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2014 BMW 328D Electrical system Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
5%of 153 total for the year
Median mileage
55,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 2014 BMW 328D, 5% of the 153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

“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

“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. Within a few minutes, the car was engulfed in flames. The fire started under the hood and completely engulfed the front end, melted the engine compartment and destroyed our car and neighbors garage siding and driveway. This was a brand new Bmw purchased in august 2014.”

NHTSA complaint #10676826, filed 2015-01, 8,000 miles

“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 complaint #11046343, filed 2017-11, 57,000 miles

“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. At 145,976 that's an additional 22,315 miles on the 60,000 mile 2015 replacement engine. Total repair costs $3,939.45. 08/23/2024 - Passed inspection, odometer 149,701. 09/09/2024- Only 2 weeks later an estimate of 4,000 miles after replacing injector harness and H/P fuel lines, engine went up in flames, reason unknown. Pictures attached, vehicle was a total loss.”

NHTSA complaint #11616210, filed 2024-09

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201527%
201485%

Other parts of the 2014 BMW 328D

Fuel system
73 complaintsEngine
57 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 BMW 328D

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.

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