MYRModel Year Report

2016 BMW 328D

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2016 BMW 328D
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:06:04.614Z

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
10

Too few to rank

Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2016

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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

2016: 10 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20130
2014152
201527
201610
201712
201810

Known problem areas

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine

4 of 10 total reports mention: engine.

Fuel/propulsion system

3 of 10 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

Show complaint excerpts

(1) Failed component: High Pressure Fuel Pump (2) The vehicle complete shut down without warning leaving the driver stranded on the road. (3) The problem has been assessed and confirmed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-22

I was driving appx 45 MPH (Speed limit) on a suburban street when the car ran out of power, slowed down to a crawl and became totally limp.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-30

Service brakes

2 of 10 total reports mention: service brakes.

Show complaint excerpts

This car was purchased new with the optional "Active cruise control" (Acc). Under certain conditions the car accelerates unexpectedly. When the brakes are applied by the driver, the acc engagement should always be terminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-27

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

Vehicle speed control

1 of 10 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

Fuel system, diesel

1 of 10 total reports mentions: fuel system, diesel.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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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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  3. I
    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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  6. I
    2023-03-17Engineering analysisOpen High pressure fuel pump failure

Buy-smart checklist

2016 BMW 328D — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 18V755000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 20V185000 · Power train
  • Recall 21V586000 · Fuel system, diesel
  • Recall 21V907000 · Fuel system, diesel
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FAQ

Is the 2016 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 2016 BMW 328D?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2016 BMW 328D have?
4 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.