2011 BMW 328I engine and engine cooling problems
175 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2011 BMW 328I — 31% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the low oil pressure warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the VANOS bolts had failed and needed to be…”
filed Mar 25, 2026
“The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The vehicle was restarted several times but continually stalled. The vehicle was later towed to the residence. The contact…”
filed Dec 15, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuitCampaign 17V683000 · Oct 30, 2017
- In the affected vehicles, the bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft…Campaign 14V176000 · Apr 10, 2014
Related service bulletins
Power Reduction, FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The ?Service Engine Soon? (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This situation can occur after driving for…
B110208 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2020
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other 328I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 328I | 13 | 23% |
| 2015 328I | 42 | 34% |
| 2014 328I | 29 | 19% |
| 2013 328I | 44 | 17% |
| 2012 328I | 16 | 12% |
| 2010 328I | 39 | 25% |
| 2009 328I | 21 | 11% |
| 2008 328I | 33 | 14% |
| 2007 328I | 35 | 9% |
| 2000 328I | 5 | 4% |
| 1999 328I | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 328I | 2 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 BMW 328I
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.