2016 Bmw 328i Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 93 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

60/100

Elevated Reported Activity — 2016 Bmw 328i

The 2016 Bmw 328i shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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NHTSA Recalls

1 recall on record

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

3 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Bmw 328i (1)

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

🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling: Cooling System: Pump

An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025….

NHTSA #24V608000

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Most Common Problems — 2016 Bmw 328i

Based on 93 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine And Engine Cooling

Power Train

Engine

Electrical System

Service Brakes

Unknown Or Other

Air Bags

Vehicle Speed Control

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Bmw 328i — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2011 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2017, 2018, 2019 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Bmw 328i

Is the 2016 Bmw 328i reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Bmw 328i has 1 recall campaign and 93 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2016 Bmw 328i have?

The 2016 Bmw 328i has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Bmw 328i?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Bmw 328i are: Engine And Engine Cooling, Power Train, Engine, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2016 Bmw 328i safe to buy?

The 2016 Bmw 328i has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis 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: 2017, 2018, 2019. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2011.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

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.