2014 BMW 328I Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 52about this part
- Share
- 34%of 152 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,200miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 52 complaints about the electrical system of the 2014 BMW 328I, 34% of the 152 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,200 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Passenger front seat fasten seatbelt signals when I'm driving and no-one is in the front seat, I have to lock seatbelt to turn it off. It hasn't signal lately. Driver's door locks and won't unlock when I'm parked unless I use the remote but, not all of the time. Breaks squeaks only when I first exit the garage at home.”
NHTSA complaint #11343436, filed 2020-08, 30,000 miles“I have recently started to experience a significant safety concern. The doors will not always open with the double handle pull and will require that I hit the power unlock button. I've found several sites and blogs discussing this known issue. I would hope that Bmw addresses this as it is a significant safety issue in the event I'm in a crash with lost power.”
NHTSA complaint #10993063, filed 2017-06, 52,187 miles“Just after getting on the highway, I got an warning message that read - chassis: drive moderately. Consult service center. This is the 3rd time I got this warning. It has been at the dealer for service the past 2 times. I have not been able to get a good answer from the dealer as to what problems this might cause. I do notice the suspension doesn't work as well when it throws this error.”
NHTSA complaint #10618132, filed 2014-08, 13,600 miles“There is a problem with my steering, electrical and lights on my 2014 328I. There is a steering column problem that is causing my electrical system and my brake lights and fog lights to randomly stop working at times when I'm driving my car down the road. I had it tested and they said it's a 6 pin steeeing column issue. It's causing my cruise control to malfunction, along with my brake lights and fog lights. I have the documents from the report in my email. …”
NHTSA complaint #11150884, filed 2018-11, 68,000 miles“While driving, I received an error message that may left rear light had malfunctioned. A few days later, I took it to the Bmw dealership for bulb replacement and my yearly oil change. The dealership informed me that it wasn't just the light bulb that needed replacing the entire rear light system had melted. The socket, connector, contact points all burnt. There must be a defect in the electrical system. Bmw recalled earlier year vehicles for the exact same problem. I believe my car should be fixed at Bmw's expense. …”
NHTSA complaint #11315965, filed 2020-03, 98,000 milesRelated recalls
- 24V608000Aug 13, 2024BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018…Covers: BMW 328I 2012–2016, 528I 2012–2016, X3 2013–2017 +8 more
Related service bulletins
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10249027Jan 11, 2024The 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…
- 10238090May 1, 2023After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.
- 10235205Mar 1, 2023The 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…
- 10235202Mar 1, 2023Exterior rear lights do not work.
- 10214990May 1, 2022The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 (as of 7/2012 production). This uses map…
- 10200249Jun 1, 2021The discontinuation of 3G cellular communication for Combox, TCB 3G and ATM 3G (Telematics ControlModule) can no longer be supported by the cellular network provider starting…
- 10186227Dec 1, 2020?A/C COOLING INTERMITTENT REDUCTION OF AIR FLOW: Customer may complain of reduced air flow when the air conditioning system is operated for an extended time, usually longer than…
- 10181231Sep 1, 2020BMW TURBOCORD PORTABLE EV 120 V/240 V CHARGER: The BMW-approved accessory TurboCord electric vehicle (EV) charger will not charge the vehicle.
- 10179811Aug 1, 2020EME GROUND CONNECTION MONITORING FAULTS: Check Control message (CCM ID 794): "Drive. Check as soon as possible" illuminates. Increased ground cable contact resistance at…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 21 | 37% |
| 2015 | 56 | 45% |
| 2014 | 52 | 34% |
| 2013 | 61 | 24% |
| 2012 | 23 | 18% |
| 2011 | 130 | 22% |
| 2010 | 38 | 25% |
| 2009 | 61 | 32% |
| 2008 | 85 | 36% |
| 2007 | 129 | 32% |
| 2000 | 5 | 4% |
| 1999 | 7 | 7% |
| 1998 | 5 | 19% |
| 1997 | 7 | 28% |
| 1996 | 4 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2014 BMW 328I
29 complaintsEngine cooling
29 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 BMW 328I
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