BMW 328I recalls
NHTSA's records list 15 safety recalls covering the BMW 328I since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 1999-2016. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Dec. 17, 2025. 3 of them carried a “Do not drive” or “Park outside” warning.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 7, 2026.
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2016 BMW 328I recalls 1
- Water Pump Connector May Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 720,796 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2015 BMW 328I recalls 3
- Water Pump Connector May Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 720,796 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 1,145 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Bag Inflators May Rupture
Component: air bags. 5,761 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2014 BMW 328I recalls 4
- Air Bag Inflators May Rupture
Component: air bags. 851 vehicles potentially affected.
- Water Pump Connector May Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 720,796 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 1,145 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Bag Inflators May Rupture
Component: air bags. 5,761 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2013 BMW 328I recalls 2
- Water Pump Connector May Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 720,796 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 59,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2012 BMW 328I recalls 3
- Water Pump Connector May Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 720,796 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 394,029 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 59,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2011 BMW 328I recalls 4
- Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 394,029 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 59,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- PCV Heater may Short Circuit
Component: engine and engine cooling. 740,561 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Blower Motor Wiring may Overheat
Component: electrical system. 702,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2010 BMW 328I recalls 4
- Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 394,029 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 59,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- PCV Heater may Short Circuit
Component: engine and engine cooling. 740,561 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Blower Motor Wiring may Overheat
Component: electrical system. 702,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2009 BMW 328I recalls 5
- Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 394,029 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 59,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Electrical Power/Stalling
Component: electrical system. 16,641 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- PCV Heater may Short Circuit
Component: engine and engine cooling. 740,561 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Blower Motor Wiring may Overheat
Component: electrical system. 702,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2008 BMW 328I recalls 4
- Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 394,029 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 59,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- PCV Heater may Short Circuit
Component: engine and engine cooling. 740,561 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Blower Motor Wiring may Overheat
Component: electrical system. 702,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2007 BMW 328I recalls 4
- Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 394,029 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 59,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- PCV Heater may Short Circuit
Component: engine and engine cooling. 740,561 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Blower Motor Wiring may Overheat
Component: electrical system. 702,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2006 BMW 328I recalls 3
- Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 394,029 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 59,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Blower Motor Wiring may Overheat
Component: electrical system. 702,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2005 BMW 328I recalls 1
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 292,948 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2004 BMW 328I recalls 1
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 292,948 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2003 BMW 328I recalls 1
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 292,948 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2002 BMW 328I recalls 1
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 292,948 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2001 BMW 328I recalls 3
- Air Bag Inflator May Explode or Underinflate Bag
Component: air bags. 4,511 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 292,948 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Bag Inflators May Rupture or Underinflate Bag
Component: air bags. 74,185 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2000 BMW 328I recalls 5
- Air Bag Inflator May Explode or Underinflate Bag
Component: air bags. 4,511 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 292,948 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Bag Inflators May Rupture or Underinflate Bag
Component: air bags. 74,185 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Bag Inflators May Rupture or Underinflate Bag
Component: air bags. 34,396 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Side Air Bag Inflator may Rupture
Component: air bags. 574,007 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
1999 BMW 328I recalls 4
- Air Bag Inflator May Explode or Underinflate Bag
Component: air bags. 4,511 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Bag Inflators May Rupture or Underinflate Bag
Component: air bags. 74,185 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Bag Inflators May Rupture or Underinflate Bag
Component: air bags. 34,396 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Bag Inflators May Rupture or Underinflate Bag
Component: air bags. 7,910 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.