MYRModel Year Report

2014 BMW 328I

● Typical for this model
2014 BMW 328I
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:40:28.311Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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
151
Recalls
8

Campaigns on file for 2014

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

34% of complaints

Complaints per year

1996: 31 complaints 1996 1997: 25 complaints 1998: 26 complaints 1999: 98 complaints 1999 2000: 112 complaints 2001: 4 complaints 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2004: 0 complaints 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2007: 399 complaints 2008: 239 complaints 2008 2009: 193 complaints 2010: 155 complaints 2011: 577 complaints 2011 2012: 130 complaints 2013: 257 complaints 2014: 151 complaints 2014 151 2015: 125 complaints 2016: 57 complaints
1996: 31 complaints 1996 1997: 25 complaints 1998: 26 complaints 1998 1999: 98 complaints 2000: 112 complaints 2000 2001: 4 complaints 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2004: 0 complaints 2004 2005: 0 complaints 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 399 complaints 2008: 239 complaints 2008 2009: 193 complaints 2010: 155 complaints 2010 2011: 577 complaints 2012: 130 complaints 2012 2013: 257 complaints 2014: 151 complaints 2014 151 2015: 125 complaints 2016: 57 complaints 2016
1996: 31 complaints 1996 1997: 25 complaints 1997 1998: 26 complaints 1998 1999: 98 complaints 1999 2000: 112 complaints 2000 2001: 4 complaints 2001 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2003 2004: 0 complaints 2004 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 399 complaints 2007 2008: 239 complaints 2008 2009: 193 complaints 2009 2010: 155 complaints 2010 2011: 577 complaints 2011 2012: 130 complaints 2012 2013: 257 complaints 2013 2014: 151 complaints 2014 151 2015: 125 complaints 2015 2016: 57 complaints 2016

2014: 151 complaints

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YearComplaints
199631
199725
199826
199998
2000112
20014
20020
20030
20040
20050
20060
2007399
2008239
2009193
2010155
2011577
2012130
2013257
2014151
2015125
201657

Known problem areas

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

Electrical system

34% · 52 reports

Most commonly citing software.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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The contact owned a 2014 BMW 328I. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle stalled after overheating the previous day. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-30

Also filed under Engine

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? + AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY IN HEAD-ON COLLISION How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk?

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-05

Also filed under Air bags and structure

Engine and engine cooling

19% · 29 reports
FIRE

Engine

19% · 29 reports
FIRE

Service brakes

14% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY
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My brake pedal pad came off of my brake when I went to stop behind someone causing me to get in an accident. I was traveling on a city street coming up to traffic that was starting to go at a traffic light that just turned green.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-01

On aug, 7TH I was involved in a minor accident on the expressway.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-09-05

Air bags

11% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing occupant classification.

CRASHINJURY
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I was about to park in a cul-de-sac going about 5 MPH, while I was half way through the cul-de-sac the BMW 328D had a sudden acceleration and in a very high speed crashed into a tree.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-13

Also filed under Structure

Safety timeline

8 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2013-09-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2013-10-25 Loss of power assist braking
  2. R
    2014-01-31Service brakes, hydraulic13V454000 BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports Wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i xDrive sedans, model year 2013-2014 X1 sDrive28i...

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent insufficient vacuum pump lubrication, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 31, 2014.

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  3. R
    2014-12-02Service brakes, hydraulic14V627000 BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, 2012-2014 BMW 320i Sedan, 328i Sedan, 320i xDrive Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 2012-2013 BMW 528i Sedan, 528i xDrive Sedan, 2013-2014 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1...

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install a locking ring in the camshaft to retain the camshaft seal disk in the proper location, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2014.

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  4. R
    2015-07-06Fuel system, gasoline15V189000 BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 228i Coupe, M235i Coupe, 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, ActiveHybrid 3, 328xi Sports Wagon, 428i Coupe, 428xi Coupe, 435i Coupe, 435xi Coupe, 428i Convertible, 428xi...

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 28, 2015. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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  5. R
    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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  6. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  7. R
    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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  8. R
    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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  9. R
    2025-03-28Electrical system, engine and engine cooling24V608000 BMW of North America, LLC.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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  10. R
    2026-02-12Air bags25V871000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive), and 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i, M235i...

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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Buy-smart checklist

2014 BMW 328I — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 52 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 29 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 29 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 13V454000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 14V627000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 15V189000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 15V520000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 24V527000 · Air bags
  • Recall 24V288000 · Air bags
  • Recall 24V608000 · Electrical system, engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 25V871000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2014 BMW 328I reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 BMW 328I is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2014 BMW 328I?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2014 BMW 328I have?
8 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.