1996 BMW 328I — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
36
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 BMW 328I
The 1996 BMW 328I has received a total of 36 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (3 complaints), Air Bagsfrontal (2 complaints), and Power Trainclutch Assembly (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1996 BMW 328I
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 BMW 328I. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1996 BMW 328I
36 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 BMW 328I. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 BMW 328I. HE STATED THAT THE HORN DID NOT WORK AND NOTICED THAT THE WIRES WERE CUT IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND UNDER THE HOOD. HE STATED THAT HE PURCHASED THE CLOCKSPRING, BUT IT WAS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 97,120 AND THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96720.
POWER LOCK ACTUATORS ON VEHICLE FAIL REPEATEDLY. BETWEEN 2000 AND 2003, THREE POWER LOCK ACTUATORS FAILED ON VEHICLE (BOTH REAR DOORS AND FRONT PASSENGER DOOR). SOMETIMES THE ACTUATORS GET STUCK IN THE LOCKED POSITION, SOMETIMES UNLOCKED. WALKED AWAY FROM VEHICLE WITH AN UNLOCKED DOOR ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BEFORE DISCOVERING PROBLEM. IN ONE CASE (FRONT PASS. DOOR), DOOR LOCK WAS EVEN DIFFICULT (BUT NOT IMPOSSIBLE) TO OPERATE MANUALLY: THIS WAS STUCK IN THE LOCKED POSITION, MAKING ENTRY INTO THE VEHICLE VERY DIFFICULT.
I HAVE A 328I BMW, AND THE INFORMATION IN THE OWNERS MANUAL STATES THAT YOU NEVER NEED TO CHANGE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID YET ON THE DAY IN QUESTION MY TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO STALL AND JERK. I THAN CALLED MY MECHANIC WHO I INFORMED OF THIS TROUBLE, HE THEN INFORMED ME TO BRING THE CAR TO HIM TO CHECK. I NEED TO ALSO TELL THAT THIS AUTOMOBILE DOES NOT HAVE A DIP STICK SO THERE IS NO WAY TO TELL IF THE TRANSMISSION FLUID IS GOING BAD PRIOR TO WHAT IS HAPPENING TO ME. WHEN I CALL BMW THEY INFORMED ME THAT THEY ONLY WARRANTY THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AND NOT THE TRANSMISSION, WHEN YOU CONSIDER THAT THE TRANSMISSION ONLY OPERATES CORRECTLY WHEN THE FLUID IS RIGHT. IN CONCLUSION I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY OTHER SUCH CASES REPORTED AND IF SO WHAT IS MY COURSE OF ACTION IF ANY. THANK YOU. *JB
FOR THE LAST MONTH AND A HALF THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND THE PLATE LIGHTS. *JB
THE BRAKES FAILED ON THE VEHICLE. *JB
Safety Rating for the 1996 BMW 328I
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 BMW 328I in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 BMW 328I
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1996 BMW 328I. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
12/13/96 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
M52 ENGINE CONTROL MODULE FAULT CODE 12. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 BMW 328I
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 328I
- 1996 BMW 328I (current)
- 1997 BMW 328I — 29 complaints
- 1998 BMW 328I — 34 complaints
- 1999 BMW 328I — 125 complaints
- 2000 BMW 328I — 146 complaints
- 2001 BMW 328I — 5 complaints