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BMW 328DModel year report

2014 BMW 328D Problems

Complaints
153filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
78,658miles, 89 complaints with mileage
Recalls
7campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
34 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl · diesel AWD · 31 city / 41 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 BMW 328D (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

What owners report

Owners of this diesel 3 Series most often report stalling or losing power while driving, which many complaints trace to the high-pressure fuel pump or the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system; several describe smoke, coolant loss or a burning smell from the engine bay. Fuel injector failures, exhaust fumes entering the cabin, and coolant or oil leaks around the engine are also common. Reported mileage varies widely, from a few thousand miles on early failures to well past 150,000 miles on later ones.

  1. Fuel system

    High-pressure fuel pump failure / loss of power

    • 43 complaints (28%)
    • median 85,801 mi at 8.2 yrs old (28 state mileage)
    • 3 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2015–2026

    Owners describe the car shuddering or sputtering, losing power and stalling at speed, sometimes failing to restart. Dealers commonly diagnose the high-pressure fuel pump, and some complaints mention metal shavings found in the pump, fuel line or injectors, with repairs ranging from a pump replacement to the entire fuel system. Several owners note the vehicle was not covered by the fuel pump recall because their VIN was not included. Reported from about 15,000 miles upward, with many cases between 70,000 and 180,000 miles, often appearing suddenly at highway speed.

    Recall 21V5860001 related service bulletin

    What to check: Ask for service records showing whether the high-pressure fuel pump or fuel system has been replaced, and have a diesel specialist check for metal debris in the fuel system before buying.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “I have a 2014 328D f31 three weeks ago while turning into a parking spot at a grocery store parking lot at low speed, my 328D shifted to p mid turn, and the engine shut off. Upon trying to restart it, it would crank but not turn over. (thankfully, I was in a parking lot and going at slow speed - and not on the interstate). We had to manually get it shifted into neutral to be able to push it into a parking spot. Upon further inspection, it was determined that the high pressure fuel pump has failed. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11377871, filed 2020-12, 128,000 miles

    “March 6, 2018, my car started shaking as I merged from 101 to 405 s in los angeles. Message indicated a drive train problem and to drive moderately . Car stopped and would not restart seconds later. While waiting for a tow, was rear ended at a dead stop. Bmw santa monica found metals shavings in fuel line and replaced fuel system; my car also had $13,000 of body damage. I have seen many other reports of the same problem - Bmw should have recalled the car to fix the fuel system before I had an accident. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11090994, filed 2018-04, 30,000 miles
  2. Fuel system

    EGR cooler leak, smoke and coolant loss

    • 80 complaints (52%)
    • median 79,500 mi at 6.0 yrs old (42 state mileage)
    • 14 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • owner-quoted repair $5,000 (median of 7 quotes)
    • filed 2014–2026

    Complaints describe coolant loss with the coolant warning light on, exhaust or diesel fumes inside the cabin, and smoke or a burning odor from under the hood; a few report a fire traced to the EGR area. Dealers often replaced the EGR valve or cooler, and several owners said the recall remedy part was not yet available when they asked for the repair. Mostly reported between roughly 37,000 and 150,000 miles, often noticed at low speed or while stopped.

    Recall 21V907000Recall 18V7550003 related service bulletins

    What to check: Ask whether the EGR cooler recall repair was completed and whether the extended EGR cooler warranty applies; check the coolant level and look for a diesel smell inside the cabin.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “I received an important safety recall notice in december of 2018 according to the notice it can catch fire while driving, I have called the customer service number for Bmw they stated they don't have a fix for it yet but said that there is no danger in driving this car I did not accept this so they told me to take it to the dealership who kept my car for two days to tell me they had no idea on what to look for or what they could do. Now I have a car I don't believe is safe.”

    NHTSA complaint #11230686, filed 2019-07, 56,000 miles

    “Carbon monoxide inside the car is way too high with the EGR cooler leaking issue not being fixed yet. It's been 3 months now and the air quality inside the car is soo bad that I am getting headache from the soot and co gas coming out of AC vent. I did a service today and even after replacing the microfilter and another filter, the problem still persists. The degraded air quality contains hazardous gas and can cause dizziness which could lead to fatal accidents at higher speed. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11173163, filed 2019-01, 37,000 miles
  3. Engine

    Fuel injector failure and exhaust smell

    Mentioned in 6 of 60 sampled complaints

    Owners report the check engine light coming on with a strong exhaust or fuel smell, rough running and reduced fuel economy. Dealers diagnosed leaking or failed injectors, and in some cases the intake manifold had melted where injectors leaked; several complaints describe repeat injector replacements and the warning light returning. Reported from around 40,000 to 140,000 miles, with several cases in the 70,000 to 130,000 mile range.

    3 related service bulletins

    What to check: Ask for records of injector replacement and check whether the extended injector warranty coverage applies to this vehicle; look for a fuel or exhaust smell at startup with the climate system off.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “At around 70k both nox sensors in my car failed. Bmw covered it under warranty, but I'm worried about reliability of this system. It might happen again in future and if it happens after 120k miles Bmw won't cover it.”

    NHTSA complaint #11298914, filed 2020-01, 72,000 miles

    “I have a 2014, 328D x-drive. I'm the original owner. I have taken my car into the dealer several times for a engine light and the smell of exhaust fumes when I start the car. The exhaust fumes are very bad. If I start it with the air system at off I will not get it. This is only at a stand still and the worst when the cars started. The dealer has done over $4000 in repairs and have replaced many fuel injectors. One of the repairs the manifold melted to the fuel injectors and they replaced all. I'm still getting the fumes. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11323349, filed 2020-05, 110,000 miles
  4. Engine cooling

    Coolant and oil leaks around the engine

    • 6 complaints (4%)
    • median 95,500 mi at 6.7 yrs old (6 state mileage, few)
    • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2018–2025

    Complaints describe repeated coolant leaks, burnt oil smell and vapor entering the cabin once the engine is warm, with repairs such as the oil filter housing, valve cover and gaskets. Some owners report the symptom returning after repairs, and others mention a low coolant indicator with power loss and strange noises. Reported from about 74,000 to 150,000 miles, often after the vehicle has warmed up.

    3 related service bulletins

    What to check: Inspect the oil filter housing, valve cover and coolant vent line coupling for leaks, and ask whether those parts have already been replaced.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “Car has gone thru numerous service calls for coolant leak, pressure testing & burnt oil smell & vapor fume coming inside the cab when engine reaches the operating temperature!! Makes the car not drivable!! After oil filter housing, cylinder cover & gasket change, there is still a visible burnt oil smoke coming from rear & sides of the engine area, best seen under a flash light after dusk! This is been going on since june 2018 & presently car is in the shop for repair again!!”

    NHTSA complaint #11173676, filed 2019-02, 72,114 miles

    “The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328D. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where the oil filter housing was replaced due to an oil leak. After the repair, the contact drove to the residence and the vehicle was not driven the following few days. The dealer called the contact to inquire updates on the vehicle after the service. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where a diagnostic trouble code for the fuel rail sensor was retrieved. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11678198, filed 2025-08, 140,000 miles
  5. Transmission and drivetrain

    Unexpected stalling or shift to neutral

    Mentioned in 4 of 60 sampled complaints

    Owners describe the car abruptly shifting to Neutral or Park and stopping on its own, sometimes with a chassis stabilization or drivetrain warning, and occasionally the shifter seizing so the car cannot be moved into Neutral. Some had the vehicle towed and were unable to reproduce the fault at the dealer; related bulletins describe the transmission going into Park or Neutral after an automatic engine start. Reported from about 37,000 to 170,000 miles, often at low speed, while turning or after parking on a slope.

    1 related service bulletin

    What to check: Test the shifter and parking brake on a slope, ask whether the transmission bulletin software or repair has been applied, and have the vehicle scanned for stored drivetrain codes.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “I have two issues with my 2014 Bmw 328D. First, on several occasions while backing up into my driveway on reverse the transmission shifts unexpectedly into neutral. I have to put it into d and drive the car forward before the transmission engages again into reverse. The problem is intermittent and occurs about once a month and only while putting the gear in reverse. The second issue is that my vehicle recently failed the ca emissions test. On 11/23/2021 I took the vehicle to Bmw of el cajon for an inspection. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11414137, filed 2021-04, 109,621 miles

    “I was driving this vehicle over the weekend, the car stops on the road abruptly. The car slows down and automatically switches the gear to neutral and comes to a halt on the middle of the road. The car's dashboard indicated a warning chassis stabilization error. I was able to restart the car again and was able to proceed maybe 2 miles and this time, it stopped at the middle of the road again. This time there was traffic behind me, I was really frightened since there was traffic behind me! It was a very narrow miss! …”

    NHTSA complaint #11339010, filed 2020-07, 60,000 miles

Buying note. For this model year, the practical checks are the diesel fuel system, the EGR cooler recall status and the injector history, since those account for most of what owners report. Ask for service records and a pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist, and confirm which extended warranty programs or open recalls apply to the specific VIN.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.

NHTSA recorded 153 consumer complaints for the 2014 BMW 328D. 89 of the complaints include a mileage, and 24% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 78,658 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 11 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns and 501 technical service bulletins for this model year.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Wheels (3), Electronic stability control (2), Latches, locks and linkages (2), Air bags (1), Exterior lighting (1), Seat belts (1), Tires (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Fuel system: “I got a cel and dropped it off at the dealer. They said it was to the active scr tank. After research I found out a lot of Bmw vehicles have the item fail. The 328D is not on the list of extended warranties. Are there many 328D's that fail?”

NHTSA complaint #11283064, filed 2019-11, 53,996 miles

Engine: “While driving, message displayed drivetrain malfunction, drive cautiously car lost power, but I made it to shoulder. While calling for help, I noticed thick grey smoke filling the car. I exited vehicle then noticed flames coming from under the hood on the drivers side. Car completely burned”

NHTSA complaint #11110795, filed 2018-07, 55,000 miles

Other or unknown: “The sunroof exploded. On june 29th, 2018 at approximately 4:00 pm I was stop at an intersection waitin for an on coming car to pass so I could make a left turn. As soon as I started to go I heard what sounded like an explosion/loins gun shot coming from the inside of the car. I was extremely startled, I am literally shaking now just thinking about how scary this was. It only took a few seconds to realize the sunroof was shattering above me. I was only a few miles from home. I called the dealership to advise them what had happed and schedule a repair. …”

NHTSA complaint #11104955, filed 2018-07, 45,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Going about 60mph, my car completely loses power and shuts down. Power train malfunction loss of power flash on the screen. Ive had the car for 20 days, and at 52000 miles. 2000 over my warranty. Bmw is auotibg ne $5,000 to fix the high pressure fuel pump and system, fuel rail sensor, and fuel rail pressure valve which all ultimately work together. But Bmw has already recalled all other 2014 328 models for the exact same fuel pump problems im having except the 328D model was the only one left out????! …”

NHTSA complaint #10994140, filed 2017-06, 52,034 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

24% of the 89 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 52,000 and 110,000 miles.

6%0–107%10–2511%25–5025%50–7522%75–10019%100–15010%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (89 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 78,658 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2014 BMW 328D. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
328D · sedan RWD★★★★★4 / 5555 · 9.5% risk
328D Xdrive · sedan AWD★★★★★4 / 5555 · 9.5% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2014 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.

Neighbouring years: 2015: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2014 BMW 328D version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
328d RWD2.0L 4-cyl · diesel8-speed automatic314336$2,650
328d xDrive AWD2.0L 4-cyl · diesel8-speed automatic314134$2,800
328d xDrive Sports Wagon AWD2.0L 4-cyl · diesel8-speed automatic314134$2,800

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 7 recalls for the 2014 BMW 328D → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 501 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 501 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW 328D

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20181034,9144534—Not enough data
201712—3534—Not enough data
20161014,1694534—Not enough data
20152772,0006534Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
201415378,6587534Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling

All BMW 328D model years

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 BMW 328D?

Owners of this diesel 3 Series most often report stalling or losing power while driving, which many complaints trace to the high-pressure fuel pump or the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system; several describe smoke, coolant loss or a burning smell from the engine bay. The issues reported most often: High-pressure fuel pump failure / loss of power; EGR cooler leak, smoke and coolant loss; Fuel injector failure and exhaust smell.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 BMW 328D have?

NHTSA recorded 153 consumer complaints for the 2014 BMW 328D as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2014 BMW 328D is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 73 complaints (48% of the total), followed by engine with 57.

Has the 2014 BMW 328D been recalled?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2014 BMW 328D do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2014 BMW 328D 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2014 BMW 328D get?

The EPA rates the 2014 BMW 328D (328d xDrive, 2.0L 4-cyl · diesel) at 34 mpg combined, 31 city and 41 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,800 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2014 BMW 328D reported?

Among the 89 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 78,658 miles and the middle half falls between 52,000 and 110,000 miles; 24% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.