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2011 BMW 328XI Engine Problems

Complaints
24about this part
Share
36%of 67 total for the year
Median mileage
78,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the engine of the 2011 BMW 328XI, 36% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve heater. I have had the car repaired out of my own pocket when this part failed because the remedy is still not available. Bmw will not even look at my car in order to issue a reimbursement because they said the remedy must be available first. It has almost been a year since the recall was first recognized.”

NHTSA complaint #11115562, filed 2018-08, 95,000 miles

“Pvc valve over heated and sprayed oil on exhaust manifold. Received recall notice from Bmw to get it fixed but dealer informs me no parts are available and no idea when parts will be available. Bmw advises not to drive car with damaged pvc valve. Still driving car as it is the only car I have. Please ask Bmw to supply dealers with parts to fix this issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11078216, filed 2018-03, 106,000 miles

“My vehicle is experiencing the same symptoms and is reporting the same trouble codes related to recall number: 17v683000. However, my vehicle is not included in this recall. I would appreciate it if this matter could be investigated and my vehicles VIN included in this recall.”

NHTSA complaint #11413051, filed 2021-04, 112,000 miles

“I was driving on the highway at about 55mph and completely lost power on my 2011 Bmw 328XI. Luckily there was no trafiic so I slowed down and stopped on the side of the highway opened the hood, and then I heard the engine making a rattling/marble noise. I took the car to the Bmw dealership for a diagnosis and they said it could be the camshaft bearing ledge (which is not covered) or a vanos bolt(which has an extended warranty already on it). …”

NHTSA complaint #11055810, filed 2017-12, 62,000 miles

“After the car is stopped at a stop sign and when I try to accelerate the car, it hesitates to move even after I push the gas pedal. The car struggles to move forward and after pressing in hard it moves. The initial delay or the initial response time is huge. The time lag is large. The engine makes noise and will struggle to move. I hope the NHTSA will review the matter with Bmw and see what needs to be done.”

NHTSA complaint #10629800, filed 2014-08, 31,280 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2015214%
2014212%
2013726%
20112436%
2010424%
2009327%
20083232%
20073618%

Other parts of the 2011 BMW 328XI

Electrical system
17 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 BMW 328XI

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