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2010 BMW 328I Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
40about this part
Share
26%of 155 total for the year
Median mileage
111,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 40 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2010 BMW 328I, 26% of the 155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I received a recall note campaign no. 14v-176 vanos assembly bolts on my 2010 Bmw 328I in june. It is now the end of august and I have not heard anything about repairs. The nearest garage hasn't the parts and says nothing of the safety of my faulty vehicle or when parts may appear. I don't know if I can safely drive the car. I need to use it, but the letter says it can cause a crash. How long will this crap go on? I tried to contact Bmw customer service over a week ago.....no response. …”

NHTSA complaint #10627505, filed 2014-08, 39,520 miles

“The contact owns a 2010 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that there was a rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with starter failure. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact was informed that the rattling sound was related to an engine issue. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11588109, filed 2024-05, 76,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2010 BMW 328I. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the vehicle was idling rough and occasionally, the vehicle lost automotive power. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but was more frequent. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. While the vehicle was idling, the RPM was fluctuating between 800 - 1,000 RPM. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that there was a failure with the VANOS valve timing system. …”

NHTSA complaint #11723902, filed 2026-03, 130,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2010 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the engine compartment. Additionally, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the engine seized. …”

NHTSA complaint #11582165, filed 2024-04, 103,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2010 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle coasted to the side of the road. …”

NHTSA complaint #11565097, filed 2024-01, 111,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20161323%
20154234%
20142919%
20134417%
20121612%
201117530%
20104026%
20092111%
20083314%
2007359%
200054%
199911%
199828%
1997312%
1996619%

Other parts of the 2010 BMW 328I

Engine
48 complaintsAir bags
43 complaintsElectrical system
38 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology