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BMW 328Model year report

2011 BMW 328 Problems

Complaints
37filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
68,000miles, 19 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
22 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl RWD · 19 city / 28 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 BMW 328 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 37 consumer complaints for the 2011 BMW 328. The part named most often is air bags, with 13 complaints (35% of the total), followed by electrical system (9) and other or unknown (5). 19 of the complaints include a mileage, and 32% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 68,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 9 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the inflator module filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

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.

Also reported: Body and structure (1), Suspension (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “I called the dealership (motorworks Bmw in bloomington mn) regarding two open recalls (pcv heater and air bag) they told me that the airbag was not affected but they would repair the pcv heater. I am more concerned about the air bag as it is related to crash safety.”

NHTSA complaint #11129531, filed 2018-09, 122,000 miles

Electrical system: “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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11162804, filed 2018-12, 135,000 miles

Other or unknown: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #11185564, filed 2019-03, 60,000 miles

Engine: “Aluminum headbolt sheared off causing internal damage resulting in car losing power and not being able to get off the roadway. This is an n52 engine and complaints are that this problem is solely caused by an over torque of the bolt during manufacturing.”

NHTSA complaint #10916848, filed 2016-10, 68,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

32% of the 19 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 43,000 and 80,000 miles.

11%0–1011%10–2511%25–5037%50–7521%75–10011%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (19 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 68,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

2011201320142015201620172018102019
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.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2011 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 manual192822$3,750
328ci RWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic182822$3,750
328ci Convertible RWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic182621$3,900
328ci Convertible RWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed manual172620$4,100
328ci xDrive AWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed manual172520$4,100
328ci xDrive AWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic182520$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 2011 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. 9 on record; the latest 9 are shown.

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 2011 BMW 328 have?

NHTSA recorded 37 consumer complaints for the 2011 BMW 328 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2011 BMW 328 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 13 complaints (35% of the total), followed by electrical system with 9.

Has the 2011 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 2011 BMW 328 get?

The EPA rates the 2011 BMW 328 (328ci, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 19 city and 28 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,750 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2011 BMW 328 reported?

Among the 19 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 68,000 miles and the middle half falls between 43,000 and 80,000 miles; 32% 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. 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.