2015 BMW 328I Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 12%of 125 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,412miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the fuel system of the 2015 BMW 328I, 12% of the 125 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,412 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Fuel tank split at factory seam causing fuel to pour out of tank when full. This issue happened after filling tank and driving a short distance. When I came out to my car which was parked, I noticed a large puddle of gas under the driver's side of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11363582, filed 2020-10, 79,825 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 in motion on an interstate the car suddenly started to sputter and lose momentum. At the same time, a warning alerted us to a drive train malfunction . Luckily, we were in the lane closest to the side of the road and we were able to limp off the road and out of traffic. The car was towed to the nearest Bmw dealer in las vegas where the problem was determined to be a failed high pressure fuel pump. The car has less than 17,000 miles. After some research, we found that Bmw has a history of fuel pump recalls although none for our model year. …”
NHTSA complaint #10893311, filed 2016-08, 17,000 miles“While driving both in regular traffic and highway traffic the car has without warning gone into a limp mode shuddering allowing no power at all to the accelerator. A message pops up drivetrain malfunction maximum drivetrain output not at available. If you get pulled over turn the vehicle off wait a couple minutes turn the ignition back on the vehicle runs like that never happened. This is extremely dangerous if the vehicle goes limp no power while on the freeway in front of a big 18 wheeler it happened to me the other vehicles do not understand your vehicle just died while going 75 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #11415281, filed 2021-05, 85,000 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 2026-05Related service bulletins
- 11009422Oct 25, 2024Fuel tank limited warranty for leakage, due to defects in materials or workmanship, has been extended to 15 years/150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date
- 10230717Dec 1, 2022For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Fuel Injectors to 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the…
- 10212788Apr 1, 2022The quick disconnect coupling on the cylinder head coolant vent line could break at the cylinder head. This would lead to loss of coolant from the engine.
- 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…
- 10214256Feb 1, 2022The quick disconnect coupling on the cylinder head coolant vent line could break at the cylinder head. This would lead to loss of coolant from the engine.
- 10161557May 1, 2019NOISES FROM THE FUEL TANK AT IDLE AND WITH LOW FUEL LEVEL. While driving slowly with low RPM or while idling a faint knocking or fluttering noise can be heard from inside the…
- 10153744Jan 1, 2019ENGINE STALLS AFTER STARTING OR WILL NOT START. The engine stalls right after starting (when stationary).
- 10135050Feb 1, 2018CONTACTLESS TAILGATE (SMART OPENER) IS TOO SENSITIVE: When the remote is located in the range of the Smart Opener operation may be the contactless tailgate (Smart Opener) opens /…
- 10146632Apr 1, 2017?N20, N26, N55, N63TU, S63TU and S55 Engines: Bosch Injector ETK Part Number Error What's New: ? Identifying the injector type using the ISTA test plan ? Determining the injector…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 15 | 12% |
| 2014 | 17 | 11% |
| 2013 | 20 | 8% |
| 2012 | 10 | 8% |
| 2011 | 20 | 3% |
| 2010 | 8 | 5% |
| 2009 | 22 | 11% |
| 2008 | 13 | 5% |
| 2007 | 15 | 4% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 12% |
| 1996 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2015 BMW 328I
56 complaintsEngine cooling
42 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsOther or unknown
19 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 31, 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