What are the worst BMW 328I years?

Q: What are the worst BMW 328I years?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints per year on the road, the worst BMW 328I years are 2007, 2008, 2011, 2013 - complaint rates far above this model's median. The years with the fewest problems relative to time on the road: 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2006.

BMW 328I: best and worst years

Every model year, ranked by owner complaints reported to NHTSA relative to time on the road. Click a year for its problems, recalls and trouble codes.

Years to avoid: 2007, 2008, 2011, 2013

Complaint rates far above this model's median, even after adjusting for time on the road.

Held up best: 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2006

The fewest complaints relative to years on the road - at most half the model's median rate.

201657 complaints · 1 recalls 2015125 complaints · 4 recalls 2014151 complaints · 8 recalls 2013worst year257 complaints · 5 recalls 2012130 complaints · 6 recalls 2011worst year577 complaints · 7 recalls 2010155 complaints · 6 recalls 2009193 complaints · 6 recalls 2008worst year239 complaints · 5 recalls 2007worst year398 complaints · 6 recalls 2006solid year0 complaints · 3 recalls 2001solid year4 complaints · 3 recalls 2000112 complaints · 7 recalls 199998 complaints · 7 recalls 1998solid year26 complaints · 0 recalls 1997solid year25 complaints · 0 recalls 1996solid year31 complaints · 0 recalls

Ranked by complaints per year on the road (age capped at 12 years), so older years do not lead just because they have been around longer. Years under 3 years old are not judged - they have not had time to show their problems. Rates are relative to this model only and are not adjusted for sales volume.