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2014 BMW 328D Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
9%of 153 total for the year
Median mileage
64,570miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2014 BMW 328D, 9% of the 153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,570 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“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

“I lost drive fuctions while driving my 2014 Bmw 328D xdrive. I was making a left hand turn when I heard a loud noise as if I hit something. My display showed drivetrain malfunction and put itself into neutral. I narrowly missed getting t-boned by on-coming traffic. I managed to let it roll to the side of the road imediately after the turn. I could not move the car and had to have it towed to a shop. The main cause was the transfer case. The rear drive line lost it fuction turning the car from awd to fwd and would not move. This is a major concern and issue that Bmw must address. …”

NHTSA complaint #11210847, filed 2019-05, 80,000 miles

“Driving straight on flamingo road at 45 MPH in sunrise fl and experienced major power loss in driving power with no transmission control. Pulled on the side and able to drive very slowly 10 MPH. Had to be towed to dealer. Transfer case and transmission were replaced. Such component failures should not have occurred. Vehicle has only 58,000 miles. I was given a reason of premature component failure/manufacturing defect from the dealer. …”

NHTSA complaint #11219689, filed 2019-06, 58,139 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

“Vehicle has on 4 separate occurrences stalled/failed to accelerate. Drivetrain malfunction error code is displayed. The vehicle had 11564 miles on the odometer at the first occurrence. The faults were cleared, but because they could not replicate the failure, no action was taken. The second occurrence, 6 months and 9000 miles later, a sensor was replaced, faults cleared, no further action taken. The third time, six weeks later, a fuel quantity control valve was replaced. The car has just been towed for a fourth time. …”

NHTSA complaint #10823898, filed 2016-02, 23,000 miles

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2018220%
2015519%
2014149%

Other parts of the 2014 BMW 328D

Fuel system
73 complaints
Engine
57 complaints
Other or unknown
17 complaints
Electrical system
8 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints
Latches, 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 29, 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