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BMW 328Model year report

2008 BMW 328 Problems

Complaints
8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
77,500miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
21 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl RWD · 18 city / 28 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 BMW 328 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2008 BMW 328. The part named most often is air bags, with 4 complaints (50% of the total), followed by electrical system (3) and engine (3). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 77,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 89 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the inflator module and 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 33 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “I have contacted united Bmw of roswell several times over a year now. I just called again 10/24/2017 and they keep telling me the same thing. The airbags for my model they do not have yet but I am on their list to call when they come in. I've bern on that list since april 2016.”

NHTSA complaint #11039333, filed 2017-10

Electrical system: “Pulled into driveway, smelled melted plastic, parked car and turned it off. Looked and saw flames from under the passenger side glovebox area. Car ignited in flames. Attempted put out but fire spread rapidly and called 911.”

NHTSA complaint #11062424, filed 2018-01, 100,000 miles

Engine: “Takata air bag recall, pcv valve recall, blower motor recall, and constant electrical problems. Issues still not resolved by Bmw. Issue keeps getting blown off by Bmw.”

NHTSA complaint #11091974, filed 2018-05

Body and structure: “My family and I left for vacation in the middle of the night and were driving on the interstate from florida to virginia. There were no other cars around since it was so late. We were driving at roughly 78 MPH. We had the sunroof angled open. Suddenly, we heard an explosion, which sounded like a gunshot, and we were all covered in bits of glass. The sound was so sudden and loud that I nearly ran off the road. We realized the source of the falling glass was from our sunroof, which now looked like a dome. Something caused it to warp in an outward position. …”

NHTSA complaint #10883538, filed 2016-07, 77,500 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 75,000 and 100,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–7567%75–10033%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 77,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2016201720184
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2008 BMW 328. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
3 Series · sedan (side air bags) RWD/AWDnot rated4 / 4——4 · 10.3% risk
3 Series · wagon w/sab RWD/AWDnot rated4 / 4——4 · 10.3% risk

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2008 BMW 328 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
328ci RWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic192822$3,750
328ci RWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed manual182821$3,900
328ci Convertible RWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic182721$3,900
328ci Convertible RWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed manual172720$4,100
328cxi 4WD/AWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed manual172520$4,100
328cxi 4WD/AWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic172520$4,100

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2008 BMW 328 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 89 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 89 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW 328

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20131053,0001———Not enough data
2012752,4001—21—Not enough data
20113768,0001—22Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Stable
20091171,0001—21—Not enough data
2008877,5001—21—Not enough data
20079104,7501—21—Not enough data

All BMW 328 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 BMW 328 have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2008 BMW 328 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2008 BMW 328 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 4 complaints (50% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.

Has the 2008 BMW 328 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2008 BMW 328 get?

The EPA rates the 2008 BMW 328 (328ci, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 28 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2008 BMW 328 reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 77,500 miles and the middle half falls between 75,000 and 100,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.