 5
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 9 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 23 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 105,000 miles, and 9% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 5 fires.
What owners wrote
The contact owns a 2010 BMW 328i. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, he felt a sudden surge and observed white smoke emitting from the rear passenger seat. As a result of the distraction, the contact stated that the vehicle crashed into a tree at approximately 35 MPH; the driver's steering wheel and driver's seat air bags both deployed. Upon exiting and inspecting the trunk of the vehicle, the contact observed flames engulfing the trunk liner.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 BMW 328I. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to duplicate and diagnose the failure. The contact had not authorized the dealer to repair the vehicle. The contact also stated that the vehicle should not have been excluded from NHTSA campaign numbers: 18v314000 (electrical system) and 13v044000 (electrical system).