CarRecallWatchThe 2011 BMW 328 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 2 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (13 reports).
2011 BMW 328 recalls
Driver air bag inflator may rupture in a crash
BMW is recalling certain vehicles because the driver's frontal air bag inflator can rupture when the air bag deploys.
Most common 2011 BMW 328 problems
Problem areas named in the 37 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 13 |
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
What owners report
MY BMW 328I E93 HAS THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT COME ON WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE COMPUTER SHOWS ERROR CODE 2B3A (P1449 DMTL SYSTEM FAULT). I CLEARED THE CODE AND IT CAME BACK A WEEK LATER. I TRIED REPLACING THE GAS CAP AND THE ERROR STILL COMES BACK THE SAME. I WAS DOING FURTHER RESEARCH AND CAME ACROSS THIS ARTICLE (ATTACHED) FROM NHTSA.GOV DESCRIBING THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM, WITH THE SAME EXACT CODE AND EVEN MY ENGINE IS THE SAME N52K FOR MY E93 328I. HTTPS://STATIC.NHTSA.GOV/ODI/TSBS/2012/SB-10051299-3508.PDF THE DMTL PUMP IS THERE TO HELP REDUCE EMISSIONS AND IF THE SYSTEM IS FAULTY, THE BMW DEALERSHIP SHOULD HONOR THE REQUEST FOR SERVICE WORK TO REPLACE THE D
SOMETIMES WHEN I TRY TO OPEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR USING THE MECHANICAL HANDLE, DOOR DOES NOT UNLOCK. I HAVE TO USE MY KEY FOB TO REMOTELY UNLOCK THE CAR BEFORE THE DOOR HANDLE WILL WORK TO OPEN THE DOOR.
THE DOOR HANDLE ACTUATOR SPORADICALLY FAILS AND THE DOOR CAN NOT BE OPENED WITH EITHER THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE.
I HAVE A BMW 328I SERIES 2011 4 DOOR SEDAN VEHICLE ) I PURCHASED MY CAR 2018 APRIL AND SINCE THE 1 ST DAY IT HAS GIVEN ME ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS DIAGNOSTICS NOR ANY MECHANIC HAVE FOUND SOULTION THE VEHICLES BATTERY SUDDENLY DRAINS I HAVE GOTTEN 5 NEW BATTERYS REPLACED BECAUSE THEY END UP BEING BAD AND I ALWAYS HAVE A DRAINED BATTERY AFTER 3 OR LESS HOURS OF RECENTLY USAGE ALSO THE VEHICLE IN VARIOUS OCCASION TURNS OF IN THE FREEWAY ,WHILE DRIVING IN THE STREET ETC. WHEN IT SHUTSDOWN LIGHTS FLICKER ,AND IN DASHBOARD THEIRS SHORTAGE NOISE AND IN THE DASHBOARD THE GROUND PICTURE WITH THE VEHICLE IS RED (NO CHECK ENGINE ) MY BRAKE LIGHT IS PERMANENTLY ON THEN AFTER 1-2 MIN CAR TURNS O
TAKATA AIRBAG PROBLEMS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VECHICLE. WHEN I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM THE THIRD PARTY DEALERSHIP, 'CHASE AUTOPLEX' HE RESETTED THE SETTINGS EVERYTHING WAS WORKING PROPERLY, BUT AFTER GETTING HOME, THE NEXT DAY MY CAR SHOWED AIRBAG PROBLEMS. WHEN I CALLED HIM, HE SAID HE CAN'T HELP ME OUT WITH IT. SO MY QUESTION IS THAT, IF YOU GUYS CAN HELP ME GET A RECALL ON THIS AIRBAG, SO I DON'T HAVE TO SPENT MONEY ON IT MYSELF, I WILL APPRECIATE IT. THANKS
2011 BMW 328 questions
Does the 2011 BMW 328 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2011 BMW 328: Driver air bag inflator may rupture in a crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 BMW 328?
Based on 37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (13), Electrical System (9), Unknown Or Other (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2011 BMW 328 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.