MYRModel Year Report

2016 BMW 328XI

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2016 BMW 328XI
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:33:48.015Z

Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW 328XI Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2016 highlighted. 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 5 complaints 2007: 198 complaints 2007 2008: 99 complaints 2009: 11 complaints 2009 2010: 17 complaints 2011: 67 complaints 2011 2012: 1 complaints 2013: 27 complaints 2013 2014: 17 complaints 2015: 14 complaints 2015 2016: 4 complaints 2016
2016: 4 complaints
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YearComplaints
20050
20065
2007198
200899
200911
201017
201167
20121
201327
201417
201514
20164

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 4 total reports mentions: service brakes.

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WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHICH WAS IN MOTION, A NEW 2016 BMW 328 GT, THE BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED, CAR COULD NOT BE STOPPED, EMERGENCY BRAKE PULLED WITH FULL PRESSURE ON BRAKE PEDAL, CAR EVENTUALLY SLOWED AND STOPPED BEFORE STRIKING OTHER VEHICLES...

NHTSA ODI report, 20160321

POWER TRAIN

1 of 4 total reports mentions: power train.

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INCIDENT DATE: 9/18 LOCATION: NEW YORK STATE VEHICLE MILEAGE: 15,000 VEHICLE ACTION: ENTERING & ACCELERATING ON HIGHWAY DESCRIPTION: AFTER APPROXIMATELY 1.5HRS OF DRIVING, ON THE WAY HOME FROM A WEDDING IN RURAL NEW YORK, THE VEHICLE...

NHTSA ODI report, 20160918

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

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

2016 BMW 328XI — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 24V608000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2016 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 2016 BMW 328XI?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2016 BMW 328XI have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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