1996 BMW 328i Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1996 BMW 328i recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1996 BMW 328i.

Most common 1996 BMW 328i problems

Problem areas named in the 31 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine And Engine Cooling	6
Power Train	6
Structure	4
Electrical System	4
Air Bags	3
Exterior Lighting	3
Visibility	2
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Unknown Or Other	2
Fuel System, Other	1

What owners report

2007-08-17, Electrical System
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 BMW 328I. HE STATED THAT THE HORN DID NOT WORK AND NOTICED THAT THE WIRES WERE CUT IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND UNDER THE HOOD. HE STATED THAT HE PURCHASED THE CLOCKSPRING, BUT IT WAS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 97,120 AND THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96720.

2004-04-20, Latches/Locks/Linkages
POWER LOCK ACTUATORS ON VEHICLE FAIL REPEATEDLY. BETWEEN 2000 AND 2003, THREE POWER LOCK ACTUATORS FAILED ON VEHICLE (BOTH REAR DOORS AND FRONT PASSENGER DOOR). SOMETIMES THE ACTUATORS GET STUCK IN THE LOCKED POSITION, SOMETIMES UNLOCKED. WALKED AWAY FROM VEHICLE WITH AN UNLOCKED DOOR ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BEFORE DISCOVERING PROBLEM. IN ONE CASE (FRONT PASS. DOOR), DOOR LOCK WAS EVEN DIFFICULT (BUT NOT IMPOSSIBLE) TO OPERATE MANUALLY: THIS WAS STUCK IN THE LOCKED POSITION, MAKING ENTRY INTO THE VEHICLE VERY DIFFICULT.

2003-06-12, Power Train
I HAVE A 328I BMW, AND THE INFORMATION IN THE OWNERS MANUAL STATES THAT YOU NEVER NEED TO CHANGE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID YET ON THE DAY IN QUESTION MY TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO STALL AND JERK. I THAN CALLED MY MECHANIC WHO I INFORMED OF THIS TROUBLE, HE THEN INFORMED ME TO BRING THE CAR TO HIM TO CHECK. I NEED TO ALSO TELL THAT THIS AUTOMOBILE DOES NOT HAVE A DIP STICK SO THERE IS NO WAY TO TELL IF THE TRANSMISSION FLUID IS GOING BAD PRIOR TO WHAT IS HAPPENING TO ME. WHEN I CALL BMW THEY INFORMED ME THAT THEY ONLY WARRANTY THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AND NOT THE TRANSMISSION, WHEN YOU CONSIDER THAT THE TRANSMISSION ONLY OPERATES CORRECTLY WHEN THE FLUID IS RIGHT. IN CONCLUSION I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF

2003-05-20, Exterior Lighting
FOR THE LAST MONTH AND A HALF THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND THE PLATE LIGHTS. *JB

2003-05-20, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE BRAKES FAILED ON THE VEHICLE. *JB

1996 BMW 328i questions

Does the 1996 BMW 328i have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1996 BMW 328i at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 BMW 328i?

Based on 31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (6), Power Train (6), Structure (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 1996 BMW 328i has been fixed?

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