2011 BMW 328 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2011 BMW 328, 8% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,000 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.
“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“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“Both driver and passenger LED tail lights are starting to fail. Both are flickering and one is dimming, this is happening on the tail gate mounted lights”
NHTSA complaint #11122470, filed 2018-08, 96,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10057568Oct 1, 2014Bmw: on some vehicles, when starting, low beam, with 0552 option, would briefly flashes, due to a faulty led main light module that needs replacing. Model 2008-14 f01, f02, f06…
- 10037025Aug 1, 2010Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2011 BMW 328
13 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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