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BMW 328I electrical system problems by year

680 NHTSA owner complaints name the electrical system across 15 328I model years. The most reported year is 2011 with 128 reports.

YearElectrical System reportsShare
2016 328I2138%
2015 328I5645%
2014 328I5234%
2013 328I6124%
2012 328I2318%
2011 328I12822%
2010 328I3724%
2009 328I6132%
2008 328I8536%
2007 328I12832%
2000 328I54%
1999 328I77%
1998 328I519%
1997 328I728%
1996 328I413%

Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the electrical system. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.