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2015 BMW 328I Engine Problems

Complaints
23about this part
Share
18%of 125 total for the year
Median mileage
78,150miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the engine of the 2015 BMW 328I, 18% of the 125 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,150 miles. 4 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“While attempting to pass at approx 50 MPH on a two lane mountain highway, the car suddenly lost power, warning lights and buzzer sounded. The message on screen reported 'drivetrain malfunction, drive moderately'. The car continued to operate, vibrating badly whenever I gave it gas. We limped home, shut it off. Two hours later I restarted it and all the error warnings disappeared and the car is running normally again.”

NHTSA complaint #10919977, filed 2016-10, 15,900 miles

“While driving on the interstate or over 50 MPH the vehicle will not allow me to give it gas and a drivetrain malfunction comes on. The car then goes into limp mode and the engine shakes. The vehicle will not allow me to give it gas and before the drivetrain malfunction comes on you can feel the gas or fuel pump jerk. Then I am no longer able to give the car gas, limp bode happens, engine shakes, and the car puts itself in neutral. I have to find a way to get in the emergency lane without getting hit and turn the car off for a few minutes to reset the lights. …”

NHTSA complaint #11219191, filed 2019-06, 113,000 miles

“While driving the vehicle it completely stopped and lost all power. No warning was given. We took it to dealership and was told timing chain failed causing engine damage. We were told this is a common problem and I only had vehicle for a little over a year. I am stuck with 5 years left on a vehicle I can’t drive or pay the repair cost of $14,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11614589, filed 2024-09

“After consulting many others that own or previously owned 328i bmw from around the same years (2015-2017); a common issue was found and assumed to be the timing belt. when i press on the accelerator moderately/ as per usual, my RPMs and speedometer hesitate for a solid second then it will catch up and start shaking. i suspect its the timing belt.”

NHTSA complaint #11540161, filed 2023-08

“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

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20161526%
20152318%
20142919%
20139236%
20125542%
201119434%
20104831%
20094724%
20085423%
20076516%
200033%

Other parts of the 2015 BMW 328I

Electrical system
56 complaintsEngine cooling
42 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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