Electrical System Problems of BMW 328

BMW 328 owners have reported 827 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 29 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (681 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiring (47 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of BMW 328

The Electrical System problem

The water pump is draining my battery, the BMW dealership said they fixed the recall but it has not been fixed. They told me I needed a new battery which was replaced & now it’s back at the shop for a dead battery again.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

Diesel fuel found in unexpected areas including wiring harness, fuel injectors, pressure sensors, turbo charger component, dde, egr, etc. Unable to locate source of fuel leak into electrical system causing potential fire hazard or serious vehicle malfunctioning.   Read details...

The Car Will Not Start problem

My car is below 70k miles never over heated or had any issues but out of nowhere my trunk started unlocking on its on, killing my battery. My radio stopped working and I've been hearing noises from my door speakers.   Read details...

The Battery Cable problem

Car would not start, did not respond to charging via jumper cables earlier that day. It started when connected to the charger by the tow truck operater. I was told to drive for 30-45 min by the BMW service center and the tow driver.   Read details...

The Starter problem

I am having a no start, no crank problem, new battery, remove starter, checked ok, fuses, ok. Repair cable but code sill appear, month later n start or crank. This week brought new cable it detonated. Had car towed and now at home. Owned this car since July 2018 and totally upset.   Read details...




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