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2015 BMW 328D Engine Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
22%of 27 total for the year
Median mileage
73,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine of the 2015 BMW 328D, 22% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,000 miles. 1 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.

“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

“When I first heard about the recall for the EGR cooler, I checked Bmw's website and it said that the remedy was available. I took my car to the dealer, only to have them say parts weren't ready. I got a drivetrain malfunction error when I was driving to school a few months ago. After I got out of school, I was driving home when the check engine light came on. I took the car to my mechanic who diagnosed the problem as the EGR cooler recall. He reset the code and sent me on my way. A few weeks later, the same thing happened again. My mechanic reset the code and sent me on my way again. …”

NHTSA complaint #11217392, filed 2019-06, 72,000 miles

“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

“Vehicle is 100% BMW Serviced for it's history, showroom to present. Vehicle had been smoking after sitting 2-3 days and driving. We'd park and see wisps of smoke coming from the wheelwells and engine bay. Alarming! Never witnessed open flame, but as the saying goes, if there's smoke... Questionable component: 328xd Fuel Sensor Probe (BMW part #13-53-8-594-893 Fuel Feed Line 135040 ) Complaint/Report pertains to Fuel Sensor Probe failure and resultant fuel propagation(backfeeding/leaking fuel from sensor connection) into adjacent wiring/engine bay foils. …”

NHTSA complaint #11532089, filed 2023-07

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

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

Other parts of the 2015 BMW 328D

Fuel system
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 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