2016 BMW 328D Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 40%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,338miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2016 BMW 328D, 40% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,338 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“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“The high-pressure fuel pump failed causing the engine to stop completely without any prior warning and the car put itself in park on the highway and would not get out of park to go into neutral or any other gear. This could have caused a very serious crash and highly increased my risk of injury or death. You are more than welcome to inspect it. It is currently sitting at the dealership waiting for a resolution. …”
NHTSA complaint #11489096, filed 2022-10“(1) Failed component: High Pressure Fuel Pump (2) The vehicle complete shut down without warning leaving the driver stranded on the road. (3) The problem has been assessed and confirmed. (4) The vehicle has been inspected by a certified BMW mechanic. (5) There was no warning prior to failure. Description: While driving at approximately 30 mph, the vehicle shut down. I was told by a certified BMW mechanic that the high pressure fuel pump imploded, sending metal chards through the fuel injection line thereby disabling the vehicle entirely. …”
NHTSA complaint #11584611, filed 2024-04“The contact owns a 2016 BMW 328D. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V907000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11471497, filed 2022-06Related 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 2016 BMW 328D
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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