2011 BMW 328I exterior lighting problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2011 BMW 328I — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Footwell module (FRM) module went out after negative battery disconnect to change fuse. Module being inoperable is causing windows to not operate,interior lighting not working, headlights stay dim (not good for nightime driving), blinkers inoperable (not good for driving with windows not working-…”
filed Nov 14, 2025
“Previously reported on February 20, 2024. NHTSA #1157301 RDC failure caused complete loss of all dashboard functions except the radio - loss of lights/turn signals/ speedometer/ tachometer/ HVAC etc. Received a call from BMW customer service today February 26,2024 at 4:38 EST duration 17 minutes…”
filed Feb 26, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other 328I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 328I | 7 | 6% |
| 2014 328I | 11 | 7% |
| 2013 328I | 6 | 2% |
| 2012 328I | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 328I | 6 | 4% |
| 2009 328I | 8 | 4% |
| 2008 328I | 8 | 3% |
| 2007 328I | 13 | 3% |
| 2000 328I | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 328I | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 328I | 1 | 4% |
| 1996 328I | 3 | 10% |
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.