2014 BMW 428I
Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.
- Complaints
- 36
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2014
Opened by NHTSA
44% of complaints
Complaints per year
2014: 36 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 36 |
| 2015 | 77 |
| 2016 | 44 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
44% · 16 reportsEngine
28% · 10 reportsEngine and engine cooling
25% · 9 reportsFuel/propulsion system
22% · 8 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I was entering the freeway as I was merging from the on-ramp onto the freeway after it had rained that day the car began to spun out of control as I was trying to regain the vehicle it'slammed into the side rail bouncing off of it and then I...
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-02-21
Also filed under Service brakes and forward collision avoidance
Car surging and caused accident, very dangerous. According to DOT recall notice, car may have bad fuel pump that caused irregular and unsafe acceleration.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-04-27
Also filed under Service brakes
Service brakes
22% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing air.
Show complaint excerpts
I was stopped at a red light behind another vehicle with my foot applied to the brake. Suddenly my car surged forward. I immediately pushed my foot down on the brake harder. Nothing happened.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-07-29
Driving down a neighborhood road with my wife as a passenger on July 12 and going at about 25 miles an hour approaching the traffic light at a busy intersection, I noticed that my two-weeks old brand new BMW was not slowing down although I made...
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-07-31
Safety timeline
6 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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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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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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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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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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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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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2014 BMW 428I — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 16 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 9 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V627000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 15V189000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 24V527000 · Air bags
- Recall 24V288000 · Air bags
- Recall 24V608000 · Electrical system, engine and engine cooling
- Recall 25V871000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2014 BMW 428I 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 428I?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2014 BMW 428I have?
- 6 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.