BMW 328I (2011) recall — Electrical System
BMW is recalling certain 2011 328i vehicles with overheating wiring that could cause electrical fires. Owners must have wiring replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
BMW is recalling 2011 328i vehicles due to wiring that overheats and could melt electrical connectors, increasing fire risk even when unattended. This is a safety issue that requires immediate repair to prevent potential fire hazards. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1252282-bmw-2011-328i-electrical-system-recall-fire-risk-from-overheating.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1252282-bmw-2011-328i-electrical-system-recall-fire-risk-from-overheating · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V676000
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“BMW 2011 328i Electrical System Recall: Fire Risk from Overheating Wiring.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1252282-bmw-2011-328i-electrical-system-recall-fire-risk-from-overheating. Based on NHTSA recall #17V676000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V676000).
Why it’s dangerous
The wiring for the heating and air conditioning system can overheat, melting electrical connectors and potentially causing a fire. This hazard occurs even when the vehicle is unattended, meaning fires could start without someone being present to notice.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2011 BMW 328i vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the wiring overheats and causes a fire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2011 BMW 328i. The recall covers specific models from 2006-2011 with certain air conditioning wiring systems.
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What to do — step by step
Contact BMW Customer Service
Reach out to BMW at 1-800-525-7417 to confirm your vehicle is affected and get instructions for the repair.
Have Wiring Replaced
Dealers will replace the overheating wiring and electrical connectors at no cost once the repair becomes available.
What NHTSA says to do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The wiring for the heating and air conditioning system can overheat, melting electrical connectors and increasing fire risk even when the vehicle is unattended.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your vehicle is a 2011 BMW 328i. The recall covers specific models from 2006-2011 with certain air conditioning wiring systems.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to get instructions for the free wiring replacement.
Contact BMW
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V676000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 17V676000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V676000 (October 25, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.