2010 BMW 328I Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

47Engine complaints

30.7%Of all 153 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE47 · 30.7%

AIR BAGS42 · 27.5%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING37 · 24.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM34 · 22.2%

Unspecified / other12 · 7.8%

Share of the 153 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2010 BMW 328I overview page.

What owners report

“1.) What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Answer: My motor/engine gave out on me. No the…”NHTSA complaint 11471067 — filed 06/26/2022

“- Engine timing bolts loosened and sheered off. - Car stalled while running. - Other Vehicles (BMW 328i 2010) have recalls on bolts, mine VIN…”NHTSA complaint 11465967 — filed 05/24/2022

“BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC (BMW) IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2009 328I AND 328XI, 2009-2011 335D, 2008-2012 M3 COUPE AND M3 CONVERTIBLE, AND 2008-2011 M3 SEDAN…”NHTSA complaint 11330233 — filed 06/22/2020

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 BMW 328I have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2010 BMW 328I: 47 of 153 complaints on file (30.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2010 BMW 328I have in total?

153 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.