2008 BMW 328I Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

54Engine complaints

22.6%Of all 239 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS83 · 34.7%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM79 · 33.1%

ENGINE54 · 22.6%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING27 · 11.3%

Unspecified / other19 · 7.9%

Share of the 239 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 BMW 328I overview page.

What owners report

“TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND SMOKE APPEARED FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT COASTED…”NHTSA complaint 11054769 — filed 12/14/2017

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V696000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 17V683000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE…”NHTSA complaint 11054266 — filed 12/12/2017

“TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V676000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 17V683000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE…”NHTSA complaint 11052201 — filed 12/04/2017

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 BMW 328I have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2008 BMW 328I: 54 of 239 complaints on file (22.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2008 BMW 328I have in total?

239 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 22 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.