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BMW 328XIModel year report

2010 BMW 328XI Problems

Complaints
17filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
88,500miles, 12 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2010 BMW 328XI (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2010 BMW 328XI. The part named most often is electrical system, with 7 complaints (41% of the total), followed by air bags (5) and engine (4). 12 of the complaints include a mileage, and 17% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 88,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 113 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 39 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 6 technical service bulletins 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.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “I was driving and the vehicle at approximately 20mph on a city street when it just stalled out and dash lights went out and back on. I have only 66000 miles on the car. Repair shop is saying fuel pump is seized up and needs to be replaced which may be related to this recall NHTSA campaign number: 13v044000. I was never notified of any recall. I purchased this car used from Bmw in february of 2013. When I run the VIN number no recall comes up”

NHTSA complaint #10897846, filed 2016-08, 66,000 miles

Air bags: “Takata recall. Rec'd recall notice in 3/2016, talked w/dealer shortly after and they said they didn't have the parts, then again 6/29/2016 still no parts, had service done in early 2017 and asked again, was told they expect shipment in next couple months-- likely takata but not sure . Called 6/29/2017 expect parts end of summer; Bmw will send letter & then I to call for service. Last called dealer 8/23/2017 and still no parts and no estimate of when they might get them, told me to wait for letter from Bmw. I think of this potential hazard every time I drive. …”

NHTSA complaint #11019314, filed 2017-08, 40,000 miles

Engine: “Car front end shaking and banging. Brought to repair. Was told that the engine mounting bolts were sheared off. Need to have bolts removed and replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #10663489, filed 2014-12, 94,000 miles

Fuel system: “The contact owns a 2010 bmx 328XI. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted and the contact continued driving however, the failure recurred. The vehicle failed to restart. The contact and a police officer pushed the vehicle off the roadway. After waiting 30 minutes the vehicle was restarted and driven back to the residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel pump and fuel module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11406958, filed 2021-04, 96,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

17% of the 12 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 65,242 and 96,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2517%25–5025%50–7533%75–10025%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (12 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 88,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

201420152016201742018420212022
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2010 BMW 328XI. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
3 Series · coupe RWD/4WDnot rated4 / 4——5 · 9.3% risk
3 Series · sedan RWD/4WDnot rated4 / 4——4 · 10.3% risk

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2010 BMW 328XI → · Check a 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. 113 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 113 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW 328XI

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2015146,9232———Not enough data
20141725,0003———Rising
20132733,1202——42 · TypicalStable
20116779,0003——50 · TypicalStable
20101788,5003———Falling
200911100,0004———Not enough data
20089965,0003—2055 · TypicalFalling
200719870,0004—20Not compared (before 2008)Falling
2006533,0003———Not enough data

All BMW 328XI model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2010 BMW 328XI have?

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2010 BMW 328XI as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2010 BMW 328XI is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 7 complaints (41% of the total), followed by air bags with 5.

Has the 2010 BMW 328XI been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2010 BMW 328XI reported?

Among the 12 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 88,500 miles and the middle half falls between 65,242 and 96,000 miles; 17% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program.

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.