repaired · 2026 Q3
Wiring: connectors/plugs/receptacles
Risk. An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
2015 BMW 328iProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 125 owner complaints about the 2015 BMW 328i, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-288 the manufacturer reports only 36% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 30, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 BMW 328i has problems
125 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
56Electrical system5 crash/fire/injury
42Engine and engine cooling4 crash/fire/injury
23Engine4 crash/fire/injury
15Fuel/propulsion system4 crash/fire/injury
13Power train1 crash/fire/injury
9Service brakes
7Exterior lighting
2Wheels
2Forward collision avoidance
1510 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 56 | 5 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 42 | 4 |
| Engine | 23 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 15 | 4 |
| Power train | 13 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 7 | 1 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 15 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2015 BMW 328i recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Air bags: side/window
Risk. An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Exterior lighting
Risk. If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
100kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 21 electrical system complaints. 48% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 38% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
2under 30k miles10under 100k miles11100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other 328i year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 328i median. How we score
'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 BMW 328i safety ratings
2015 BMW 328 I 4 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 BMW 328i, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What 328i owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The engine intake tract, PCV infrastructure, and the main lower engine wiring harness loom failed due to improper reassembly during Federal Safety Recall 24V-608. The technician left the main intake coupler completely loose and spinning freely by hand, and left the MAF sensor crooked. This…
The contact owns a 2015 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle caught on fire. The fire originated in the engine compartment. There were no warning lights illuminated. The driver was able to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was towed to the residence and was then…
i went online because i was having troubles with my vehicle battery alternator and other electronics, i found out other bmws with the same symptoms as my car led to having a bad footwell module, currently interior lights work when they want to if any constant battery dying from lights not turning…
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