2008 BMW 328I Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 239 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 BMW 328I, 3% of the 239 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Parked car using hand brake (standard shift car). Later (approx 2 hours later) handbrake released and car rolled into street. On another occasion, the handbrake released 1 minute after I set it (I was still in the car at the time) and was able to catch it before it rolled away.”
NHTSA complaint #10455719, filed 2012-04, 25,000 miles“Abs and break light is on and been on since 2016. A lot of Bmw owners are having the same problem also. There is also a warning light that comes on when this ABS light comes on. Also reads dbc malfunction.”
NHTSA complaint #11229357, filed 2019-07, 1,000 miles“In may of 2012, with the vehicle displaying approximately 15, 228 miles, the warning light for the antilock braking systems (ABS) became activated and remains to this day. Bmw dealership service department inspected the vehicle and concluded a new ABS system was needed, and recommended I not drive the vehicle in its current condition. However, they would not incur the cost because the vehicle was out of warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10544904, filed 2013-09, 15,228 miles“The contact owned a 2008 Bmw 328I. While driving, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The driver depressed the brake pedal, but it failed to stop the vehicle. As a result, the driver crashed into a tree. The air bag failed to deploy. The driver sustained arm injuries that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11204750, filed 2019-04, 130,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10194296Apr 1, 2021Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking…
- 10147008Aug 1, 2016"REPAIRING TRANSFER CASE ACTUATOR (VTG SERVO-MOTOR). The Anti-lock Brakes (ABS), Brakes and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) warnings are on and there may also be a ""Drivetrain…
- 10148316May 1, 2014Incorrect Remaining Service Life from CBS Data for Brake pads. The yellow "Service Due" warning message lights up in the instrument cluster, even though the brake pad thickness…
- 10149595May 1, 2013Erroneous Brake Pad Replacement Message. The Dynamic Stability Control module (DSC) calculates the brake pad replacement intervals based on information from the front and rear…
- 10149431Feb 1, 2013Erroneous Brake Pad Replacement Message. The Dynamic Stability Control module (DSC) calculates the brake pad replacement intervals based on information from the front and rear…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 8 | 14% |
| 2015 | 9 | 7% |
| 2014 | 21 | 14% |
| 2013 | 31 | 12% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 8 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 3% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 8 | 8% |
| 1998 | 4 | 15% |
| 1996 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2008 BMW 328I
85 complaintsAir bags
83 complaintsEngine
54 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsSeats
12 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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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