2016 BMW 328XI Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2016 BMW 328XI, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2016 BMW 328XI
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Connectors/plugs/receptacles (electrical system) and pump (engine and engine cooling)
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly…
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. Owners may contact BMW…
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 BMW 328XI have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 16,550 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“10/12/18 approx. 12:30pm, about 80 degrees, driving on texas freeway, 65mph, loud pow, front sunroof exploded. Glass shattered outward, exposing long opening in front of sunroof.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 18, 2018 · Unknown or other
“We were driving down the freeway on the 5 when boom our sunroof exploded shattering glass everywhere. We were in complete shock as nothing hit the car or any debris or rocks. We called our local BMW i”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 17, 2018 · Unknown or other
Compare BMW 328XI model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW 328XI model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 BMW 328XI | 3 | 5 |
| 2007 BMW 328XI | 4 | 198 |
| 2008 BMW 328XI | 3 | 99 |
| 2009 BMW 328XI | 4 | 11 |
| 2010 BMW 328XI | 3 | 17 |
| 2011 BMW 328XI | 3 | 67 |
| 2012 BMW 328XI | 4 | 1 |
| 2013 BMW 328XI | 2 | 27 |
| 2014 BMW 328XI | 3 | 17 |
| 2015 BMW 328XI | 2 | 14 |
| 2016 BMW 328XI | 1 | 4 |
Checking a specific 2016 BMW 328XI
How do I know if my 2016 BMW 328XI has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2016 BMW 328XI; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 24V608000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other BMW models
- X53,154 complaints
- 328I2,578 complaints
- X32,004 complaints
- 325I1,386 complaints
- Z41,281 complaints
- 3 Series843 complaints
- 528I835 complaints
- 330I815 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.