2010 BMW 328XI Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 41%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 BMW 328XI, 41% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,500 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.
“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“The connection between the battery and the fusebox failed causing a complete electrical failure while the car was being driven. Luckily the car was just pulling onto the highway and it was a city street. This apparently had been replaced before under a previous NHTSA recall and the repair did not fix the problem. The cable was replaced but the fuse box apparently wasn't. Both the cable and the fuse box were replaced this time in hope that this will permanently solve the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11073756, filed 2018-02, 101,000 miles“I was notifiied by snail mail of two recalls (17v-676: blower motor wiring and 17v: pcv valve heater) last november 2017 and, as of today, they have no remedies... Both defects can cause fires so it seems serious. My vehicle is currently running fine but it is in the back of my mind and keeping me from taking the car on an extended trip. Is there anything you can do to hurry Bmw along or provide a status?”
NHTSA complaint #11081208, filed 2018-03“I attempted to start the car by inserting the key and hitting the start button. Instantaneously, all power has been lost in the car. The car cannot be jumpstarted. I had a previous slow start during cold weather and the battery was replaced aprox. 3 weeks prior to this incident. I also believe I smelled something electrical 2 days prior to this incident. There has been a recall 13v-044, which looks related to my current issue. The recall includes cars in my make,model,year. However my VIN number does not show the recall relates to my car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10946365, filed 2017-01“Bmw on fire. I had been driving on a city street for about 15 minutes when the engine caught on fire. I was stopped at a traffic light when I noticed smoke so it may have started while in transit. My car had no issues, no complaints about the car, engine or driving experience. At the time of the fire there were no warnings on the dashboard, no smell of fire or burning oil, no signs of engine issues while driving but while stopped at a red traffic light I noticed smoke coming from around the driver's front tire area and it escalated quickly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10991206, filed 2017-05Related recalls
- 17V676000Oct 25, 2017BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i…Covers: BMW 328XI 2006–2011, 325I 2006–2011, 328I 2006–2011 +9 more
Related service bulletins
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10249027Jan 11, 2024The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery…
- 10211864Mar 1, 2022The footwell module (FRM) cannot be encoded after replacement.
- 10182619Oct 1, 2020Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has…
- 10175267Apr 1, 2020Power Reduction FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2 A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The "Service Engine Soon" (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This…
- 10162431Jul 10, 2019"Erroneous CC Message "Remote control! Do not switch off the engine" is Displayed. An erroneous CC message, "Remote control!" " Do not switch off the engine" is displayed in the…
- 10162404Jul 10, 2019"Outside Door Mirror Moves when Locking or Unlocking the Vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the…
- 10149557Oct 1, 2018For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata…
- 10146660Apr 1, 2017The underlying 2G technology for the GSM (Global System Mobile communication) COMBOX will no longer be supported by the cellular network providers after December 31, 2016. This…
- 10146659Apr 1, 2017SERVICE ACTION: GSM COMBOX DEACTIVATION / DISCONTINUATION WITH 4 YEAR ASSIST SERVICE. What's New: ? Model: Option code removed to prevent confusion about affected vehicles ?…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 | 29% |
| 2014 | 3 | 18% |
| 2013 | 2 | 7% |
| 2011 | 17 | 25% |
| 2010 | 7 | 41% |
| 2009 | 5 | 45% |
| 2008 | 46 | 46% |
| 2007 | 61 | 31% |
| 2006 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2010 BMW 328XI
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 BMW 328XI
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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