1997 BMW 328IC Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 114,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 21 mpgcombined, 2.8L 6-cyl RWD · 18 city / 26 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1997 BMW 328IC (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1997 BMW 328IC. The part named most often is air bags, with 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and engine cooling (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 114,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags1 20%
- Electrical system1 20%
- Engine cooling1 20%
- Tires1 20%
Example complaints
Air bags: “The contact owned a 1997 Bmw 328i. While driving at various speeds, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10778722, filed 2015-09Tires: “Tire tread came off during highway driving causing damage to the rear bumper. The tire did not deflate. Continental denied claim because the tire was previously repaired for a puncture. The puncture repair remained intact and as far as I could see had nothing to do with the loss of the tread. Continental told me that the tire was likely to fail (tread come off) sooner or later because of the puncture repair. I find this statement to be incredulous as I was never notified in any of their service manuals that repairing a puncture would render the tire unuseable. …”
NHTSA complaint #733211, filed 2000-10Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 114,000 and 114,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1997 BMW 328IC version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 328ic RWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| 328ic RWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1997 BMW 328IC in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Other model years of the BMW 328IC
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 34 | 66,875 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 5 | 114,000 | 0 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1997 BMW 328IC have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1997 BMW 328IC as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1997 BMW 328IC is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 1997 BMW 328IC been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1997 BMW 328IC get?
The EPA rates the 1997 BMW 328IC (328ic, 2.8L 6-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1997 BMW 328IC reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 114,000 miles and the middle half falls between 114,000 and 114,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.