2011 BMW 328 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 11%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2011 BMW 328, 11% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 miles.
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.
“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“Electrical system malfunction. Bmw dealer ship not taking responsibility for these defects, the sparks plugs keep burning out due to the car overheating.”
NHTSA complaint #11139011, filed 2018-10, 80,000 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 2018-02Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 BMW 328
13 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsOther or unknown
5 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology