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2011 Bmw 328i Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 7 NHTSA recalls and 678 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Bmw 328i

The 2011 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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Avoid This Year — 2011 Bmw 328i

The 2011 Bmw 328i is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

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NHTSA Recalls
7 recalls on record
678
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
27
Crashes + Injuries
32 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2011 Bmw 328i (7)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Bmw dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V017000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V676000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V683000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V176000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V044000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #11V476000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #24V513000
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Most Common Problems — 2011 Bmw 328i

Based on 678 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine And Engine Cooling
182
Electrical System
138
Engine
128
Air Bags
102
Unknown Or Other
33
Power Train
25
Fuel/propulsion System
12
Steering
10
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Bmw 328i — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2011 model year is highlighted.

2010 0 complaints 2011 678 complaints 2012 143 complaints 2013 286 complaints 2014 150 complaints 2015 121 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2011 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2011 Bmw 328i

Is the 2011 Bmw 328i reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2011 Bmw 328i has 7 recalls and 678 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2011 Bmw 328i have?
The 2011 Bmw 328i has 7 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Bmw 328i?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2011 Bmw 328i are: Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System, Engine, Air Bags. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2011 Bmw 328i safe to buy?
The 2011 Bmw 328i has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 7 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Bmw 328i should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Bmw 328i are: 2010. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2011.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.