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BMW 328I 2015 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2015 BMW 328I: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

125Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
27Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine65 complaints

65 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System57 complaints

57 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 24V608000.

Unknown Or Other19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting7 complaints

7 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V520000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags2 complaints

2 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 24V288000, 24V527000.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

15V520000Reported August 17, 2015 - 7,727 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on August 17, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 7,727 vehicles across all affected models.

24V288000Reported April 24, 2024 - 5,761 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on April 24, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 5,761 vehicles across all affected models.

24V527000Reported July 11, 2024 - 1,145 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on July 11, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 1,145 vehicles across all affected models.

24V608000Reported August 13, 2024 - 720,796 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on August 13, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 720,796 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20151
20164
20174
20187
20195
20208
20219
20228
202312
202419
202538
202610
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.