Bmw 328i years to avoid
Every Bmw 328i model year on file (2012-2015), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2014
Worst year on file
116.7
Severity index
Electrical System
Most-reported system
2012
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014 Bmw 328i | 116.7 High | 151 | Electrical System |
| 2 | 2013 Bmw 328i | 93.0 High | 288 | Engine |
| 3 | 2015 Bmw 328i | 66.5 Medium | 124 | Electrical System |
| 4 | 2012 Bmw 328i | 37.3 Low | 144 | Engine |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Bmw 328i complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 144 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 37.3 Low | ENGINE |
| 2013 | 288 | 5 | 27 | 8 | 93.0 High | ENGINE |
| 2014 | 151 | 8 | 19 | 2 | 116.7 High | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2015 | 124 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 66.5 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.