Bmw 428i years to avoid
Every Bmw 428i model year on file (2014-2015), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2015
Worst year on file
102.8
Severity index
Electrical System
Most-reported system
2014
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2015 Bmw 428i | 102.8 High | 76 | Electrical System |
| 2 | 2014 Bmw 428i | 71.3 Medium | 36 | Electrical System |
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 428i complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 36 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 71.3 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2015 | 76 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 102.8 High | 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.