repaired · 2026 Q2
Air bags: frontal
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2011 BMW 328xiProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 67 owner complaints about the 2011 BMW 328xi, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-513 the manufacturer reports only 19% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 30, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2011 BMW 328xi has problems
67 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
24Engine1 crash/fire/injury
17Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
12Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
9Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
7Fuel/propulsion system
6Vehicle speed control3 crash/fire/injury
4Power train
3Exterior lighting
2Seats
77 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 24 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 17 | 4 |
| Air bags | 12 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 9 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 3 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 7 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2011 BMW 328xi 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 · 2021 Q2
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
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 engine problems start?
78kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 20 engine complaints. 65% were reported before 100,000 miles.
1under 30k miles13under 100k miles7100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2011 vs. every other 328xi 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 328xi median. How we score
'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 328xi owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328XI. The contact stated that on several occasions when the vehicle was started, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. Additionally, while driving on several occasions at slow speeds, the vehicle was shaking abnormally. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328XI. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking excessively from the engine compartment. The contact stated while driving, the 4WD, brakes, and Service engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that while the…
MY VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME SYMPTOMS AND IS REPORTING THE SAME TROUBLE CODES RELATED TO RECALL NUMBER: 17V683000. HOWEVER, MY VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL. I WOULD APPRECIATE IT IF THIS MATTER COULD BE INVESTIGATED AND MY VEHICLES VIN INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL.
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