The 2015 BMW 328i has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 735,429 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 197 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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…
Consequence
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
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 customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
AIR BAGS24V5270002024-07-111,145 affected
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4 Series…
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Remedy
The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
AIR BAGS24V2880002024-04-245,761 affected
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive, M4), and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i,…
Consequence
An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, and ActiveHybrid3 vehicles manufactured October 20, 2011, to June 22, 2015, 2014-2015 328xi Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured March 21, 2013, to March 17, 2015, 2014-2015 328d, 328xd vehicles manufactured…
Consequence
If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or by email at [email protected].
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
53
4fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
40
2fires
ENGINE
22
4fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
19
1crashes1fires1injuries
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
13
2crashes2fires1injuries
POWER TRAIN
13
1fires
SERVICE BRAKES
9
4crashes1injuries
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
7
1fires
AIR BAGS
2
SEAT BELTS
2
Total complaints197
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“I went online because I was having troubles with my vehicle battery alternator and other electronics , I found out other bmws with the same symptoms as my car led to having a bad footwell module , currently interior lights work when they want to if any constant battery dying from lights not…”
“I went online because I was having troubles with my vehicle battery alternator and other electronics , I found out other bmws with the same symptoms as my car led to having a bad footwell module , currently interior lights work when they want to if any constant battery dying from lights not…”
“I went online because I was having troubles with my vehicle battery alternator and other electronics , I found out other bmws with the same symptoms as my car led to having a bad footwell module , currently interior lights work when they want to if any constant battery dying from lights not…”
“The contact owns a 2015 bmw 328i. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24v608000 (â engine and engine cooling, electrical system). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "turn off engine and do not open hood" was displayed on the…”
“The contact owns a 2015 bmw 328i. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24v608000 (â engine and engine cooling, electrical system). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "turn off engine and do not open hood" was displayed on the…”
“On [xxx], my 2015 bmw 328i xdrive (vin: [xxx] , n20 engine, 124,250 miles) suffered a catastrophic engine failure while in operation. Component/system failed: the timing chain guides and oil pump drive chain module failed. The plastic timing chain guide broke apart inside the engine. The vehicle…”
“My 2015 bmw 328i has a broken "plastic" parking brake cable bracket. It breaks so often on the bmw lineup of cars that businesses have made better work-arounds to fix the problem than a plastic part. A fantastic video explain it can be found at agatools.com search bmw parking brake. It is on…”
“I was in my vehicle parked up on january 1st 2026 and the vehicle caught on fire while I was inside of it,the fire started from the right side of the car and flamed up everything,the car had a check engine light on and a lightning system issue was popping up on the dash right before this situation…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA21002 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…
InvestigationEA21002 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…
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2015 BMW 328i as of
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