MYRModel Year Report

2010 BMW 328I

● Typical for this model
2010 BMW 328I
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:03:07.913Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW 328I Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2010 highlighted. 1996: 31 complaints 1996 1997: 25 complaints 1998: 26 complaints 1999: 98 complaints 1999 2000: 112 complaints 2001: 4 complaints 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2004: 0 complaints 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2007: 395 complaints 2008: 239 complaints 2008 2009: 193 complaints 2010: 153 complaints 2010 2011: 572 complaints 2011 2012: 130 complaints 2013: 255 complaints 2014: 150 complaints 2014 2015: 121 complaints 2016: 55 complaints 2016
2010: 153 complaints
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YearComplaints
199631
199725
199826
199998
2000112
20014
20020
20030
20040
20050
20060
2007395
2008239
2009193
2010153
2011572
2012130
2013255
2014150
2015121
201655

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 31%

31% of complaints: engine — 47 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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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).

NHTSA ODI report, 20180108

AIR BAGS 27%

27% of complaints: air bags — 42 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact owned a 2010 BMW 328i. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, she crashed into the driver's side of another vehicle that was making a turn. The air bags deployed, and the contact's face struck the steering wheel.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250122

TAKATA RECALL ON DECEMBER 25, 2015 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:20 A.M. MY 2010 328I BMW SKIDDED OFF HWY 99 SOUTHBOUND GOING TOWARDS LAX. VEHICLE SKIDDED AS CAUSED BY THE BLACK ICE ON ROAD, RESULTING IN US CRASHING INTO THE LEFT GUARD RAIL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151231

The contact owns a 2010 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front passenger’s side air bag warning light remained illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230914

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 24%

24% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 37 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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The contact owns a 2010 BMW 328I. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231116

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22%

22% of complaints: electrical system — 34 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH IN THE DARK, THE HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180307

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).

NHTSA ODI report, 20180108

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 5%

5% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 7 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20130313 — electrical system

BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2013. Owners may call BMW a

Campaign 13V044000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140924 — engine and engine cooling

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 128i Coupe, 128i Convertible, 328i Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 328i Coupe, 328i Convertible, 328i Sports Wagon and Z4 sDrive 30i, 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 135i Convertible, 335i...

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four VANOS housing bolts for both VANOS units (intake and exhaust), free of charge.

Campaign 14V176000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180618 — engine and engine cooling

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notification by the end of October 2018.

Campaign 17V683000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180629 — electrical system

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available.

Campaign 17V676000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200311 — air bags

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is,...

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020.

Campaign 20V017000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240830 — air bags

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Campaign 24V513000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2010 BMW 328I — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (47 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (42 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (37 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 13V044000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V176000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V676000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V017000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V513000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1996 ▲ 2016 ▲ 1999

WORST YEARS

■ 2011 ■ 2007 ◆ 2013

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FAQ

Is the 2010 BMW 328I reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 BMW 328I is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2010 BMW 328I?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2010 BMW 328I have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.