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2014 BMW 328D Engine Problems

Complaints
57about this part
Share
37%of 153 total for the year
Median mileage
64,917miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 57 complaints about the engine of the 2014 BMW 328D, 37% of the 153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,917 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 7 a fire, according to the filers.

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

“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

“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 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

“I pulled slowly into a parking space at the gas station. I stopped and I had my foot on the brake. I was pressing the park button when the car surged forward, accelerated over the curb and into the outside wall of the store. The damage to the car was enough to render it undriveable and there was significant damage to the building. Thank goodness, no one was on the sidewalk. Police and fire departments responded.”

NHTSA complaint #10677106, filed 2015-01, 10,858 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2018110%
2017433%
2016440%
2015622%
20145737%

Other parts of the 2014 BMW 328D

Fuel system
73 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsElectrical system
8 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology