BMW 428I Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 158 consumer complaints across the 3 model years of the BMW 428I (2014–2016) that have at least 5 complaints. 2015 has the most, with 78. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (75 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All 428I model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 44 | 33,500 | 1 | 343 | 20 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2015 | 78 | 60,000 | 5 | 418 | 81 · More | Rising |
| 2014 | 36 | 52,000 | 6 | 422 | 50 · Typical | Rising |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Electrical system75 34%
- Engine cooling52 23%
- Engine27 12%
- Other or unknown21 9.4%
- Brakes17 7.6%
- Fuel system15 6.7%
- Body and structure8 3.6%
- Air bags8 3.6%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2016: “The door lock actuator-driver's side periodically sticks in a locked position. When I attempt to exit the car,the locking mechanism does not release when door handle is pulled.I have to press unlock button to deactivate the lock and have handle return to normal function.I believe this is a safety issue that needs to be remedied by Bmw”
NHTSA complaint #11388398, filed 2021-01, 33,000 miles2015: “I was t boned by another driver and my airbag didnt deploy. My car was going approx 20mph and the other vehicle over 60mph. Struck directly in center of car on passenger side and only th passenger side window airbag was the only one to deploy. There was no passenger in my car. I was knocked out by hitting the side panel and steering wheel. I was in motion turning into my work across a highway”
NHTSA complaint #11156006, filed 2018-12, 33,000 miles2014: “Hard top will not completely close hard top was leaking electric module went out fuel pump went out I purchased this vehicle on march 30th and it has been in the shop more than I have driven it. I was told that there was nothing wrong with it. I just had to pay $2300 in repairs to the fuel pump and electric module. I had to take the car back because the hard top is no longer functional. I currently have an existing complaint with your agency.”
NHTSA complaint #11123330, filed 2018-08, 41,000 milesOther BMW models
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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. Methodology