2014 BMW 328D Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 73about this part
- Share
- 48%of 153 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 73 complaints about the fuel system of the 2014 BMW 328D, 48% of the 153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“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“At 55k miles in april 2017, in fast lane of freeway, drive-train malfunction message displayed with service engine lights. Car lost power as I was fortunately able to change multiple lanes to shoulder as car lost complete power. Bmw sos did not function. It took 3 tow drivers and 3 hours to manually override system to get car in neutral to safely put on truck. Bmw advised they would have to jack car and remove transmission panel to manually put in 'drive' which was not an option on the narrow shoulder of I-10 in ca. …”
NHTSA complaint #11001775, filed 2017-06, 55,114 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 milesRelated recalls
- 21V907000Nov 19, 2021BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d…Covers: BMW 328D 2013–2018, X5 2014–2017, X3 2015–2017 +2 more
- 21V586000Jul 29, 2021BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015-2017…Covers: BMW 328D 2014–2018, X5 2014–2018, X3 2015–2017 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10230717Dec 1, 2022For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Fuel Injectors to 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the…
- 10212788Apr 1, 2022The quick disconnect coupling on the cylinder head coolant vent line could break at the cylinder head. This would lead to loss of coolant from the engine.
- 10212780Apr 1, 2022Component and Issue Specific Limited Emission Warranty Extension. This bulletin is notice of a limited emission warranty extension. This is NOT a notice of a Recall or Service…
- 10214256Feb 1, 2022The quick disconnect coupling on the cylinder head coolant vent line could break at the cylinder head. This would lead to loss of coolant from the engine.
- 10204649Sep 1, 2021For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's engine high pressure fuel pump (shown) to: 10 years/120,000…
- 10184567Nov 1, 2020DIESEL FUEL INJECTORS: LTD WTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES: Zero-quantity adaptation injector cylinder 1: permitted filtered actuation duration 24BB00 correction too high…
- 10175268Apr 1, 2020Diesel Engine Intake Manifold Damaged: If Recall Campaign 18V-755: Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler Inspection (and repair) (SI B11 17 18) applies and shows open on an…
- 10167976Oct 1, 2019N47T/N57T DIESEL FUEL INJECTORS: LTD WTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES. The vehicle may run rough or hesitate.
- 10163025Jun 1, 2019N47t/n57t high pressure fuel pump: limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles.
- 10161557May 1, 2019NOISES FROM THE FUEL TANK AT IDLE AND WITH LOW FUEL LEVEL. While driving slowly with low RPM or while idling a faint knocking or fluttering noise can be heard from inside the…
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 BMW 328D
57 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 30, 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