This page covers 2 recalls and 14 owner complaints for the 2015 BMW 328xi.
The 14 complaints filed for the 2015 BMW 328xi spread across several systems, with no single area drawing a large cluster. The electrical system leads by complaint volume, with owners describing stalls accompanied by loss of power steering, reduced brake assist, windows operating on their own, and climate control cutting out, often multiple symptoms hitting at once during the same event. Brake complaints include a report of the system failing to slow the vehicle normally, with the anti-lock brakes never activating despite firm pedal pressure. A single report describes a parked vehicle catching fire at low mileage, though no cause was identified. Tire sidewall failures appear in one owner's account, attributed to a specific tire brand rather than the vehicle itself. Given the small complaint total, no pattern here rises to the level seen on higher-volume vehicles, but the electrical episodes describing simultaneous loss of steering and brake assist are the most consistent thread.
14
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2015 BMW 328xi has 2 recalls, the more serious being an electrical connector defect that can cause a short circuit and start a fire.
The second recall involves the side marker lights, which may fail to illuminate at night, making the vehicle harder for other drivers to see and raising the risk of a collision.
At a glance
What can fail
The electrical connector on the water pump may not be properly sealed, allowing water to enter and cause an electrical short circuit.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the water pump, replace it and the connector if needed, and install a protective shield.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
The front side marker lights may not work when the parking lights or headlights are on due to incorrect software programming.
What the fix does
BMW dealers will upload corrected software to restore proper marker light operation at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
