2008 BMW 328I Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 239 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,142miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 BMW 328I, 3% of the 239 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,142 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.
“Drivers door locked as normal when car reached a certain speed but made a weird noise. Now it will not unlock with keyless or unlock button on dash of car. Will only unlock manually. Door lock actuator??? I have heard this is a common problem with these cars... I hope they are covered with a recall soon!”
NHTSA complaint #10538526, filed 2013-09, 90,142 miles“Electronic door locks failed to unlock thus trapping myself in the car. No mechanical override exists to manually unlock the doors. I had to roll the window down and climb out through the window. The 4 door sedan has small windows and I hurt myself (pulled muscles and joints) climbing out. If the windows failed (they did not), I would have had to break the windows and then climb out. Elderly or handicapped occupants would not be able to get out! Any power failure will trap occupants since no mechanical override exists!”
NHTSA complaint #10733183, filed 2015-07, 30,000 miles“I am unable to open/unlock the driver's side door. Other doors are fine but I would be trapped in case of fire or accident. Door does unlock through manual key (not fob).”
NHTSA complaint #10652294, filed 2014-11, 81,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Bmw 328I. While the vehicle was stationary, none of the doors (except for the driver's side door) would unlock or open. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10978825, filed 2017-04, 116,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10162426Jul 10, 2019Trunk Lid Intermittently Does Not Open or Latch. Intermittently the trunk lid does not pop open when using the remote, or latch when closing. If the vehicle is driven and the…
- 10147090Feb 1, 2015SiDrive Controller Trim Peeling. The chrome ring on the iDrive controller is peeling. Poor chrome material adhesion
- 10147937Jan 1, 2014Erroneous Trunk Lid Open Check Control Message. The trunk open check control message may appear, even though the trunk lid or tailgate is fully closed and latched. CAUSE…
- 10150174Nov 1, 2013SI B51 55 10 November 2013 Body EquipmentTechnical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B51 55 10 dated December 2010. designates changes to this revision…
- 10150173Nov 1, 2013"Outside Door Mirror Moves when Locking or Unlocking the Vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 | 7 | 5% |
| 2013 | 8 | 3% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 11 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 3% |
| 2007 | 18 | 5% |
| 2000 | 31 | 28% |
| 1999 | 11 | 11% |
| 1998 | 1 | 4% |
| 1997 | 4 | 16% |
| 1996 | 3 | 10% |
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 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSteering
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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