
Overview
- Body
- Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 241
- Power to weight
- 0.067 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 3.15
- Cyl
- 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 34 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG City
- 23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG Comb
- 27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,850EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- CO₂
- 327 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Eco Score
- 7/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Smog score
- 5/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- SmartWay certified
- Yes
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 183 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Width
- 72 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Height
- 54 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Wheelbase
- 111 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Curb Weight
- 3,609 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 6
- Owner complaints
- 36
- Reported injuries
- 2
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25%
- ENGINE16%
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING14%
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM13%
- SERVICE BRAKES11%
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING5%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 64 total.
BMW 428i: best and worst yearsFederal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year
EA21002Openopened Sep 17, 2021AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
290 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Feb 27, 2025STEERINGB061025
Right Tie Rod Return
Oct 25, 2024FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMB010722
Fuel tank limited warranty for leakage, due to defects in materials or workmanship, has been extended to 15 years/150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date
Oct 25, 2024FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMB010322
Fuel tank limited warranty for leakage, due to defects in materials or workmanship, has been extended to 15 years/150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date
Jan 16, 2024VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLSB510819
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Jan 11, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB611305
The 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 for the dealer on how to handle âÂÂdischarged batteryâ complaints.
Nov 8, 2023STRUCTUREB513218
The paint finish on the door jamb (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal.
Aug 1, 2023SEATSB520121
?The front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted.
May 1, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB651523
After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.
- and 282 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Powertrain
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 4 yr
- Maintenance
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.