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BMW 328I engine and engine cooling problems by year

464 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine and engine cooling across 15 328I model years. The most reported year is 2011 with 175 reports.

YearEngine and Engine Cooling reportsShare
2016 328I1323%
2015 328I4234%
2014 328I2919%
2013 328I4417%
2012 328I1612%
2011 328I17531%
2010 328I3925%
2009 328I2111%
2008 328I3314%
2007 328I359%
2000 328I54%
1999 328I11%
1998 328I28%
1997 328I312%
1996 328I619%

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