2011 BMW 328XI engine problems
33 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2011 BMW 328XI, which is 33% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 33 33% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 79,000 miles 23 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- 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 | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 23 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 79,000 miles, and 22% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328XI. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, an odor appeared from the exhaust pipe and under the hood where the engine was located. The contact mentioned that every year the oil was changed at an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the valve gasket failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred. The contact feels unsafe driving the vehicle.
Pvc valve over heated and sprayed oil on exhaust manifold. Received recall notice from BMW to get it fixed but dealer informs me no parts are available and no idea when parts will be available. BMW advises not to drive car with damaged pvc valve. Still driving car as it is the only car I have. Please ask BMW to supply dealers with parts to fix this issue.
Other problems reported for the 2011 BMW 328XI
- Electrical system 17 complaints
- Air bags 15 complaints