Bmw 428i: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Bmw 428i model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 36 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 100.0 High | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2015 | 76 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 157.9 High | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Across 2 model years, the 2015 Bmw 428i carries the highest severity index (157.9, driven by electrical system), while the 2014 is the cleanest at 100.0.
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.