Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2011 BMW 328i has 138 NHTSA electrical complaints and 2 electrical-related recalls.
138
Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
17V676000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive,...
13V044000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Seri...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Footwell module (FRM) module went out after negative battery disconnect to change fuse. Module being... |
| Mar 20, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the... |
| Feb 20, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER | Previously reported on February 20, 2024. NHTSA #1157301 RDC failure caused complete loss of all das... |
| Feb 16, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER | Tire pressure yellow warning light on. RDC module ordered but repair not completed. After starting ... |
| Jan 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER | The electrical keeps shutting off and own after hitting speed bumps. It shuts off all power on hvac ... |
| Dec 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE | Received letter of recal Dec 2023 For recall Campaign No 23V-707 Is been almost two months and BMW ... |
| Nov 23, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE | While driving at city speed limit the headlights started flicking on-off very difficult to see in th... |
| Aug 11, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The Battery died and had to jump start to take it for a replacement. Once the car started, there was... |
| Jul 26, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle into the dealer fo... |
| Jan 16, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Passenger door handle with comfort access shorted out and nearly caught fire. I was trying to get m... |
| Nov 23, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | This car has a heater problem with the PCV that causes the car to not run in cold weather. The PCV f... |
| Sep 10, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the batt... |
| Sep 1, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | There is a safety recall on my car. This recall involves an engine component known as the Positive ... |
| Aug 24, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact's son owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an unknown ... |
| Aug 1, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER | Unable to unlock/lock doors on car (obviously very worrisome), unable to use turn signals, no interi... |
| Jul 1, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Unknown my car has been smoking g very bad lately idk if it is cause but this but this recall has ne... |
| Apr 14, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | My car was brought in to the BMW dealership for knocking noises, a fire smell, and shaking. I was to... |
| Mar 28, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? ... |
| Mar 15, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The FRM module has failed for a 3rd time in my 328xi. This module distributes power to many componen... |
| Feb 21, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Vehicle started smelling like smoke and making loud screeching noise in February. Took car to BMW ce... |