2014 BMW 328D

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2014 BMW 328D
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:44:12.207Z

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2014: 151 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2013	0
2014	151
2015	27
2016	10
2017	11
2018	8

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 38%

38% of complaints: engine — 57 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

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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, 20240924

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, 20171115

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, 20150120

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 31%

31% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 47 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 13%

13% of complaints: fuel system, diesel — 20 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

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NHTSA ODI report, 20171115

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5%

5% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

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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, 20240924

NHTSA ODI report, 20171115

NHTSA ODI report, 20150120

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20151007 — exterior lighting

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.

Campaign 15V520000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190513 — engine and engine cooling

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.

Campaign 18V755000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200522 — power train

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.

Campaign 20V185000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

R 20220114 — fuel system, diesel

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.

Campaign 21V586000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20220706 — fuel system, diesel

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.

Campaign 21V907000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20230317 — EA (open)

High pressure fuel pump failure

R 20240906 — air bags

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.

Campaign 24V527000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20241104 — air bags

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.

Campaign 24V288000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2014 BMW 328D — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for engine issues (57 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (47 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for fuel system, diesel issues (20 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 15V520000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Verify recall 18V755000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Verify recall 20V185000 (power train) has been completed.
Verify recall 21V586000 (fuel system, diesel) has been completed.
Verify recall 21V907000 (fuel system, diesel) has been completed.
Verify recall 24V527000 (air bags) has been completed.
Verify recall 24V288000 (air bags) has been completed.

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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.