The most-reported 328iS run is WBABG1320TE (1996 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 100% of reports.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The BMW 328iS has 1 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every 328iS complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WBABG1320TE•••••• | 1996 | — | — |
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 100% of everything BMW 328iS owners report: Electrical System, 1 of 1 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | — | — |
The 328iS against its rivals
The 328iS draws 1 complaints per production run; the Nissan 200SX 1.5. That is the lowest rate of the 2.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 328iS | 1 | 1 | 0% | |
| Nissan 200SX | 118 | 81 | 11.9% |
How serious were they
| Outcome | BMW 328iS | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 1 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The BMW 328iS share of that is 1 complaints over 1 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a BMW 328iS VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 1 NHTSA complaints from 1 328iS runs and 0 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which 328iS production run has the most complaints?
WBABG1320TE, a 1996 build, with 1 complaints. The typical 328iS run has 1.
Does the 328iS get more complaints than the Nissan 200SX?
No: 1 complaints per production run for the 328iS against 1.5 for the Nissan 200SX.
How many 328iS complaints involve a crash?
0% of 1 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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