Question 1

Is the Bmw 328I reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Bmw 328I has 2,137 total NHTSA complaints across 7 model years. The most reliable years are 2016 (95 complaints), 2012 (196 complaints). Years to avoid: 2011 (797 complaints), 2013 (389 complaints), 2014 (235 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Bmw 328I should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2011, 2013, 2014 Bmw 328I. The 2011 model has the most complaints (797) with the top issue being ENGINE.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Bmw 328I?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Bmw 328I are 2016 (95 complaints), 2012 (196 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2016	95	THIS VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF TH...	Above Average
2015	197	WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PASS AT APPROX 50 MPH ON A TWO...	Average
2014	235	SLIGHT KNOCKING SOUND WHEN CAR IS IDLING. CAR SHAK...	Below Average
2013	389	WHILE SLOWLY COMING TO A STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL BEC...	Below Average
2012	196	APRIL 2013, A WARNING SIGNAL ON MY VEHICLE NOTIFIE...	Above Average
2011	797	1.) VEHICLE HAD VERY ROUGH IDLE WHILE IDLING IN NE...	Avoid This Year
2010	228	I WAS TRAVELING ON THE PA TURNPIKE NEAR THE QUAKER...	Average

Bmw 328I — All Years

Bmw 328I — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid