2015 BMW 328I Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 6%of 125 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2015 BMW 328I, 6% of the 125 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Left brake light malfunction is persistent even after changing the bulb 4 times, also cleaned the contacts and keeps on happening randomly. This happens even if the car is stationary. Numerous forum posts report the same for the f30 engine models”
NHTSA complaint #11139713, filed 2018-10, 50,000 miles“Both high beam and low beam lights on my 2015 Bmw 328I, equipped with halogen lights, are extremely dim. This is a significant safety hazard that needs to be addressed”
NHTSA complaint #11141862, filed 2018-10, 18,000 miles“I Was In My Vehicle Parked Up On January 1st 2026 And The Vehicle Caught On Fire While I Was Inside Of It,The Fire Started From The Right Side Of The Car And Flamed Up Everything,The Car Had A Check Engine Light On And A Lightning System Issue Was Popping Up On The Dash Right Before This Situation Accord I Did Research And Found That The Cause Of The Fire Is Related To NHTSA Recall 24V-608 (Water Pump/Connector Fire Risk).”
NHTSA complaint #11737824, filed 2026-05“My 2015 Bmw 328I left turn signal and left brake have malfunctioned for some months now. I have replaced the bulbs and its not working. I know it has to be some electrical problem. There are many know issue like mine but there is not a recall for my model Bmw.”
NHTSA complaint #11302477, filed 2020-01“i went online because i was having troubles with my vehicle battery alternator and other electronics , i found out other bmws with the same symptoms as my car led to having a bad footwell module , currently interior lights work when they want to if any constant battery dying from lights not turning off none of the parking sesnors work no back up camera the rear windows do not work some times the power mirrors work , i have had the vehicle tested with a new alternator and battery each window motor works its the footwell module but i noticed that the extended warranty is for 2014 and older…”
NHTSA complaint #11740338, filed 2026-05Related recalls
- 15V520000Aug 17, 2015BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, and ActiveHybrid3 vehicles manufactured October…Covers: BMW 328I 2012–2015, 335XI 2012–2015, 335I 2012–2015 +6 more
Related service bulletins
- 10235202Mar 1, 2023Exterior rear lights do not work.
- 10212780Apr 1, 2022Component and Issue Specific Limited Emission Warranty Extension. This bulletin is notice of a limited emission warranty extension. This is NOT a notice of a Recall or Service…
- 10161571May 1, 2019The tail light mounting brackets may be cracked or broken. During assembly oil may have contaminated the plastic housing of the rear tail lamps causing damage to the mounting…
- 10160289Apr 1, 2019DELIVERY STOP: REWORK TAIL LIGHTS. The tail light mounting brackets may be cracked or broken. During assembly oil may have contaminated the plastic housing of the rear tail lamps…
- 10160220Apr 1, 2019DELIVERY STOP: REWORK TAIL LIGHTS. The tail light mounting brackets may be cracked or broken. During assembly oil may have contaminated the plastic housing of the rear tail lamps…
- 10159138Mar 1, 2019DELIVERY STOP: REWORK TAIL LIGHTS. The tail light mounting brackets may be cracked or broken. During assembly oil may have contaminated the plastic housing of the rear tail lamps…
- 10136355Mar 1, 2018HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES HAVE VISIBLE INTERNAL MOISTURE/CONDENSATION: Water on the inside (A) or misting (B) of both headlight lenses that is visible from outside.
- 10154856Feb 1, 2018DELIVERY STOP REWORK TAIL LIGHTS. The tail light mounting brackets may be cracked or broken. During assembly; oil may have contaminated the plastic housing of the rear tail…
- 10136736Dec 1, 2017REAR TAIL LIGHT FAILURE: Exterior rear lights do not work.
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 2015 BMW 328I
56 complaintsEngine cooling
42 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsBrakes
9 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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