MYRModel Year Report

2014 BMW 328D

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2014 BMW 328D
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:44:57.248Z

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This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
152
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2014

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine

38% of complaints

Complaints per year

2014: 152 complaints 2014 152 2015: 27 complaints 2015 2016: 10 complaints 2016 2017: 12 complaints 2017 2018: 10 complaints 2018
2014: 152 complaints 2014 152 2015: 27 complaints 2015 2016: 10 complaints 2016 2017: 12 complaints 2017 2018: 10 complaints 2018
2014: 152 complaints 2014 152 2015: 27 complaints 2015 2016: 10 complaints 2016 2017: 12 complaints 2017 2018: 10 complaints 2018

2014: 152 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20130
2014152
201527
201610
201712
201810

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine

38% · 57 reports
CRASHFIRE
Show complaint excerpts

12/2023 - Sewell BMW replaced EGR, all H/P fuel lines at injectors due to corrosion, injector harness due to heat damage to the wire jackets, cracked coolant pipe.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-24

Also filed under Electrical system

11.3.17 car caught on fire while driving. Total loss. Car lost power. Message was displayed "Drivetrain malfunction, drive cautiously" Pulled to side of highway, car was engulphed in flames within 5 minutes.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-15

Also filed under Power train and electrical system

On October 26, 2014 at approx. 5:00 pm est, my wife had pulled our car, listed above, into our neighbor's driveway after a small trip. As soon as she parked the car, she noticed smoke coming from under the hood of the BMW.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-01-20

Also filed under Electrical system

Fuel/propulsion system

32% · 48 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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High-pressure fuel pump went out leaving wife stranded while struggling to get to the side of road. Bmw knows about the fuel pressure failure never contacted us about it.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-28

Fuel system, diesel

16% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing fuel pump and control/drive module.

FIRE

Power train

9% · 14 reports
CRASHFIRE

Electrical system

5% · 8 reports
CRASHFIRE

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2015-10-07Exterior lighting15V520000 BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, and ActiveHybrid3 vehicles manufactured October 20, 2011, to June 22, 2015, 2014-2015 328xi Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured March 21,...

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or by email at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

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    2019-05-13Engine and engine cooling18V755000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV and 2014-2017 X5...

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as necessary. If a leak has already occurred, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019.

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    2020-05-22Power train20V185000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2016 328d xDrive sedans and 2013-2015 328d xDrive station wagon vehicles.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the constant-velocity joint and inspect the transfer case, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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    2022-01-14Fuel system, diesel21V586000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may fail.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 14, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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    2022-07-06Fuel system, diesel21V907000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV, and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV...

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755.

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    2023-03-17Engineering analysisOpen High pressure fuel pump failure
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    2024-09-06Air bags24V527000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe,...

    Remedy: The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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    2024-11-04Air bags24V288000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i...

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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Buy-smart checklist

2014 BMW 328D — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 57 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 48 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, diesel: 25 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 15V520000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 18V755000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 20V185000 · Power train
  • Recall 21V586000 · Fuel system, diesel
  • Recall 21V907000 · Fuel system, diesel
  • Recall 24V527000 · Air bags
  • Recall 24V288000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2014 BMW 328D reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 BMW 328D?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2014 BMW 328D have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.