2010 BMW 328I Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 153 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2010 BMW 328I overview page.
What owners report
“1.) What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Answer: My motor/engine gave out on me. No the…”NHTSA complaint 11471067 — filed 06/26/2022
“After running errands and car had been parked for an hour or so, I returned to my vehicle and it would crank but would not…”NHTSA complaint 11460608 — filed 04/12/2022
“SOME OF THE BMW FOOTWELL MODULE FOR THE E7X TO E9X MODELS CONTAINING A DEFECTIVE MICROCHIP THAT UPON JUMP-START OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE BATTERY…”NHTSA complaint 11387038 — filed 01/07/2021
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2010 BMW 328I have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2010 BMW 328I: 34 of 153 complaints on file (22.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2010 BMW 328I have in total?
153 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
