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BMW 328DModel year report

2016 BMW 328D Problems

Complaints
10filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
14,169miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 3 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
34 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl · diesel AWD · 30 city / 40 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 BMW 328D (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2016 BMW 328D. The part named most often is engine, with 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by fuel system (4) and brakes (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 14,169 miles. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 374 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 35 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the fuel pump and 25 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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: “I was driving appx 45 MPH (speed limit) on a suburban street when the car ran out of power, slowed down to a crawl and became totally limp. Meanwhile, the image on the navi screen stated, powertrain failure, drive moderate speed or something like it. I managed to make a very slow left turn onto a cross street b/c I was in shock. I was almost killed by an oncoming car going 45-50 MPH. I had the car towed to rusnak Bmw; after investigation, they stated it had a bad fuel pump, and that they have countless fuel pump problems with Bmw diesel cars . The car now has a new fuel pump. …”

NHTSA complaint #11051634, filed 2017-11, 18,338 miles

Brakes: “This car was purchased new with the optional active cruise control (acc). Under certain conditions the car accelerates unexpectedly. When the brakes are applied by the driver, the acc engagement should always be terminated. In certain situations the acc remains engaged despite the driver's use of the brakes. When the acc is engaged and detects an object ahead, the brakes may be applied automatically by the acc. If, while the brakes are still be applied by the acc and the driver also presses the brake pedal, the acc should be disengaged and remain off. …”

NHTSA complaint #11048576, filed 2017-11, 10,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 10,000 and 18,338 miles.

0%0–10100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 14,169 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2017201820192021202232024
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 2016 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
3 Series · wagon AWD★★★★★4 / 5555 · 9.5% risk
3 Series · sedan AWD★★★★★4 / 5555 · 9.5% risk
3 Series · sedan RWD★★★★★4 / 5555 · 9.5% risk

Neighbouring years: 2015: same overall rating; 2017: 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 2016 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 automatic314235$2,750
328d xDrive AWD2.0L 4-cyl · diesel8-speed automatic304034$2,800
328d xDrive Sports Wagon AWD2.0L 4-cyl · diesel8-speed automatic304034$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 2016 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. 374 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 374 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 2016 BMW 328D have?

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2016 BMW 328D as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2016 BMW 328D is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by fuel system with 4.

Has the 2016 BMW 328D been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2016 BMW 328D do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2016 BMW 328D 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 3 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 2016 BMW 328D get?

The EPA rates the 2016 BMW 328D (328d xDrive, 2.0L 4-cyl · diesel) at 34 mpg combined, 30 city and 40 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 2016 BMW 328D reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 14,169 miles and the middle half falls between 10,000 and 18,338 miles; 100% 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.