1998 BMW 328i Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1998 BMW 328i recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1998 BMW 328i.

Most common 1998 BMW 328i problems

Problem areas named in the 26 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	5
Air Bags	4
Vehicle Speed Control	3
Power Train	3
Suspension	2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	2
Engine And Engine Cooling	2
Fuel System, Other	2
Service Brakes	2
Fuel System, Gasoline	1

What owners report

2022-03-04, Service Brakes
Bought car from third party with rebuilt title 333,000 miles currently and has been recertified by state patrol in 2015. Control cluster says taillight failure, and has issues with not starting. When jump started the car has reduced power with transmission limp mode light. Sometimes light comes on with limp mode, other time no limp mode at all. Have replaced taillights, battery and alternator with no fix. Still having reduced power, have to jump start my car and have a taillight failure. Cars front tires rub when turning even though all parts have clearance. Electrical problems surplus with this car. Everything from the radio, heater, transmission and taillights works intermittently.

2015-10-26, Electrical System
THE BRAKE LIGHT CONNECTION IS BAD ON THE LEFT SIDE WHICH RESULTS IN THE BREAK LIGHT NOT TO WORK.

2013-08-25, Structure
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE TRUNK OPENED UP. NOW THE TRUNK IS SHUT AND WILL NOT OPEN AT ALL. *TR

2013-08-25, Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
BRAKE LIGHTS WARNING "BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE" KEEPS BEING DISPLAYED ACROSS THE CONTROL PANEL. I CLEAN THE TAIL LIGHTS AND BRAKES LIGHTS AND THE LIGHTS DID ILLUMINATE PROPERLY AFTERWARDS, THE WARNING GOES AWAY. THEN THE NEXT TIME I GET IN THE CAR A DAY LATER THE CONTROL SAYS "1 BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE" THEN THE NEXT DAY SAYS "BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE". *TR

2013-01-30, Service Brakes
BRAKE LIGHTS WARNING "BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE" KEEPS BEING DISPLAYED ACROSS THE CONTROL PANEL. I CLEAN THE TAIL LIGHTS AND BRAKES LIGHTS AND THE LIGHTS DID ILLUMINATE PROPERLY AFTERWARDS, THE WARNING GOES AWAY. THEN THE NEXT TIME I GET IN THE CAR A DAY LATER THE CONTROL SAYS "1 BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE" THEN THE NEXT DAY SAYS "BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE". *TR

1998 BMW 328i questions

Does the 1998 BMW 328i have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1998 BMW 328i at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 BMW 328i?

Based on 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (5), Air Bags (4), Vehicle Speed Control (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 1998 BMW 328i has been fixed?

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