2011 BMW 328I engine problems
369 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2011 BMW 328I, which is 46% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 369 46% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 101,000 miles 171 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 16
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 11 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 19 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 32 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 33 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 29 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 12 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 11 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 4 |
| 200k+ miles | 6 |
What the data shows
Of the 171 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 101,000 miles, and 15% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 16 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
My son's BMW (2011 BMW 328I xdrive) spontaneously combusted on sep 4 2017 while he was driving back from work at 4 am on sunrise highway ny. Luckily he noticed sparks and smoke and pulled over and got out. The car fully burnt within 30 minutes.
The contact's son owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while her son was driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. The contact's son attempted to restart the vehicle numerous times, but the vehicle would not start. The contact stated that her son was not aware of any warning lights being illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the VANOS bolts and VANOS unit needed to be replaced.
Other problems reported for the 2011 BMW 328I
- Electrical system 129 complaints
- Air bags 98 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 24 complaints
- Fuel system 20 complaints
- Lighting 19 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 15 complaints