2011 BMW 328I electrical system problems
128 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2011 BMW 328I — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The power cable to my battery needed to be replaced from the front to the rear. This seems like the recall NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 13V044000 but my car was not listed for it.”
filed Jan 28, 2026
“Footwell module (FRM) module went out after negative battery disconnect to change fuse. Module being inoperable is causing windows to not operate,interior lighting not working, headlights stay dim (not good for nightime driving), blinkers inoperable (not good for driving with windows not working-…”
filed Nov 14, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating…Campaign 17V676000 · Oct 25, 2017
- In February 2013, BMW recalled 504,545 vehiclesCampaign 13V044000 · Feb 7, 2013
Related service bulletins
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 16, 2024The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information…
B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 11, 2024The footwell module (FRM) cannot be encoded after replacement.
B610322 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 1, 2022Power Reduction FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2 A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The "Service Engine Soon" (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This situation can occur after driving for…
B110208 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2020"Erroneous CC Message "Remote control! Do not switch off the engine" is Displayed. An erroneous CC message, "Remote control!" " Do not switch off the engine" is displayed in the Central Information Display (CID). The…
613312 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 10, 2019
Electrical System problems in other 328I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 328I | 21 | 38% |
| 2015 328I | 56 | 45% |
| 2014 328I | 52 | 34% |
| 2013 328I | 61 | 24% |
| 2012 328I | 23 | 18% |
| 2010 328I | 37 | 24% |
| 2009 328I | 61 | 32% |
| 2008 328I | 85 | 36% |
| 2007 328I | 128 | 32% |
| 2000 328I | 5 | 4% |
| 1999 328I | 7 | 7% |
| 1998 328I | 5 | 19% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 BMW 328I
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.