2017 BMW 328D Problems
- Complaints
- 12filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 3campaigns 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 2017 BMW 328D (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2017 BMW 328D. The part named most often is fuel system, with 5 complaints (42% of the total), followed by engine (4) and other or unknown (4). NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 297 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the fuel pump and 22 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 26 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.
- Fuel system5 42%
- Engine4 33%
- Other or unknown4 33%
- Brakes1 8.3%
- Exterior lighting1 8.3%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “Hi, my vehicle has a recall, 21v586, for high pressure fuel pump. I suggest this recall should be elevated to a mandatory recall. When my fuel pump failed it immediately lost power while driving. I was fortunate to maneuver the car across traffic to a safe location. I consider myself a defensive and conscious driver. Had this been my wife or someone else I'm not real confident that they would be able to safely maneuver the vehicle as there was no warning. Moreover, my car has been unavailable since 5/19 when this occurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #11470568, filed 2022-06Engine: “Diesel fuel pump failed while driving on the road. I also own a 2014 328d BMW which was recalled earlier where the diesel fuel pump was replaced by the dealership. While driving on the road, the car unexpectedly turned off in traffic. I managed to get the vehicle off the road and called a tow truck. I contacted my local BMW dealer and informed me my 2017 328d is not under a recall like my 2014 328d was. I then instructed the tow truck driver to take the car to an independent mechanic who specializes on BMWs. The diagnosis is a fail fuel pump.”
NHTSA complaint #11762347, filed 2026-09Other or unknown: “Was driving down highway going 70mph, I heard a loud pop above me and realized the front sunroof section shattered. Luckily it was not open and shade protected from glass. Glass has gone everywhere on the highway and scratched up the roof and my windshield also cracked.”
NHTSA complaint #11523947, filed 2023-05Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2017 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.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Series · sedan AWD | ★★★★★ | 4 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · 9.5% risk |
| 3 Series · wagon AWD | ★★★★★ | 4 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · 9.5% risk |
| 3 Series · sedan RWD | ★★★★★ | 4 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · 9.5% risk |
Neighbouring years: 2016: same overall rating; 2018: 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 2017 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).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 328d RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl · diesel | 8-speed automatic | 31 | 43 | 36 | $2,650 |
| 328d xDrive AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl · diesel | 8-speed automatic | 30 | 40 | 34 | $2,800 |
| 328d xDrive Sports Wagon AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl · diesel | 8-speed automatic | 30 | 40 | 34 | $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
- 21V907000Nov 19, 2021Fuel system, dieselCovers: BMW 328D 2013–2018, X5 2014–2017, X3 2015–2017 +2 more
BMW 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 xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV, and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV diesel…
- 21V586000Jul 29, 2021Fuel system, diesel › Delivery › Fuel pumpCovers: BMW 328D 2014–2018, X5 2014–2018, X3 2015–2017 +2 more
BMW 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 X3 xDrive28d vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may fail.
- 18V755000Oct 25, 2018Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve…Covers: BMW 328D 2013–2018, X5 2014–2017, X3 2015–2017 +2 more
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV…
Recall details for the 2017 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. 297 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11022852Aug 15, 2025Engine. N47/n57 diesel engine egr cooler revised ext ltd wty(elw) coverage/procedure
- 11022861Aug 12, 2025Engine. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 25 years without mileage limit as determined from the original first…
- 11021799Aug 8, 2025Engine. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 25 years without mileage limit as determined from the original first…
- 10249439Jan 23, 2024Engine cooling. The vehicle demonstrates a power loss and the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on. The following fault codes may be stored in the DDE: 24CE00 Hot film air mass meter: Ratio of measured to calculated…
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10249027Jan 11, 2024Electrical system. The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers…
- 10245364Nov 16, 2023Engine cooling. Diesel fuel injectors: ltd wty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles
- 10245365Nov 13, 2023Engine cooling. Pressure control valve (pcv) extended ltd wty 15 years/150,000 miles
- 10238090May 1, 2023Electrical system. After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.
- 10235205Mar 1, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via the Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For…
Other model years of the BMW 328D
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 10 | 34,914 | 4 | 5 | 34 | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 12 | — | 3 | 5 | 34 | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 10 | 14,169 | 4 | 5 | 34 | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 27 | 72,000 | 6 | 5 | 34 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Falling |
| 2014 | 153 | 78,658 | 7 | 5 | 34 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Falling |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017 BMW 328D have?
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2017 BMW 328D as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2017 BMW 328D is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 5 complaints (42% of the total), followed by engine with 4.
Has the 2017 BMW 328D been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2017 BMW 328D do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2017 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 2017 BMW 328D get?
The EPA rates the 2017 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.
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.