2015 BMW 328I Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 56about this part
- Share
- 45%of 125 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 56 complaints about the electrical system of the 2015 BMW 328I, 45% of the 125 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 5 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2015 Bmw 328I with just over 40,000 miles. A few weeks ago I began experiencing a dash warning for a left turn signal malfunction however it was intermittent and would often go off when turning the car off and restarting. Then I began getting a left brake light malfunction warning as well. Sometimes I'd get one or the other. Sometimes I would get both. Always intermittent. Sometimes it would come on at engine start up. Sometimes while driving. It has now come on and is continuous. I purchased new bulbs hoping it would solve it although doubtful that the bulb was actually the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11399044, filed 2021-03, 40,000 miles“Gran turismo tailgate crashed upon my head without tail warning lights flashing or alarm. No foot kicking to activate the feature was invoked. While parked with the hatch open, I was simply placing groceries into my trunk. The problem is intermittent, and can not be repeated upon demand. I have been able to demo the problem several times since the first event. I also uncovered several other problems with the tailgate. The kicking feature to activate tailgate lifting and lowering doesn't work 100%. Vigorous kicking in different spots is needed to activate the hands free feature. …”
NHTSA complaint #10948950, filed 2017-02, 16,300 miles“Trunk will not open. The fob, buttons, latch...nothing works to open the trunk. The only way it will open is if I reach into the trunk from behind the rear seat and pull the emergency latch release.”
NHTSA complaint #11175843, filed 2019-02, 35,000 miles“Date reported 08/13/2024 Description Manufacturer Safety recall issued NHTSA #24V-608 Recall #24V-608:474 ENGINE COOLANT PUMP Status Remedy Not Available There is no remedy for this issue that has rendered my vehicle inoperable. While I have to make payment on a vehicle I cannot use and cannot have repaired”
NHTSA complaint #11639506, filed 2025-01“The check engine light came on a few months ago and my mechanic informed me that the vehicle has a recall issues for it. No remedy has been identified and the car is not operable as doing so may result in the car catching on fire. BMW has no timeframe for when they will be fixing this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11647436, filed 2025-03Related recalls
- 24V608000Aug 13, 2024BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018…Covers: BMW 328I 2012–2016, 528I 2012–2016, X3 2013–2017 +8 more
Related service bulletins
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10249027Jan 11, 2024The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery…
- 10238090May 1, 2023After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.
- 10235205Mar 1, 2023The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via the Voice over LTE…
- 10235202Mar 1, 2023Exterior rear lights do not work.
- 10214990May 1, 2022The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 (as of 7/2012 production). This uses map…
- 10200249Jun 1, 2021The discontinuation of 3G cellular communication for Combox, TCB 3G and ATM 3G (Telematics ControlModule) can no longer be supported by the cellular network provider starting…
- 10186227Dec 1, 2020?A/C COOLING INTERMITTENT REDUCTION OF AIR FLOW: Customer may complain of reduced air flow when the air conditioning system is operated for an extended time, usually longer than…
- 10181231Sep 1, 2020BMW TURBOCORD PORTABLE EV 120 V/240 V CHARGER: The BMW-approved accessory TurboCord electric vehicle (EV) charger will not charge the vehicle.
- 10179811Aug 1, 2020EME GROUND CONNECTION MONITORING FAULTS: Check Control message (CCM ID 794): "Drive. Check as soon as possible" illuminates. Increased ground cable contact resistance at…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 21 | 37% |
| 2015 | 56 | 45% |
| 2014 | 52 | 34% |
| 2013 | 61 | 24% |
| 2012 | 23 | 18% |
| 2011 | 130 | 22% |
| 2010 | 38 | 25% |
| 2009 | 61 | 32% |
| 2008 | 85 | 36% |
| 2007 | 129 | 32% |
| 2000 | 5 | 4% |
| 1999 | 7 | 7% |
| 1998 | 5 | 19% |
| 1997 | 7 | 28% |
| 1996 | 4 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2015 BMW 328I
42 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 BMW 328I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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