2015 BMW 328XI
Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2015
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2015: 14 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 198 |
| 2008 | 99 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 67 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Only 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
5 of 14 total reports mention: service brakes.
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I was driving on i-95 at pace with traffic, no speeding and the car in front of me abruptly hit the breaks. I was 3 to 4 car lengths away.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-30
On way home today 7/12/2019 car stalled out. I had very little brakes, steering was hard to turn and car slowed down quick.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-07-13
This is a brand new vehicle lease BMW 2015 328XI , for my wife - we just picked it up on 10/31/14, the brakes failed to respond!!!!!!!
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-12
Electrical system
4 of 14 total reports mention: electrical system.
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The contact owns a 2015 BMW 328XI. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-10-23
Also filed under Engine and engine cooling
Vehicle speed control
2 of 14 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Power train
2 of 14 total reports mention: power train.
Engine
2 of 14 total reports mention: engine.
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Tl* the contact owned a 2015 BMW 328XI. While the vehicle was parked, it caught on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was not filed. The contact was unaware of how the fire started. The vehicle was destroyed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-05-12
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2015-10-07Exterior lighting15V520000 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.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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2025-03-28Electrical system, engine and engine cooling24V608000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2015 BMW 328XI — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15V520000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 24V608000 · Electrical system, engine and engine cooling
FAQ
- Is the 2015 BMW 328XI reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 BMW 328XI?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2015 BMW 328XI have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.