Model year
2016 BMW 3 Series
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name 3 Series for 2016. Under the matched names 320I, 320XI, 328D, 328I, 328XD, 328XI, 330E, 330E IPERFORMANCE, 335I, 335XI, and 340I, NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 106 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 1 recall marked park outside. The components listed on the most complaints for 328I are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (21), ENGINE (15), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (14). NHTSA lists 3 investigations, including 2 investigations with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 4 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 23–35 mpg combined and 47 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,650–$3,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 88 complaints
- 2001 36 complaints
- 2002 26 complaints
- 2003 73 complaints
- 2004 77 complaints
- 2005 25 complaints
- 2006 202 complaints
- 2007 115 complaints
- 2008 68 complaints
- 2009 53 complaints
- 2010 30 complaints
- 2011 1 complaints
- 2012 7 complaints
- 2013 21 complaints
- 2014 410 complaints
- 2015 215 complaints
- 2016 106 complaints
- 2017 80 complaints
- 2018 73 complaints
- 2019 41 complaints
- 2020 53 complaints
- 2021 33 complaints
- 2022 8 complaints
- 2023 0 complaints
- 2024 11 complaints
- 2025 6 complaints
- 2026 1 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2016. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 320I | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| 320XI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 328D | 4 | 10 | 2 |
| 328I | 1 | 57 | 1 |
| 328XD | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 328XI | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 330E | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 330E IPERFORMANCE | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 335I | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 335XI | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 340I | 0 | 6 | 1 |
Recalls for 328I
24V608000 · Aug 13, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i,…
Complaints for 328I
57 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 8, fire flag on 4, injury field 6, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for 328I
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | NHTSA photo |
| 4 DR RWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | NHTSA photo |
| GT 5 HB AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | — |
| PHEV 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SW AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 328i · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 33 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| 328i xDrive · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 33 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| 320i · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 35 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| 320i xDrive · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 34 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| 328i xDrive Gran Turismo · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 33 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| 328i xDrive Sports Wagon · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 33 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| 320i · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 35 | 28 | — | — | $2,950 |
| 328d xDrive · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 30 | 40 | 34 | — | — | $2,800 |
| 335i xDrive Gran Turismo · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 30 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| 328d xDrive Sports Wagon · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 30 | 40 | 34 | — | — | $2,800 |
| 328i · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 35 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| 328d · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 31 | 42 | 35 | — | — | $2,750 |
5 more configurations are in the EPA file and are not listed in this table. The fuel-cost calculator lists every configuration.
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