2014 BMW 328I problems
Owners have filed 237 complaints about the 2014 BMW 328I with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 21.9% of them — the clear leader, ahead of engine at 12.2%.
Complaints237
Crashes29
Fires4
Injuries31
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 21.9% · 52
Engine 12.2% · 29
Engine and engine cooling 12.2% · 29
Service brakes 8.4% · 20
Air bags 7.2% · 17
Unknown or other 5.9% · 14
Fuel/propulsion system 5.5% · 13
Exterior lighting 4.6% · 11
Severity
Of those complaints, 29 describe a crash, 4 describe a fire and 31 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 11 model years of the BMW 328I in this data, 2014 sits 6th by complaint volume. 2011 draws the most.
Filings are rising — 102 in the last three years against 35 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 61,533 miles.
In owners' own words
Starting Dec 1st, the check engine light displayed on my dash and the electrical system has malfunctioned for many features of my vehicle. I am unable to switch to Sport & Eco Mode. The car also takes multiple tries to start the engine. It has been almost 4 months since the recall announcement and remediations are still not available. the engine coolant pump is a direct cause of short circuits and engine problems Electrical system
Left rear brake and turn lights malfunctioning -issue not fixed after changing light bulbs. Noticed that metal pins in the connector was melted and stuck into the wiring harness. Problem affects brake light and turn signal. Melting of the the metal pin in the connector housing clearly is not a wear and tear situation but a defect in manufacturing that needs to be repaired and corrected by BMW. Electrical system
I have recently started to experience a significant safety concern. The doors will not always open with the double handle pull and will require that I hit the power unlock button. I've found several sites and blogs discussing this known issue. I would hope that BMW addresses this as it is a significant safety issue in the event I'm in a crash with lost power. Electrical system · reported at 52,187 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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