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BMW 328DModel year report

2018 BMW 328D Problems

Complaints
10filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
34,914miles, 3 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 2018 BMW 328D (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2018 BMW 328D. The part named most often is fuel system, with 9 complaints (90% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and engine (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 34,914 miles. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 87 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns covering the fuel pump and 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 4 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: “Car was in motion on a street. Engine stalled. Car wouldn't start. Towed to Bmw dealership. Catastrophic high pressure fuel pump failure at approximately 7400 miles. Metal shavings throughout entire fuel system. Injectors, fuel lines, fuel pump, and fuel tank needed to be replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #11256481, filed 2019-09, 7,400 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “While driving down the road my car gave me a notification “DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION” said full engine output not available then it just stopped and shut off (limp mode) it has done this multiple times and the shop says that it may be the High Pressure Fuel Pump. This has happened on a busy city road with high traffic and curvy roads where my car would not move and people could not see me when coming over the hill until last minute narrowly missing my car. Luckily there wasn’t oncoming traffic. I had to switch ignition off and on (it then said “transmission not in park”) when it was in park. …”

NHTSA complaint #11758698, filed 2026-08

Engine: “Engine seized on freeway. Car has 99,000 miles. Dealership says engine seized and has to be replaced at a higher cost than the car is worth. Unknown warning lights.”

NHTSA complaint #11760824, filed 2026-08

Mileage when problems were reported

67% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 7,400 and 102,000 miles.

33%0–100%10–2533%25–500%50–750%75–10033%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 34,914 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

20192021420252026
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 2018 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 · sedan AWD★★★★★4 / 5555 · 9.5% risk
3 Series · wagon AWD★★★★★4 / 5555 · 9.5% risk
3 Series · sedan RWD★★★★★4 / 5555 · 9.5% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2018 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.

Neighbouring years: 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 2018 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 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 2018 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. 87 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 87 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 2018 BMW 328D have?

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2018 BMW 328D as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2018 BMW 328D is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 9 complaints (90% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.

Has the 2018 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 2018 BMW 328D do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2018 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 2018 BMW 328D get?

The EPA rates the 2018 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 2018 BMW 328D reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 34,914 miles and the middle half falls between 7,400 and 102,000 miles; 67% 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.