2011 BMW 328I vs 2011 Volkswagen GTI
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 BMW 328I | 2011 Volkswagen GTI |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 573 | 54 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 140 | 722 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 18 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 25 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 25–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 92,650 mi | 54,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 328I | Volkswagen GTI |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 190 | 20 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 175 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 128 | 8 |
| Air Bags | 91 | 3 |
| Power Train | 24 | 16 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 20 | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 18 | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 12 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 80 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 58 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 18 | 0 |
| Overheating | 18 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 16 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 13 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 0 |
2011 BMW 328I
2011 Volkswagen GTI
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.