2016 BMW 328XI

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2016 BMW 328XI
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:52:43.566Z

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.

Complaints
4

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2016

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2006: 5 complaints 2006 2007: 198 complaints 2008: 99 complaints 2008 2009: 11 complaints 2010: 17 complaints 2010 2011: 67 complaints 2012: 1 complaint 2012 2013: 27 complaints 2014: 17 complaints 2014 2015: 14 complaints 2016: 4 complaints 2016 4
2006: 5 complaints 2006 2007: 198 complaints 2007 2008: 99 complaints 2008 2009: 11 complaints 2009 2010: 17 complaints 2010 2011: 67 complaints 2011 2012: 1 complaint 2012 2013: 27 complaints 2013 2014: 17 complaints 2014 2015: 14 complaints 2015 2016: 4 complaints 2016 4
2006: 5 complaints 2006 2007: 198 complaints 2007 2008: 99 complaints 2008 2009: 11 complaints 2009 2010: 17 complaints 2010 2011: 67 complaints 2011 2012: 1 complaint 2012 2013: 27 complaints 2013 2014: 17 complaints 2014 2015: 14 complaints 2015 2016: 4 complaints 2016 4

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.

Show complaint excerpts

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, 2016-03-21

Power train

1 of 4 total reports mentions: power train.

Show complaint excerpts

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, 2016-09-18

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  2. R
    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

2016 BMW 328XI — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 24V608000 · Electrical system, engine and engine cooling

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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.