1996 BMW 328I Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1996 BMW 328I, 6% of the 31 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Vehicle self diagnoistics provides engine check light warning. Diagnoistic code indicates low emissions efficiency . Dealer read code and reported the catalytic converter needs to be replaced. Factory warranty expired at 80,000 miles so it was not covered. Replacement costs estimated at $1330. This failure occured less than 100,000 miles on vehicle. I understand that a recall was performed on 1986 318i models for failed catalytic converter parts. The Bmw parts source may be the same for the model 328I which would be why I experienced this failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #760137, filed 2002-04“Engine check light continued to come on, even though vehicle has been serviced by the dealership for this prolbem 3 times in the last 18 months. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #868551, filed 2000-08Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 14 | 25% |
| 2015 | 19 | 15% |
| 2014 | 14 | 9% |
| 2013 | 19 | 7% |
| 2012 | 11 | 8% |
| 2011 | 43 | 7% |
| 2010 | 12 | 8% |
| 2009 | 9 | 5% |
| 2008 | 19 | 8% |
| 2007 | 15 | 4% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 4% |
| 1996 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1996 BMW 328I
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 BMW 328I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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