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2014 BMW 328I Engine Problems

Complaints
29about this part
Share
19%of 152 total for the year
Median mileage
42,636miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the engine of the 2014 BMW 328I, 19% of the 152 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,636 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Car stalled on the freeway. Drivetrain malfunction error appeared on the car's info displayed and then the car stopped completely. It would not start after several attempts. My life was in danger since my car lost power in the middle of the freeway at night. Gas tank was above one quarter.”

NHTSA complaint #11078844, filed 2018-03, 20 miles

“While driving 70mph car went into neutral coasting to a stop. I had no control of the gas causing a dangerous sittuation as we coasted to the side of the road. After placing the vehicle into park, it would not start and needed to be towed. Vehicle could not be put into neutral for towing purposes. Repair shop said the timing chain had went out seizing and ruining the engine. 15k repair bill, very dangerous sittuation having no control over a vehicle at high speed highway driving!”

NHTSA complaint #11364235, filed 2020-10, 85,000 miles

“Driving down the freeway and all of the sudden engine gives out and car goes into limp mode cruise control was set at 76 MPH and suddenly it goes to 60 MPH, I almost got rear ended by another vehicle as I had no control over the vehicle power. Vehicle continues to drive but does not go over 60 MPH, shudders and shakes the acceleration is very mild to put it lightly. Poses a major safety risk. This is 3rd that that it has happened to this vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #10763174, filed 2015-09, 10,615 miles

“On interstate 10, during the acceleration, the engine completely lost its power. I had to immediately pull over before I lost the momentum.the ca highway patrol pushed me to a safe place. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the dealer replaced the entire fuel tank. The second incident was almost 20 days after again during the acceleration on freeway at the speed of 70, the engine lost its power in a way that the car did not proceed for a while. …”

NHTSA complaint #10650556, filed 2014-10, 10,000 miles

“Took car in for maintenance. Mechanic told me timing chain needed replaced and car could not be driven or it will destroy engine. Mechanic said this is a known issue due to Bmw using inferior plactic for tensioner. Mechanic said timing chain meant to last 200k miles. Car has 69k miles. Cost of repair $3200.”

NHTSA complaint #11309449, filed 2020-02, 69,321 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20161526%
20152318%
20142919%
20139236%
20125542%
201119434%
20104831%
20094724%
20085423%
20076516%
200033%

Other parts of the 2014 BMW 328I

Electrical system
52 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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