MYRModel Year Report

2015 BMW 328I

● Typical for this model
2015 BMW 328I
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:44:13.991Z

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, 2015 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 2011: 572 complaints 2011 2012: 130 complaints 2013: 255 complaints 2014: 150 complaints 2014 2015: 121 complaints 2015 2016: 55 complaints 2016
2015: 121 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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 44%

44% of complaints: electrical system — 53 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 33%

33% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 40 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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The contact owns a 2015 BMW 328I. The contact stated while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and made an abnormal sound that worsened over time.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240930

ENGINE 18%

18% of complaints: engine — 22 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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The contact owned a 2015 Bmw 328i. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle had caught on fire. The origin of the fire was unknown. The fire was in the engine area. The contact used a water hose to extinguish the fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230913

POWER TRAIN 11%

11% of complaints: power train — 13 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20151007 — exterior lighting

BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, and ActiveHybrid3 vehicles manufactured October 20, 2011, to June 22, 2015, 2014-2015 328xi Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured March 21,...

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or by email at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

Campaign 15V520000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

R 20240906 — air bags

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe,...

Remedy: The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Campaign 24V527000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20241104 — air bags

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i...

Remedy: Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Campaign 24V288000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20250328 — electrical system, engine and engine cooling

BMW of North America, LLC.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Campaign 24V608000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2015 BMW 328I — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (53 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (40 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (22 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 15V520000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V527000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V288000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V608000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling) 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 2015 BMW 328I reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 BMW 328I is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2015 BMW 328I?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 BMW 328I have?

4 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.