2011 BMW 328I power train problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2011 BMW 328I — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I recently brought my 2011BMW 328i in for recalls and a shutter noise. My vehicle is equipped with the N51 SULEV motor. I recently was not able to set monitors for smog due to a shutter issue. I was told by a reliable mechanic it was the torque converter, and it is covered under the SULEV warranty…”
filed Dec 4, 2024
“Check Engine light is illuminated. VANOS exhaust warning codes are stored. Other vehicles with the same N52 engine are subject to recall 23V707. BMW indicates that this vehicle is not included but could be in the future. In the interim, we are faced with a $3500 - $4500 out-of-pocket expense (which…”
filed May 6, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Power TrainCampaign 11V476000 · Sep 15, 2011
Power Train problems in other 328I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 328I | 8 | 14% |
| 2015 328I | 13 | 10% |
| 2014 328I | 9 | 6% |
| 2013 328I | 23 | 9% |
| 2012 328I | 20 | 15% |
| 2010 328I | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 328I | 8 | 4% |
| 2008 328I | 7 | 3% |
| 2007 328I | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 328I | 27 | 24% |
| 1999 328I | 12 | 12% |
| 1998 328I | 3 | 12% |
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.