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2011 BMW 328I Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
2%of 578 total for the year
Median mileage
49,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2011 BMW 328I, 2% of the 578 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,000 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.

“Takata recall. I have recieved several recall letters regarding my vehicle. I have noticed my car driving differently, and I do not feel safe being in the car or having others in the vehicle. I have read the recalls on my vehicle and it has stated that car can go on fire while driving or not and parts are not available. I would like to return the vehicle my famiy and my safety comes first.”

NHTSA complaint #11149697, filed 2018-11, 100,000 miles

“While driving my vehicle engine stalled and lost power. I tried to restart while in the middle of the city street with several cars behind and coming from oppisit direction. I placed the car in park and jumped out leaving the vehicle while watching and looking at other cars avoiding from hitting it. Two jentalman can to help me push it out of th the middle of the street. My sister was with me and was telling to to pull to the side but with no power the car was stiff/suff and brakes was also stiff. Very scrary!the vehicle was just released from the dealer 2/26/2019. …”

NHTSA complaint #11194509, filed 2019-04, 129,000 miles

“My car started giving error codes of chassis stabilization malfunction errors. It started draining the battery (new battery less than a year) where it needed to be jumped. The dealer said the power supply cable from the battery to the motor needs to be replaced. Vehicle started then wouldn't run normal and then battery was dead. Once jumped it ran but shakes bad.”

NHTSA complaint #11297502, filed 2020-01, 50,000 miles

“Fourth wheel speed sensor was replaced today. The car has about 27,000 miles. The first sensor failed when the car was about 2 1/2 years old. The fact that all four wheel speed sensor have failed suggests to me a design or manufacturing flaw. It is a safety issue in that the ABS, stability control, and cruise control are disabled when this happens.”

NHTSA complaint #10897252, filed 2016-08, 27,000 miles

“The vehicles rdc module that communicates to the TPMS gets wet and causes a complete electrical system failure. This module on is located under the passenger rear wheel splash shield on the outside of the vehicle and is exposed to elements. This is a poor design and location. Failure happened during vehicle operation and even when off and it causes complete loss of all safety function. It seems to be a common issue when researching online.”

NHTSA complaint #11062664, filed 2018-01, 104,209 miles

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Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201612%
201511%
201432%
201362%
2011102%
201043%
200963%
200842%
200792%
199911%
199814%

Other parts of the 2011 BMW 328I

Engine
194 complaintsEngine cooling
175 complaintsElectrical system
130 complaintsAir bags
91 complaintsOther or unknown
43 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsExterior lighting
19 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsSeats
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 BMW 328I

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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