2011 BMW 328I Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 3%of 579 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 119,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2011 BMW 328I, 3% of the 579 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 119,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased my vehicle and my 3rd top center brake light has never worked. My tires the tread seems low and I should have had new tires on the car when I purchased it. The steering seems more difficult when turning than it should be. Also I didn't receive 2 keys. My owners manual says I should receive 2 keys. I also had to order my owners manual and my car didn't come with it's owners manual.”
NHTSA complaint #11291148, filed 2019-12, 121,693 miles“The headlights, blinker lights, dash lights, interior lights, and power to the windows doesn't work. From my research online it is because of the footwell (frm) module going bad. The issue just started once I started the vehicle and nothing worked when it did prior to parking.”
NHTSA complaint #11300722, filed 2020-01, 85,000 miles“Purchased a 2011 Bmw 328I used it came with extended warranty the first issue I had was in my foot well module I came in from work parked car in drive way woke up the next morning to no headlights turn signals and car would not start I contacted Bmw because there was a recall on the foot well module took car in to get everything checked out Bmw replaced foot well module said everything was ok drove car home thinking everything was ok parked car woke up the next morning car was completely dead no power so I took battery to get tested and had to replace the battery also the battery terminal…”
NHTSA complaint #11282945, filed 2019-11, 119,000 miles“Footwell module failed. This is a known issue by Bmw. Device controls accessory lighting, central locking system, turn signals, and power windows. Bmw si b01 20 16 released extending warranty on frm to 10 years, 152000 miles. Frm on my vehicle failed at 195,000. Total replacement cost was $1,000”
NHTSA complaint #11376409, filed 2020-11, 195,000 miles“Vehicle was delivered on 2/3/2011 and has experienced ongoing & unresolved electrical shorts, battery discharge, failures to start, erroneous door ajar messages, service engine soon & electrical malfunction messages leaving passengers stranded. Vehicle towed to dealership(s) 2 times. Dates/mileage of failure(s): 19feb2011 / 377 miles, 18apr2011 / 2,336, 01jun2011 / 3,816, 12 aug 2011 / 4,690, 24oct2011 / 6,867, 21oct2011 / 6,943. Formal notices served to braman Bmw / miami, south motors / miami & Bmw corporate / nj to repair or replace vehicle have gone unanswered. …”
NHTSA complaint #10434400, filed 2011-11, 2,336 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10057568Oct 1, 2014Bmw: on some vehicles, when starting, low beam, with 0552 option, would briefly flashes, due to a faulty led main light module that needs replacing. Model 2008-14 f01, f02, f06…
- 10148275Apr 1, 2014"One or Both Xenon Headlights Aiming Downwards. CAUSE Both sides are aiming downwards: * The most likely cause is a faulty or disconnected rear height sensor. In very extreme…
- 10147945Jan 1, 2014Delay in Automatic Driving Light Switching On/Off. When driving out of a tunnel or exiting underground parking, the automatic driving light remains switched on for two minutes…
- 10149344Apr 1, 2013Headlight Washer Nozzle Cover Sticks Out.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 7 | 6% |
| 2014 | 11 | 7% |
| 2013 | 6 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 3% |
| 2011 | 19 | 3% |
| 2010 | 6 | 4% |
| 2009 | 8 | 4% |
| 2008 | 8 | 3% |
| 2007 | 13 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 4% |
| 1996 | 3 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2011 BMW 328I
194 complaintsEngine cooling
175 complaintsElectrical system
130 complaintsAir bags
91 complaintsOther or unknown
43 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsSeats
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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