2010 BMW 328I engine problems
88 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2010 BMW 328I, which is 38% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 88 38% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 104,000 miles 48 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 13 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 48 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 104,000 miles, and 15% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v676000 (electrical system). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair pertaining to the interim notice. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted to determine when the part would be supplied to the dealer.
The contact owns a 2010 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that there was a rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with starter failure. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact was informed that the rattling sound was related to an engine issue. The vehicle was not repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2010 BMW 328I
- Air bags 50 complaints
- Electrical system 39 complaints