2011 BMW 328 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 24%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,625miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 BMW 328, 24% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,625 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“Cluster malfunction, one morning after a snowstorm I started the car and all lights on dash and gauges started to malfunction on and off. I took it to the dealer that dealership said the cluster is bad the rdc control unit. Tpms, battery and kombi wiring. And ask for a real high price to repair. After I take it to a few local Bmw shops and everyone is asking me if I got the recalls done but only one recall of three is available to fix. Some thinks it's water damages and Bmw didn't check the car properly.”
NHTSA complaint #11083583, filed 2018-04, 69,800 miles“Blower motor wiring and positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve heater. Car feels hot sometimes I went to the dealer already and was told someone would call me back is been over 2 months already”
NHTSA complaint #11074931, filed 2018-02“02/25/15 I left my Bmw at the dealer for many of the constant issues my car has had but they have not been able to duplicate. One of the many things was that all doors will close but the front passenger. They always said they could not duplicate. But when I left my car at the dealer it was just not closing at all. On 02/27/15. I received a call from the service department manager and he said to me that he was going to explain about the estimates to fix my car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10692301, filed 2015-03“I leased a vehicle from Bmw encinitas that had previously been used by them as a loaner vehicle on 3/24/11. On 4/20/11, I parked the vehicle at my home after a short 20 minute freeway drive and within 20-30 minutes, flames were shooting out the top of the hood and over the tops of the front tires. The flames were blue and burned so hot water was unable to douse them. The fire burned for approx 15 more minutes before the fire dept was able to put it out. Upon inspection, the engine was completely charred, engine mounts gone and the bumper and lights approx 2 feet in front of the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10403270, filed 2011-05Related service bulletins
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10249027Jan 11, 2024The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery…
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 BMW 328
13 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 BMW 328
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.
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