The BMW 428i is a compact car built from 2014 to 2016. Most were assembled in Germany — 100% of those on record. Engines offered: 4-cyl. Worth buying? It depends heavily on which year you buy at 3.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the 428i is
The BMW 428i is a compact car that BMW built from 2014 to 2016 — 3 model years. It has been offered with 4-cyl power. Its closest siblings in the BMW range: M3, 328i, 330i.
Where the 428i is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 110 428is on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | WBA | 2014-2015 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a BMW VIN decide which of these 1 lines your 428i belongs to. What every character in a 428i VIN means →
Got the full 17 characters? A free VIN check on a BMW 428i adds what the decoder can't see: open recalls, theft and total-loss records, and the safety ratings for that exact build.
BMW 428i tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment 428i owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the BMW 428i have? Power & range
The BMW 428i is offered with 1 powertrain — 2L 4-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 1 for the BMW 428i, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl | 2.0L · 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | RWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The 428i by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the BMW 428i. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | 428i | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 13 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 112 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 3.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Insurance | $1,869/yr | Estimated full coverage |
| Used value | 190 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the BMW 428i?
The 428i is a compact car, built from 2014 to 2016. Engines offered: 4-cyl.
Where is the BMW 428i made?
Across 110 cars in our records the split is: Germany (100%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
What is the BMW 428i warranty?
New models carry 4 years / 50,000 miles basic cover and 4 years / 50,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the 428i reliable?
It scores 3.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific 428i?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
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