2011 BMW 328I fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 20 complaints for the 2011 BMW 328I, 2% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 81,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 20% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Had several recalls sent but everytime I contact and took my car . BMW stated that parts are not in. Been 2 years, so I was still paying and then told until get get fixed. No payments will be made on a car they knew was a safety hazard and did not for 2 years. Took car again in 2/2017. Same answer. Now they want to take care and charge me due to their lack to service my BMW , which is a safety hazard to drive
My issue is exactly as described in recall campaign 14v-176, also listed as si b11 07 14. It is a faulty vanos unit with failing bolts. My car's model and year are listed in both of these documents, however my specific VIN is not listed as part of the recall. My car is currently damaged due to the vanos bolts shearing off completely and falling into the oil pan, as described exactly in the above recall notices. This is the diagnosis from BMW of seattle.
Other problems reported for the 2011 BMW 328I
- Engine 369 complaints
- Electrical system 129 complaints
- Air bags 98 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 24 complaints
- Lighting 19 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 15 complaints