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2011 BMW 328 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2011 BMW 328 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 840,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 6, 2026.

Recall campaigns

AIR BAGS 16V071000 2016-02-05 840,000 affected
Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i,…

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS
13
1crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8
1fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5
ENGINE
4
SEAT BELTS
4
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2
1crashes
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
SEATS
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
1
1fires
Total complaints51

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“My bmw 328i e93 has the service engine soon (ses) light come on while I was driving on the highway. The computer shows error code 2b3a (p1449 dmtl system fault). I cleared the code and it came back a week later. I tried replacing the gas cap and the error still comes back the same. I was doing…”

ENGINE · reported 2019-03-17

“My bmw 328i e93 has the service engine soon (ses) light come on while I was driving on the highway. The computer shows error code 2b3a (p1449 dmtl system fault). I cleared the code and it came back a week later. I tried replacing the gas cap and the error still comes back the same. I was doing…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2019-03-17

“My bmw 328i e93 has the service engine soon (ses) light come on while I was driving on the highway. The computer shows error code 2b3a (p1449 dmtl system fault). I cleared the code and it came back a week later. I tried replacing the gas cap and the error still comes back the same. I was doing…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2019-03-17

“Sometimes when I try to open the driver's side door using the mechanical handle, door does not unlock. I have to use my key fob to remotely unlock the car before the door handle will work to open the door.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2019-03-05

“The door handle actuator sporadically fails and the door can not be opened with either the inside or outside door handle.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2019-02-22

“Electrical system malfunction. Bmw dealer ship not taking responsibility for these defects, the sparks plugs keep burning out due to the car overheating.”

ENGINE · reported 2018-09-29

“Electrical system malfunction. Bmw dealer ship not taking responsibility for these defects, the sparks plugs keep burning out due to the car overheating.”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2018-09-29

“I have a bmw 328i series 2011 4 door sedan vehicle ) I purchased my car 2018 april and since the 1 st day it has given me electrical problems diagnostics nor any mechanic have found soultion the vehicles battery suddenly drains I have gotten 5 new batterys replaced because they end up being bad…”

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · reported 2018-09-18

Defect investigations

Investigation EA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…

Investigation EA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2011 BMW 328 as of July 6, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.