BMW 428i years to avoid and best years
There are not enough BMW 428i years yet to compare newer ones with older ones. 2015 has the most complaints per year, at 3 (77 complaints). 2014 through 2015 are in that same range. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2014 at 1 (from 36 complaints) and 2015 at 3 (from 77 complaints). On the 2015 BMW 428i, 23 of 77 complaints name Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system.
Data as of .
BMW 428i reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market BMW 428i. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 26.3 |
| 2015 → Most | 3 | 77 | 5 | Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system | 26 |
| 2014 → Fewest | 1 | 36 | 6 | Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system | 26 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Coupe, Convertible, Gran Coupe
- Oil
- SAE 0W-20 (N20/N26; confirm BMW LL spec on under-hood label)
- Tire size
- 225/40R19, 225/45R18, 255/35R19, 255/40R18 (trim-dependent; staggered on M Sport) front / 255/35R19, 255/40R18 (trim-dependent; staggered on M Sport) rear
Known issues for this generation
Recall 24V608000 covers certain 2014-2016 428i and 428i xDrive models (among many N20 BMW applications) where an improperly sealed water-pump electrical connector may short circuit and increase fire risk; dealers inspect and replace the pump and connector as needed and install a protective shield. Recall 24V288000 covers certain 2014-2015 4 Series Coupe 428i models (with 2 Series, 3 Series, and M4 on the same campaign) for head air bag inflators that may rupture or leak; dealers replace the head air bags. Recall 25V871000 later covers certain 2014 428i Coupe models (with 435i, 3 Series, and 2 Series) for head air bag inflator weld-joint failure with the same rupture/leak risk.
Frequently asked questions
Which BMW 428i years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2014 at 1 (from 36 complaints) and 2015 at 3 (from 77 complaints).
Which BMW 428i year has the most owner complaints?
2015 has the most complaints per year, at 3 (77 complaints). 2014 through 2015 are in that same range. On the 2015 BMW 428i, 23 of 77 complaints name Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system.
How do BMW 428i owner complaints compare by year?
There are not enough BMW 428i years yet to compare newer ones with older ones.
Is engine oil filled for the F32 428i on this record?
Not yet with a sourced fill here — F32 N20 cars typically follow BMW LL approvals on the under-hood label (often LL-01 / later 0W-20 LL-14 FE+). Confirm the label for your VIN.
What does recall 24V608000 cover on the 428i?
Certain 2014-2016 428i and 428i xDrive models (among many N20 BMW applications): an improperly sealed water-pump electrical connector may short circuit and increase fire risk; dealers inspect and replace the pump and connector as needed.
What years does the F32 428i cover?
2014-2016 on this site.