2014 BMW 328I Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 152 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 2014 BMW 328I, 5% of the 152 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“The driver side door does not reliably (I.e. <50% of the time) open from the inside using the door handle when the vehicle is stationary. Instead I have to press the central unlock button on the dashboard (an electrical mechanism) to unlock the door prior to being able to open it with the door handle. This is a common problem with these cars and is a massive safety risk - e.g. In the event of an accident the driver might be unable to exit the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11170288, filed 2019-01, 10,000 miles“My 2014 surged automatically in a parking lot and the brakes failed repeatedly: it took me over the 4 cement parking lot stopper and into a wall! This was the only way the vehicle would stop! Iwill say that just before I had backed out very slowly as I was in a parking lot. I hit somethig, put my foot on the brake, then put car in drive to pull a few feet back into the parking spot. I used very little gas, not necessary of course. Bmw engineers examined it and found no error according to their three standard tests. …”
NHTSA complaint #11231493, filed 2019-07, 71,000 miles“I was about to park in a cul-de-sac going about 5 MPH, while I was half way through the cul-de-sac the Bmw 328d had a sudden acceleration and in a very high speed crashed into a tree. I do not recall the exact speed when it crashed but it was very high, it felt and sounded like a race car. My foot was on the break right when it accelerated. It seems like a major mechanical / electrical problem with this car. Called Bmw hq to report the issue. A case manager has been assigned but no one contacted me yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10579413, filed 2014-04, 6,000 miles“If doors are locked. Sporadically it is not possible to unlock and open the driver or passenger's front door from the inside using door handle. It is possible to open doors if unlocked with door unlock . This is a potential safety hazard as in the event of crash it wouldn't be possible to leave the car if electrical power is lost.”
NHTSA complaint #11080289, filed 2018-03, 60,000 miles“My interior door handle cannot unlock the door. As I pull on the interior door handle, the door lock pin would come up partially, but it doesn’t unlock or open the door. I tried multiple pulls, because this car required two pulls to unlock.”
NHTSA complaint #11549722, filed 2023-10Related service bulletins
- 10238081May 1, 2023Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
- 10165288Aug 1, 2019GROANING NOISE WHEN OPENING/CLOSING FRONT WINDOWS. A groaning noise can be heard from the front door(s) when opening or closing the power windows.
- 10161576May 1, 2019Service Information March 2018 Drivers Assistance Remote Control Systems B66 23 17 Technical Service This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B66 23 17 dated February 2018…
- 10159130Mar 1, 2019SERVICE ACTION: SECURE UNDERBODY PANELING. Over time the mounting clips may fail allowing the center underbody panel to become loose. The mounting clips were not sufficiently…
- 10152667Nov 1, 2018RATTLE NOISE FROM LOWER A-PILLAR. A rattle noise is present from the lower area of the A-Pillar. Due to a manufacturing error, the bolt securing the front door brake/stop to the…
- 10150030Sep 1, 2018?GROANING NOISE FROM DOORS. A groaning noise is heard from any of the doors when driving over rough road surfaces. Excessive friction between window guide and door opening…
- 10154851Feb 1, 2018GROANING NOISE FROM DOORS. Part Number Description Quantity F30; F31; F80 Front 51 33 7 414 531 Window guide; front left As needed 51 33 7 414 532 Window guide; front right As…
- 10142933Jan 1, 2018TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
- 10146714Jun 1, 2017GROANING NOISE FROM DOORS This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B51 10 16 dated March 2016 What's New: Added production locations/dates Clarified Cause Moved Procedure to…
- 10149240May 1, 2017EDGE CORROSION IN THE INNER DOOR JAMB AREA. Corrosion on inner door panels at the following holes and cavity openings: ? Door brake (1). ? Door wiring harness pass-thru (2).
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 | 7 | 5% |
| 2013 | 8 | 3% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 11 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 3% |
| 2007 | 18 | 5% |
| 2000 | 31 | 28% |
| 1999 | 11 | 11% |
| 1998 | 1 | 4% |
| 1997 | 4 | 16% |
| 1996 | 3 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2014 BMW 328I
52 complaintsEngine
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 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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