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BMW 328DModel year report

2015 BMW 328D Problems

Complaints
27filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
72,000miles, 11 complaints with mileage
Recalls
6campaigns 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 2015 BMW 328D (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints for the 2015 BMW 328D. The part named most often is fuel system, with 14 complaints (52% of the total), followed by engine (6) and transmission and drivetrain (5). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 27% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 72,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 442 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the fuel pump and 31 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 42 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

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.

Example complaints

Fuel system: “Diesel fuel found in unexpected areas including wiring harness, fuel injectors, pressure sensors, turbo charger component, dde, EGR, etc. Unable to locate source of fuel leak into electrical system causing potential fire hazard or serious vehicle malfunctioning. Advised by Bmw service manager that cost to perform repair more costly than value of vehicle. Bmw not supportive in correction or assistance with issues. Over 2.5 years of ownership, vehicle serviced >5+ times for engine warning light and drive train malfunction alerts. Egr valve replaced x3, exhaust pre dpftemp sensor,etc. …”

NHTSA complaint #11405853, filed 2021-03, 87,818 miles

Engine: “I was driving on I-91 at normal highway speed and the car suddenly started decelerating on its own with no warning lights or other indication of a problem. I pulled over immediately and shut the engine off and got out to investigate and saw smoke under the hood. I called 911 and the car was visibly on fire by the time they arrived.”

NHTSA complaint #11142446, filed 2018-10, 74,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “I then booked an appointment at Bmw encinitas on monday, 6/3 to get it fixed. They diagnosed the check engine light and quoted me that it was all part of the recall and that there would be no charge. I signed the paperwork, and my service advisor joey said that due to the service department's backlog, the car wouldn't be ready until tuesday 6/4 in the evening. They didn't give me a loaner vehicle, so I had to call my mom to pick me up. Later that afternoon, I got a call from my service advisor saying that the car wouldn't be ready until friday, 6/7. …”

NHTSA complaint #11221041, filed 2019-06, 76,300 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

27% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 49,000 and 87,818 miles.

9%0–100%10–2518%25–5036%50–7518%75–1009%100–1509%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (11 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 72,000 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.

201820192020202120228202320242025
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 2015 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 2015 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.

Neighbouring years: 2014: same overall rating; 2016: 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 2015 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

Recall details for the 2015 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. 442 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 442 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

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 BMW 328D have?

NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints for the 2015 BMW 328D as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 BMW 328D is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 14 complaints (52% of the total), followed by engine with 6.

Has the 2015 BMW 328D been recalled?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2015 BMW 328D do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2015 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 2015 BMW 328D get?

The EPA rates the 2015 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 2015 BMW 328D reported?

Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 72,000 miles and the middle half falls between 49,000 and 87,818 miles; 27% 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.