2014 BMW 328I Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 5%of 152 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2014 BMW 328I, 5% of the 152 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 1 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.
“Pursuant to the national traffic and motor vehicle safety act and this administrative agency duty, I am submitting a complaint against Bmw auto maker. We own a 2014 Bmw 328I xdrive gt in which my wife, (safe driver), had an accident on 06/26/2018 due to sudden unintended acceleration while parking, leaving two (2) family members in the hospital with serious back injuries. …”
NHTSA complaint #11104945, filed 2018-07, 60,000 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 on the highway, the car reported an error chassis: drive moderately. Consult service center. There were no other symptoms. I drove straight to the service center. The problem was not reproducible at the service center after turning the car off. After a couple of days in the service center the acceleration sensor was replaced. The day I received the car, I got the same error, this time while driving at around 20 MPH. On stopping and restarting, the error was not reproducible. 500 or so miles later, I got the error once again, this time at around 40 MPH. …”
NHTSA complaint #10586482, filed 2014-05, 9,500 miles“This vehicle has experienced two incidents of unintended acceleration. On january 15, 2018 it occurred at freeway speeds (55 MPH) and the vehicle accelerated to approximately 95 MPH. Forcible application of the brakes slowed the vehicle and the acceleration reverted to normal. The second incident was on january 17, 2018. This occurred on a surface street at approximately 40 MPH. The vehicle accelerated again to at least 90 MPH, and upon application of brakes, reverted to normal operation. The vehicle has approx 40,000 miles on it. I took this car to kuni Bmw in beaverton, oregon. …”
NHTSA complaint #11063397, filed 2018-01, 40,000 miles“Starting Dec 1st, the check engine light displayed on my dash and the electrical system has malfunctioned for many features of my vehicle. I am unable to switch to Sport & Eco Mode. The car also takes multiple tries to start the engine. It has been almost 4 months since the recall announcement and remediations are still not available. the engine coolant pump is a direct cause of short circuits and engine problems”
NHTSA complaint #11628738, filed 2024-12Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4 | 7% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 | 8 | 5% |
| 2013 | 6 | 2% |
| 2012 | 6 | 5% |
| 2011 | 10 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 12% |
| 1997 | 2 | 8% |
| 1996 | 2 | 6% |
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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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